Gigi Masin - Calypso Documentary

Venetian maestro and ambient pioneer Gigi Masin explains how the Greek island of Gavdos inspired his new album, Calypso.
Seeking an escape from the bustle of Venice, Masin travelled to the remote island of Gavdos, the southernmost point of Europe and the supposed real-life counterpart of Ogygia, the island where the nymph Calypso held Odysseus captive in Homer's epic poem The Odyssey.
Remarkably, the island's mythic reputation as a prison was realized in the 1930s, as the island was used as place of exile for more than 250 communists. Later, during World War II, the Allied Forces evacuated troops to the island after they were defeated by the German forces at the Battle of Crete.
It was this convergence of ancient myth, contemporary history and stunning landscape that Masin describes as "really dry, straightforward, made of sun, sea, salt, dust" that inspired his new album, which combines balearic, secular new age and ambient music.
Calypso is out now, on Apollo Records.
Filming and editing: Nicola Cavalazzi
Gavdos footage and photography: Riccardo Romani
Creative Director: Alessia Avallone
Music: Gigi Masin - ‘Bellamore’ from Calypso (Apollo Records)
Made for Language of Sound

[@DimitrisTh1]

Musica libera, di sottrazione. We need this.

[@frogonaut5586]

I’m very inspired by his calmness and passion for life.

[@captainpoobah]

Fantastic video. I love his humility. The backing track is taken from the second track (Bellamore) on his new album in case you were wondering.

[@BrunaMalaguti]

Conosco Gigi da moltissimi anni, l'ho conosciuto come "essere umano", non come musicista; penso che la sua sensibilità, intelligenza e passione abbiano trovato la strada giusta, dove tutti possono godere delle sue qualità: la musica. Sono anch'io una amante della musica, ma mi limito ad ascoltarla e a farla ascoltare e aggiungere Gigi alla mia playlist è stata un'autentica rivelazione. È stupendo conoscere un amico anche da questo lato artistico.

[@donatoiacovino6968]

Been listening to his music for well over 2 decades now....Gigi is a treasure to Italy and the signature melodramatic style which best defines Italian artists....excellent interview!

[@technopriest8686]

wish Gigi did more interviews, such an enlightening and zen master of this craft.

[@alexmathewmendoza]

One of my biggest musical inspirations, this man. 🙏🏼

[@isola5047]

Our hero.

[@AK-ug3fr]

This is such a great video - the tempo, the eerieness of the sea, the sea connecting people's wounds. Music can bring people, and space, together

[@alejandroorozco2071]

He’s just AMAZING in every way!!

[@lisaventicinque25]

I was so pleased to find this video! I love Gigi Masin's work, and this video captures his sound and spirit so beautifully. Absolutely beautiful video.

[@matteosalviato9305]

Grande Gigi, sempre d’ispirazione!

[@yushamush9849]

Found Clouds on YT around 8 years ago and I've been a fan ever since

[@novo_ephemera]

Jesus is love. Thank you Gigi

[@Ungruma]

Gigi es un genio. Todos sus álbumes son hermoso.

[@kingech_B15]

I love sounds too. Especially combined with the right emotions.

[@emreozgun3846]

unique producer love him !

[@CHAKARAmusic]

This is life..

[@RKIN1991]

Oh
love this guy

[@804E]

Saw a lot of my tastes in this guy

[@romansl11]

yes!

[@KristinaChkh]

🥰

[@znajomy38]

Masin to moj kolega