"Madama Terra (Natural Sound Recording)" in the SACD+CD format by guitarist and composer Fausto Mesolella is an immersive listening experience that blurs the boundaries between music and soundscape. The title suggests an intimate dialogue with "Mother Earth," and the production focuses on capturing natural sounds with exceptional fidelity, then weaving them organically into Mesolella's nuanced guitar work and subtle arrangements. Thanks to the hybrid configuration (SACD plus standard CD), the album offers both high-resolution multichannel or stereo playback for audiophile systems and broad compatibility with any conventional CD player. Listeners can expect a contemplative, atmospheric journey that alternates between delicate melodic passages and wide, open sonic scenes rich in detail, ideal for relaxed deep listening or as an evocative acoustic backdrop.
Fausto Mesolella (1953-2017) was a highly respected Italian guitarist, composer, and producer, best known for his long-standing work with the band Avion Travel and for his sensitive, lyrical solo recordings. Over the course of his career he contributed to numerous albums, film scores, and theater productions, earning a reputation for his elegant, understated playing style and his ability to create cinematic sound worlds with minimal means. His solo projects, often focused on the acoustic guitar, are appreciated for their emotional depth, technical finesse, and refined sound design. "Madama Terra (Natural Sound Recording)" fits into this artistic trajectory as a work that highlights his attention to timbre, space, and the expressive possibilities of the instrument in close dialogue with the environment.
The manufacturer _NRV presents this release as a carefully produced audiophile edition. While detailed background information on _NRV is limited, the label's focus here is clearly on sound quality and artistic integrity: the combination of SACD and CD suggests a commitment to serious listening, allowing owners both to enjoy the full resolution of the original recordings and to take the music anywhere via the standard CD. The overall concept and presentation underline a philosophy that treats sound as a living, breathing element -- something to be preserved with care rather than compressed or diluted.
This edition of "Madama Terra (Natural Sound Recording)" is therefore particularly suited to listeners who value naturalistic recordings, refined acoustic guitar work, and a calm, immersive sound world. It appeals to both fans of Fausto Mesolella's distinctive guitar voice and to audiophiles searching for a production that makes full use of the extended dynamic range and spatial possibilities of the SACD format, while still remaining practical and accessible through the included CD.
Madama Terra (Natural Sound Recording)
