EMOTIONALLY ORANGE

Tony Ann explores a new found romanticism and overall brighter tonality on his second EP, EMOTIONALLY ORANGE. The follow up to his darker “EMOTIONALLY BLUE”, Ann continues to establish himself as an artist at the core of the next wave of neoclassical composers continuing to expertly use social media to connect his instrumental piano music with fans both old and young globally.

The projects begin with the exquisite “SEREIN”, a piece that features a serene alberti bass and a gorgeous right hand melody. Building to a thunderous climax, a staple of Ann’s sound, the record beautifully captures the magic of the track’s very title – a phenomenon where rain falls from a cloudless sky often during twilight.

The second track “EUPHORIA” shows Ann’s diversity as a composer showcasing a pop sensibility through a triplet rhythmic motif that acts as the core of the overall arrangement. Memorable and lively, this piece is bold and uplifting bringing a fresh perspective to Tony’s sound as a neoclassical artist.

“BLISS” follows with Ann exploring the feeling of joy through a musical journey that features a modulation that surprises the listener and pushes the track forward. A record that tugs at the heartstrings, Ann shows a lighter side to his sound that fits well amongst the other tracks on the EP.

“HOPE” is a delicate track that blossoms with every passing note. The main motif beautifully intertwines between both hands with the track flourishing to a rising climax that hangs on a sustained chord, a single repeated note gracefully transitioning back to a variation of the main theme. A more reserved record when compared to tracks on the previous EP but nonetheless a piece which still displays a great maturity and depth to Ann’s ability as a composer and artist.

“FOUR LETTERS” closes the project with a look forward to the next. Themed around the universal feeling of love, the piece features a delicate theme that is pushed forward by a pulsating left hand. The melody soars throughout brilliantly reprising in octaves evoking feelings of happiness and wonder.

With a brighter and more positive mood overall, Ann explores new feelings in EMOTIONALLY ORANGE, successfully delivering a project that continues to showcase his brilliant musicianship as both a composer and artist.