Montreal-based composer Pat Piperni captures a nostalgic, introspective pull on “Quiet Storm.” Drawing from both the classical elegance of Chopin and Debussy and the cinematic minimalism of Ludovico Einaudi, the self-produced piece traverses with memorably melodic and contemplative qualities. Recorded and mastered in his home studio, the composition reflects a specific period of internal tension: a “Quiet Storm” that balances unsettling motifs with a comforting, soulful progression — making for an artful success balancing a range of emotions.
“This piece reflected my state of mind at the time, which was reflective and nostalgic, but also uneasy in some ways,” Piperni says. “I felt the piece conveyed a sense of inner tension that felt both unsettling and comforting at the same time, hence the title “Quiet Storm”.”
The track unfolds with an emotive melodic mystique, commencing with solemn piano pulses and a lush backing synth tone. The piano work steadily evolves from those melancholic chords into a more free-flowing appeal, with the 30-second mark sending chills as the piano tones assume an expressive, trickling allure. A heightening sense arrives just before the two-minute turn, with those flashes of synths moving seamlessly as the piano work expands from illuminated ardor to an understated, dreamy entrancement. The final minute then delights with a wholly satiating, soulful progression and twinkling send-off. “Quiet Storm” is a transportive, memorable success from Pat Piperni.
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The track is also featured in the genre-based, best-of Spotify compilation Rainy Days and Late Night Drives.
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