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sonic counterpoints

for images in motion

About
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ABOUT

 

 

These pages are devoted to my musical activity applied to the narration through images and other expressive forms. My varied experiences, gained in over forty years, allow me to enhance  artistic expression. I’m currently focused on cinema and podcasts, but eager to expand my reach in new and unexplored fields. My past and current activity, well exemplified by music projects such as TasadayA Short Apnea, Uncode Duello, Ear@Now, and my solo performances (as both Paolo Cantù and Makhno), with their recurring film references, field recordings and evocative elements, are the foundation of  my music proposals. My working method includes the use of different sound sources, and the implementation of electronic treatments, manipulation techniques and effects. Over the years, I have used many electric and acoustic instruments (guitar, clarinet, bass, zither, sanza, xylophone, trumpet, portuguese guitar, drums, keyboards, synths, electronic drums, etc.), all approached according to their nature, timbre and characteristic. An endless sound research, developed through creative methods, aimed to direct and effective results.

 

 

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Soundtracks
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SOUNDTRACKS

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VIAGGIO NEL CREPUSCOLO

Directed by Augusto  Contento

Selected out of competition at the 78th Venice Film Festival, 2021. Original soundtrack composed and played by Paolo Cantù, featuring Thiago França on sax and flute and vocal contributions by Federico Ciappini, Laetitia Sadier, Mark Stewart, Juçara Marçal, Margareth Kammerer and Audrey Chen

 

 

 

Viaggio nel crepuscolo

Viaggio nel crepuscolo

STRADE NELLA MALERBA

Directed by

Augusto Contento

Second part of the trilogy, after Viaggio nel crepuscolo. Original soundtrack composed and played by Paolo Cantù, featuring Thymme Jones on drums and trumpet, Catherine Graindorge on violin and viola, Matt Elliott and Arrington de Dyoniso on vocals. To be released in 2023...

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Strade nella malerba

Strade nella malerba

BACKGROUND M
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BACKGROUND MUSIC

RADIO / PODCAST

WALLACE RECORDS RADIO

Wallace Records Radio is a project born in 2019 to celebrate the 20 years anniversary of one of the main record labels of the Italian independent scene, Mirko Spino's Wallace records. 12 episodes, project by Chiara Mattioli, music by Paolo Cantù... 

RADIO
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