Graham,
YES! I've never heard of this song or this artist, but this is some great stuff. Thankyou for posting it! Lovin the piano as the main instrument, for sure. I'm going to see what I can do to get some of this style of music on my playlist. :)
Music is such a mystery to me. It has the ability to lift my mind.... I might even go as far as to say my soul, to different, wonderful places. That last song you posted was so chill, it got me reflecting on my relationships with people in my life. Until the song ended, a rather abrupt ending, then I snapped out of it, haha. I think quality music with repetative melodies lends well to contemplative thoughts. At least for me it does.
And it doesn't neccesarily have to be laid back music. Like for instance, the song below is not laid back. I think its intense, and I love it. It does the same minor chord progression over and over throughout the whole song, until you get to the bridge (which is a delightful piano solo, I might add)... it switches up a little, but not much. This song fascinates me because it blends many types of music into one product. The song is super repetative, but again it is one of those songs that sweeps me away into thought. This song makes me think of my struggles and my determination to overcome them. The way that the minor chords progress lend to it, because the progression starts dark but builds to something more cheerful, inspiring a feeling of hope in me. I don't know, maybe I geek out on music too much.
The same can be said for the music sung at High Mass. The first time I heard it, I was moved to tears. It truly helps my soul be lifted to God. Music- what a precious gift.