I Giorni

Ludovico Einaudi - I Giorni

I Giorni
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Artist: Ludovico Einaudi
Edition: Music CD
Format: Import
CD Release Date: 2002-11-18
Music Label: Bmg Ricordi
Soundtracks:
  1. Melodia Africana I
  2. I Due Fiumi
  3. In Un Altra Vita
  4. Melodia Africana II
  5. Stella Del Mattino
  6. I Giorni
  7. Samba
  8. Melodia Africana III
  9. La Nascita Delle Cose Segrete
  10. Quel Che Resta
  11. Inizio
  12. Limbo
  13. Bella Notte
  14. Canzone Africana IV

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Music Review: The contemporary, expressive style
Rating: 5 Stars

Ludovico is a quintessential example of a proponent of the neo-classical style of music, the natural development of late romantic efforts of Erik Satie and his peers. Ludovico's music is often musically fairly simplistic and technically not difficult in many cases, but this is by no means a comment on his talent. For me as an appreciator of this genre the true beauty of his work lies in the vivid self expression and freedom that the player is allowed. I am quite an unskilled pianist, but in playing his work i find a quite unique form of personal expression that is only possible in such free-flowing, emotional music. Many people would describe this music as ambient, but personally I find it to be engaging to the emotions. The warmth and clear love of playing present in his style serves to make the album beautiful from an artistic point of view, and his graceful treatment of the piano I welcome over many of the more brash works of artists such as Chopin or Satie.
As for the comparison with Nyman, This is certainly valid. Nyman also evokes the emotions marvellously is some of his pieces; I particularly recommend 'The Scent of Love' and 'The Beach' which is a variation on a similar theme arranged as a concerto. Nyman, however, I find to be less consistent, because his interests in jazz music have clearly influenced him and this is not to my personal taste. Anyone who is a fan of saxophone and piano concertos should clearly look to Nyman's 'Where the Bee Dances' before considering Einaudi's work.
On the other hand, any fan of raw happiness and contentment expressed through the symbiosis of artist with instrument should definetly listen to this album. If you subsequently find that you like it, I would also recommend Eden Roc as it shows Einaudi in his progressive stage, as he experiments with different techniques and instruments, and therefore provides an interesting change from his typical style.
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Description of I Giorni

2001 release from the world renowned symphonic composer. The inspiration for Ludovico Einaudi's 'I Giorni' was a 12th-century folk song from Mali about a hippopotamus who was cherished by the residents of a nearby village but killed by a hunter. 'The song,' writes Einaudi in his succinct liner note, 'is sung as a lament for the death of a king or a great person or for the loss of a loved one.' The result is a tender & introspective set of 14 piano pieces. This work was written after hearing the kora playing of Toumani Diabate whilst traveling in Mali. Recorded in 24-bit/96 kHz. Ricordi.

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