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Chad Lawson's 'You Finally Knew' is an invitation of self-reflection / udiscovermusic.

Posted: September 11, 2020

Pianist and composer Chad Lawson today released his new solo piano album, You Finally Knew, recorded at the famous Abbey Road Studios. "You Finally Knew is an invitation of self-reflection," explained Chad Lawson. "Beckoning us to pause and look inside ourselves, to see what makes each of us uniquely us. It is becoming increasingly difficult to be honest with ourselves as we unintentionally set aside even the smallest life-giving activities to address everyday obligations."

Chad Lawson's solo work has a relaxed, meditative feel that draws on both the sonorities of classical music and the freeform nature of jazz improvisation. You Finally Knew features ten pieces Chad composed to inspire listeners to take time every day to consciously be still for mental clarity and overall wellness of being. "The music I make is meant to create calm," said Chad Lawson. "And now, more than ever, that's what the world needs to hear."

Chad Lawson is passionate about how music can help people reduce stress levels and improve emotional health. "I've been studying a lot about the marriage of mental health and music and their effect on each other," he said. "What is fascinating to learn is that studies show there's a chemical breakdown inside of us when we listen to calming music, even just for 3 – 5 minutes. That physically elevates our mood." He has been overwhelmed by the number of people reaching out to let him know how much his music has helped them through difficult times – especially during the pandemic. In response he launched a new podcast series, Calm It Down, and new episodes are released every Tuesday across all digital service providers including Spotify and Apple Music.

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