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  ‘The Journey’ - The Octopus Division In ‘The Journey,’ a sonic mosaic unfolds that—permeated by neon-soaked synth pads and a melody that feels like memory—is less a song than a spiritual compass. The time that relentlessly pursues us, according to ‘Time keeps chasing us every day’, is not portrayed as an enemy, but as a constant touchstone that we face with our heads held high: ‘ We won't let the rain wash us away’ . Photography, here metaphorically as a key to the past, opens doors to moments that seem long gone but live on within us. The chorus – a kind of collective mantra – describes not just a journey, but an intertwining of stories that support each other. The garden in which hopes take root becomes a symbol of what must be nurtured in order to flourish. And when ‘ our songs have lost a note or two ’, it is not a flaw, but proof of lived depth. A song that is not meant to be heard, but to be lived through – like a familiar glance at an old photo album by candlelight. b...
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Enjoy the simple things of life: "Just the touch of my hands" by Ninni



Ninni is ...?

... simply a person who loves listening to music, I really like listening to bands, artists live as it’s always a chance to learn from them. As a musician I started as a bassist playing a lot with Italian ethno, rock, punk and folk indie songwriters and bands, and with one in particular I had the opportunity to tour Canada in 2019 and also had the chance to play a few gigs in London with another ethno Italian musician. 
I’ve always studied and played classical guitar a lot as I have always been into classical music and a couple of years ago, I started to write a bunch of songs with my guitar and sing them.



What or who was your inspiration for "Just the touch of my hands"?

I was inspired by the Myth of King Midas who wished that everything he touched would turn into gold but my version of the story is slightly different: he doesn’t change everything he touches into gold but he just makes people happier and more positive in life by touching and reminding them that happiness lies in enjoying the simple things of life.


When do you decide that a song is ready for a release?

Very good question to ask! I think it isn’t a matter of deciding but of feeling it! I haven’t signed for any record labels so far( not because I didn’t want to) and this has given me the freedom to release my music whenever I feel it! With ‘Just the Touch of My Hands’ I just want to make people smile and be happier.


Any chance to see you somewhere live on stage?

I’m focusing on writing a lot of songs at the moment and hopefully I’ll be called to play gigs abroad, I would be really happy about it!


What can we expect from you in the near future?

I’ve been working on songs that have a different sound, more experimental stuff. Fingers crossed!

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