ABOUT BLUE LANDSCAPES

THE ORIGINS OF BLUE LANDSCAPES

The musical partnership of pianist Robert Thies and flutist Damjan Krajacic did not follow an obvious musical path but was born out of friendship and a desire to find common musical ground. Robert is an active classical concert pianist, but his passion for a wide range of musical styles has inspired him to create and express himself through his own compositions. Damjan, born in Croatia, is a musician of eclectic styles whose background spans Jazz and Latin Jazz, with additional strong ties to the folk music of Eastern Europe.

Damjan and Robert began recording their improvisational sessions, and a uniquely organic, acoustic sound emerged. Subtitled Music from a Quieter Place, the Blue Landscapes collection comprises music that is deeply meditative and evocative of nature. Melodies arise from the moods that the harmonic backdrop inspires, allowing more active listeners to fill in the musical spaces with their imagination.

The music of Blue Landscapes strikes a unique balance—evoking deep personal emotion while simultaneously reflecting a broader, universal perspective on humanity’s connection to the natural world.

Robert Thies (piano)

Robert is a Grammy®-nominated pianist and producer, as well as a Gold Medalist of the International Prokofiev Competition in St. Petersburg, Russia. Although internationally renowned as a classical pianist and recording artist, Robert began improvising and composing at an early age. Influenced by artists of the Windham Hill and ECM labels, and pioneers like Paul Winter and Vangelis, Robert remains passionate about improvisatory music-making. These five volumes of Blue Landscapes with Damjan have proven to be the perfect vehicle for musical conversation that is heartfelt and honest.

Damjan Krajacic (Flutes)

A musician of eclectic styles and producer of a Grammy® nominated album, Damjan’s background spans Jazz and Latin Jazz with a touch of his own central European heritage and Classical training. From an early age, he was drawn to Latin music, partially due to his father—a classical guitarist with a love for Spanish guitar music—but he never lost touch with the great Classical tradition of flute playing, either. With 12 critically-acclaimed albums under his name, Damjan is a seasoned artist with a mature compositional and stylistic approach that seamlessly combines various musical styles and influences. Damjan’s music ranges from groove-packed latin-jazz to meditative ambient music. His compositions are infused with jazz and classical sensibilities as well as Eastern European rhythms and melodies.

BLUE LANDSCAPES: THE STORY

Behind the music and creators of Blue Landscapes