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Minimalism

by vaghy

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1.
Rush 05:01
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2.
Nerd 04:02
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3.
Tripping 05:25
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4.
Lonely 04:27
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5.
79 Seconds 01:18
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6.
Intention 04:36
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7.
Genesis 04:13
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8.
Backwash 03:21
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9.
Bite 02:58
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10.
Dawn Light 03:59
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11.
Rain 04:07
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about

The main goal of this debut solo album was for vaghy to explore himself and experience being a solo artist after 20 years of playing as part of a band. The concept behind ‘Minimalism’ was to write and arrange songs with as few instruments as possible. A small old Swedish pianette with 64 keys was used as a synthesizer and modified by all kinds of materials and tools before long hours of experimentation. It gave rise to all tracks bar one, 'Genesis', which is the result of an improvised session on an old worn-out Russian piano. A copy of Moog Taurus, designed by vaghy himself, accompanies the album throughout, as do old analog monophonic synthesizers and a zither, even though its sound becomes unrecognisable in his hands.

The beautiful 'Rush' is a heart-achingly melancholic opener followed by the more light, airy and optimistic 'Nerd.' vaghy's expressive playing style means each piece of the album is laden with emotion: 'Tripping' is uncertain and nervous, 'Lonely' with its minor chords and the atmospheric sound of feet on pedals is inwardly reflective and '79 Seconds' loops ever-evolving phrases that elevate your soul. The second half of this powerfully emotive album takes in the timeless neo-classical charms of 'Intention' and 'Genesis,' while 'Backwash' is lit up with brighter chords and a more intense playing style that builds the energy. That carries on through the fluttering keys of 'Bite,' before the soothing 'Dawn Light' resets the mood and ‘Rain' closes the album with a glorious sense of hope and beauty. Minimalism is a piano album, but it is an adventurous and experimental one that creates unique material with a sound all of its own.

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released February 18, 2022

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vaghy Budapest, Hungary

The classically trained Hungarian pianist-composer, Tamás Vághy took the decision some years ago to share his work with the public under the name vaghy, a work arranged to piano, synths and other vintage instruments.

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