I was watching Top Gear last night and near the closing of the show this beautiful piano music was delicately playing in the background. It’s soothing tones summarized three mens extraordinary discovery of the best driving road in the world after countless trials and awkward setbacks. I had to find this music…
A quick trip over to the global hub for fans of the show - Final Gear - I was introduced to the incredible music of Ludovico Einaudi. The track I was in search of was Ritornare on the Divenire album. While I can’t comment on any other works by Ludovico, I can say Divenire is exceptionally beautiful and sounds like a movie soundtrack. Wonderfully produced, the album conjures up an array of moods in one sitting.
Moving through midtown on my way to work, drizzle falling on a grey morning, iPod in hand, music playing in my ears, I felt like I was walking in slow motion through a chaotic world; it was surreal. I was totally engulfed in the warmth of the music and its atmospheric melodies. Pour a glass of wine, find a comfortable spot in the house and soak up the euphony; this album is definitely a must have.
If you’d like to see the portion of Top Gear I am referring to, watch part 9 and 10 of the first episode from season 10. It starts 3/4 to the end of the challenge, but gives you a nice enough introduction into the frustrations of finding that perfect something.