Gianni Brezzo – Il Sole
“The subtle spaced-out intro takes us to the right place. The drums and the horn slowly pick up like fresh rain evaporating off the cool Earth. The background swells with unknown noises and the flute takes us away, climaxing with the strings. Yet all sounds so natural and correct. ”
-Nagamag.com
Gianni Brezzo - the Cologne-based jazz affiliated project led by producer, multi-instrumentalist and musical maestro Marvin Horsch - inaugurates his 2022 with the stunning single "Il Sole".
The track is a perfect sonic voyage that encapsulates the growth of Gianni's sound. Subtle, yet lush layers of synths, horns, strings, keys and a strong, beat-driven percussion all ebb and flow together, bringing to mind the finest Library Themes of Piero Umiliani, Sven Wunder, Janko Nilovic and others.
Accompanying the track is a gorgeous video put together by Jakarta label mainstay Robert Winter and the DIE OTTOS crew which rides a visual wave around Marvin's relationship to Italian culture. Footage is derived from Marvin's now-annual visit to see his grandmother.
Following on the heels of Gianni's 2020 EP "The Awakening," the single "Il Sole" is the first single from his upcoming full-length LP - an absolute knockout - so keep your eyes and ears peeled! Announcing Friday, March 4th.
Reviewed by Nagamag on March 10, 2022