‘Beatrice’ serves as our introduction to Edoardo Gastaldi’s evocative and cinematic aural universe. Out today, the record invites listeners into a rather poignant and hypnotic liminal space, a tender yet brooding piece steeped in dreamy piano tones and slightly melancholic textures. The results are a slice of pure escapism, an oasis of peace and introspection that’s particularly relevant in our current dark, complex reality. Thanks to its instrumental allure, ‘Beatrice’ delivers a cathartic listening experience, offering quaint melodic storytelling that’s abstract but also relatable.
Out today, the track pays a heartfelt homage to Piano Day 2026, showcasing the beauty of Gastaldi’s beloved main instrument. To note, the Italian composer, producer and overall creative has so far enjoyed a successful career, lending his expertise to film and moving images: in 2024, Edoardo scored the soundtrack for the multi-award-winning short film ‘Etilismo’.
Delving deeper into ‘Beatrice’, Gastaldi explains: “My music captures fragments of a life story, forming a mosaic where people become metaphors and events turn into memories. What is a melody if not a way to heal a wound, or to preserve a moment suspended in time? Through sound, I seek to describe objects, people, and emotions, while exploring deeper meanings of life and interconnectedness; ultimately affirming love as the only enduring foundation in an ever-changing world.”
Recommended! ‘Beatrice’ is out now via Siril Records: