“Metamorphosis of Surroundings”, Jack Salzani’s latest single, is gorgeously refreshing with its classical style and electronic vibe. It is a highlight performance, as it lures you into a different world completely. Quartetto Obliquo, based in Venice, performs this piece and combines a string quartet with a piano and live electronics. This bold combination explores transitive themes of change, repetition, and accumulation.
The opening notes can capture you and transform you into a different landscape. The delicate piano sets the mood for a thoughtful vibe, while the emotion-infused strings add layers of emotion that ebb and flow, mirroring the unpredictability of transformation. You can vividly feel Saltzani’s pull of minimalism and the influence of composers like Jóhann Johannsson and Steve Reich. Every segment seems to encapsulate your mind and begins to feel like a changing entity, consistently on the go. There is a constant balance between structure and fluidity within the piece. What makes this single even more intriguing is the fact it is available for reinterpretation and evolution. Jack has publicized the score, guaranteeing people can broaden this piece beyond the single frame attached, just like the skeleton metaphor. His approach perfectly aligns with the theme of transformation. “Metamorphosis of Surroundings” is not just a composition; it is a gateway to an endless stream of dialogue between artists and listeners.
The recording itself took place at Cosmogram Studio within the historical Church of Cosma e Damiano in Venice. The acoustics of this place breathe life into the emotions carried in the piece. Similarly, the piano track recorded by Sofia Pozdniakova is simple yet tender, while the strings are big, tender, and emotionally complex with a touch of grandiosity. “Metamorphosis of Surroundings” is more than a song; it is an experience that provokes deep thought as well as fills the mind with creativity. As the first track of Salzani’s new album “Is Everything About Letting Go?”, it surely sets the expectation for a beautiful and powerful musical experience.
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