Hardly any other band outside of Italy continues to develop the good old canzone tradition with meaningful lyrics and irresistible melodies as effortlessly and skillfully as Ombre di Luci. And they do so despite not being Italian at all. The quintet from Osnabrück – formed in a pizzeria in 1997 – nevertheless embodies everything that defines "bella Italia": passione, amore, gioia di vivere. With passion, love, and joie de vivre, but also with professionalism, charm, and authenticity, the band won over its audience, including many Italians, from the very beginning.
Ombre di Luci have now released their ninth album, "Cuore d'oro" (Heart of Gold), on Timezone Records – an original stylistic mix of pop, bar jazz, folklore, and chanson. Wonderfully ironic songs sing about fleeing village thieves, delicate poisonous mushroom dishes, and repentant Mafiosi. Quieter compositions poetically address people who stand up for their ideals, welcome strangers with open arms, or become wise in the autumn of their lives. The bride who waits in vain for her lover on the beach comes to life, as do the band's bizarre experiences on their travels to Poland and Russia, and the love that grew out of friendship. Ten song gems in Italian with modern arrangements that touch the soul.