Polish musician Kuba Dudek mixes together elements of folk and classical music into one amazing package of sounds.

By Jane Howkins

Intense Meditation is perfectly titled, as that’s exactly what this piece sounds like! It opens with a range of arpeggios, carried out on the piano, guitars and a selection of stringed instruments, creating something really beautiful in the process. More and more layers are added over time in this busy piece of work, enveloping the listener with Kuba’s haunting sound. The violin takes on more of a solo role later on, really stirring the soul. It’s a largely instrumental piece, although some faint backing vocals can be heard later on, making everything sound really ethereal.