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The music of the composer/pianist Ludovico Einaudi has been described as minimalist, classical, ambient, contemporary and deeply touching. Einaudi's name has become synonymous with contemporary classical style. This new album, Una Mattina, features Ludovico Einaudi on solo piano and includes several haunting tracks with piano and cello.
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44 of 44 people found the following review helpful
By A Customer
Format:Audio CD
Another sure winner from Einaudi. Here is a consistently handsome album, which is very emotional but at the same time, manages to wash away all your cares for the day. The tracks featuring Marco Decimo on cello are particularly haunting - worth every penny. I don't think it's necessarily his best work and to me doesn't match the depth of Le Onde or I Giorni, it seems much "lighter" but so what,that's just my personal opinion. It is a gorgeous album in its own right and it is well worth owning. There's just one track that I found mildly irritating and though pleasant, sounded as if he was messing about for five minutes. That tiny blip aside, I thoroughly enjoyed being taken on a wonderful journey of calm, relaxing, peaceful, melodically beautiful piano music. If you are completely new to Einaudi's work, it may be worth investing in his album Echoes, a selection of works from his four previous albums, to give you a flavour for his talent. Happy listening and do go and see him live if you can, he's quite sensational - you'll be hooked forever - I promise!
Devoted fan, London
35 of 35 people found the following review helpful
By A Customer
Format:Audio CD
After the success of Le Onde, I Giorni and Eden Roc, Einaudi is back with his new album Una Mattina.
I'd be eagerly awaiting this album having bought all of his previous albums as well as investing in the sheet music. Now, if you wanted to hear a glowing review, you will find it here.....but be warned, if you were expecting him to outdo his previous albums, you will be disappointed. The tracks, whilst fantastic to listen and work to, are not as good or in my opinion as memorable as previous works. I found that i got a little bit bored of the ostinatos, something that i hadn't done in previous albums.
On the whole, recommended, but if you are new to Einaudi I suggest you try his previous albums before venturing onto this one.
8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
By DelWij
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Format:Audio CD
Forgive the semtimentality of this review, but I think that in this album Ludovico Einaudi has captured the joy of simple daily life perfectly with music that is slightly melancholy but ultimately extremely beautiful. In my opinion this is one of his most consistently beautiful albums. In short, it's wonderful - you won't be dissappointed.
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
By A Customer
Format:Audio CD
Splendid, admirable, glorious, magnificent, tremendous, meritorious, marvellous, wonderful, terrific, superb, heavenly, fantastic, fabulous, super, zingy, smashing, stunning, corking, great, outstanding, first class, crackajack, scrumptious, champion, bonzer, tip-top, top notch, sublime, superfine, relaxing, spectacular, hypnotic, spell-binding, enchanting, gentle, beautiful, soothing and brilliant!
If you liked I Giorni and Le Onde you will love this one. BUY IT NOW!
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
By "lisamalin"
Format:Audio CD
Another classic masterpiece from Ludovico Einaudi! Although all his work has the same underlying genre you are still transported to a tranquil and distant place. Ideal music to help you relax when you come home from a stressful day at work.
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
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I was vaguely aware of Ludovico Einaudi, as he's very well-known in my native Italy, but for some reason I'd forgotten about him. So when I stumbled across one of his pieces used as a musical background to a YouTube video, I thought it was high time I made up for my massive oversight and came to Amazon to buy one his albums for download on MP3 (instant gratification. I love it).
I'm not an expert in classical music nor am I a musician but I don't think you need to `know' anything to appreciate Einaudi's stunning compositions. If you are looking for beautiful instrumental music that is not, however, `muzak', this is for you. I'm always looking for musical scores from film, instrumental pieces and generally music that feels as if it nourishes your soul. Sometimes you don't want or need more words in your ear: you just want music. It's almost as if these pieces allows you to achieve a sense of sonic mindfulness. Am I making any sense? Probably not, in which case, just do yourself a favour and buy this album.
I'm not an expert in classical music nor am I a musician but I don't think you need to `know' anything to appreciate Einaudi's stunning compositions. If you are looking for beautiful instrumental music that is not, however, `muzak', this is for you. I'm always looking for musical scores from film, instrumental pieces and generally music that feels as if it nourishes your soul. Sometimes you don't want or need more words in your ear: you just want music. It's almost as if these pieces allows you to achieve a sense of sonic mindfulness. Am I making any sense? Probably not, in which case, just do yourself a favour and buy this album.
13 of 15 people found the following review helpful
By onthedecks
Format:Audio CD
I firt heard of Ludovico through hearing Le Onde a while ago and this album is a lot less dramatic than his other stuff. The music is basically inspired by him being in his house which might not sound very interesting, but it does work. This is a very good album to listen at home while doing something. It doens't really work anywhere else. My only real criticism is that it seems to meander for the last few tracks and the final track feels too long. However this is still an excellent album, the first three tracks being my favourite.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
By Andy
Format:Audio CD
This album is fantastic. Played almost exclusively on the piano (some other albums by Einaudi include other instruments and sounds).
The music is upbeat, powerful and deep (ie, has 'lots going on'). It rewards listening to it carefully, but makes equally good ambient music.
It is very hard to dislike this music, whatever your musical background or interest.
My personal absolute favourite is Nuvole Bianche.
The music is upbeat, powerful and deep (ie, has 'lots going on'). It rewards listening to it carefully, but makes equally good ambient music.
It is very hard to dislike this music, whatever your musical background or interest.
My personal absolute favourite is Nuvole Bianche.
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A Beautiful Cd
A friend introduced me to this c.d as background music for her daughter, who was studying for her A levels, the music is beautiful,very relaxing and makes one feel totally stress... Read more
Published 1 month ago by linda4474
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Amazing!
Perfect product, great condition.
Lovely album, very soothing and relaxing. Very good to study to, or to relax with a glass of red.
Lovely album, very soothing and relaxing. Very good to study to, or to relax with a glass of red.
Published 16 months ago by M. Reeve
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Superb!
I truly enjoy MR. Einaudi's music, and this album is no less fantastic as the other ones I have. Music that speaks to the soul. Read more
Published 18 months ago by wolfie
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Twee
This music is sweet but lacks real substance. It's essentially background music rather than listening music. Read more
Published 21 months ago by Mr. Mw Arnold
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More faulty MP3 files
This album had faults in the files exhibiting drop-outs and wobbles in every track. Amazon conceded the faults were in the tracks and refunded the money for this album. Read more
Published on 6 Nov 2010 by V Emphatic
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Beautifully relaxing and evocative!
I bought this CD for my daughter, an Einaudi fan. We both love it!
Published on 16 Aug 2010 by M. D. O'Callaghan
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Ambience at home
Is there something good about simplicity. Yes! And this is it. About 100 years ago Satie wrote pieces he called furniture music. Read more
Published on 26 Oct 2009 by Andrew C. Mitchell
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Wonderful - Big Issue Recommendation
Chosed by The Big Issue as one of the best 7 albums. Worth the recommendation. Peaceful calm music.
Published on 3 Mar 2009 by Mr. AP Bolt
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First heard on This Is England
Absolutely beautiful! I was first interested by Einaudi's work after hearing Dietro Casa in the concluding scenes of This Is England. Read more
Published on 2 Jan 2008 by C. Birch
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Would feature in my desert island disks.
If you like piano then you will love this. Enough said.
Published on 3 Jun 2007 by Mike
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