A consuming EP from neoclassical pianist and broadcast composer John C. Buttigieg, Piano Odyssey shows a melodic and affectingly atmospheric sound. A myriad of emotions are expressed in artful, piano-driven form throughout the EP, which Buttigieg recorded at his home studio in Shepperton, UK.
“Close Call” opens the EP with a compelling intrigue, melding nocturnal piano haunts with a subtle backing pit-patter. An ardent shift past the two-minute mark captivates, with booming lower-pitched piano furthering the sense of momentum. “Journeying Across A Mist” follows with a more glistening pace, trickling with steady illumination and vibrant color; the opening one-two punch showcases a dynamic charm, from the opener’s more nighttime reflections into the brighter daybreak within “Journeying Across A Mist.”
The release continues to immerse with “Tension In The Air,” casting a wintry spell in its understated beginnings and lush expansion thereafter. “Waiting For A Clue” precedes with an enjoyable range of slight percussion and sparser piano beauty. Piano Odyssey is an EP that proves consistently enveloping throughout.
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We discovered this release via MusoSoup, as part of the artist’s promotional campaign.
