{"title":"Distribution","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"exoplanets-lp-splatter","title":"Exoplanets - LP - Splatter","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"font-family: sans-serif; line-height: 1.6; color: #1a1a1a;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 1.8em; margin-bottom: 0.2em;\"\u003eExoplanets\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-style: italic; margin-top: 0;\"\u003eA solo piano journey by Giovanni Rotondo\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExoplanets\u003c\/strong\u003e is a captivating solo piano album by composer \u003cstrong\u003eGiovanni Rotondo\u003c\/strong\u003e, originally released under Romanus Records it is now available as a distributed release via \u003cstrong\u003eHuman Sweat Records\u003c\/strong\u003e. Featuring 12 expressive tracks and approximately 40 minutes of music, this neoclassical work draws from the mystery of the cosmos and the introspective nature of humanity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInfluenced by \u003cem\u003eRavel, Debussy, Hindemith, Satie, Philip Glass\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eSteve Reich\u003c\/em\u003e, Rotondo weaves a deeply personal narrative through minimalism, impressionism, and postmodern classical forms. Each track is inspired by a real exoplanet, transforming astronomical phenomena into evocative piano storytelling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin-top: 1.5em;\"\u003eTrack-by-Track Journey\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-left: 1em;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe Nigh\u003c\/strong\u003e (Proxima Centauri B) – Named after the closest known exoplanet to Earth, this track explores the paradox of familiarity and distance. Its quiet tension mirrors our yearning to understand a world that is so near, yet unreachable.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe Waterworld\u003c\/strong\u003e (Gliese 1214 B) – Gliese 1214 B is believed to be almost entirely covered in water. This track contemplates the emotional symbolism of an endless ocean—both nurturing and isolating—through flowing, reflective motifs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe Humble\u003c\/strong\u003e (Kepler-37B) – Inspired by the smallest exoplanet ever discovered, this miniature prelude pays tribute to the elegance of minimalism. It reveals the beauty of what we often overlook in scale and presence.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe Genesis Planet\u003c\/strong\u003e (PSR B1620-26 B) – Orbiting a pulsar and a white dwarf, this planet is among the oldest in the known universe. The piece builds a timeless landscape, invoking age and mystery with ascending arpeggios and cyclical, almost ancient, harmonies.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe Young\u003c\/strong\u003e (V830 Tauri B) – Discovered orbiting a newborn star, this planet is a cosmic infant. The piece bursts with light and motion, capturing the spirit of beginnings through vibrant, optimistic harmonies and subtle rhythmic propulsion.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe Explorer\u003c\/strong\u003e (OGLE-2016-BLG-1928) – One of the smallest free-floating planets ever detected, this rogue world travels through space without a sun. The composition embodies movement without direction—searching, drifting, and daring.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePoltergeist\u003c\/strong\u003e (PSR B1257+12 B) – This was the first confirmed exoplanet, found orbiting a pulsar. Named after a mischievous ghost, its existence defied expectations. The music conjures the eeriness of survival in an unlikely system—dark, minimal, and unsettled.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGlass Rain\u003c\/strong\u003e (HD 189733 B) – Known for its high winds and hypothetical sideways rains of molten glass, this planet is volatile and violent. The track contrasts harshness with beauty, evoking a storm in motion and the quiet at its center.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThree Suns\u003c\/strong\u003e (KOI-5Ab) – KOI-5Ab orbits in a rare triple star system. This piece imagines its shifting shadows and overlapping orbits, using layered patterns and tonal light play to reflect gravitational complexity and rhythm.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe Incandescent\u003c\/strong\u003e (KELT-9 B) – One of the hottest exoplanets discovered, KELT-9 B challenges what we understand about habitability. The piece is a burst of speed and virtuosity—racing arpeggios that evoke light, fire, and fleeting clarity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe Obscure\u003c\/strong\u003e (TrES-2B) – TrES-2B reflects less light than coal. The composition embraces its darkness and quiet, exploring emotional voids and the quiet resistance of something that absorbs everything, including sound and light.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe Giant\u003c\/strong\u003e (HD 100546 B) – A massive gas planet still in formation, surrounded by a disk of matter. This track begins with heavy, brooding motifs and transitions into lyrical arpeggios that suggest becoming, not just being.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eListen to Exoplanets on \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/album\/2BBN3kiRBrDl0C1vR2Ohrc\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSpotify\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/geo.music.apple.com\/us\/album\/_\/1761048573\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eApple Music\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/playlist?list=OLAK5uy_mNt3NE2zwoipyAMrPmArK-OiQZ2gGZsKU\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eYouTube\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/music.amazon.com\/albums\/B0DC5MQ4HX\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eAmazon Music\u003c\/a\u003e, or your favourite streaming platform.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"margin: 0; padding: 0; line-height: 0;\"\u003e\n  \u003ciframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/embed\/album\/2BBN3kiRBrDl0C1vR2Ohrc?utm_source=generator\" style=\"border: none; display: block; width: 100%;\" height=\"152\"\u003e\n  \u003c\/iframe\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Romanus Records","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54737273323868,"sku":"EXOVLPSPL","price":25.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0865\/8223\/1388\/files\/EXOVLPSPL-Content-_2.jpg?v=1749731876"}],"url":"https:\/\/humansweatrecords.com\/collections\/distribution.oembed","provider":"Human Sweat Records","version":"1.0","type":"link"}