Released on December 28, 2024, “Montesacro” is an impressive and powerful single by Philippe Bestion Trio, stimulated by Friedrich Nietzsche’s famous walk with Lou Salomé on the Montesacro hill. This jazz piece artistically reveals the emotional intensity of their story, swinging between hope, love, and heartbreak.
The track begins with a romantic prelude, featuring a gentle piano melody that awaken the calmness of the hill. As the piece progresses, it builds into a dramatic peak, mirroring the commotion of Nietzsche’s emotions. The persistent G note, symbolizing the joyful arouse of hope, gradually transforms into blazing pain, flaring up into a cathartic release.
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The improvisation in the second part of the track allows the trio to explore this emotional intensity with great freedom. Philippe Bestion’s piano, Jean-Marie Carniel’s double bass, and Philippe Jardin’s drums come together in a beautiful, passionate conversation.
“Montesacro” exceeds its historical context, awakening universal emotions that rings deeply with listeners. This single is an attestation to the Philippe Bestion Trio’s mastery of clever and original jazz.
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If you’re a fan of jazz, philosophy, or romantic history, “Montesacro” is what you must listen to. This track is ideal for those who appreciate emotional depth and musical complexity.
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