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The Waiting

from Spring Will Come by Paolo Cognetti

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After the unmoving fixity of FROZEN, a musical metaphor of a suspended world, petrified by the upheavals we were helplessly witnessing, THE WAITING represents the interminable waiting that followed, with all its boredom and frustration. The severe limitation of social engagements, leisure activities, and travel compelled many of us to come to terms with this experience, normally shunned as much as possible because of the sense of dissatisfaction, annoyance, and sadness it caused us. Forced idleness made the passage of time seem pointless and vain, especially in light of societal expectations to always be active and productive in our professional lives and seeking new experiences and entertainment in our personal lives. However, boredom can be our mind and body's way of alerting us that something is wrong in our lives and pushing us creatively in new directions of meaning; it allows us to take a break from daily distractions and focus on ourselves; it gives us an opportunity to reflect on what really matters; and it helps us discover new passions and interests. Boredom, especially when we feel stressed and overwhelmed by daily responsibilities, helps us to take a break, to slow down, to rest. And so, instead of always trying to avoid it, we can learn to accept it and use it to our advantage: when we feel bored, let’s try to look inside ourselves and find out what we need at that moment, and maybe we will be surprised to discover something new about ourselves.

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the waiting

nell’attesa inoltrarsi
passo dopo passo
in mondi sotterranei
dove tutto si richiama incessante
moto perpetuo di invisibili correnti
potenza del fluire
incanto e sofferenza
affanno e quiete

(MEM)

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from Spring Will Come, track released January 25, 2023
Music composed and performed by Paolo Cognetti

Recorded and Mixed by Filippo Rossi and Lawrence Fancelli at Officina Sonora del Bigallo

Mastered by Niccolò Caldini

Digital distribution: Distrokid

Artwork: Dashti Design Studio

Poem: Maria Ester Mastrogiovanni (MEM)

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Paolo Cognetti Florence, Italy

Ciao, I'm happy you found me here!

I just released my album for piano solo Spring Will Come: conceived as an aural space for listeners to feel safe and connect with their own emotions, it's a journey through the first lockdown back in March 2020, when we all experienced fear, boredom and frustration but also courage, strength and hope.

It’s music only when it’s shared: let’s make some together! ... more

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