The EP Seasons by Jordana Delgado offers a lovely, meditative trip throughout the emotional and visual terrain of the year. This EP is an investigation of time, memory, and environment via piano music, not just a set of songs. Delgado’s creations are inspired by the natural environment as well as the great nostalgia certain songs arouse, thereby producing a collection that seems ageless and rather intimate.
1. Autumn Leaves: The EP starts with a cover that captures the mood of the whole bodywork. Originally published as a single in October 2023, this song captures the gentle yet sad essence of autumn. Delgado’s calm and regretful reading of this classic captures the core of the seasonal change. Her use of soft dynamics and phrasing produces a sensation of leaves gently dropping to the ground, therefore portraying the beauty as well as the eventual autumn decline.
2. Somewhere in My Memory: This track, made famous by John Williams in Home Alone, represents the Christmas season. Released as a single in November 2023, Delgado’s rendition exudes warmth and nostalgia. Her performance of the piano preserves the cinematic beauty of the original while adding a degree of intimacy only solo piano can provide. Perfectly expressing the spirit of Christmas, this song feels like a warm hug on a frigid winter night.
3. The Cradle: Released in February 2024, The Cradle represents winter. Delgado’s exquisite piano here reflects the tranquility and introspection of winter utilizing silence. The tune offers solace among the cold like a lullaby. Like the winter itself, this song asks the listener to stop and consider.
4. Only the original EP composition, the Dancing Pink Flowers is the focal point of the compilation. Published in May 2024, this song captures spring and highlights Delgado’s compositional ability. Light and lively, the tune captures the blooming of flowers and the springtime rejuvenation. Like the erratic temperature of the season, the work moves over many melodic concepts.
5. Comptine D’un Autre Été: The EP ends with this version of Yann Tiersen’s classic summer song. Delgado’s delicate reading of Tiersen reflects her respect for him, especially for his work on the Amélie soundtrack. Her expressive and exact playing captures the bittersweet summer—full of happiness and melancholy.
Deeply ingrained in classical and cinematic traditions, Delgado’s approach borrows from composers like Yann Tiersen, whose work on Amélie greatly influenced her musical direction. Delgado’s playing clearly shows Tiersen’s understated but emotionally powerful technique. She does, however, also apply her voice to every work, thereby defining these covers and compositions as especially hers.
The recordings have a personal touch from her home studio’s modest upright piano instead of a grand piano. This decision lets the listener believe they are seated next to Delgado, undergoing a private performance. Akashic Records’ handling of recording, mixing, and mastering guarantees that every subtlety of Delgado’s performance is caught, further enhancing this closeness.
“Seasons” belongs within the genres of classical, movie, and easy listening. The music is soothing and ideal for studying, meditation, or just lounging around. Delgado’s choices of production wonderfully complement these genres. Every note in the crisp, clear tone resonates with warmth and clarity. The simplicity of the compositions lets the emotional depth of every work show through free from interference.
Though it’s not new, the concept of presenting every season with a certain piece of music is successful by Delgado. Every song captures the emotional terrain connected with its season in addition to reflecting it. Delgado’s music transports the listener through the cycles of nature and time, from the contemplative silence of winter to the joyous regeneration of spring.
The artwork of the EP captures the organic and nostalgic themes of the song. Delgado’s meticulous musical technique implies that the visual components of Seasons would also be as carefully created. The design is a visual depiction of the emotional depth of the music and its connection to the four seasons, therefore complementing the themes of the EP precisely.
The excellent EP Jordana Delgado demonstrates her aptitude as a writer and pianist. This compilation asks listeners to consider time passing, the wonders of the earth, and the memories music may arouse. Delgado has produced a work that is both ageless and very personal with her careful interpretations and intimate recording approach. Seasons is an EP that will appeal to you on many levels whether your taste in music is for classical, movie, or just lovely piano tunes.