People don’t want ‘challenging’ music, says Peaceful Piano king
Chad Lawson wants his music to improve your mental health – which has meant this staple of Spotify’s Peaceful Piano playlist repressing some of his own creative impulses.
American pianist Chad Lawson was staring at the back of the well-coiffed head of Julio Iglesias when he had his epiphany.
Plinking out the keyboard lines to the crooner’s Latin pop in front of 30,000 Spaniards one night in 2007, the touring musician had a sudden urge to control his own destiny.
Michael BaileyArts & Culture editorMichael Bailey writes on arts and culture, and edits Weekend Fin. He is a former editor of the Financial Review Rich List. He is based in Sydney. Connect with Michael on Twitter. Email Michael at m.bailey@nine.com.au
