vrihi by Lorenzo Brilli

Vrihi, from Sanskrit 'rice', is a sonic exploration on the value of vocality as a bearer of stories. Multiple voices and granular textures are continuously fragmented, reassembled and juxtaposed into new forms. Each track resonates with the repetitive, rhythmic motions of manual labor, capturing the tireless gestures of workers lost to time. A unique and rich sound-world recalled by archival recordings and dense sound masses that barely reveal a trace of a body or identity.

Lorenzo Brilli, drummer and percussionist, delves into the realm of drums and percussion through manipulated and sampled sounds, treating each sound-noise as a potential unit for musical experimentation. His creative process starts with a single acoustic drum element, which is then expanded with other art forms to create new sonic codes.

Lorenzo began his musical journey in Italy, immersing himself in the world of drums and percussion before advancing his studies at the Aaron Copland School of Music in New York. He later moved to the United States, where he lived until 2019, exploring various musical languages such as Balinese gamelan, batá drumming, and contemporary percussion repertoire. During his time in the U.S., Lorenzo had the opportunity to collaborate with renowned musicians from both classical and jazz worlds. He has performed at major festivals and prestigious venues across Europe, the U.S. and Asia.

Lorenzo Brilli, drummer and percussionist, delves into the realm of drums and percussion through manipulated and sampled sounds.

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