Harry Fenn
When someone talks about classical artists, you are unlikely to think of someone like Six Nights. Claiming he is more likely to be found in a tracksuit than a tux, Six Nights flips the trend in bursting onto the classical music scene.
His new highly emotive album, 21, is inspired by the COVID lockdowns and the hardships we’ve all faced this last year. He takes inspiration not just from classical pieces but from R&B, hip-hop and film scores. This is most evident in tracks such as ‘Moving Tiles’ where muted percussion, sweeping synths and strings are expertly utilised, adding to the drama of the piece.
With no formal training, the pieces are impressive, with complex articulations and ornaments; the harmonies and melodies are reminiscent of Einaudi or Nils Frahm. Six Nights has always used music as an outlet in times of hardship such as when his parents split up when he was just eight years old – he found solace at the piano and continues to play the same instrument to this day. He was dedicated in his practice and would run home from school every lunchtime to play – his goal was always to release an album of his own compositions.
All of the tracks were recorded during lockdown but initially were stored on Six Nights’ iPhone. As his mental health began to suffer in lockdown, Six Nights called a producer and had the pieces recorded professionally. And just like that, his dream is achieved. The stunning album will be released on the 28th of May this year. If you want an album to get lost in then 21, with its flowing melodies, thoughtful production and evocative harmonies, is the album for you.
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