For Every Silence Vinyl Album

Derry-born Ryan Vail is an artist who draws his inspiration from the worlds of electronic and modern classical music.

So far he has released three EPs on Belfast label Champion Sound and a collaborative album with singer-songwriter Ciaran Lavery - and last year he composed a solo piano piece for World Piano Day, which was chosen for composer Nils Frahm’s Piano Day playlist.

He's performed alongside an impressive range of artists including Nils Frahm, Jamie xx, Jon Hopkins, Tycho and Todd Terje.

His debut solo album For Every Silence was "89 years in the making" - the story of a piano that was made in England in 1927, shipped to Derry in Northern Ireland, cherished by Ryan's wife's family and restored for use on this stunning album, where the warm, well-loved character of the instrument takes centre stage.

You should hear clear influences from the likes of Nils Frahm and Max Richter, Einaudi and Dario Marianelli. (Note the Public Service Broadcasting-esque sampling as well.) Overall the album is a daring and emotionally affecting work that deserves your full attention.