The keen reader might remember Leyla Romanova from a feature we published earlier this year, praising ‘My Sun’ as “a triumph of soulful vocals and cinematic arrangements, a piece that feels uplifting and grandiose, but also reflective and meaningful.” While on that occasion we had renowned vocalists Mishell Ivon and Jerome Brook, Jr featuring on the piece, Romanova’s latest offering ‘9/8’ takes a more traditional cinematic approach to the subject matter, unfurling an elegant yet epic orchestral journey.
‘9/8’ does not hide its winning quality. You see, the piece is in a 9/8 time signature, quite uncommon for that kind of all-out, intense move-esque pieces. Leyla Romanova is not afraid of a challenge, though, writing a track that blooms into a real stand-out, a transformative cut that oscillates between high-octane energy and quiet hope.
Diving deeper into the record’s imaginative and luscious ethos, Romanova explains: “Perhaps the closest way to describe its stylistic world is: ‘Hans Zimmer meets Rachmaninoff in 9/8.’ An original cinematic instrumental driven by an uncommon 9/8 time signature, blending symphonic-orchestral drama.” Once again, Leyla reminds us of her compositional talent, a personal flair that continuously draws influences from different genres and cultural spectrums. Despite its easy-going and descriptive title, ‘9/8’ is a layered, complex offering.
Recommended! Discover ‘9/8’ now: