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from the album 'Rain in my Bathtub, 1996
all Music by Galliano Sommavilla ©
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'Bow Fly' has many of the elements we’ve come to expect and love in a “typical” Galliano composition – if there even is such a thing. An impossibly delicate piano melody dances over the deeper rhythmic notes, gently introducing moments of dissonance before resolving and lightly flitting to the next section. It deepens as it progresses, but not all at once – it’s a very gradual shift from the lace-like delicacy of the introductory notes into the deeper, impassioned melodies that take over in the second half of the track. This features the piano alone, and we agree wholeheartedly with that production choice – this gorgeous composition needs no help from other instrumentation.
Reviewer, The Ark Of Music
read the Full review for 'Rain in My Bathtub' HERE https://thearkofmusic.com/galliano-sommavilla-rain-in-my-bathtub/
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....Australian-based pianist, composer, arranger, and producer, Galliano, incorporates a variety of jazz, classical, and new age-inspired songs for the new album reissue, Rain In My Bathtub. There are seventeen songs in all that feature relaxing, magical, and serene music that is entirely instrumental. Galliano is joined by David Rosa on bass, Steve Michaelsen on drums, and Lance O’Reilly on violin. The almost cinematic connotations are rather strong, as well as intelligent and memorable throughout.
“Bow Fly” begins with a few pensive and soft piano notes that float effortlessly and without fault. There is a relatively steady beat that carries on for a moment or so before the piano notes pick up speed and a little more sound. However, the song is very relaxing and void of vocals. The fluttering piano sounds increase in intensity during the latter half of the song. There are melancholic and highly-filmic undertones overall. Lastly, the piano is not joined by other instruments.
The piano is the real winner here. There are George Winston moments, as well as Tangerine Dream ones, too. The completely instrumental result is another good attribute. There are enough different songs on the album to provide a satisfactory listening experience. This is ideal for instrumental, jazz, new age, and piano fans all around the world.
Artist: Galliano Sommavilla (Galliano and ‘The Word’)
Album: Rain In My Bathtub
Review by Matthew Forss
Galliano and The Word
The Word are: David Rosa (Bass)
Steven Michaelsen (Drums)
Lance O'Reilly (Violin)
thank you: Peter O'Reilly (Cello)
Bernie Brysha (Double Bass)
Recorded @ Metropolis Studio, South Melbourne (Australia) 1995
Engineer: Tim Johnston
album photography: Andrew McDonald (Andy Mac)
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Contemporary Pianist, Instrumental Composer, Cookbook Author. Lover of Fine Foods.
All Original instrumental music.
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Story telling music.
Instrumental music that resonates.
Instrumental music for the soul and senses.
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A compelling journey on thoughts and emotions, drawn from a plethora of instrumental veins, boasting hints anywhere from ambient, downtempo, chill, world, electronica, experimental, soundscape, soundtrack, soft jazz, pop, new age, solo piano and more.
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- Genre
- Piano