A Story of Survival and Tribute Set to Reflective Instrumental Music
October 2024 – Award-winning composer, guitarist, and pianist Neil Tatar has released his latest single, Bella, a touching and reflective instrumental piece that carries a deep, personal connection to his family’s history during World War II. Tatar’s meditative approach to music comes through in this beautifully composed guitar track, featuring contributions from renowned musicians Premik Russell Tubbs on soprano sax, Tom Eaton on bass, and Jeff Haynes on percussion. The single will be available across all major streaming platforms, including SiriusXM Spa, Apple Music, Spotify, and more.
The inspiration for Bella came from Neil Tatar‘s discovery of a profound family connection while reading Georgia Hunter’s book We Were The Lucky Ones, which recounts the harrowing experiences of the Kurk family during the Nazi invasion of Poland. One of the book’s key characters, Bella, is revealed to be Neil‘s cousin, and her journey to survive the war mirrors the stories Neil heard as a child. Bella’s father, Henry Tatar, was Neil‘s great uncle and, tragically, perished in a concentration camp. This personal connection stirred Neil emotionally and led him to compose Bella as a tribute to his family’s resilience and survival.
“While reading the book, I was struck by how similar the stories were to those I grew up hearing from my family,” Neil says. “It wasn’t until further investigation that I realized Bella was my cousin, and that these stories were indeed part of my own family’s history.”
Bella embodies the peaceful, reflective style that Neil Tatar is known for, offering listeners an emotional, meditative journey through his music. Neil’s compositions have been widely described as providing healing experiences, and his work continues to find a home in places of tranquility such as hospitals and hospices, where it is played on the C.A.R.E. Channel.
Collaborators and Credits
Neil worked with some of the finest musicians in the industry to bring Bella to life:
Neil Tatar: Guitar
Premik Russell Tubbs: Soprano Sax
Tom Eaton: Bass
Jeff Haynes: Percussion
The track was recorded and produced with Neil’s signature attention to detail, bringing out the emotional depth and meditative quality of the composition.
Neil Tatar‘s albums have consistently reached international acclaim, with each release earning extensive airplay and charting at #1 worldwide on the Zone Music Reporter’s radio airplay chart. His earlier works, including Where Did The Time Go (a collaboration with Grammy® Award-winning cellist David Darling), Learning to Fly, and After the Rain, were all recorded under the guidance of legendary producer and guitarist Will Ackerman at Imaginary Road Studios.
Ackerman, the founder of Windham Hill Records and a Grammy Award winner himself, describes Neil‘s music as “breathtakingly honest and deeply affecting. Neil’s emotions are rarely hidden, and his music touches the heart in a way that few can.”
Neil Tatar is a versatile composer, guitarist, and pianist who has spent years developing a meditative and improvisational style that resonates with listeners seeking peace and healing. His music has been featured on SiriusXM, Music Choice Soundscapes, Pandora, InsightTimer, and more, and he continues to create new compositions that reflect his deep emotional connection to the stories behind them.
We can never take our freedom for granted. Through music, Neil Tatar honors the legacy of his family and reminds us of the importance of remembering our history.
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