Giulio Stermieri / FORT DA

Peaking late, rising slowly and crashing gently, in other words dialing in the perfect extra sensorial experience. Giulio Stermieri’s first solo outing ‘Fort Da’ is a nuanced ultra hypnotic work of art, six movements that blend ascetic minimalism, polyrhythmic trance and ecstatic tension with surprising detours into primitive techno and abstract jazz.

Based in the smalltown of Saliceto Buzzalino, Giulio Stermieri is a pianist and composer, founder of the collective Impulse Response (with Laura Agnusdei) and Effetto Brama. His musical path merges his love for the African American piano tradition and improvisation with a focus on timbral exploration of piano and electronics. ‘Fort Da’ is the perfect example of how a minimalistic approach can transcend barriers and expectations, creating a language that is rich in texture and profound in symbols. Recorded almost exclusively with a Farfisa organ and a sampler, the compositions flow organically hiding small flourishes of melody that reveal themselves slowly through repetition and stratification.