Immerse yourself in the enchanting world of Piero Umiliani's latest exotica album, "Paesaggi," released on February 18, 2022, under the Liuto / Four Flies label. In just 36 minutes, Umiliani paints a vivid sonic landscape that transports you to distant, exotic locales, each track a unique tableau of sound.
From the misty "Prime nebbie" to the vibrant "Ciliegi in fiore," Umiliani's compositions are a journey through time and space. The album's title, "Paesaggi," translates to "Landscapes," and indeed, each piece is a musical representation of a different scene, from the tranquil "Nel parco" to the bustling "Vecchie strade."
Umiliani's mastery of the exotica genre shines through in tracks like "Oriente rosso" and "Porta d'Oriente," where he blends traditional instruments with modern sounds to create a unique, captivating atmosphere. The album's standout track, "Laguna tropicale," is a lush, immersive experience that showcases Umiliani's ability to evoke a sense of place and mood through music.
"Paesaggi" is a testament to Piero Umiliani's skill as a composer and his deep understanding of the exotica genre. It's an album that invites you to explore, to discover, and to lose yourself in its captivating sounds.