A perceptible recurring theme is repeatedly deconstructed and reconstructed. In this work the tempo is an interior tempo, in which the almost absence of rhythm and the long pauses determine a piece suspended in the unknown of an intimate recollection.

Anomaly of memory_Reduced Stereo Version

Site-specific sound installation/piece, 2021

Commissioned by Quillo Ensemble for "Industriekultur in Eberswalde"

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8KEwxNV32N0&t=158s

dies ist die geschichte_stereo reduction

1.reversal

01.12-31.05 2023 "Selva" for Clarinet, tape and 8 loudspeakers. Composed thanks to the kind support of Musikfonds E.v.

Clarinet: Nur Ben Shalom

Composition: Giovanni Verga

"Selva" is intended to be a sonic snapshot of our present, a dark and ominous portrayal of a world where humanity finds itself overshadowed by the influences of political powers and media. This composition is an evocative commentary on the challenges and tribulations faced by a society subjugated by external forces.
Embedded within the piece is a wealth of recorded material, featuring the voices of contemporary and historical politicians and famous figures. These voices are juxtaposed with the cries of a humanity in turmoil, creating a stark and thought-provoking contrast. This element serves as a reminder of the enduring power dynamics that continue to shape our existence.
"Selva" envisions a dense multitude of people, a disordered and chaotic mass, overwhelmed by their own primal nature. In this soundscape, the listener is invited to immerse themselves in the intricate web of emotions and complexities that define our contemporary existence.

Selva

Ciociaria is conceived as a sound suite that foregrounds local musical traditions, ranging from saltarelli to vernacular song forms, articulating a dialogue between memory and contemporary sonic practices. The installation consists of six loudspeakers distributed within the vegetation surrounding the square, integrating ritual chants and folk melodies—repositories of collective memory and dialectal expression—with electronic components and solo wind performances curated by Gianni Gebbia. The work aims to mediate the transmission of Ciociaria’s sonic and cultural heritage to younger generations.

Ciociaria

Itinera is an installation that delves into soundscapes as expressions of culture, choosing sites for the distinct acoustic identities they reveal. Among them: the bustling voices of vendors at Molfetta’s fish market; the solemn reverberations of Milan’s Monumental Cemetery; the raw, elemental power of the Carrara quarry; the layered contrasts of Venice, shaped by the presence of tourism; and the majestic, eruptive force of Mount Etna. The work unfolds along staircases, guiding listeners through a journey of discovery and care for these recorded soundscapes. Interwoven texts both orient and open the act of listening, inviting each visitor to form their own visions and interpretations.

Itinera

Nemorra is a visionary sound installation where renowned voices flood the square, merging with the primal echoes of meteors and the growls of untamed beasts. Repeated obsessively, these speeches speak of war, nuclear arsenals, and conflicts, revealing how animality and instinct are threads woven into the fabric of all living beings.
The installation transforms the urban space into a surreal, disorienting soundscape, where contemplation and unease intertwine. The future hangs suspended in the tumult of our own primordial impulses.

Nemorra

In Sylphic, his second solo album, a sublunary sphere is imagined. According to geocentric cosmologies, this region of the cosmos from the center of the Earth to the moon, was believed to be comprised of the four classical elements (earth, air, fire and water). These four elements were identified by Aristotle, as the elements of bodies that are also subject to generation and corruption. Sylphic is inspired by this vision as a starting point for the construction of an eerie and intimate sound world.

released March 23, 2018 

Edited by © Unexplained Sounds Group. 
Music: Giovanni Verga 
Cover artwork: Christian Voyce

Sylphic

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In Memoriam_Stereo Reduction

Alto Saxophone: Gianni Gebbia

Lyra 8, Turntable and MaxMsp Patch: Giovanni Verga

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