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Il viaggio

Mélanie De Biasio · 2023

82 min · 11 tracks · jazz

A serene blend of jazz and soulful melodies, drifting through contemplative soundscapes with a cinematic quality.

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Top tracks — play these first

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    Lay Your Ear to the Rail — This opening track sets the tone for the album with its haunting melodies and immersive atmosphere, inviting listeners into De Biasio's world.
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    We Never Kneel to Pray — The track stands out for its poignant lyrics and powerful vocal delivery, reflecting themes of resilience and hope amidst a minimalistic backdrop.
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    Chiesa — At over eight minutes, this piece showcases an intricate interplay between vocals and instrumentation, embodying the album's exploratory spirit.
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    The Chaos Azure — As one of the longest tracks on the album, it represents a bold artistic choice, merging improvisation with structured composition to create a transformative listening experience.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • long, immersive listening sessions
  • meditative and introspective vibes
  • gradual builds and payoffs
  • layered, dense sonic textures

Where this album fits

Career context
Released on October 12, 2023, 'Il viaggio' marks Mélanie De Biasio's return after her acclaimed album 'Lilies' in 2017. This latest work showcases her evolution as an artist, embracing more expansive compositions and experimental sounds while maintaining her jazzy essence.

Moments worth listening for

Where the writing does something specific.

  • We Never Kneel to Pray

    The moment shifts from reflective verses to a soaring chorus that emphasizes unity and strength in adversity.

    This transition elevates the song’s emotional impact by contrasting personal introspection with collective empowerment.

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

Disc 1

  • 1 Lay Your Ear to the Rail 5:34
  • 2 Nonnarina 4:35
  • 3 Il Vento 3:27
  • 4 We Never Kneel to Pray 4:58
  • 5 I'm Looking For 3:19
  • 6 Mi Ricordo Di Te 4:22
  • 7 Chiesa 8:35
  • 8 Now Is Narrow 4:52
  • 9 San Liberatore 4:10

Disc 2

  • 1 The Chaos Azure 20:24
  • 2 Alba 18:12

What to play next

Lilies
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