One listen to the newly released singles from Salvator Dragatto's upcoming album Thoughts Of You, and you're instantly transported into the heady soundtrack world of the past. Due next month on the impeccable Colemine Records, these noir-like instrumentals pay flawless homage to the masters. - Flying Out
Thoughts of You, as a phrase, might immediately associate one with feelings of love, endearment, fantasy or even obsession. These are the very sentiments that lay as cornerstones in Salvator Dragatto’s debut LP for Colemine Records.
The allure and drama of black & white photography have always played a vital role in how Salvator (aka Joseph Reina) not only views the world but how he hears music. Parallels in film processing to his own recording methods started becoming more and more apparent as the record was being formed; Limitations in exposures rivaling limitations in tracks. Film grain and dust sediments rivaling tape hiss and dirty EQ pots. What most would consider to be imperfections, Dragatto leaned into and found inspiration.
This record is an homage to the likes of André Kertész, Robert Frank, Jean-Luc Godard and René Groebli, who’s works have impacted Dragatto’s world so greatly both visually and sonically. Thoughts of You is an unabashed reflection of the noir. From the powerful thematic horn lines to the gentlest string passages, this record is a collection of themes and vignettes that explore the emotions set upon by black and white imagery.
Tracklist:
1. Thoughts Of You
2. Shadows
3. Precious Time
4. Monsoon Season
5. Rosewood Ave
6. Vignette #1
7. Vignette #2
8. Carried By Six
9. Villano
10. 96 Hours
11. Insomnia
Please note that Thoughts of You is currently not in store but is an imported title from an overseas supplier.
Most of the time it takes around 2-3 weeks for the item to arrive here and be sent out but it can take longer if there are any delays.