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Music by Daniele Garella. More than New Age.

Sonia Formenti (Flute), Floraleda Sacchi (Harp)

Introduction

I've always loved the Greek motto Γνῶθι σαυτόν (know thyself), and I particularly appreciate the statement by Daniele Garella: "Everywhere on Earth there are clear indications to grasp the meaning of the ancient Delphic motto, 'Know thyself', which means also to know and to recognize the nature of the Universe."
This soul-searching and meditative attitude reflects in the compositional style of Daniele that puts attention to the choice of musical intervals and harmonies, to the lyricism of the melodic lines and rhythm. Daniele wishes the listener makes a journey of discovery in his self through his music. 

Daniele's music is so simple, but is the result of study and deep meditation: for this reason, it has its own truth and depth. His CD Healing Music has been ranked among the top 10 Italian CD of New Age music of all time. But I find  the New Age etiquette reductive for Daniele's compositions. So much only commercial, superficial or lacking of human depth music has been labeled this way. 

The pieces of this recording includes some references to soundscapes, not to echo the New Age, but to recall the nature and the universe around us. Several compositions on this CD were inspired by  the Languedoc and the Cathars world. We cannot forget Daniele Garella is also a writer and his first  historical novel 'Jordan Viach the Cathar' has already reached the 4th edition.

Floraleda Sacchi

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Recensioni e commenti

Ho sentito tre dei tuoi CD; tu sei sempre bravissima, ma quello che mi piace di più è "Images":
è delicato e magico, struggente e sognante.

Paolo Lagazzi, Critico Letterario

Credits
Recorded and mixed by Filadelfo Castro.
Floraleda plays a Lyon&Healy Harp, Style 30, No. 16516

Cover Photo: Floraleda Sacchi

Produced by Amadeus Arte

Cat. No. AAP11005
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This CD is dedicated to Roberto Manescalchi