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49 of 49 people found the following review helpful
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While Ludovico Einaudi is best known for his provocative, melodic piano works, heard everywhere from adverts to films, `Nightbook' creates a different feel, described as `musical meditation on the transition between light and darkness, the known and the unknown'. His use of electronic sounds, not so much heard in previous works, amplifies the use of the piano - his main focus- `projecting it like a shadow in all directions'.
The minimalistic style is still unmistakeably Einaudi, however. The haunting, beautiful melodies which define his work still permeate each and every piece, demanding attention and having an impact on a listener. Some tracks feature just solo piano, in others we also hear soaring cello passages which reach straight into the heart.
One track in particular, called `Lady Labyrinth', takes the listener through a powerful journey. A distinctive, repeated piano motif and sailing cello melodies create rich, dark harmonies, whilst a driving percussive rhythm urges the piece forward.
In contrast, other tracks soothe into a dreamlike state, with propulsive quaver movement - a widely used minimalist style- and eerie, whispering electronic sounds. These textures gradually build, creating an enormous sense of tension, which then slowly fades into a shadowy whisper. But Einaudi has mixed this new sound with some beautiful solo piano tracks to which you can easily sit back and let the lush chords and floating melodies drift over you - a clear change to some earlier intensity and emotion. It is clear why this album is described as contrasting light and darkness.
This album will affect any listener, with pieces that will stay in the mind long after hearing. The feeling and conviction with which Einaudi always plays is impossible to ignore. This collection is a gradual progression in his work - it is not the first time he has taken advantage of electronic sounds, however, it is the first time he has used them to such powerful effect, relying in earlier work more on acoustic instruments.
This music is for those who want to be taken on an emotional journey, guided through light and darkness, calm and intensity.
Amber Hartley-Watts
The minimalistic style is still unmistakeably Einaudi, however. The haunting, beautiful melodies which define his work still permeate each and every piece, demanding attention and having an impact on a listener. Some tracks feature just solo piano, in others we also hear soaring cello passages which reach straight into the heart.
One track in particular, called `Lady Labyrinth', takes the listener through a powerful journey. A distinctive, repeated piano motif and sailing cello melodies create rich, dark harmonies, whilst a driving percussive rhythm urges the piece forward.
In contrast, other tracks soothe into a dreamlike state, with propulsive quaver movement - a widely used minimalist style- and eerie, whispering electronic sounds. These textures gradually build, creating an enormous sense of tension, which then slowly fades into a shadowy whisper. But Einaudi has mixed this new sound with some beautiful solo piano tracks to which you can easily sit back and let the lush chords and floating melodies drift over you - a clear change to some earlier intensity and emotion. It is clear why this album is described as contrasting light and darkness.
This album will affect any listener, with pieces that will stay in the mind long after hearing. The feeling and conviction with which Einaudi always plays is impossible to ignore. This collection is a gradual progression in his work - it is not the first time he has taken advantage of electronic sounds, however, it is the first time he has used them to such powerful effect, relying in earlier work more on acoustic instruments.
This music is for those who want to be taken on an emotional journey, guided through light and darkness, calm and intensity.
Amber Hartley-Watts
12 of 12 people found the following review helpful
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I was lucky enough to see him live in Edinburgh as part of the Nightbook Tour. The album is wonderful, there is not a track I don't like. A bit different from his other albums, but nonetheless wonderful. His piano playing reminds me of a gentle stream or babbling brook. Very calming and soothing - music for the soul to bring peace and solace.
10 of 11 people found the following review helpful
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I have been getting into piano music alot more in recent years.. all the soulless pop drivel nowadays does bore you after a while...
I have einaudi's echoes best of album and i really love that album... it's full of brilliant and soothing piano melodies... i was a little cautious buying this new album... i haven't any of his full albums and i thought maybe it would be too much of a good thing in ways... i doubted how a full album could all be of a similar quality to the tracks on the best of...
I was wrong!
This album is another fine collection of piano songs....
the theme of the album is darkness and light... and you do sense that..
soem tracks are a little eerie or moody in principo, eros and the tower are a little less enjoyable for me as they are more dark and sound like the soundtrack of movie at tense moments...
But the rest of the tracks i love....
Lady Labyrinth is genius... it's so bouncy and catchy ... the melody gets stuck in your head for hours.... I love too how Indaco recalls in the middle the melody of Lady Labyrinth but in a slower way.
The title track Nightbook is another soothing little number too that i especially enjoy
and the crane dance is a particularly relaxing number too that i enjoy...
All in all, if you like his other work, i would definetly recommend this.... if you are new to his music or are looking for a particulary soothing album, then i would recommend echoes by einaudi as a great introduction and then this too...
Relax and enjoy!
I have einaudi's echoes best of album and i really love that album... it's full of brilliant and soothing piano melodies... i was a little cautious buying this new album... i haven't any of his full albums and i thought maybe it would be too much of a good thing in ways... i doubted how a full album could all be of a similar quality to the tracks on the best of...
I was wrong!
This album is another fine collection of piano songs....
the theme of the album is darkness and light... and you do sense that..
soem tracks are a little eerie or moody in principo, eros and the tower are a little less enjoyable for me as they are more dark and sound like the soundtrack of movie at tense moments...
But the rest of the tracks i love....
Lady Labyrinth is genius... it's so bouncy and catchy ... the melody gets stuck in your head for hours.... I love too how Indaco recalls in the middle the melody of Lady Labyrinth but in a slower way.
The title track Nightbook is another soothing little number too that i especially enjoy
and the crane dance is a particularly relaxing number too that i enjoy...
All in all, if you like his other work, i would definetly recommend this.... if you are new to his music or are looking for a particulary soothing album, then i would recommend echoes by einaudi as a great introduction and then this too...
Relax and enjoy!
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Long, relaxing, beautiful
The review title says it all, really.
A friend recommended Einaudi to me after I asked about any pianists that did chilled music for me to listen to whilst driving (fast... Read more
A friend recommended Einaudi to me after I asked about any pianists that did chilled music for me to listen to whilst driving (fast... Read more
Published 2 months ago by D Peers
Nightbook CD
I bought this CD for my partner for Xmas. He asked for it to relax to when he was feeling anxious, stressed or unable to get to sleep. Read more
Published 5 months ago by D. H. Doughty
Enjoyable instrumental album..
Einaudi specializes in a sort of piano focused new-age classical style that is big on melody and atmosphere but less concerned with thematic development. Read more
Published 5 months ago by os
As always, brilliant
I only discovered Einaudi's music about 3 months ago, and already have 5 of his albums. Each is excellent in its own way, Nightbook being no exception. Beautiful, relaxing music.
Published 7 months ago by Me
simpy wonderful!
if you want to change your frame of mind, for whatever reason, this is a perfect escape!
si jamais, vous souhaitez changer d'état d'esprit, ce disque est une... Read more
si jamais, vous souhaitez changer d'état d'esprit, ce disque est une... Read more
Published 8 months ago by clm
All through the night...!
I stumbled upon this CD quite by chance, and so I was unfamiliar with the Artist - not anymore! After listening to the Samples on Amazon, I thought this CD a bargain! Read more
Published 8 months ago by FAMOUS NAME
Classical piano with the occasional modern twist
This CD has some wonderfully calming piano music which I have often found to be a delightful way to de-stress on the drive home from work. Read more
Published 13 months ago by D. M. York
present
My 35 year old son requested this for Christmas. I was surprised as I did not think it was his taste in music.
Published 15 months ago by Roma M. Broom
Made for films
This is a deep, melancholy, dramatic, intense and powerful album.
The whole album flows continuously and smoothly from one song to the next. Read more
The whole album flows continuously and smoothly from one song to the next. Read more
Published 17 months ago by A. Slater
My favourite album of the last couple of years.
I am a big fan of the minimalist approach Ludovico Einaudi-style. There are a few other composers out there who apply the same technique, but none so effectively as Ludovico... Read more
Published 18 months ago by Casper
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