Thegraceisback “On The Shore”
Instrumental music is becoming a lost art in today’s busy, thrill-seeking world, but artist, pianist and composer Grace is bringing something grounding with a spark through her latest piano track “On the Shore.” The piece follows an introspective walk on the beach and takes a dive deeper into the fantastic underwater world.
It’s not often to capture a clear plot in sonic storytelling, but Thegraceisback did it effortlessly in her composition. “On the Shore” begins with a thought-immersed soundscape, drawing listeners into a peaceful state of mind. The piano doesn’t take any particular melodic or emotive shape, but rather spreading out into a broad impression and mood. Just like taking a walk by the ocean.
Being around the ocean is both a calming experience and an overwhelming and immersive one. You can’t help but letting it in. That’s the kind of feeling created in the first part of “On the Shore.” A part of you becoming deepening in the reflective state of mind, but another part of you is deeply engaging with the magnificence of nature. There’s a recurring rhythm within the pace and structure that resembles that waves brushing the sand. It’s not obvious in any sense, more of a nature undertone that exists in the deeper part of the atmosphere, a pulsing coming from the surroundings. The music does feel alive.
What’s really interesting is how Grace takes a dive from reality to fantasy. It’s a shift in sonic palette as she engages more lighter and brighter tones with short, vivid phrases. Like colorful fishes that swish their tails, her piano invites listeners to sea the beautiful underwater world. It’s done so beautifully and naturally, from the space of within to a world of unknown. The pace also changes and even the mood is more intuitive. That’s what’s truly intriguing about this piece.
Grace is looking forward to releasing her first instrumental EP in December and bringing forth more wonderfully orchestrated original work, taking listeners on a journey of self awakening and sightseeing.
