Composer and Guitarist Esbe Reaches New Heights with Her Latest Instrumental Album
Known for her simple ambient, classical, acoustic, along with alt-folk tunes, Esbe returns with her tenth album, ‘Mountain Aires’. Inspired by famous and lesser-known peaks and valleys, this instrumental record comes out on National Guitar Day, 11 February 2025. Press play on the audio player below to enjoy the calm sounds of ‘Mountain Aires’.
Esbe’s ‘Mountain Aires’ stands out not only with its gentle tunes but also because it brings her back to the guitar. The album shows her skill and love for nature. This set of tunes also shows her focus on the acoustic guitar style combined with simple ambient and classical touches. Listen to our playlist of Esbe’s work, sure to please any music fan.
Esbe’s ‘Mountain Aires’ – Fine Tunes Drawn from Nature
“Taking cues from my mixed heritage, travel, as well as human history, ‘Mountain Aires’ is a tribute to the guitar,” Esbe explains. Her control over the guitar and her clear style show in every track. With hints from Julian Bream, John McLaughlin, as well as John Abercrombie, her music holds a deep quality born from a long musical journey.
Esbe worked hard to build a sound world that shows the feel of mountain views. Songs such as “Ghost River Valley Night Walk” and “Lalibela” take hints from jazz while still showing the calm of the landscapes that shaped them. Her careful guitar work, along with open and soft notes, makes the album a peaceful sound trip.
Among Esbe’s best pieces is “Echo Canyon, Only You, Sweet Child of Mine,” a remake of songs by Alison Moyet and Guns N’ Roses. Only Esbe would mix these two songs: Slash’s famous riff plus the synth arpeggio behind “Only You” copied with fine harmonics. The melodies unfold clearly, played as if across the canyon.
“Leaving behind the rush and loud noise of the city and sitting alone with nature – the birds or just the breeze – I chose to show the feel of mountain views and their setting,” Esbe says about her work process. In her North London studio, she recorded and layered each guitar part with care, similar to how she built up vocals in her folk a cappella record, ‘Blow The Wind Southerly’.
Esbe turns visual scenes into simple musical tunes. Her thoughtful way of composing, sometimes like making a soundtrack for a film that exists only in the mind, fills each note with life. This quality makes ‘Mountain Aires’ an album you will want to hear again and again.
Noted for the album cover photo and design done by Esbe herself, ‘Mountain Aires’ also benefits from the work of Angie Lemon PR. The album comes out through New Cat, timed with National Guitar Day, and is sure to please fans of simple ambient, classical, along with acoustic guitar music.
As our music team at PopHits.Co notes:
“Esbe’s ‘Mountain Aires’ shows her strong musical skills and love for nature. Her talent to create clear tunes that stir feelings stands out.”
Esbe’s revisit to her roots, mixed with her fresh approach to guitar music, makes ‘Mountain Aires’ a strong part of her work. The album pays respect to the guitar that started her musical path and confirms her spot among today’s guitar greats.
For those who enjoy the work of classics like Jeff Beck or new talents like Sean Shibe, Esbe’s ‘Mountain Aires’ offers a clear listening experience. Check her out on Website, Spotify, and YouTube. Listen next to share our playlist to find out more about Esbe’s fresh ambient and classical tunes.
‘Mountain Aires’ is an album that shows the nature of mountains, the calm of the outdoors, next to the depth of human feeling through song. Esbe’s hard work in her art shows in each track, making it a must-hear for fans of ambient, classical, acoustic, along with alt-folk styles. Step into the calm world of ‘Mountain Aires’ and let Esbe’s careful tunes take you to the peaks and valleys that served as her muse.
