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Retrospection

by Yiannis Karygiannis

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1300 miles away 09:40
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Closer to East 08:27
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Chasing thoughts 05:21
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Peaceful warrior 09:07
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Descent into the hideout 02:00
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The hideout of remorse 09:50
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Exit 02:10
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After the rain 05:17
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Pianist and composer Yiannis Karygiannis’ debut album Retrospection, brings together his background of classical and jazz with his Mediterranean roots to deliver a richly layered and narrative contemporary work. For Karygiannis, Retrospection is a reflection on love, longing, and immigration over several years. For audiences, the music is a beautiful reminder of universal human states: worry, desire, regret, and joy are presented in poignant, almost cinematic scenes.

With Karygiannis [GR] on piano, the Yiannis Karygiannis Trio includes Alessio Bruno [IT] on double bass and Richie Struck [DE] on drums. As accomplished musicians actively playing throughout Europe, they bring their passions for diverse and challenging repertoires and genres to the trio. Instilling a depth and sensitivity into the dramatic melodies and interlocking rhythms, they create a uniquely enjoyable, immersive experience that highlights the trio members’ own skills as much as it reveals the intricacies of Karygiannis’ emotionally attuned and technically demanding compositions.

Retrospection incorporates a wide range of inspirations and genres. Karygiannis’ own culture and influences merge with classic, jazz, and folkloric themes; metal and progressive rock elements are woven in with polyrhythms and metric modulations. Each carefully chosen component creates a personal collage; a sort of traveler’s account through intimate experience and honest emotion. With this debut album, Karygiannis has created meticulously layered landscapes of sound and rhythm delivered with a storyteller’s flair and a philosopher’s heart. The result is richly sensitive and technically accomplished; each piece on “Retrospection” explores different inner rhythms of the human psyche, creating a compelling story that rings of instantly recognizable challenges, trials, and triumphs.

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released February 21, 2019

Recorded and mixed by
Dieter Boels at Wedgeview studio.
Mastered by Aggelos Athanasiadis.
Artwork and graphic design by
Efthimis Stavropoulos.
Texts and storytelling Joe Alexander.
Photo by Vali Dimakarakou.
Produced by Yiannis Karygiannis.

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Yiannis Karygiannis Rotterdam, Netherlands

Pianist and composer Yiannis Karygiannis grew up in Khalkis, Greece. Currently based in Rotterdam, bringing his background of classical , rock and jazz together with his Mediterranean roots, he is seeking unique ways to intergrade his influences , to deliver a richly layered and narrative contemporary work. ... more

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