The classically trained, Italian composer Ezio Bozzo, scored this love story
of a man and a woman constantly exploring the world (although not literally)
they are living in.
Bozzo uses a small ensemble, sometimes just one instrument -- the piano or
contrabass, for instance, to dress the drama with a minimalist, often atonal
score. The music in each track is a constant repetition of a basic motif,
and is quite hypnotic. A few tracks stand out such as 'GIOCHINI' with its
delightful one-dimensional simplicity, 'A
LITTLE WALTZ FOR A LITTLE PIANO', with it sweet lullaby-like piano melody,
or 'DIRTY TANGO' and 'MMM' which are actually quite enjoyable, and exhibit
a higher level of colour and texture.
Most tracks sound like mini quartets or trios for strings and piano etc.
Basically, Bozzo consistently combines a couple or several of his 5-6 instruments
and experiments in minimalist music. The result is somewhat repetitive and
monotonous. Those who appreciate minimalist music will probably enjoy this
work. Others may find it just tedious.
Reviewer
Kostas Anagnostou