Leonardo Barilaro “Genesis”
Following up on pianist and aerospace engineer Leonardo Barilaro’s journey of his yearlong sonic project Space Piano Music Everday, the prolific artist/pianist brings forth “Genesis” on the 80s day. The space cinematic suite is divided into four episodes, inquiring about the formation of our universe from the repetitive patterns of particles to chaotic events on a larger scale.
Lead by an unearthly, atmospheric piano, where the overtones are captured under a microscope, the overture, “Half orbit around the destination planet and landing” instantly creates a dark noir, zero-gravity environment. The spacious, celestial piano meets the tightly constructed, fast-moving percussive particles, exploring the universe for a brief 24 seconds before it lands on the second episode “Exploring the dry valley.”
“Exploring the dry valley” enters mystical chaos before a sensuous, emotive piano emerges to form a deeper connection. The ever-changing track seems to capture a journey through a distorted passage with slight psychedelic effects.
“500 years back in the Future” gazes into the horizon with a new profound understanding. The third episode presents a grand awe moment, filled with shifting strings, harp, and traveling woodwinds. Though only 2:14 long, the track explores a series of emotions: excitement, awe, being moved, and potential danger. It’s not hard to envision the track being in a movie.
The last but not least, “Travelling home without me” finishes this project with a grand, unexpected metal statement, featuring a storming turmoil created by misbehaving beats and soaring guitars from drummer Andrea Giovannoli and guitarist Marco Pellizzari, respectively.
