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Federico Albanese

Blackbirds And The Sun Of October

Sony - XXIM Records
Release Date: January 10, 2025

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Summerside (feat. Marika Hackman)
1 A Story Yet to Be Told  
2 Adelasia  
3 Blackbirds and the Sun of October  
4 Bloom  
5 Into The Sun  
6 Re-Sphere  
7 Song for the Village  
8 Sway  
9 The Libertine  
10 The Prince and the Emperor  
11 Ulysses  
12 Wallpaper of Dreams  
13 Your Spell  
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XXIM Records is thrilled to announce the launch of Blackbirds And The Sun Of October, the latest album from renowned Italian artist, producer, pianist, and composer FEDERICO ALBANESE. This album is Albanese's fifth studio effort and his first full-length release under XXIM Records, following the success of his 7-track EP, Days Of Passage. Crafted entirely in Albanese's homeland of Monferrato in Northern Italy, Blackbirds And The Sun Of October explores themes of heritage, reconnection, and the natural beauty of the Italian countryside. “This album is about coming home and rediscovering connections,” Albanese says. “At its core, it’s about heritage.”

Returning to Monferrato in the autumn of 2020 deeply influenced Albanese, inspiring compositions that reflect the region’s natural beauty, history, and legends. This change of scenery brought a sense of freedom that permeated everything, including his music. Notably, the historical and romantic essence of the region played a crucial role in shaping the album's themes. Reflecting this inspiration, Blackbirds And The Sun Of October represents a major evolution in Albanese’s artistic journey. Known for his genre-blending compositions and thematic albums, Albanese has seamlessly combined classical traditions with contemporary sounds in this new work, resulting in a rich, timeless musical tapestry. “There’s a new sense of freedom in this music,” he says. “It’s more positive, and I can feel it’s different from my earlier work.”

The album features a variety of compositions inspired by the physical world around Albanese. From the serene piano and strings of “The Prince and the Emperor,” based on a 10th Century AD tale, to the uplifting “Adelasia,” inspired by a charming princess, each track captures the essence of Montferrat's heritage and beauty. Other standout pieces include the delicate “A Story Yet To Be Told” and “Song For the Village,” as well as the soothing “Wallpaper Of Dreams.” The title track, “Blackbirds And The Sun Of October,” with its ascending piano line and steady drums, encapsulates the spirit of autumn in Northern Italy.

  • Federico Albanese's 'Blackbirds And The Sun Of October' is an album of homecoming / BEATS PER MINUTE
    Posted At: March 26, 2025
    BEATS PER MINUTE's Ray Finlayson writes……On his fifth album (and first full length for the XXIM label), Italian composer Federico Albanese returned to his home region of Monferrato in Northern Italy, taking inspiration from his autumnal surroundings. “There’s a sense of freedom about returning that seeps into everything you do – including music,” Albanese explains. After living, writing, and recording in Be...

  • XXIM Records signs Federico Albanese / MUSIC CONNECTION
    Posted At: July 10, 2023
    MUSIC CONNECTION writes……XXIM Records is proud to announce the signing of Italian artist, producer, pianist and composer Federico Albanese, the latest addition to the label’s striking, international roster of exceptionally talented and creative musicians. Blessed with a rare musical versatility and a keen sense for alternative, eclectic forms of expression, Albanesehas always sought to explore music in all ...

  • Federico Albanese marks the passing of time with 'Meridian' from 'Fredenwalde' / CLASH
    Posted At: October 1, 2021

    CLASH's ROBIN MURRAY writes..... Federico Albanese thrives on a subtle but striking sense of atmosphere. His new solo piano EP is incoming...An inventive composer, the emotional grip his work retains on you lingers long after the last note. With a new EP out shortly - on October 8th, in fact - Albanese is set to return to solo piano, a fluid, flexible, and striking mode of performance. The full EP is...
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