Ludovico Einaudi

[redbaron]

Greetings denizens of Piano Street. Tell me, what do you think of Einaudi?

[allthumbs]

I must confess, I have never heard of this person. Can you enlighten me?

allthumbs

[retrouvailles]

I heard him on a podcast once. I don't find his music that interesting. I find it too simplistic and uninspired.

[Etude]

Meh.  He's like the Iron Maiden of contemporary classical ("  "?), you've heard one piece, you've heard them all (not counting Maiden's self-titled mind you).

[faulty_damper]

From his recordings, it's a form of improvisation.  It's like new age music that doesn't really go anywhere; more atmospheric than idea driven.  Most classical musicians probably wouldn't like it but non-musicians seem to dig it.

It sounds very unsophisticated to my ears as it could go on for hours, it seems.  And if you've heard one piece, you've really heard them all.  It's nothing extraordinary as far as improvisation goes.  Keith Jarrett does a much better job.

[oscarr111111]

I quite like the style but as people have said, it doesn't really go anywhere.  A few of his tracks stand out from the rest, I particularly like Ancora.

[pianist88]

I'm a classical musician (been playing piano since 1997) and I love Einaudi's work.

[ahinton]

I'm a classical musician (been playing piano since 1997) and I love Einaudi's work.

I suppose that someone (besides Einaudi himself) has to.

Best,

Alistair

[birba]

Well, this thread is nothing like the current one on einaudi.  I was beginning to think i was the only person here who wasn't an einaudi fan.

[pytheamateur]

How does his music differ from Phillip Glass's?  It seems Glass is being held in much higher repute in the classical music world.

[redbaron]

How does his music differ from Phillip Glass's?  It seems Glass is being held in much higher repute in the classical music world.

I'd say Einaudi's music is more focused on melody whereas Glass often seems more interested in chordal progressions. I think they also take their inspirations from different sources, Glass for example has much in common with the music of John Adams and Terry Riley whereas Einaudi often sounds like French/Italian folk music through a Satie filter. The repetitive qualities of their music also manifest in different ways, Glass seems more interested in direct repetition of sections whereas Einaudi often utilises an approach that has its origins in variation technique.

[bubffm]

Well, this thread is nothing like the current one on einaudi.  I was beginning to think i was the only person here who wasn't an einaudi fan.

I cant think of many things as boring as Einaudi's piano "servings"

[mahlermaniac]

I don't listen to Einaudi often, but I do enjoy his work.

[maestro57]

I first discovered Ludovico Einaudi after watching the movie "The Intouchables". His piece entitled "Una Mattina" was featured in this movie.

Take a listen (and I highly recommend the movie to the world):

[gyzzzmo]

His music is really great for in an elevator.

[maestro57]

His music is really great for in an elevator.

Haha, I can't tell if that was a compliment or a put-down. If the latter, he's not that bad, is he? Listen to that piece I posted - it's so moving 

[dmauney]

I took it to mean he found Einaudi's music very "uplifting".  Hopefully this post will not push anyone's buttons....

[the_fervid_pig]

I like him, started learning Dietro Cassa a few weeks back, I haven't been playing long and it got me out of a rut I was stuck in, nothing I was doing at the time seemed to be sinking in but this did. I like the repetition and the flow of it.  Le Onde is next on my list.

[birba]

Just a venturous guess, but shouldn't that be "dietro casa"?
And dmauny, that DID push my button...

[the_fervid_pig]

Pedant!  I don't have my glasses on and the book's over there..... what's an "s" between friends?

[j_menz]

Pedant!  I don't have my glasses on and the book's over there..... what's an "s" between friends?

Don't knock pedantry! 

I might just as well ask what's an 'r' between fiends? 

[the_fervid_pig]

I'm just chuffed I could remember how to spell "Dietro" without looking!

[gyzzzmo]

Haha, I can't tell if that was a compliment or a put-down. If the latter, he's not that bad, is he? Listen to that piece I posted - it's so moving 

I have to admit, i ment my comment more towards the 'put-down' sentiment, but i was also curious how people would respond.
Technically his music isnt much; A simple theme with a bit of variation during the piece. Though its more than the average elevator music or even standard background filmmusic, its not much more than that either.

Still its good that people enjoy listening and enjoying it, thats what music is all about, i think.

Gyzzzmo