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Lorenzo De Finti Quartet: Mysterium Lunae
ByWith de Finti and longtime co-composer Stefano Dall'Ora having so much extra time to sit with the material, it gradually blossomed into a work patient and picturesque. Mysterium Lunae shows a majesty of the most understated kind. The pieces flow as naturally as shifting tides. The band makes the pieces feel vast by simply letting the light and shade naturally unfold. With an occasional share of heavy crashing and sweeping drama, the outing still never loses its humility and intimacy.
It's easy to tag new quartet member Alberto Mandarini as the star (if there is one) for his gliding horn lines that provide the warmest high-flying moments. Often the other three all stay in the rhythmic zone together, de Finti hanging back at the piano to add unobtrusive low vamps and rumbles. He sneakily provides his share of colorful moments as well, though, dashing off on quick jaunts or twining co- lead parts alongside bass or trumpet.
For all the vibrant horn work, it's Dall'Ora's bass that makes the most beautiful highlighthis showcase during "Whispers from the End of the World" is a particularly quiet and eloquent mid-set breather before he and Mandarini jointly take to the sky. The centerpiece illustrates the heart of Mysterium Lunae itself: the quartet takes patient time to ponder the sadness of the times, then reminds us the strangeness can still be beautiful and heartwarming.
Track Listing
Mysterium Lunae; Mystery Clock; Whispers from the End of the World; Tiny Candle in the Storm (Shining on Us); Minuial Enni Arphent; Mysterium Lunae (Studio Canaa live version).
Personnel
Album information
Title: Mysterium Lunae | Year Released: 2022 | Record Label: Losen Records
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