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I Am a Gem

by Marta Arpini

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Florian Janyszek
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Florian Janyszek Very lovely. Sometimes joyous, sometimes melancholic, but always with catchy, and playful melodies. Above all, this is a 'cute' album! Favorite track: Frogs Pt. I: Joy Pond.
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Bennisc What a magical record, i had to listen to it 2 times in a row and the second time was even better, i was transported in a world of colours and emotions, super job!
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The Same Way 03:04
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Desire 03:37
3.
Overthinking 03:42
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I Am A Gem 03:23
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Strambini 04:03
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Why 03:03

about

Marta Arpini was one of the winners of Keep an Eye the Records 2020. Thanks to this prize that powers the realization of a new album, Marta was able to start a new chapter in the story of her band, with a new wave of compositions and a different approach to the music's production. The repertoire is updated, reflecting Marta's artistic and personal growth process and her most recent inspirations. ​

Collected from listening to unconventional songwriters and musicians (Andy Shauf, Elliott Smith, Adrianne Lenker, Dirty Projectors, Kalbells, Rufus Wainwright, Chris Weisman, Ryan Power, Tōth), Marta doesn't cease to intermingle these inspirations with her jazz upbringing and education, and her fascination also for instrumental music (Bill Frisell, Duke Ellington, Skúli Sverrisson, Jon Brion, René Aubry, Brad Mehldau, ADHD).

Combining the different branches of her writing – the alternative pop and indie folk oriented songs and the jazz influenced pieces – Marta is giving her music a new garment; while the performing core of the project remains the quintet, sounds and orchestration are expanded and renovated, also thanks to an occasionally larger but flexible line-up.

credits

released January 28, 2022

Marta Arpini - vocals, compositions, arrangements, nylon strings guitar in “Why”
Adrian Moncada - acoustic piano, voice in “Frogs part III”
Massimo Imperatore - electric guitar, acoustic guitar, nylon strings guitar, banjo, voice in “Frogs part III”
Mauro Cottone - double bass, voice in “Frogs part III”
Giacomo Camilletti - drums, percussions, voice in “Frogs part III”

Charalampos Chronis - trombone in “I Am A Gem” and “Frogs part I, II, III”
Jessie Brevé - bass clarinet in “I Am A Gem” and “Frogs part I, II, III”
José Soares - alto sax in “Frogs part I, II, III”
Ketija Ringa-Karahona - flutes in “Overthinking” and “I Am A Gem”
Laura Polence - voice in “Strambini”
Fuensanta Méndez - voice in “Frogs part I, II, III”
Sanne Huijbregts - voice, kalimbas, metallophone, marimba, table bells, glockenspiel in “Frogs part I, II, III”
Thierry Castel - mellotron in “The Same Way”, “I Am A Gem”, “Belly Of The Monster”; synth in “Desire”

All music composed and arranged by Marta Arpini.
Lyrics by Marta Arpini.

Recorded at Exalto Studios, Haarlem, by Bart Wagemakers, in July 2021.
Producer: Mark Schilders
Co-producer: Marta Arpini
Mixed by Mark Schilders in August 2021.
Mastered by Frederik Dejongh at Jerboa Mastering.

Concept artwork and graphics: Cecilia Grandi
Photos: Teresa Costa

This album is supported by the Keep an Eye Foundation and the Performing Arts Fund NL.

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Marta Arpini Amsterdam, Netherlands

Tiny bird flown from Crema (IT) to Amsterdam (NL).
Currently writing songs about love, ghosts, other birds.

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