Feature: Reginiano Decodes ‘Silent Cloud’
Can you talk about any specific themes or motifs that run throughout 'Silent Cloud?'
The album's theme is a cosmic journey that can be found in the track titles:
”Home Again” -> “Taking Off” -> “Arguing with Gravity” -> “Silent Cloud” -> “Tune to the Moon” -> “Love Song for the Road” -> “Turning Dark” -> “In Void” -> “Healing” -> “Follow the Sun”
This cosmic journey is being released during a time of war in Israel, when there is difficult news all around, it serves as a reminder for me to look at the sky and consider our existence from a broader perspective.
It assists me in living in a healthier way.
In a sense, this music reflects who I am.
Were there any memorable or standout moments during the recording sessions for 'Silent Cloud?'
Each song tells its own story –
”Home Again” was partially recorded remotely during Covid.
In “Silent Cloud” I wanted to create this super intimate feeling, so I used a very intimate setting – with Inbar, myself, and the ukulele in a close mic stereo recording.
I’m an acoustic musician, but ever since I was a teenager, I always had this dream of creating Psy-Trance. So the moment I played the synth on Healing and it became really crazy– was probably the best one for me!
Which song(s) from 'Silent Cloud' do you think best represents your artistic vision?
Wow, that would be "Follow the Sun".
For me, this song casts a certain magic.
It captures something profoundly true about our existence.
What has been one of the most significant moments of your musical journey so far?
For sure it was something internal a simple–
Like learning to improvise on the guitar.
Or listening to Nick Drake's Five Leaves Left album or Joni Mitchell's Blue album.
Or perhaps having the amazing experience of creating music with other people!
Can you share a standout moment from one of your live performances that you'll never forget?
Absolutely, I love creating special moments in live performances.
For instance, there was this concert in an exceptionally beautiful venue, while the old city of Jerusalem is on one side and the largest pipe organ in Israel on the other.
In the encore, as the audience anticipated our return, our pianist Amit sneaked up to the organ and began playing the majestic organ from behind them, filling the hall with a surprising sound.
But maybe my favorite was in our intimate home concerts, which we began with a collective meditation session. In the serene silence, we would gently introduce the sound of Tibetan bowls, their resonant frequencies weaving through the room. Gradually, this harmonic foundation would lead us into our first song, seamlessly transitioning from meditation to music, setting a profoundly connected tone for the evening.
