26/01/2024
Marco Paltrinieri "Ripari Minimi"
CD - Canto 41
'It was not my strength that wanted nursing, it was my imagination that wanted soothing.'
Joseph Conrad
โRipari Minimiโ is the second album by Marco Paltrinieri on Canti Magnetici and it is a very different affair from its 2020 predecessor โThe Weaverโ. Almost entirely instrumental, with the exception of a few tracks sung by Paltrinieri himself, โRipari Minimiโ gathers ten songs that transcend genre boundaries while exploring the tension between song-based composition and musique concrete experimentation.
Entirely composed and recorded at home, often in the presence of Paltrinieriโs two children in the background, all the tracks from โRipari Minimiโ seem to share a singular porosity in which, with varying degrees of control and intentionality, the sounds and voices of day to day life invade compositions for synths, guitar and a rich array of other instruments.
Sonically speaking, this approach leads to a series of atmospheric and open-ended songs where influences ranging from abstract pop and slowcore to ambient music are deconstructed and reconfigured. Yet, beneath the surface, a more nuanced exploration unfolds: Paltrinieri delves into the complex dynamics of the family environment, a potential catalyst for anxiety and fear but also a safe harbor and a wellspring of inspiration. โRipari Minimiโ exemplifies Marco Paltrinieri's artistic progression, inviting listeners to explore the intricacies of both personal and sonic realms.
releases February 23, 2024
