Myokami Exudes a Rare Indie Instrumental Charm with ‘Stendhal’

You might know Myokami as an enigma, but there’s so much to decipher in his music. With singles like A Storm is Coming, Looking at the Moon creating vivid depictions through the magic of melody, there is always something in detail to delve into. The latest single with Chiara Amatruda is a melancholic essence with an amalgam of distinct layers. This one is called Stendahl.

Myokami paints the background for a palette that is overflowing with emotion. It is an interesting way to prepare a canvas-with instrumental strings setting the tone for the song. Chiara’s vocals complement not only the movement, but the tempo and direction of the track beautifully. The interesting element is the trap beat that pushes the neoclassical envelope to develop something that is able to dissect a mood, while proceeding with abstract visuals through the lyrics.

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The power remains in how the strings move. When they part like a curtain for a second, you hear pianos assisting Chiara’s vocals. Myokami is able to pay homage to Maelle, from Expedition 33, a video game developed by Sandfall Games. With VSTs, there is a feel of an entire orchestral pit, cascading beautifully.

Inspiration can strike anywhere. Alessandro Cataldo alias Myokami says the inspiration for the violin came randomly to him, and the mature composition shows how life can inspire art and vice versa. You can hear more of his tracks on his Spotify. Celebrate Maella through this latest single called Stendahl: