Gymnopédie No. 1 by Satie - The Most Peaceful Piano Ever?

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Description

A calm, intimate performance of Erik Satie’s Gymnopédie No. 1—recorded in a soft, singing tone with spacious rubato and delicate voicing. Ideal for reading, focus, study, or unwinding at night.

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Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/5Gs8W8pH7s4RGULZHLJSV0?si=QjuRQMoNSeyEaUKw9UauNA

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YouTube Music: https://music.youtube.com/watch?v=lJEqGgKOMKk&si=CmlZ5B9MZmDNuoF9

About the piece
Composed in 1888, Satie’s Gymnopédies helped define a gentle, transparent style that later inspired Debussy (who famously orchestrated Nos. 1 & 3). This is a solo piano interpretation that keeps the simplicity and stillness at the forefront.

About this recording
Performed and produced by David Howarth. Minimal compression, natural dynamics, and a warm piano sound to preserve the work’s quiet beauty.

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Credits
Piano & production: David Howarth

Keywords (natural variants)
Gymnopédie No. 1, Gymnopedie No. 1, Erik Satie, relaxing piano, study music, sleep music, ambient classical