Music can have several purposes. Often, its job is to get the body moving, dancing, or working out. The right music at a suitable tempo has a drastic effect on one’s ability to work, exercise, or hone in on the task at hand. Sometimes, however, the goal is to relax, slow down, lower the heart rate, and slowly slip into the moment.
Emiliano Melis is a composer and visual artist originally from Turin, Italy. Several years ago he moved to Brooklyn to meet up with like-minded musicians and artists. His main interest is in electronic and ambient music and his latest album is titled, Outside the Box (Mother West). What’s unique about Emiliano’s approach is his use of the cassette tape as a tool used for composition and production which also includes digital and analog synths, droning tape loops, melodic piano, and downtempo lo-fi beats.
If you’re a fan of chillwave, ambient electronica, and cinematic soundscapes, then Emiliano’s latest release is for you. He also has a large following on social media where he creates imaginative posts illustrating the hardware he employs to create his sonic landscapes.
So, join Emiliano and me as we deconstruct his artistic process, discuss how sound affects space, and how effective music can be during many activities, including no activity at all.
Evan Toth is a songwriter, professional musician, educator, radio host, avid record collector, and hi-fi aficionado. Toth hosts and produces The Evan Toth Show and TVD Radar on WFDU, 89.1 FM. Follow him at the usual social media places and visit his website.
