Groundless is a soul-stirring odyssey through the uncharted territories of dreams, expertly composed by Antonio Firinu. This 7-track collection transcends the boundaries of conventional genres, leaving an indelible mark on the listener's emotional landscape.
REVIEWS:
Distorsioni:
"...a place suspended between sea and sky, in an imaginary land that allows, even if only momentarily, to forget the anxieties of the real world." (Distorsioni)
Oca Nera Rock:
"...the not easy intent to awaken and stimulate those vibrations that belong to the emotional sphere of the human being and that often remain unexpressed." (Oca Nera Rock)
Ziklibrenbib:
"The production is impeccable and the pleasure of listening undeniable." (Ziklibrenbib)
Rockerilla:
"Musical wisdom that has the sweet and uncontaminated taste of the sun that slowly sets while the fire gains strength in the braziers and the party begins to embrace the night." (Rockerilla)
100% Bandcamp:
"A real little musical gem for a disc as rare as it is precious. Not to be missed." (100% Bandcamp)
EtherREAL:
"Real good musical moments, impeccably instrumented and knowing how to play variations and intensities with brilliance." (EtherREAL)
FrostClick:
"...all Groundless aims to be is a touching expression of sentiment – nothing more, nothing less." (FrostClick)
Babylon Radio2:
"Wonderful track this 'Imaginary Cloud'... a very beautiful album." (Musica Difficile Italiana)
Traks:
"Meticulous and careful work, Safir Nòu's album stands out for the lightness of touch." (Traks)
SoWhat:
"The melodies built by Antonio Firinu have the ability to lead far away to a welcoming refuge where imagination can roam free." (SoWhat)
Liverpool Sound and Vision:
"...so much so that the positive energies that come directly out of the mind of the musician are enough to paint a different edge to reality and the dance we find ourselves creating." (Liverpool Sound and Vision)
The Sunday Experience:
"Another release much deserving of a quiet moment, 'groundless' is exquisitely expressed in neo classical phrasings all intricately whittled and charmed in intimacy." (The Sunday Experience)
Music Won’t Save You:
"Everything flows in a completely natural way, without creating feelings of disorientation, except for that sweet and dreamy lightness that transcends times, styles, and physical spaces." (Music Won’t Save You)
NetMusic Life:
"Safir Nòu's music rides the air, settling on spring breezes, smiling at the beauty that nature gives us every day without asking for anything in return." (NetMusic Life)
Ondarock:
"Groundless lives different souls... an airy and liberating world... even manic in the details and technical preparation of the musicians." (Ondarock)
Beach Sloth:
"Truly lovely in nature, Safir Nou’s 'Groundless' is a radiant joy of an album." (Beach Sloth)
Yeah I Know It Sucks:
"Safir Nòu’s 'Groundless' is a lovely help, a wonderful loving release that will certainly get you through the day, an angel in compositional forms." (Yeah I Know It Sucks)
credits
released January 26, 2024
Antonio Firinu: Classic Guitar, Accordion, Electronics
Yaacob González García: Violin
Matteo Marongiu: Double Bass
Andrea Cogoni: Drums, Percussions
Gianluca Pischedda: Cello
Marco Caredda: Vibraphone
Sergio González Cuervo: Soundscapes
All music composed and arranged by Antonio Firinu.
Engineered by Sergio González Cuervo at audiotuerto.eu.
Produced by Sergio and Antonio in Amsterdam, Cagliari, and León.
Label and Distribution by Raighes Factory.
Sardinian Label and Boutique Studio.
Instrumental music specialists. 🎶
We work mostly with folk, world music, classical, neo-classical, ambient and new age.
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