Formed as a duo in 2016, Tristan da Cunha have steadily built a distinctive and compelling body of work over the past years, releasing a series of critically acclaimed albums on some of Italy’s most respected and forward-thinking independent experimental labels.
Their music has consistently been characterized by a profound sense of solitude and sonic introspection.
Now, with their first album on Boring Machines, “Maris Stella”, the project takes a significant evolutionary step forward by welcoming a new member, Nicolò Vara on viola.
This addition has allowed the group to venture deeper into the realms of post-classical composition and holy minimalism, resulting in a dense, emotionally powerful, and deeply moving album. Maris Stella is rich in its strategic use of silences and brimming with a mysterious, almost tangible spatiality that envelops the listener in an immersive sonic architecture.
In a bold and imaginative reimagining of the traditional orchestral ensemble, the band transforms their instrumental setup into something far greater than the sum of its parts. The guitar takes on the role of a full string section, providing sweeping, atmospheric layers; the viola emerges as the primary lead voice, carrying the emotional weight of the compositions with haunting lyricism; the drums function as refined orchestral percussion, adding textural depth and rhythmic solemnity; while the solemn, resonant basses provide a dark, stable foundation that anchors the entire sonic edifice with gravity and power.
Tristan da Cunha is:
Luca Scotti – drums
Francesco Vara – guitars
Nicolò Vara – viola
