Tiromancino
Illusioni Parallele

THE REVIEW

“Illusioni Parallele” is the sixth work of the Roman band led by Federico Zampaglione. The group is back two years after the release of “In Continuo Movimento,” the most beautiful album by Tiromancino. Matching the great success of audience and critics seemed an almost impossible feat, but Zampaglione & Co managed to create another great masterpiece. The album, as the frontman himself states, is an electronic album played live; electronics, which have always distinguished the band's sound, remain predominant throughout the album. The use of the Moog, Prophet V, and Rhodes piano are evidence of this, but it softens to make room for more mature music characterized by a skillful use of various instruments, such as the trumpet or strings.
The focal point, around which all twelve songs unfold, is the illusions present in everyday reality, not intended as deceptions, but rather as dreams that “…probably won't change the course of our lives, of our destinies... but can make everything less sterile, add color, make us look up…” as Zampaglione himself states.
Besides the beautiful “Amore Impossibile,” whose video is simply fantastic, the songs to remember are “Esplode” in which Federico duets with Manuel Agnelli, “La terra vista dalla luna,” “Illusioni Parallele,” “Imparare dal Vento,” “Felicità” written and composed by Lucio Dalla.
The album is a true gem, as it is typically composed of very simple lyrics spiced with captivating sounds.

It's an album not easy to grasp on the first listen; only after hearing it at least a couple of times do the notes and words sink into the soul, and in the end, it seems impossible not to appreciate a work of this caliber. It's a work that must be listened to because it makes you dream, because Zampaglione's voice caresses the soul, because the music cradles the consciousness. It’s an album that passes quickly, even too quickly; when it ends, there is a muted need to press play again and plunge back into a world where you can live “parallel illusions.”