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<a href="spotify:artist:0QxmfaZ2M3gLqL3f7Tap8r" data-name="Music Within">Music Within</a> is the ambient artist project of Canadian composer <a href="spotify:artist:3Sr2vN8SYHGGuMFG14Bvlg" data-name="Rob McAllister">Rob McAllister</a>. Under the moniker, the Toronto-based multi-instrumentalist creates lush, warm ambient-cinematic music. His work has been described as: “a deep refuge from the chaos of modernity.”
Sept 12, 2025 marked the release of McAllister’s latest album, <a href="spotify:album:7an7aWkqsAvw7Rl2tuO4U5" data-name="Falling Into the Sky">Falling Into the Sky</a>. It features a collection of soft, dreamy pieces, inspired by daydreams of floating freely above the world. Felted acoustic piano melodies swirl together with lush pads and gentle synthesizers to create a beautiful sonic escape in the clouds.
Of his music, McAllister says: “I hope it encourages people to look inwards and take some time away from the relentless pace of the world around us.”
A continuous output of music has garnered McAllister the attention of discerning critics. Ian Urbina of the New York Times has commended him saying: “His ambient-cinematic tracks are truly spectacular.” His music has been widely used in film, tv, and advertising, for clients such as Lexus, Holt Renfrew, IKEA, and Disney. He also scores music for film, most recently co-scoring the documentary film Town of Widows.
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Sept 12, 2025 marked the release of McAllister’s latest album, <a href="spotify:album:7an7aWkqsAvw7Rl2tuO4U5" data-name="Falling Into the Sky">Falling Into the Sky</a>. It features a collection of soft, dreamy pieces, inspired by daydreams of floating freely above the world. Felted acoustic piano melodies swirl together with lush pads and gentle synthesizers to create a beautiful sonic escape in the clouds.
Of his music, McAllister says: “I hope it encourages people to look inwards and take some time away from the relentless pace of the world around us.”
A continuous output of music has garnered McAllister the attention of discerning critics. Ian Urbina of the New York Times has commended him saying: “His ambient-cinematic tracks are truly spectacular.” His music has been widely used in film, tv, and advertising, for clients such as Lexus, Holt Renfrew, IKEA, and Disney. He also scores music for film, most recently co-scoring the documentary film Town of Widows.
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