Claudia Buzzetti - “House on the Hill“
Photo by Luca Viganò
Italy-based singer-songwriter Claudia Buzzetti has just released the upbeat, catchy and eccentric indie folk track, “House on the Hill.”
Propelled forward by a laid-back yet steady kick-snare drum beat, the track exudes a spirited sense of swagger and bounce. The rustic groove is overwhelmingly captivating, with the bass seamlessly intertwining to infuse melodic interest and buoyancy, heightening the walking-like cadence. The dynamic acoustic guitar predominantly employs a staccato groove, injecting vibrant energy, while interspersed riffs add a playful charm to the composition.
The introduction of unusual percussive sounds and vivid kaleidoscopic swirls of backwards layers and distortion wonderfully enhance the quirkiness of “House on the Hill.” It injects mystery, unpredictability, and a surrealness that truly elevates it to something special. It beautifully underscores Claudia Buzzetti’s confidence in pushing the boundaries of her work.
The melodic and animated vocal performance is coated in an edgy layer of distortion. This touch really makes the performance memorable, intense and unique. “House on the Hill” simply exudes a wonderfully lush vibe that is overwhelmingly captivating. It has depth, texture, and is brimmed full of artistic expression.
On the track, Buzzetti explains the lyrical meaning: “It talks about a dark story, like a not very much enlightened memory… An oral history set in the 19th Century starring a woman mother who ‘comes back to life’ or does not really die. But at the same time a woman who doesn’t want to leave her matriarchal house and power to one of her sons. A woman that maybe doesn’t want to leave the hearth and has some undone work here. Historiographical elements in a mystical magical mystery broth.”