Luciano Chessa - Entomologia

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Review by Kara Payton

Entomologia, the latest album by Luciano Chessa, is a mesmerizing and captivating musical journey that seamlessly blends experimental sounds with traditional instruments. Chessa, an accomplished composer and musician, draws inspiration from the world of insects and creates a unique soundscape that is both intriguing and otherworldly.

The album features a range of instruments, including the hurdy-gurdy, bassoon, and various percussive elements, all of which come together to create a rich and complex musical tapestry. Chessa's use of electronic effects and manipulated samples adds an extra layer of depth to the compositions, creating an immersive listening experience that transports the listener to a world of buzzing and humming insects.

One of the standout tracks on the album is "The Beehive Metropolis," a stunning piece that evokes the bustling activity of a beehive through intricate rhythms and buzzing melodies. Another highlight is "The Cicada's Lament," a haunting and melancholic piece that captures the mournful song of the cicada.

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Tracks

TrackDurationPreview
Dr. Strange
O.G.
Insetti Nell'Ambra
La Bugia
Carpe
La Foce
Visi
Samara
Il Cubo
O.A.
Siepi
Croda
Peppa E` Pazza
Sul Viale Delle Olimpiadi
Flash
Pianetics
Opel
Dubbio
Orlon
Coincidenze
Stelleradio
Renoir

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Catalog Numbers

SBR09

Labels

Skank Bloc Records

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Formats

  • CD
  • Album

Credits

RoleCredit
Backing VocalsAndrea Agostini (tracks: 12, 19, 20)
BassAndrea Agostini (tracks: 1, 6, 7, 12, 17 to 20), Andrea Valentini (tracks: 2 to 4)
CelloTheresa Wong (tracks: 5)
DesignReg Mastice
DrumsAndrea Lubino (tracks: 1, 6, 7, 12, 17 to 20), Emanuele Vissani (tracks: 2 to 4)
Electric GuitarAlberto Piras (tracks: 10)
InstrumentsLuciano Chessa
Mastered ByThomas Dimuzio
Recorded ByDag Jylarian (tracks: 2 to 4), Jay Pellicci (tracks: 1/6/17), Luciano Chessa
TrumpetMarco Rausa (tracks: 7)
VocalsLuciano Chessa
Written-ByLuciano Chessa

Notes

  • Recorded between 1988 and 1998 in Bologna, Sassari, Berchidda and Alghero, except 5, recorded June 2013 and overdubbed August 2013 in Berkeley.
  • Vocals, guitar and fender Rhodes overdubs in 1/6/17 recorded at Tiny Telephone studio San Francisco, CA.
  • In die-cut digipack cover.

About Luciano Chessa

Born 1971 in Sassari, Italy, Luciano Chessa studied in Bologna, Italy, where he got a D.M.A. in Piano performance and a M.A. in Composition from the G.B. Martini Conservatory of Music, and a M.A. magna cum laude in History of Medieval Music. During those years, he promoted music concerts and lectures of composers ranging from garage rock group Gli Avvoltoi to Sylvano Bussotti and Malcolm Goldstein, and recorded the tracks who went to form his first LP "Humus" released in 1997 by Italian cult label Destination X (and voted by Rockerillas critics as one of the 10 best international recordings of that year). Alternate takes and other home recordings from that era were later collected in the "Peyrano" cd, reissued in March 2012 by the Swiss label Skank Bloc Records. He then moved to California, where he got a Ph.D. in Musicology and Music Criticism from the University of California at Davis, and from 1999 to 2004 he has been a member of the UC Davis Gospel Choir, where he served as assistant conductor to Calvin Lymos, the choir's principal director. As a composer, conductor, pianist, and musical saw / Vietnamese dan bau soloist, Luciano Chessa has been active in Europe, the U.S., and Australia. Compositions include "Variazioni su un oggetto di scena" ( 2002), for piano and stuffed toys, a piano and percussion duet after Pier Paolo Pasolinis "Petrolio

Name Vars

  • L. Chessa
  • Luciano Chessa & Le Sedie
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Summary by Kara Payton

Entomologia is a truly unique and innovative album that showcases Chessa's exceptional talent as a composer and musician. It is a must-listen for anyone who appreciates experimental music and is looking for something new and exciting.

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