Relaxing Piano Music

Matthew Cook’s music has always embraced a wide dynamic range. Even pieces that begin quietly have a tendency to build toward something more energetic and expansive.

Over the years, however, listeners—including his wife—occasionally asked for something different: music that would simply remain calm and relaxing.

In 2019, Matthew began writing and recording with that idea in mind. The result was Relaxing Piano Music, a collection of original solo piano pieces created to maintain a peaceful, unhurried atmosphere from beginning to end.

Among the pieces that remain particular favorites for Matthew are Pastorale, Nightshade, Circle Song and Water Dance.