Genre(s): Symphonic
Label: Ma.Ra.Cash Records
Format: CD, digital, vinyl
Release date: February 21, 2025
Tracklist
1) Majestic Whales
2) Les Mots Que Tu Ne Dis Pas
3) Limbo Of The Rootless
4) Atonement Of A Former Sailor Turned Painter
I) Guadeloupe
II) Port Of Spain
III) Shango Orishas
IV) The Floating Painter's Palette
V) Chanson à La Lune
VI) Port-au-Prince
VII) Niet Vergeten!
VIII) Self-Portrait For Two
5) Zena (Extra Track)
Credits
Guillermo Gonzales : Vocals & Lyrics
Manuela Milanese: Vocals & Backing Vocals
David Cremoni: Acoustic & Electric Guitars
Marco Croci: Bass
Maurizio Di Tollo: Drums
Cristiano Roversi: Keys & Additional Instruments
WithRoine Stolt: Guitar (1)
Artwork & Visions by Ed Unitsky
Description/Reviews:
Embark on a transformative journey with Atonement of a Former Sailor Turned Painter, a progressive rock experience that goes beyond music—it's a narrative of courage, remorse, and the pursuit of meaning. This unique album stands out not only for its compelling storytelling but for its lyrics, which span in five different languages (English, French, Haitian Creole, Portuguese, and Dutch), capturing the rich, multicultural essence of the Caribbean's seafaring world.
The concept album follows a former sailor seeking redemption through art, where the turbulent seas of his past are channeled into brushstrokes that lay bare his restless soul.
Each song and story draws listeners into evocative realms: the camaraderie of the Leviathan's Dream Tavern, a place of meeting refuge and shared tales; the haunting Siren's Tooth Reef, caught between storm and calm, a limbo for souls who glimpse their own unrest; and the mystical Floating Painter's Palette, where art and memory merge in a wordless plea for forgiveness and peace.
This album is a sonic logbook, an invitation to navigate uncharted waters of dreams, regrets, and introspection. Let the music and storytelling guide you through this odyssey—a vivid exploration of human fragility and resilience, as notes and narratives weave together a tapestry of redemption and profound self-discovery. Each song is accompanied by a short story that embodies its storytelling, enriching the listener's experience and deepening the narrative context of the album.
Media/Samples
Majestic Whales
Links:
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