I HAVE WHAT I GAVE by BOTTIN
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On his new album, I Have What I Gave, Italian musician Bottin crafts propulsive, disco-laden scores for films not yet made..There’s the hypnotic, pop-disco cut Y-A-M-L featuring past collaborator Lavinia Claws on vocals. It existed in parts for a decade before coming together during the sessions for this album
And don’t forget the influence films have always had on Bottin. “L’Amore” has a foundation that recalls the cascading minimalism of Steve Reich and the cinematic work of the likes of Howard Shore. By the time the beat comes in, it’s pretty clear this is no mere exercise in routine nu-disco. Another cut that proves Bottin should be scoring films is “Varosha” with its dark, arena- sized John Carpenter vibes that traffic in dystopia to balance out the bubbling optimism of “L’Amore”
