Edoardo Petracci's Debut Album 'By This Window' Born in Calabrian Woods, Documentary Video Released
Edoardo Petracci, a composer and double bassist, has unveiled a short documentary titled 'Where It All Began', which chronicles the making of his debut album 'By This Window'. This album was recorded in a deserted farmhouse located in the Sila mountains of Calabria, Italy. Blending classical and ambient electronic sounds, the self-financed project features mastering by Grammy-nominated Zino Mikorey in Berlin. Available on YouTube, the documentary highlights the album's production process, utilizing analog tape recorders and live performances. Originally from Marche and now residing in Rome, Petracci has a background in classical double bass and film scoring, previously composing for the acclaimed short film 'Animalia'. The album aims to capture the essence of the moment in its rustic environment.
Key facts
- Edoardo Petracci's debut album 'By This Window' was recorded in an abandoned farmhouse in the Sila mountains, Calabria.
- The album was self-funded via Kickstarter and mastered in Berlin by Zino Mikorey, a Grammy-nominated engineer.
- A documentary short film 'Where It All Began' has been released, showing the album's creation process.
- Petracci is a composer and double bassist from the Marche region, active in Rome.
- He studied at the Conservatory of Fermo and the Centro Sperimentale di Cinematografia.
- His score for the short film 'Animalia' won an award at the Trieste Science+Fiction Festival.
- The album blends classical rigor with ambient electronic experimentation.
- Most tracks were recorded live to capture the uniqueness of the moment.
- The documentary features analog recording equipment and environmental sounds.
- Petracci describes the Sila location as essential for concentration and inspiration.
Entities
Artists
- Edoardo Petracci
- Zino Mikorey
Institutions
- Kickstarter
- Conservatory of Fermo
- Centro Sperimentale di Cinematografia
- Trieste Science+Fiction Festival
- Artribune
Locations
- Sila
- Calabria
- Italy
- Berlin
- Germany
- Rome
- Marche
- Fermo