Blossom

Composed and Performed by Fariborz Lachini

Blossom Reviews

Fariborz Lachini is in the midst of an incredibly rich composing period, pairing classical music styles with his own melodic gifts and deeply emotional musical storytelling. “Blossom” follows the stunning “Requiem For a Love” in this classical series with a piano solo that is lighter in mood and spirit than the “Requiem,” quietly celebrating the wonders of spring and the miracle that is a new flower. As in all of the marvels of nature as well as life itself, there seems to be a tinge of sadness, and that emotion is communicated in this piece as well. “Blossom” begins with a quiet melody line and simple left hand accompaniment that rely on the passion of the playing to bring forth the colors and expression that tell the story. As the piece develops, it becomes embellished with trills and more dynamics. The trills suggest the fluttering of a butterfly’s wings or perhaps a hummingbird’s flight around the blossom. Or perhaps it suggests a gentle breeze that causes the petals of the blossom to flutter. Regardless, the musical scenario is one of perfection and wonder, and the piece is a delight for the ears.

Kathy Parsons
MainlyPiano.com
4/29/2008

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While "Blossom" doesn't necessarily evoke the typical feelings that might be associated with springtime, its structure manages to evoke the season perfectly just the same. The piece takes initially sparse piano instrumentation and, by the middle, subsequently blooms it into a lush, provocative sound that carries the song. And lets you think that the spare sound is akin to something sterile, fear not -- while this is an instrumental piano piece, it also shows influences from all over the map. (Its opening is even akin to the bordello piano of Berlin-era Lou Reed.) It's hard to dislike spring -- and similarly, it's hard to dislike "Blossom."

Stephanie R. Myers
4/15/2008

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“Blossom” effectively displays Lachini’s incredible skill. The playing is light, crisp, and excellently fluid. The romantic eloquence that drips from this piece evokes thoughts of a summer night in an opulent castle. It has a magical, childlike dreamscape feel to it, and brings to mind a delightful picnic with a new love. This magnificent composition is not only refreshing, it majestically conveys the feeling of timeless happiness. This song further solidifies the notion that Lachini is a musical force to be reckoned with, and is sure to bring the listener a blissful experience

Ebony Moore
4/14/2008