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RELEASE AT GLANCE:
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• Release Date: 01/05/26
• Genre: Neoclassical Piano
• Mood: Haunting, Atmospheric
• Fits: Deep focus, Neoclassical, Ambient
The Song
A piano piece built around a shifting rhythm that slowly finds its balance.
Driven by subtle transformations and evolving patterns, the composition explores how instability can gradually turn into form.
Why Feature This track?
Ideal for Neoclassical / Ambient Curation: An intimate journey, ideal for contemplative moments, deep listening, ambient and neoclassical playlists, blends piano melodies with rhythmic minimalism and textures, appealing to both classical and crossover audiences; perfect for fans of Max Richter, Nils Frahm, Joep Beving and Olafur Arnalds.
Release Background
“The Take Off (The Loss of Balance)” is the fifth single from Giulio Risi’s concept album Seven Sketches of Loss, an innovative neoclassical project exploring seven perspectives of human loss.
Each track serves as a musical sketch, delving into a different emotional landscape guiding listeners through a reflective journey that suggests how different types of severance ultimately converge on the same path to freedom.
The album marks Giulio’s return after 15 years of silence as a composer, unveiling an artist reborn and a musical journey evolved, now driven by a deep desire to explore how music can translate states of mind.
About the Artist
Giulio Risi is a multi-award-winning composer, pianist, and writer known for his innovative fusion of contemporary classical music with elements of pop, gospel and jazz. His distinctive style combines lyrical melodies with sophisticated harmonies, crafting evocative soundscapes that transcend genres and instantly connect with listeners.
Risi’s career highlights include critically acclaimed solo albums and collaborations (most notably as a member of the English progressive rock band Jadis, produced by Marillion). His evolution from jazz to contemporary classical music showcases his versatility and artistic depth. What sets him apart is his ability to weave compelling narratives through his compositions, transforming personal experiences into immersive sonic storytelling.
- SELECTED PRESS QUOTES FROM RECENT COVERAGE:
“Rich, evocative and deeply expressive ”
NeoPianoRecords
“A bold reimagining of contemporary classical”
Peaceful Notes
“A new voice in neoclassical piano. Raw and elegant”
30 Doradus
“Unfiltered beauty. A style all his own”
Visioner
Fifteen years of silence, then this return: a composer who, after walking through shadows, dares to play the light again.
Extravafrench