James Shumway – “To the One I Love”

James Shumway’s “To the One I Love” immediately caught my attention with the clean production. This piano solo is basically what happens when raw emotion gets translated directly into music without losing any of its power along the way.

The video was shot in Aspen Grove, Utah, at the foot of Mount Timpanogos, and the visuals are as beautiful as the music itself. If you have ever tried to express your emotions and failed to find the right words, James has produced the music for that.

The Romantic Period is present in the piece through the pianist’s training, channeling Rachmaninoff-like intensity while maintaining a modern sensibility that feels both timeless and fresh. This piece is related to his other works such as “IOU” and “Regrets” but it is not a continuation of the previous two works but a complete work of art.

What makes this composition special is how it captures the vulnerability and strength of love simultaneously, making you feel like you’re reading someone’s most intimate thoughts without being intrusive. This is a beautiful musical love letter that hits the heart directly and I recommend you to follow James on social media to know more about his works and add this song to your playlist for those moments when words are not enough.