Zephyr

I initially set out to re-record Gustavo Santaolalla’s ‘Rein’ from the soundtrack of Biutiful (2009). I had shared it on my blog over a decade ago, and with much-improved sound quality, I was eager for a fresh take. But as often happens, my ear guided me in a different direction. Before I knew it, I’d composed Zephyr instead.

I think the name ‘Zephyr’ perfectly captures the song’s essence: the delicate, barely perceptible movement of air. It reflects the composition’s light, and fleeting quality. I definitely borrowed Santaolalla’s relentless right-hand fingerstyle technique for Zephyr.  It’s an incredibly elegant method — creating a rich, textural soundscape, while my left hand barely moves.

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