In a world that seems increasingly plagued by chaos and disillusionment, Federico Sirianni bursts in with his new album “La promessa della felicità”, a record that paints the search for daily joy as an almost dangerous obsession, where the heartbeat and the doubts of the mind find an outlet only in fleeting and unpredictable moments. Prepare yourself for a musical journey that does not spare blows, highlighting how happiness – that elusive mirage – is often intertwined with ancient sorrows and unattainable horizons, in a cocktail of emotions that could make you rethink your miserable daily lives.
Article Key Points
A Mosaic of Songs for an Elusive Happiness
The album, recently released by Squilibri, is inspired by the song of the same name that climbed the Tenco Prize charts in 2024, placing itself among the five best songs of the year. Here, Sirianni weaves a bold tale, where each track acts as a station on a path of redemption, exploring the infinite shades of happiness without falling into easy consolations. It is an invitation to dive into an existence dominated by unresolved tensions, where the promise of a definitive embrace always remains an illusion, just like a bet lost in the first round.
Intimate Harmonies and Unexpected Collaborations
Under the artistic direction of Michele Gazich, the album opts for an acoustic and intimate sound, made of pianos, guitars and strings that create a delicate but insidious, almost orchestral orchestration. There is also the surprise of Rafa Gayol, Leonard Cohen's legendary drummer, who adds a touch of depth to this journey of sweetness and contemplation. Sirianni, meanwhile, continues his route against the current, ignoring fashions and algorithms to focus on a boldly pure union between music and words - and here emerges his label, given by Bruno Lauzi as "the true heir of the historic Genoese school", a label that weighs like a cumbersome legacy, forging an artist who challenges the masses with his stubborn authenticity.
A Gentle Antidote to a Ruined World
In this mature phase of her career, Sirianni offers a raw message: the only defense against daily brutality could be a “gentle revolution”, infused in her songs and enriched by Romina Di Forti’s paintings, which bring vivid colors and tormented nuances to the story. It is an album that does not sugarcoat the pill, portraying happiness as an ever-open and painful tension, a real slap in the face to the banality of modern times.
Article published on May 9, 2025 - 14:49 pm
