Understanding by Tomchess & Piero Antolini

I met Tom through the hand of destiny.
He is a fantastic musician and his way of playing is something special.
We discovered that we share the same passion for music and also that we can work together tremendously.
We speak the same language even if we live in different parts of the world and even if we never played together live.
Our music came out so powerful, so bright, and I have to say, so easy, that is special.
The interesting part is the way we recorded the music. Every song has a different story and came out in a different process: I sent him stuff which he created on, and he sent me stuff he played solo and I created around it.
His solo skills match perfectly with my "ensemble" way of playing.
Every piece was a journey I was blessed to be a part of.
Hope you enjoy the music!
-Piero

Meeting Piero was a true blessing for me, an event completely aligned and in tune with Spirit. His open generosity, kindness, curiosity, musical sensibilities, skills, passion and creativity are completely unique. Working with him as he mentions above was an easy as well as an inspirational and fun journey.
Making music in real time, 'live' in-the-moment with real people in the same physical space is for me the supreme musical path and goal. The pandemic has put severe limitations on this mode of human expression as well as others.
So in this time we find ourselves to be able to work with Piero like this felt like one of the most creatively satisfying experiences I've had even though we were essentially tracking one by one in a remote recording format.
This was possible through an uncanny, ineffable mutual understanding we found we had within the world of sound.
So I feel that sense of improvisational spirit and in-the-moment energy when I listen to what we've done.
I hope you will feel the heart-centered power and story within these pieces and enjoy what you hear!

peace tc

Tracklist

1.	Circle of Protection	10:29

2.	Amanecer	3:47

3.	Understanding	9:13

4.	Caravanserai	3:09

5.	Borderland Path	8:02

6.	Bougainville	4:55

7.	Longing	9:21

8.	Perseverance	4:39

Credits

released August 10, 2021

Tomchess-Oud, Ney, Composition

Piero Antolini-Tabla, Pakhavaj, Jews Harp, Double Bass,
Acoustic Piano, Rhodes, Celesta, Monochord, Dulcitone,
Cello, Guzheng, Santoor, Ronroco, Charango, Bouzouki,
Autoharp, Chores, Daf, Tamborine, Hand Drum, Taiko Drum,
Darbuka, Shakers, Electronic Drums, Zither, Dulcimer,
Vibraphone with Bow, Singing Bowls, Strings, Acoustic Guitar,
Electric Guitar, Duffli, Sitar, Synth, Udu, Chimes, Congas,
Bongos, Kanjira, Timpani, Djembé, Dun Dun, Claps, Triangle,
Accordion, Big Toms, Wood Block, Wood Stick, Cajon, Whistle,
Sound Effects and efx, Surdo, Hurdy Gurdy, Tibetan Bells, Composition.

Recorded by OutByTheTree Mobile in NYC and Pittsburgh, Pa.
And by Redlight-Studios in Rome, Italy in the early spring and
summer of 2021.

Produced by Tomchess and Piero Antolini
Engineered, Mixed and Mastered by Piero Antolini and Tomchess.

©Wildbeautiful Music Inc. 2021.

Cover Art:Tomchess

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