Saphir is inspired by the magical, symbolic
and mystic nature of gardens. Gardens of all ages linked to
different geographic areas (as the hanging gardens of Babylon,
the Arabian gardens, the medieval hortus conclusum, the zen
garden and the English romantic gardens) have been the starting
point of our musical research. The garden has been often represented
as an universal door to cross this dimension to enter the one
of myth and dream.
The harmony governing the elements composing a garden is the
same governing the elements composing music and all of this
creates beauty. In 'Saphir', nature and art are mixed together
to contrast an environment and life-style mainly based on what
is functional and productive; we focus our attention on the
most precious gift the human being should never be obliged to
renounce to, i.e. the freedom to dream and an aesthetic taste
for life.
Music is rich and nuanced. Classic and flamenco guitars, romantic
pianos, pads of atmospheric keyboards, noble sonatas, epic tunes,
rich back vocals, Francesca's vocal broderies and a great use
of eastern and classic percussions from darbouka, to bendhir,
frame-drums, timpani, udu, cymbals and bells played by our new
talented percussionist Riccardo Spaggiari.
The precious booklet contains numerous photos, the lyrics and
some interesting writings about gardens.
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