Artist: Aliya Lark
EP: Gravity of the Ocean
Release Date: July 18, 2025
Genre: Contemporary Classical / Ambient / Experimental
London-based pianist and composer Aliya Lark returns with Gravity of the Ocean, a six-track instrumental EP that blends contemporary piano with violin, ambient textures, and field recordings.
The music moves fluidly between minimalist patterns and free-flowing improvisation, finding a balance that feels at once intimate and expansive. Instead of chasing big, dramatic moments, Lark leans into subtlety—layering delicate piano lines with gentle electronics and organic sounds that invite you to slow down and really listen.
The journey begins with “Drowning in the Dark,” a haunting, atmospheric opener that immediately pulls you in. It feels less like a song and more like a slow descent, with layers of sound creating tension and mystery. It sets the stage perfectly, drawing the listener into an emotional world that unfolds across the record.
Closing track “Whirl” ties everything together with a sound that’s both playful and chaotic. True to its name, it spirals in a twirly, dizzying way, yet remains magnetic—pulling you into its swirling textures until the very last note.
Taken as a whole, Gravity of the Ocean feels like a voyage through shifting emotional landscapes: darkness and light, chaos and calm, tension and release. Each piece acts like a chapter in that journey, speaking through atmosphere and texture rather than words, and leaving you with something that feels both deeply personal and quietly cinematic.