‘Senza Te’ by Pat Piperni and Vincent Riccardi is a heartfelt operatic ballad that mourns for a love lost.
The song is led by Riccardi’s rich, deep tone accompanied by piano and soft strings. The theme of the lyrics, when translated, speaks of heartache and loss. The main refrain ‘Senza Te’ translates to ‘Without You’ in Italian. The lyrics take from this, building a theme of passionate longing and lament.
You May Also Like : Anahita Modarresi is effortless on instrumental track “Windie”
‘Senza Te’ and its Vocalist
‘Senza Te’ seems to hold a pop sensibility, with its tinkling piano notes ‘Words’ by Boyzone. It holds a similar mood throughout most of the song. This mood shifts by the bridge, with a vocal cadence reminiscent of a soliloquy in a musical on Broadway. The delivery is quicker, almost as though the vocalist is speaking. Hence, taking the listener through the song with more urgency.
The song seems to take advantage of Vincent Riccardi’s technique and range. Nowhere is that more apparent than in the unique way the song ends. Where you’d expect a big resolution, you find a soft sigh. The vocal ends on a long high note that floats away, hinting at the permanence of heartache and longing. A permanence that floats away with time.
‘Senza Te’ uses its time to express its heartache, allowing its vocalist to shine while accommodating his vast repertoire of techniques. It does all of this to deliver a passionate ballad defined by its weight, scale and almost cinematic scope.
The Artists
Pat Piperni is a composer and songwriter from Montreal.
Vincent Riccardi is a vocalist who is known for his romantic, powerful and versatile vocal prowess. His warm tone and rich tenor lend themselves to genres like Opera, Opera/Pop, Neapolitan song, Jazz and Broadway.
Listen to ‘Senza Te’ here:
You May Also Like :Fall of Passion’s ‘Never Gonna Let You Go’ : An Orchestral Swirl
Check out our Spotify Playlists.
Check out our YouTube channel for music reviews, playlists, podcasts, and more!
Promotional Disclaimer: The content in this post has been sponsored by the artist, label, or PR representative to help promote their work.
