Release Date: June
1, 2019
Label: Independent
According to the discography on Milana Zilnik’s website, on
June 1, 2019, she will release her 13th album titled Notte (which means night in Italian).
That is a very impressive library of recorded works. And the fact that I am not
familiar with her work gives me pause to wonder why! Well, I am here to help
those of you who are in a similar point in time I am and to take some time to
listen to this music.
The artist decided, with the encouragement of her husband,
to challenge herself and record a minimalist album. She is accustomed to making
more complicated and colorful music. Do not be discouraged by that statement as
what Milana has to say on the 12 tracks encompassing this ambitious effort is
quite a lot. Not mention not uttering one word.
Stepping away from your comfort zone is difficult. It can
be in any situation like work, or something that triggers those good
endorphins. Music, really good music, should put you in your comfort zone. And
why wouldn’t anyone want to do that? We can thank the artist for putting her
best foot, or should I say fingers, forward on Notte.
Notte takes
the listener through 12 hours of specific times, feelings and atmospheres. Each
track intends to deliver a lapse of time and music to relate to the time (8 pm
to 7 am) and title. The desire to see this to its completion was a success in
every way.
The minimalist approach is nothing new to these ears,
especially when it comes to piano music. I hear a lot of it and I must say that
I always enjoy it to the fullest extent. If it reaches out and touches my soul
in some way it was a success from where I sit. For me personally, this has been
an incredibly busy and at times very stressful time in the daily work setting.
Having music like Notte to listen to
is a very therapeutic exercise for me. The focus one can put on just the piano
and the sounds emanating from it, can ease the mind which in turn slows the heartbeat,
which then equates to a placidness that cannot be found during the course of a
day, at least not for me. I am sure there are many people out there
experiencing the same things on a daily basis. So, it is what you would call a
healthy escape valve that I have access to any time I want it.
Notte is the
right time to heal and regenerate our blood cells, minds, and attitudes for the
following day. With the help of one very talented, not to mention brave,
musician named Milana Zilnik, you to can attain a different state of mind and fulfillment.
Keith “MuzikMan” Hannaleck
June 3, 2019
Founder of:
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Provided By New Age Music Reviews
Tracks:
01. 8PM: Shadows
02. 9PM: Sunset
03. 10PM: Twilight
04. 11PM: Calmness
05. 12AM: Midnight
06. 1AM: Longing
07. 2AM: Echoes
08. 3AM: Silence
09. 4AM: Dreams
10. 5AM: Quietude
11. 6AM: Reflections
12. 7AM: Dawn
01. 8PM: Shadows
02. 9PM: Sunset
03. 10PM: Twilight
04. 11PM: Calmness
05. 12AM: Midnight
06. 1AM: Longing
07. 2AM: Echoes
08. 3AM: Silence
09. 4AM: Dreams
10. 5AM: Quietude
11. 6AM: Reflections
12. 7AM: Dawn
LINKS:
BandCamp: https://milana.bandcamp.com/album/notte
Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/album/notte/1463908431
