Playlists by Boy in the Rain

  • Modern Piano Solos

    Modern Piano Solos

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    Boy in the Rain

    Description:

    A playlist of mostly minimalist, modern piano solo instrumentals. Includes Phillip Glass, Ryuichi Sakamoto, Michael Nyman, Ludovico Einaudi, Yann Tiersen, Joe Hisashi, Fabrizio Paterlini, Jim Perkins, and Boy in the Rain. Playlist cover photography courtesy of Daniel Spase.

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    June 10, 2024, 5:16 p.m.

    Followers:

    7119

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    Boy in the Rain, Ryuichi Sakamoto, Yiruma, Jordane Tumarinson, Nils …

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    neo-classical, compositional ambient, japanese classical, japanese contemporary classical, japanese soundtrack, …

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    Deep

    Release Decade:

    2010s

    Mood:

    Chill

    Style:

    Instrumental

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    Mixed

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  • Strings

    Strings

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    Boy in the Rain

    Description:

    A collection of instrumental songs that feature violin, cello and other string-and-bow sounds up front and center. Photograph courtesy of Vitaliy Paykov.

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    June 9, 2024, 4:14 a.m.

    Followers:

    1809

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    Top Artists:

    Max Richter, Philip Glass, Daniel Hope, Kronos Quartet, Yo-Yo Ma, …

    Top Sub Genres:

    compositional ambient, contemporary classical, post-minimalism, classical performance, classical, minimalism, cello, …

    Emotion and Other

    Track Popularity:

    Deep

    Release Decade:

    2000s

    Mood:

    Mixed Mood

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    Quiet

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    Mixed

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  • Soothing Guitar Solos

    Soothing Guitar Solos

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    Boy in the Rain

    Description:

    The guitar is oftentimes perceived as just an accompanying instrument. This playlist brings the guitar front and center with classical guitar solos and songs by talented musicians around the world.

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    June 5, 2024, 7:41 p.m.

    Followers:

    101

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    Top Artists:

    Elson Complex, Matt Bacon, Denis Turbide, Murat Keyder, Ricardo Salinas, …

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    instrumental acoustic guitar, calming instrumental, acoustic guitar cover, argentine ambient, …

    Emotion and Other

    Track Popularity:

    Deep

    Release Decade:

    2020s

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    Mixed Mood

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    Instrumental

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    Mixed

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  • Neoclassical, Modern, & Experimental Instrumental

    Neoclassical, Modern, & Experimental Instrumental

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    Boy in the Rain

    Description:

    A mellow and reflective collection of minimalist, experimental, and post modern instrumental pieces. Perfect playlist for studying, working, meditating, sleeping, or just enjoying a Sunday afternoon. Playlist cover photography courtesy of Jeremy Bishop.

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    June 5, 2024, 2:25 p.m.

    Followers:

    967

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    Top Artists:

    Boy in the Rain, Dustin O'Halloran, Yo-Yo Ma, Hauschka, Music …

    Top Sub Genres:

    compositional ambient, neo-classical, classical performance, chamber ensemble, classical cello, classical, …

    Emotion and Other

    Track Popularity:

    Deep

    Release Decade:

    2010s

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    Chill

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    Instrumental

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    Mixed

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  • Soothing Instrumental

    Soothing Instrumental

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    Boy in the Rain

    Description:

    A collection of soothing instrumental tunes to help tame your worries. Includes Olafur Arnalds, Mac Richter, Boy in the Rain, and several emerging indie composers.

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    June 5, 2024, 2:24 p.m.

    Followers:

    193

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    Top Artists:

    Boy in the Rain, Carol Comune, Rikard From, Blurstem, Rick …

    Top Sub Genres:

    neo-classical, compositional ambient, ambient worship, background piano, post-minimalism, new age …

    Emotion and Other

    Track Popularity:

    Deep

    Release Decade:

    2010s

    Mood:

    Chill

    Style:

    Instrumental

    Main Genre:

    Classical

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  • Piano and Strings

    Piano and Strings

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    Creator:

    Boy in the Rain

    Description:

    Songs that pair the piano with stringed instruments (violin, viola, cello, etc) to create dramatic and reflective instrumental pieces. All songs are contemporary, alyrical instrumental works. Photograph courtesy of Meriç Dağlı.

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    June 5, 2024, 1:57 p.m.

    Followers:

    5406

    Top Music

    Top Artists:

    Ólafur Arnalds, Yo-Yo Ma, Dustin O'Halloran, Boy in the Rain, …

    Top Sub Genres:

    compositional ambient, neo-classical, neoclassical darkwave, icelandic classical, classical performance, pastoral, …

    Emotion and Other

    Track Popularity:

    Deep

    Release Decade:

    2010s

    Mood:

    Chill

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    Instrumental

    Main Genre:

    Mixed

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  • Melancholy Instrumental

    Melancholy Instrumental

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    Boy in the Rain

    Description:

    Moody, reflective, and generally sad contemporary instrumental pieces All songs are alyrical (no lyrics) - no words, just feels. Photograph by Ethan Hoover.

    Added:

    June 5, 2024, 9:51 a.m.

    Followers:

    7385

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    Top Artists:

    Boy in the Rain, Ólafur Arnalds, Fabrizio Paterlini, Max Richter, …

    Top Sub Genres:

    compositional ambient, neo-classical, neoclassical darkwave, japanese soundtrack, icelandic classical, soundtrack, …

    Emotion and Other

    Track Popularity:

    Deep

    Release Decade:

    2010s

    Mood:

    Chill

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    Instrumental

    Main Genre:

    Mixed

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  • Moody Minimalist

    Moody Minimalist

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    Creator:

    Boy in the Rain

    Description:

    A playlist of alyrical piano, violin, and instrumental works that are reflective, moody, and minimalist. Listen to it while you work or study! This playlist is constantly evolving and attempts to give exposure to independent artists. Playlist cover photography courtesy of Alessio Soggetti.

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    May 28, 2024, 7:49 p.m.

    Followers:

    594

    Top Music

    Top Artists:

    Boy in the Rain, Nick Pike, Ólafur Arnalds, Roberto Attanasio, …

    Top Sub Genres:

    neo-classical, compositional ambient, neoclassical darkwave, ambient worship, electronica, new age …

    Emotion and Other

    Track Popularity:

    Deep

    Release Decade:

    2010s

    Mood:

    Chill

    Style:

    Instrumental

    Main Genre:

    Mixed

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  • Meditation/Ambient Instrumental

    Meditation/Ambient Instrumental

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    Boy in the Rain

    Description:

    This playlist focuses on ambient, soothing songs that you can listen to when meditating or just relaxing. Most songs are solely instrumental (no lyrics), and many feature independent artists. Playlist cover photography by Igor Ovsyannykov.

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    May 26, 2024, 12:25 p.m.

    Followers:

    273

    Top Music

    Top Artists:

    Music Within, Brique a Braq, Boy in the Rain, A …

    Top Sub Genres:

    compositional ambient, neo-classical, ambient worship, ambient, drone, electronica, art pop, …

    Emotion and Other

    Track Popularity:

    Deep

    Release Decade:

    2010s

    Mood:

    Chill

    Style:

    Instrumental

    Main Genre:

    Mixed

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  • Happy Piano Solos

    Happy Piano Solos

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    Boy in the Rain

    Description:

    Uplifting piano solos that are bright, playful, and joyous. Features Ryuichi Sakamoto, Akira Kosemura, Fabrizio Paterlini, Rikard From, Brique a Braq, Boy in the Rain, and many up-and-coming artists. Playlist is updated often. Photo by The Phope.

    Added:

    May 22, 2024, 2:51 p.m.

    Followers:

    4196

    Top Music

    Top Artists:

    Boy in the Rain, Jose Orlando Luciano, KeithTim Anderson, Fabrizio …

    Top Sub Genres:

    neo-classical, compositional ambient, japanese classical, japanese piano, background piano, j-ambient, …

    Emotion and Other

    Track Popularity:

    Deep

    Release Decade:

    2010s

    Mood:

    Chill

    Style:

    Instrumental

    Main Genre:

    Classical

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  • Melancholy Piano

    Melancholy Piano

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    Creator:

    Boy in the Rain

    Description:

    Melancholy piano tunes to compliment your brooding rainy evening, help you study/focus, or to transition you through a sad time. Features indie composers like Boy in the Rain and Rikard From as well as masters like Ryuichi Sakamoto and Nils Frahm. Playlist cover photography by Gavin Åaker.

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    May 20, 2024, 12:27 a.m.

    Followers:

    5212

    Top Music

    Top Artists:

    Ryuichi Sakamoto, Boy in the Rain, Hideyuki Hashimoto, Николай Пашковец, …

    Top Sub Genres:

    neo-classical, compositional ambient, japanese piano, japanese classical, japanese contemporary classical, …

    Emotion and Other

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    Deep

    Release Decade:

    2010s

    Mood:

    Chill

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    Instrumental

    Main Genre:

    Mixed

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  • Insomniac's Respite

    Insomniac's Respite

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    Boy in the Rain

    Description:

    A collection of bedtime songs that act as a lullaby for long days and sleepless evenings. Gets progressively quieter and simpler as the playlist nears the end with most songs featuring the piano, violin, and soft electronic instruments.

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    May 17, 2024, 3:46 a.m.

    Followers:

    180

    Top Music

    Top Artists:

    Boy in the Rain, Sleepy Songs, Alex Tiuniaev, Akira Kosemura, …

    Top Sub Genres:

    neo-classical, compositional ambient, ambient worship, japanese classical, modern cello, j-ambient, …

    Emotion and Other

    Track Popularity:

    Deep

    Release Decade:

    2010s

    Mood:

    Chill

    Style:

    Instrumental

    Main Genre:

    Classical

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  • Laying in the Grass

    Laying in the Grass

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    Creator:

    Boy in the Rain

    Description:

    A playlist of sweet, light, and relaxing indie spring/summer songs. Playlist cover photography courtesy of Aaron Burden.

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    Feb. 10, 2024, 3:52 p.m.

    Followers:

    81

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    Top Artists:

    Beach House, Iron & Wine, Phosphorescent, Beirut, Belle and Sebastian, …

    Top Sub Genres:

    stomp and holler, indie folk, chamber pop, indie rock, melancholia, …

    Emotion and Other

    Track Popularity:

    Deep

    Release Decade:

    2010s

    Mood:

    Mixed Mood

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    Varied

    Main Genre:

    Mixed

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  • Vapor

    Vapor

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    Creator:

    Boy in the Rain

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    Songs that will make you feel lighter than air - indie songs that are rhythmic, ethereal, and have a lot of reverb. Includes Active Child, Message to Bears, Vancouver Sleep Clinic, Aquilo, Bon Iver, and many more. Perfect for reflective mornings and relaxing evenings. Photograph by France Perles.

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    Feb. 10, 2024, 3:14 p.m.

    Followers:

    121

    Top Music

    Top Artists:

    Active Child, Oliver Tank, Gem Club, Brique a Braq, Houses, …

    Top Sub Genres:

    chamber pop, chillwave, art pop, metropopolis, indie folk, neo-classical, melancholia, …

    Emotion and Other

    Track Popularity:

    Deep

    Release Decade:

    2010s

    Mood:

    Mixed Mood

    Style:

    Quiet

    Main Genre:

    Mixed

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  • Fun, Bright Indie Tunes

    Fun, Bright Indie Tunes

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    Boy in the Rain

    Description:

    Bright, fun, & hopeful indie songs to get your day started on the right foot. Playlist cover photography courtesy of Anthony Ginsbrook.

    Added:

    Feb. 9, 2024, 4:37 a.m.

    Followers:

    39

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    Top Artists:

    Lucius, HAIM, Penguin Prison, Kygo, Courtney Barnett, Cayucas, Colony House, …

    Top Sub Genres:

    modern rock, stomp and holler, alternative dance, chillwave, indietronica, indie …

    Emotion and Other

    Track Popularity:

    Deep

    Release Decade:

    2010s

    Mood:

    Mixed Mood

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    Varied

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    Mixed

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  • Alternative/Dark RnB

    Alternative/Dark RnB

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    Boy in the Rain

    Description:

    New and alternative R&B songs that have a darker, ambient, and more aggressive sound along the styles of The Weeknd, Banks, How to Dress Well, FKA Twigs, Made in Heights, SOHN, Rhye, Lil Silva, Kenna, Ella Eyre, and Depford Goth. Playlist cover photography courtesy of Yeshi Kangrang.

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    Nov. 11, 2023, 1:55 p.m.

    Followers:

    439

    Top Music

    Top Artists:

    BANKS, The Weeknd, SOHN, Jessie Ware, How To Dress Well, …

    Top Sub Genres:

    indietronica, art pop, shimmer pop, electropop, alternative r&b, indie soul, …

    Emotion and Other

    Track Popularity:

    Deep

    Release Decade:

    2010s

    Mood:

    Mixed Mood

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    Varied

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    Mixed

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  • Melancholy Indie Folk

    Melancholy Indie Folk

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    Boy in the Rain

    Description:

    A collection of mostly indie folk songs that are moody, sad, bittersweet and melancholy. A good reflective playlist for those brooding walks and troubled subway rides. Playlist cover photograph courtesy of Denny Müller.

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    Sept. 25, 2023, 9:39 p.m.

    Followers:

    1306

    Top Music

    Top Artists:

    Daughter, Cat Power, Rebekka Karijord, Lainee, Gregory Alan Isakov, Ane …

    Top Sub Genres:

    chamber pop, melancholia, art pop, indie rock, stomp and holler, …

    Emotion and Other

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    Deep

    Release Decade:

    2010s

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    Mixed Mood

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  • Emotional Indie Songs

    Emotional Indie Songs

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    Boy in the Rain

    Description:

    Sad, Sentimental, and life-pondering indie music about love, life, heartbreak, and wistfulness feat Dntel, Azure Ray, Mercury Rev, Washed Out, Wilco, Dirty Projectors, M83, Olafur Arnalds, Bon Iver, Aquilo, and more.

    Added:

    Sept. 21, 2023, 2:38 p.m.

    Followers:

    1690

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    Top Artists:

    Aquilo, The Irrepressibles, Albert, Fractures, Brique a Braq, Andrew Belle, …

    Top Sub Genres:

    indietronica, indie rock, chamber pop, art pop, indie anthem-folk, stomp …

    Emotion and Other

    Track Popularity:

    Deep

    Release Decade:

    2010s

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    Mixed Mood

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    Varied

    Main Genre:

    Mixed

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