Teodicea is a band from
Livorno that came to life in 2020 on the initiative of keyboardist
and composer Enrico Filippi after he stepped out from Aliante with
whom he had previously recorded two albums. The band's name refers to
a theological theory (Theodicy) that shows that it is reasonable to
believe in God despite evidence of evil in the world and offers a
framework which can account for why evil exists. In 2024 they
released an excellent debut album entitled Il mondo esausto
(The exhausted world) on the independent M.P. & Records label
with a line up featuring Enrico Filippi (keyboars, piano), Jacopo
Morandi (bass) and Giacomo Putrino (drums, percussion, keyboards).
It's a completely instrumental work that might recall some Italian
bands of the seventies like Le Orme, Goblin or il Banco del Mutuo
Soccorso but that blends vintage sounds with a contemporary musical
landscape. The drawing on the cover is by Luca Di Pietro while in the
booklet you can find some pictures that offer a glimpse of the
music's inspiration...
“777”
is an excellent track that at times recalls Le Orme and, above all,
Aliante. The title could be a reference to the model of a passenger
plane. In fact, the 777 is the world's largest twin jet and the
most-built wide-body airliner. Are you ready for a musical journey to
new territories to discover? Well, get ready for take-off...
“Gioia
e risoluzione” (Joy and resolution) is another wonderful track
beginning gently with a dreamy piano intro and then progressing
through numerous changes in rhythm and mood. Although the title seems
to paraphrase a well-known Area piece, the music is devoid of edgy
experientialism and avant-garde overtones. Rather, it's in line with
the previous track, cinematic and dreamy...
“L’ineluttabile”
(The inevitable) begins with a subdued rhythmic pattern that then
intersects with restless melodic lines. The dark central section,
with strong classical overtones and prominent piano, precedes a final
part in crescendo...
“Ripresa
di coscienza” (Regaining consciousness) brings back a bit of
positivity. After a dreamy start, the rhythm becomes more intense and
fast-paced, almost as if to mark a reconciliation with life and
reality...
The
following “Intro 442” is instead slower and darker, with the
keyboards and piano weaving almost hypnotic textures that can bring
to mind Goblin...
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“Lofoten”
is calm and dreamy. In fact, the title refers to an archipelago and a
traditional district in the county of Nordland, Norway. The Lofoten
Islands boast unique landscapes, with towering mountains and peaks,
open seas and sheltered bays, beaches and unspoiled lands. Landscapes
that somehow inspired this piece...
“Punto
di fusione (Fusion point) is a beautiful track that recalls Banco del
Mutuo Soccorso with some classical inspiration, a lot of energy and a
remarkable melodic touch...
“Il
viaggio del Moro” (The Moro's voyage) closes the album with a
cinematic and evocative atmosphere that recalls the opening track.
The title seems to refer to the Moor of Venice, a famous regatta
vessel, but this voyage proves far more adventurous and unpredictable
than a simple sailing competition...
On
the whole, an excellent work!
You
can listen to the complete album HERE
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