The piano version of Julia Thomsen’s “Amour” strips everything down to its emotional core. When the original dropped earlier this year, it showcased her talent for blending piano and lush string arrangements. This new piano only version, released on July 25th, reveals just how strong the foundation of that composition really is.

Without the string arrangements to lean on, every note of Thomsen’s piano work becomes crucial. What emerges is something surprisingly intimate, like hearing a private conversation between the composer and her instrument. The melodies that felt sweeping in the full arrangement now carry a different kind of weight, more personal and immediate.

This isn’t just a stripped back version for the sake of it. Thomsen has reimagined how the piece moves and breathes. The gradual build that made the original so compelling works differently here. Instead of layers of strings creating the crescendo, it’s all about dynamics and touch on the keys. Those quiet passages hit harder when there’s nothing else to catch you.

Having reached over 15 million streams worldwide, Thomsen clearly understands what connects with people. Her music has found its way onto national radio and television programs because she writes melodies that stick without being obvious. The piano version of “Amour” proves that good composition doesn’t need orchestration to make an impact.

For anyone who loved the original, this version offers a completely different listening experience. It’s the perfect companion for those quiet summer evenings when you want music that doesn’t demand attention but rewards it when you give it. Sometimes less really is more.

Listen here.