Drawing us in with intimate acoustic guitar chords and layered, intricate melodies that feel comforting, transcendental, cinematic and peaceful, Ninni, also known as Luca “Ninni” Caligiuri, opens A Meravilha with a timeless nature. We are grounded in the raw authenticity of the detailing, before an astral repeated note replaces the chords, tapping into a celestial notion. It is somewhat trippy, and altogether unique.
The opus continues with the classical nuance and movie-score ready approach to song creation – perhaps a film by Manoel de Oliveira, Pedro Costa, or João César Monteiro, maybe even Pedro Almodóvar.
We deeply connect with the elegance that manifests from the composition, and it is clear that Luca “Ninni” Caligiuri is a master of his art. We learn that Ninni is a well-known musician who lives to create beautiful instrumental music.
A Meravilha, mixes the Portuguese word “Maravilha” and the Italian word “Meraviglia” – both meaning “wonder” or “marvel” – inspired by different two iconic cultures and intended to sound magical and full of emotion.
Of course, Ninni performs the classical guitar himself, using careful fingerpicking. The music fully feels like it tells a story – it is gentle, emotional, and filled with feelings like the senses of joy, longing, and a meditative peacefulness. You can hear influences from waltz rhythms and sounds from around the world, which makes the song feel both familiar and new at the same time.
We have added A Meravilha to our New Music Spotlight playlist, and our TIMELESS playlist, whilst we continue to stream the wider discography of Ninni, including For the Last Time, As Ondas Do Mar, and Je Vulesse.