A dark hillside at night, figures moving under a sharp moon, fire cutting through the blackness. The EP opens into a world shaped by shadow, land, and human presence, where sound feels tied to old rites and unspoken knowledge. From the first moments, the music carries a strong sense of direction, led by steady rhythm, bowed strings, and voices that feel close to the earth.
Throughout the EP, instruments and voices are closely connected. Accordion, lyre, percussion, strings, and voice move together in a continuous flow, creating a sound that feels full and grounded. Each element has its place, supporting the whole rather than standing apart. The vocal performances are clear and direct, while the instrumental sections hold a steady tension, rich with detail beneath the surface.
Conceived by Antonio Olivo, "Farchinoria" takes its name from a historical study of nocturnal pastoral rites in southern Italy, linked to ideas of magic, desire, and the sacred. Instead of recreating these practices, the EP moves between historical trace and poetic imagination. Calabrian dialect is used as sound and action, where words serve intention rather than explanation.
Performed by a group of accomplished Calabrian musicians, the EP feels carefully shaped and deeply rooted in place. Its sound is physical and direct, yet open to interpretation. "Farchinoria" leaves a lasting, reflective impression, touching on memory, myth, and the unsettled traces of the human past.
