A version for solo voice and strings of the choral 'Pie Jesu' I wrote in memory of my teacher and mentor, Laura Searle

Pie Jesu - Version for soprano and string orchestra - Zanne Stapelberg, CPO, Xandi van Dijk

I enjoy  the  diversity of musics and cultures. I purpose in repost -  journey through time and space through a musicians composer.
See also my other pages
GO WITH THE WIND - Recorder/Blockflote/Flute/Flöte (https://soundcloud.com/go-with-the-wind)
 with the HARP and ZITHER
HARP, KANNEL, KANTELE, GUSLI,.... fretted and fretless Zither(https://soundcloud.com/zither-et-cetra)

بينما تجري الحياة، ثمّة أغنية ما تدور في الخلفية

Cellist, composer, procrastinator.
I work with my other half, @dan-cullen writing music for sync libraries, film, TV and for the consumption of those who love a bit of cello in the mix.

Yoshimayo’s music is characterized by a dreamy, experimental, and introspective fusion, blending soft electronic sounds with acoustic and organic elements. Although he remains relatively under the radar in mainstream circuits, what makes his music unique can be described through several dimensions:

🎼 Musical Characteristics of Yoshimayo:
Delicate and deep sound textures:
He creates highly immersive atmospheres, sometimes bordering on ambient music or electronic post-rock. The sound layers evolve slowly, producing an almost cinematic effect.

Emotional minimalism:
Few elements are enough to express a great deal. His music plays with the unsaid, with space and silence, often evoking an inner poetry.

Fragile and nostalgic melodies:
Melodic lines are often simple, almost childlike, yet always tinged with subtle melancholy. They evoke memories, daydreams, or meditative states.

Organic-electronic fusion:
Yoshimayo manages to blend synthetic elements (pads, drones, glitches) with classical instruments (piano, strings, soft percussion) without sounding artificial.

DIY / artisanal aesthetic:
The production sometimes intentionally sounds "handmade," yet with great care. This brings an authenticity that contrasts with the industrial standards of electronic music.

✨ What Makes Yoshimayo Unique:
A sonic identity that is recognizable within the first few seconds, without being showy.

An ability to evoke gentle, intimate, and contemplative emotions, far from mainstream conventions.

A rejection of the spectacular, which gives his music a quiet strength.

A coherent artistic direction, often accompanied by minimalist and poetic visuals.

https://www.instagram.com/yoshimayo317/

Pie Jesu - Version for soprano and string orchestra - Zanne Stapelberg, CPO, Xandi van Dijk

Hendrik Hofmeyr