Stefano Scala - Bagliori DellAnima

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Review by Константин Лимонов

Bagliori Dell’Anima: Stefano Scala’s Tribal-Electronic Trip That’ll Mess With Your Head Alright, let’s get this straight—Stefano Scala’s Bagliori Dell’Anima isn’t your run-of-the-mill ambient album. Released back in 2001 under Pongo Edizioni Musicali (Italy reppin’ hard!), this thing hits like a punch to the gut but somehow leaves you floating. It's got that tribal-electronic vibe, all glitchy beats and swirling atmospheres, like someone took a shamanic ritual and threw it into a blender with futuristic synths. First off, yeah, the tracklist is kinda weirdly ordered—Intro Drei Zinnen kicks things off, then we jump into Parts I through V like some kind of messed-up puzzle. But honestly? That chaos works. It feels raw, unpolished, almost like Scala didn’t give a damn about rules—he just wanted to create something primal and haunting. And holy hell, does he succeed. The standout here has gotta be Part IV. This track slaps harder than most electronic music from its era. The beat builds slow at first, creeping up on you like a predator stalking its prey. Then BAM—it explodes into this hypnotic rhythm, layered with eerie pads and sharp percussion hits that feel like they’re drilling into your skull. You can’t ignore it; it demands your attention. Tribal drums clash against cold, mechanical tones, creating this wild tension between nature and technology. Feels like being lost in the jungle while cyborgs chase you down. Yeah, it’s that intense. And then there’s Intro Drei Zinnen, which sets the tone for everything else. It’s short, sure, but man—it’s packed with atmosphere. Sounds like wind howling over jagged peaks mixed with faint metallic echoes. Is it unsettling? Absolutely. But it grabs hold of you and doesn’t let go. By the time those opening notes fade into Part I, you’re already hooked, like “What the hell am I listening to?” Exactly what Scala wanted, probably. Now, don’t expect easy listening or chill vibes here. This album ain’t background noise—it’s front-and-center aggression wrapped in beauty. Tracks bleed into each other, blurring the lines between structure and experimentation. Some might call it pretentious, but screw ‘em. If you want cookie-cutter crap, go stream whatever Top 40 garbage dominates today’s charts. Bagliori Dell’Anima challenges you. It forces you to sit up, listen closely, and feel every damn note. Here’s the kicker though—despite all the intensity, the album ends on this weirdly peaceful note. Like after dragging you through fire and ice, Scala decides to leave you breathless but calm. Maybe that’s his way of saying life itself is chaotic yet beautiful. Or maybe he just ran out of ideas. Who knows? Bottom line? Bagliori Dell’Anima is an underrated gem that deserves more love. If you dig experimental electronic music with a tribal edge, this one’s gonna wreck you—in the best possible way. Just don’t blame me if you end up questioning reality afterward.

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Artist: Stefano Scala
Album: Bagliori DellAnima

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Tracks

TrackDurationPreview
Part III11:50
Part V8:15
Part I5:05
Part IV8:50
Part II6:05
Intro Drei Zinnen0:45

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Catalog Numbers

PCD 2059

Labels

Pongo Edizioni Musicali

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Formats

  • CD
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Notes

  • Produced by Stefano Scala
  • ottobre-novembre 2001

Barcodes

Barcode: 8024290220599

About Stefano Scala

Italian musical researcher, musician, composer and music therapist, he has always been interested in ethnic music and ethnomusical research. His work often deals with the notion of travel and knowledge. After having worked with symphonic orchestras, he began researching the more recordite roots of music. He has played in unusual places, nurseries, grottos, mountain refuges ñ as well as more tradizional theatres and churches. He has studied Paleography and Musical Philology, and has undertakenresearch into singing, especially Greek orthodox, Tibetan and Siberian Shaman singing, as well as Gregorian chant. He has studied non European music for years, and has worked with a variety of musicians from all continents.

Real Name

    • Stefano Scala

Interesting fact about Album

Here’s something cool: Stefano Scala's *Bagliori Dell'Anima* is an electronic album that feels like a journey. Released in 2001 in Italy, it blends ambient and tribal sounds seamlessly. The tracks are named like chapters in a book—Part I, Part II, and so on—making it feel like a story unfolding. It even starts with an intro called "Intro Drei Zinnen," setting the mood perfectly. Kind of makes you want to sit back, close your eyes, and just listen, doesn’t it?