We previously featured Tomasz Kowalczyk and Seif Limami for the dimensional and cerebral album, AMBASADORIA, so when we heard that the visionary composer was back with a track titled, Romanticism of Psychedelic Customs, we couldn’t wait to listen and share our experience.
Romanticism of Psychedelic Customs opens with an intricate piano performance by Benita Rose, delicate and tapping into a high emotional quotient. The delivery is masterful, with subtle tempo shifts to maximise the graceful quotient and dramatic core of the piece.
We appreciate the brooding notes juxtaposed with rippling motifs like waves of the universe. The opus is dynamic and of course nods to some of the greats including Chopin and Beethoven. We connect with the creative ebbs and flows that manifest with elegance, allowing for introspective moments and an almost meditative aura.
There is no doubt that the music of Tomasz Kowalczyk reveals a world of extraordinary emotional depth. With this piece, the psychedelic nuances are subtle, but wholly cemented by the artwork for the opus.
Romanticism of Psychedelic Customs blends delicate beauty with powerful intensity, and there is no doubt that the piece would be perfect for the score of a trippy TV show like Nine Perfect Strangers.
A prolific Polish composer, virtuoso pianist, poet, and author, Kowalczyk has released more than thirty albums since 2018, exploring genres ranging from solo piano works to film and electronic music.
Benita Rose describes his compositions as deeply spiritual and transformative, illuminating “life’s darkest crevices” with hope, light and humanity. Central to his music is the idea of polyphony, where multiple voices within the piano interact like a conversation. It is clear how Benita Rose emphasizes how each musical line must respond organically to the others, creating an integrated universe of sound.
Needless to say, we are in awe, and have added Romanticism of Psychedelic Customs to our New Music Spotlight playlist, and our TIMELESS and TRIPPY playlist, whilst we continue to stream the wider discographies of both Tomasz Kowalczyk and Benita Rose.