"Echo(es) of Spring" is a gorgeous composition by the great stride pianist, Willie "The Lion" Smith. I guess it's only fitting that I learned this lovely piece just as the weather has started to warm up (peaking at 74º F this week!). 

I hope you enjoy my performance; thanks for listening!

Echo(es) Of Spring

Emmy-winning composer of "Iron Fist," "Lethal Weapon," "Sleepy Hollow," "xXx: Return of Xander Cage," "Designated Survivor," and more.

Time Rival is the ambient music project of Illinois native Michael Southard.  At a young age, Michael became interested in music production and recording engineering, creating countless albums of esoteric, cross-genre music.  He earned a bachelor’s degree in music business from Southern Illinois University in 2007 and has continued honing his production and songwriting skills.
The music of Time Rival is ambient in nature and has been described as “music for dreaming”.  Mostly piano and synthesizers heavily effected by computer wizardry.  It’s generally warm and pleasant with tiny hints of tension.  Music to help the listener decompress and provoke deep thought in this digital age.

Michael also creates technical, beat driven electronic music under the name @SupplyFi, is one half of the duo @Amberglow-3, and collaborates regularly with @runninginslowmotion and @belial-pelegrim.  He is a co-owner @triplicaterecords,  has a monthly radio show on Threadsradio.com and curates mixes and playlists for TRIP FM
For inquiries: msouthard.music@gmail.com

Echo(es) Of Spring

Matt L