Tony Frissore's "Self Soothe": Finding calm in the spaces between sound.
- Sakshi Batra
- 2 hours ago
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"Self Soothe" - A soundtrack for stillness in a restless world.

Tony Frissore is a musician, producer, and world music lover. His name is most often associated with the combination of elements from funk, jazz, lo-fi, EDM, and ambient in order to fashion intellectually stimulating, groove-driven pieces of art. The sounds of Frissore were largely influenced by the live performances in New Orleans and Boston that he fell in love with, as well as his trips to Europe. As a result of his various collaborations, he has a very fluid, exploratory style. Currently, Tony is a member of Pop Avenue in Cleveland, Ohio, and his music is frequently featured on MTV, Discovery, TLC, HGTV, OWN, and DIY Network; therefore, he can reach his fans in over 150 countries worldwide.
At his most deliberate and classy, Tony Frissore makes the single "Self Soothe," not just a track but a soothing ritual.

The song is essentially a representation of slow, controlled breathing, as it is structured around a mild 80 BPM beat; thus, it gives the listener an instant feeling of being grounded. The lo-fi elements act as a kind of tape-like softness to the ears of the user, whereas the subtle percussion and ambient layers remain without requiring recognition. The creation of the track is so flawless that it leaves a certain emptiness in which silence can perform its miraculous work. Consequently, by not resorting to pushing the feeling, “Self Soothe” is a stillness that it offers as a refuge; thus, it compels the body and the mind to become calm in a natural way. This music is intentionally crafted to be listened to in the present moment, and therefore, it is great for meditation, relaxing, or quiet moments of introspection.
