Seven Days Walking
Ludovico Einaudi · 2019
365 min · 80 tracks · minimalist music
An ethereal blend of piano and strings that evokes the tranquility of nature through minimalist compositions.
Top tracks — play these first
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Low Mist (var 1) Start here — accessible entry with immediate hook
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Gravity — This track features a haunting melody that beautifully encapsulates Einaudi's ability to evoke deep emotion with simplicity, making it a highlight of the album.
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Ascent — With its gradual build-up and climactic resolution, this piece showcases Einaudi's signature style of intertwining delicate piano lines with rich harmonies.
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Golden Butterflies — The interplay between the piano and strings creates a sense of gentle movement, reflecting the album's overarching themes of nature and contemplation.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
InstrumentalThe album's serene variations and cohesive structure create an immersive listening experience.
What we noticed
- The album features multiple variations of a few central themes, with tracks often repeating motifs in different arrangements.
- Each track typically maintains a slow tempo, creating a meditative atmosphere that encourages deep listening.
- The instrumentation primarily consists of piano accompanied by subtle orchestral elements, enhancing the serene soundscape.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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8/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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8/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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9/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Little footprint beyond its audience. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- serene soundscapes for relaxation
- dynamic exploration of nature themes
- wave-like pacing for deep listening
- gentle melodies for reflective moments
- immersive experience across multiple tracks
Maybe skip if you
- prefer fast-paced, energetic music
- seek immediate gratification from tracks
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Critical Peak — The album showcases Einaudi's artistic exploration and received critical acclaim.
- Themes
- nature's tranquility· fleeting beauty· journey through sound
- Career context
- By 2019, Ludovico Einaudi had established himself as a prominent figure in contemporary classical music. 'Seven Days Walking' followed his successful album 'Elements' from 2015, further solidifying his unique voice and expansive reach within the genre.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Max Richter· Ólafur Arnalds· Nils Frahm
Tracklist
Disc 1
- 1 Low Mist (var 1) Start here 2:29
- 2 Low Mist 5:25
- 3 Gravity 5:28
- 4 Matches 2:54
- 5 Cold Wind (var 1) 4:00
- 6 Golden Butterflies 5:53
- 7 Fox Tracks 3:38
- 8 A Sense of Symmetry 2:35
- 9 The Path of the Fossils 8:16
- 10 Ascent 5:37
- 11 Low Mist (var 2) 5:43
Disc 2
- 1 Low Mist (var 1) Start here 2:44
- 2 A Sense of Symmetry 2:36
- 3 Ascent 6:12
- 4 Golden Butterflies (var 1) 5:57
- 5 Birdsong 5:25
- 6 Fox Tracks 4:31
- 7 Campfire (var 1) 6:14
- 8 Matches (var 1) 2:23
- 9 The Path of the Fossils 8:35
- 10 Cold Wind (var 1) 4:15
- 11 Low Mist (var 2) 2:45
Disc 3
- 1 Low Mist 5:54
- 2 Gravity 5:52
- 3 Golden Butterflies 5:52
- 4 The Path of Fossils 8:50
- 5 Campfire 4:31
- 6 A Sense of Symmetry 2:27
- 7 Fox Tracks 4:17
- 8 View From the Other Side 4:22
- 9 Full Moon 3:38
- 10 Matches 2:51
- 11 Cold Wind 4:32
- 12 Ascent 6:24
Disc 4
- 1 Low Mist (var 1) Start here 2:29
- 2 Cold Wind (var 1) 3:28
- 3 A Sense Of Symmetry 2:35
- 4 Gravity (var 1) 5:28
- 5 Fox Tracks 3:39
- 6 Low Mist (var 2) 5:15
- 7 Campfire 3:45
- 8 Cold Wind (var 2) 5:14
- 9 Matches 2:45
- 10 View From The Other Side 4:23
- 11 Full Moon 3:04
- 12 Ascent 5:03
Disc 5
- 1 Ascent 5:47
- 2 Golden Butterflies (var 1) 2:52
- 3 Gravity (var 1) 6:22
- 4 Matches (var 1) 2:52
- 5 View from the Other Side (var 1) 3:04
- 6 Full Moon 3:41
- 7 Campfire (var 1) 3:23
- 8 Cold Wind 5:26
- 9 Golden Butterflies 6:00
- 10 Low Mist 4:13
- 11 Low Mist (var 1) Start here 4:41
Disc 6
- 1 Low Mist (var 1) Start here 3:08
- 2 Low Mist 3:19
- 3 Gravity 5:54
- 4 Matches 3:11
- 5 A Sense of Symmetry 4:02
- 6 Cold Wind (var 1) 3:57
- 7 Cold Wind 7:06
- 8 Cold Wind (var 2) 1:42
- 9 Low Mist (var 2) 8:07
- 10 Ascent 5:58
- 11 The Path of the Fossils 9:46
Disc 7
- 1 Campfire (var 1) 6:05
- 2 Ascent 5:24
- 3 A Sense of Symmetry 3:23
- 4 Cold Wind (var 1) 3:03
- 5 Golden Butterflies (var 1) 1:56
- 6 Gravity 5:36
- 7 Low Mist (var 1) Start here 2:12
- 8 Low Mist 5:26
- 9 Birdsong 4:53
- 10 Cold Wind (var 2) 2:50
- 11 Low Mist (var 2) 5:56
- 12 Campfire (var 2) 3:36
If this landed
Records by other artists that run on the same instinct.
Sleep
Max Richter
Explores serene soundscapes with minimalist piano and orchestral elements, evoking tranquility and introspection.
Re:member
Ólafur Arnalds
Combines delicate piano melodies with lush electronic textures, mirroring themes of nature and emotional depth.
All Melody
Nils Frahm
Merges acoustic and electronic sounds to create immersive soundscapes that reflect on beauty and the passage of time.
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