Ragnatele
Self-Released, 2019
8/10
The sophomore release from the Italian-Brazilian cellist brings us a poetic and classically slanted listen where Daniela Savoldi’s varied past playing rock, pop, folk and Indian music also contributes to the accomplished affair.
The title track starts the 6 track EP with quivering strings in an elegant yet haunting setting of sublime beauty, and “Improvviso” follows with a hazy atmosphere of organic, ambient exploration.
At the halfway point, “Storia Di Un Attentato” turns minimalism into a highly refined art form with plenty of attention to mood that builds into a swift journey, and “Space” follows and brings us into soft and agile areas moving grace.
The EP ends on “Modulatori”, where a hypnotic quality adds greatly to the affair as background manipulation supports the proficient cello playing.
An extremely expressive, emotive and engaging record, Savoldi’s wordless beauty is delivered with unimaginable talent and a timelessness that will make Ragnatele a relevant listen for decades to come.
Travels well with: Zoe Keating- Into The Trees; Julia Kent- Delay