I saw recently on the ‘Film and Arts‘ channel a documentary on minimalism and neoclassical music composers. A segment of it was dedicated to the Italian artist Ludovico Einaudi in which today’s featured piece Fuori Dal Mondo (Eng. Out of this World) appeared. It’s a solemn and contemplative track which I found myself immediately immersed and struck by, evoking memories so deep. There is a certain melancholy I feel in it, but it is so beautiful. Simple and strong. The piano and cello melt together so gracefully. I hadn’t realised it appeared in a movie I had locked-in to see again called – This is England and will perhaps present here soon in my Friday’s Finest movie segment.
Fuori Dal Mondo was first written for an Italian film of the same name back in 2000, directed by Giuseppe Piccioni. It was one of the earlier moments where Einaudi’s music started getting serious attention in the film world. The piece fits in well with the movie’s introspective mood of solitude, identity, and searching for meaning. The track didn’t just stay tied to that one film. It’s popped up in others over the years with This is England aforementioned – and it’s now a go-to for playlists that lean into calm, emotional, or reflective vibes.
Einaudi himself has a fascinating background. He’s from a distinguished Italian family – his grandfather was actually Italy’s president, and his dad was a big-time publisher. But Ludovico carved out his own unique space. He trained as a classical pianist, studied under the avant-garde composer Luciano Berio, and started out writing more traditional music. Then in the ’90s, he took a bit of a turn, simplifying things and creating these beautifully sparse, emotional pieces that struck a chord with a much wider crowd. Albums like Le Onde and I Giorni really took off, and Fuori Dal Mondo fits right in with that same haunting, cinematic sound that makes you stop and feel something.
References:
1. Ludovico Einaudi – Wikipedia
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