arron11196
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Posted: July 07 2008, 13:30 |
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I have been recently looking for music that broadly complements Mike's work and that of other New Age artists, or those which I classify as New Age (Vangelis, Jeff Wayne, Alan Parsons, Pink Floyd, etc)
Ludovico Einaudi is an artist that I come back to time and time again. Most of his works can be described as minimalist; at least that's what others say. I suppose that stems from the fact that even though he studied piano to a high degree, most of his compositions aren't insanely complicated to play - he tends to use notes sparingly to create a passage.
Like Mike and Vangelis, I find that Einaudi is capable of capturing a mood brilliantly, but with Einaudi for me its more of a general feeling. I would describe it as the difference between a picture about an emotion, and experiencing the raw emotion yourself. With the picture, there are many facets and images you can take in at once; with the emotion, it tends to mould to the situation.
Einaudi's work does that for me.
His most known work is prehaps "Le Onde" http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WntbTdZyUak
Whilst Einaudi has produced several albums, all with piano as the focus and either a few strings or a harp as backing and not much else, they all seem to have their own identity. I won't rabbit on about my own interpretation too much, but rather state my favourite tracks and a reason why I like them:
Le Onde - I first heard this on classicfm.tv when they used to play some decent music. It has this soaring, melodic calm to it, I find it very relaxing, and very beautiful.
Questa Notte - This has been used on tv quite a lot as well, though I personally like the harsh contrast to the chorus section (taurus III anyone?)
Eden Roc - A simple little construct that sounds perfect for sailing to, or perhaps driving along the coast in the heat of the evening. Very emotive and well composed IMHO.
Giorni Dispari - I can't quite describe why I like this. It's got that simple melodic beauty that feels a bit like a daydream or a fond memory.
Nuvole Binache - This was the first track from the album Una Mattina that I had come to like. I think the structure of the track is very clever. Again, as with the common theme for Einaudi, simplistic, but built upon.
Divenire - This track has more impetus and resolve for me. It still has that underlying elegance, but it sounds purposeful.
Primavera - Almost symphonic in composition, this is like a prototype for an orchestral piece in a way - I love its moods and changes.
If you have listened to Einaudi as well, and have your own thoughts, I'd like to discuss them! 
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Arron J Eagling
Everyone's interpretation is different, and everyone has a right to that opinion. There is no "right" one, I am adding this post to communicate my thoughts to share them with like-minded souls who will be able to comment in good nature.
(insert the last 5 mins of Crises here)
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