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Track Listings
| 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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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 and introspective set of 14 piano pieces, performed on this recording by the composer himself.
I Giorni comes hot on the heels of Eden Roc, released just eight months earlier, which demonstrates Einaudi's popularity. I Giorni is the Italian composer's second all-piano disc, the first being Le Onde.
Einaudi's piano compositions, staples of the Classic FM diet, owe more to the music of Satie and Michael Nyman than to his former teacher Luciano Berio. Indeed, several movements of I Giorni, "Quel che resta" in particular, contain more than a passing reference to Nyman's soundtrack to The Piano. The pervading mood is melancholic and soporific--this is music to wind down to and let wash over you. --Rebecca Agnew
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25 of 25 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
Well... Another addition to my Einaudi Collection and I can say not a thought of disappointment has crossed my mind. Einaudi's inspiration seems to come from a song he heard whilst driving through Bamako in Mali with musician Toumani Diabate. The song was broadcasted on the radio, it was gentle and slightly melancholy and called 'Mali Sajio'.
The album consists of Solo Piano composed and performed by Ludovico Einaudi. Each piece takes your thoughts on a new journey but still with the trademark of the composers much loved music.
Should you buy this CD? Without a doubt.. it's great!
You could also try his latest film score... Dr Zhivago.. released in December 2002.
The album consists of Solo Piano composed and performed by Ludovico Einaudi. Each piece takes your thoughts on a new journey but still with the trademark of the composers much loved music.
Should you buy this CD? Without a doubt.. it's great!
You could also try his latest film score... Dr Zhivago.. released in December 2002.
20 of 20 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
I'd heard Einaudi's work many times on ClassicFM and had always noticed it but never really gave it any special attention. The album intrigued me because it is a 24-bit/96kHz digital recording which brings huge potential benefits in sound quality and musical reproduction.
I bought a copy and it sounded excellent, the musical compositions are extremely good and very well played indeed by Einaudi himself. Despite initial reservations of buying an album dedicated to solo piano, I was very pleasantly surprised. It is probably the best quality classical recording I have on CD.
You have to give this album a great deal of attention and listen actively otherwise it becomes like the same Einaudi music played on the radio which has a habit of blending into the background, all sounding a bit the same and without the attention it deserves. Buy this album with confidence if you like the composer and can spare the time to listen properly.
19 of 19 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
Three weeks ago I was idly listening to Classic FM when I heard a piece of solo piano music that left me mesmerised. The piece was "Limbo" from I Giorni by Ludovico Einaudi. Inspired by what I had heard, I tracked down the album. On it I discovered music of such beauty that some tracks moved me to tears. Composition and musicianship is superb, the pieces appearing initially very simple but revealing hidden depths on every listen. In short, this album is simply exquisite.
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
Keeping calm
I really like this, I listen at bedtime after mad days, and I belive I sleep better. I think its the repetition with variations that settles my rattled brain. ZZZZZZ
Published 6 months ago by Mrs H
Einaudi: I Giorni
Awful, hard on the ear. Lots of beating on the same note. Shame as one or two bits have potential.
Bought it for my husband's birthday. Read more
Bought it for my husband's birthday. Read more
Published 12 months ago by ChrissyBlan
bliss out!
The speed of service from Amazon was excellent.
The music? Beautiful!
This CD is my antidote to road-rage in the car. Read more
The music? Beautiful!
This CD is my antidote to road-rage in the car. Read more
Published 24 months ago by Dr. A. Gillespie
has anyone noticed the pedal 'chuffing' noise on this album at high...
A Really lovely album for any piano enthusiast but it is very disapointing to hear the sustain pedal 'chuffing' thru one channel when played up loud on a decent hi-fi system. Read more
Published on 2 May 2010 by aza
Buy for the title track alone
I'm no fan of modern classical music - to me the world stopped with Mozart, Bach (J.S., of course) and Handel. Read more
Published on 21 April 2010 by Carol Small
Perfect for winding down
I have a stressful life and a long commute. I have somewhat 'catholic' tastes ranging from Deftones to NWA, but heard Einaudi first on a CD of music for babies (! Read more
Published on 9 Mar 2010 by SecretSam
Banal
This music has very little to offer. If you're looking for something to have on in the background while washing up, then this is the perfect choice! Otherwise, steer clear! Read more
Published on 27 Jan 2010 by Jamesb
Love him, or hate him
Einaudi seems to inspire great words of admiration from some listeners, whilst he causes me to reach for the off button. Read more
Published on 21 Nov 2008 by D. J. Cattell
Intimate Listening
This disc exudes real pleasure and it is perfect for relaxing with an intimate friend. It is akin to a beautiful wild rose; soft and smooth as velvet, free willed and occasionally... Read more
Published on 17 Jan 2008 by I Gardener
If you're looking for great piano music, look elsewhere.
The world brims with great piano music. The works of Mozart, Beethoven, Shubert, Liszt and more than two dozen other fine composers have a magic that takes the breath away. Read more
Published on 15 Nov 2007 by J. W. Chew
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