this was the song i was thinking of that kats piano reminded me of. i love how sparse and haunting it is. not that i want to emulate an artist, but its just something i love:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hMzua0mwrVk

also: this is the cranes:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XG1vfS8fGic&feature=related

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oQoXIlk5R50&feature=related