
Federico Albanese - Blackbirds and the Sun of October Vinyl LP
Original price
£28.99
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Original price
£28.99
Original price
£28.99
£28.99
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£28.99
Current price
£28.99
Black Vinyl LP
Catalogue Number: 19802851791
Barcode: 0198028517911
Record Grading: Mint (M)
Sleeve Grading: Mint (M)
Condition Note: Brand New
Track Listing / Description
A1 Into the Sun
A2 Ulysses
A3 A Story Yet to Be Told
A4 Bloom
A5 The Prince and the Emperor
A6 Blackbirds and the Sun of October
B1 Your Spell
B2 Adelasia
B3 The Libertine
B4 Song for the Village
B5 Sway
B6 Re-Sphere
B7 Wallpaper of Dreams
"Blackbirds and the Sun of October" by pianist and composer Federico Albanese is inspired by his native Monferrato in northern Italy, where the album was entirely written and recorded. "It's an album about homecoming, but above all about origins and heritage," says the pianist, composer and producer.
After living in Berlin for several years, Federico Albanese returned to his homeland with his family in autumn 2022 – to a picturesque landscape and with the feeling, as he says, of being "deeply connected to this place". This proved to be inspiring in many ways. "There is a feeling of freedom that comes with returning and flows into everything you do – including music." His compositions reflect the deep, natural beauty of his surroundings – the colours, the wildlife, the changing seasons, but also the rich history and the many myths and legends that have been passed down from generation to generation over millennia. "This place breathes history," he adds. "It's very romantic in that sense."
While his previous albums often revolved around memories, inner worlds, and imaginary landscapes, "Blackbirds and the Sun of October" draws from the concrete, physical world around him - history, nature and beauty. "I feel the freedom in this music," he says, "and there's more positivity in it. I notice that something is different than before."