Braccia Rubate All’agricoltura by Maxwell McFriend: Album Review

by Gabe Finch November 17, 2022

November 17, 2022

Braccia Rubate All’agricoltura by Maxwell McFriend: Album Review

Braccia Rubate All’agricoltura is filled with 11 tracks, with the magic of Harry Houdini and the sparkle that you used to hear in fairy tale musicals. It is nearly 30 minutes of absolute beauty, and when you give it a listen, you’ll be at a loss of words – yes, it is that impressive!

From the opening track, you’ll be hit with back-to-back magical explosions, and then “Fischiettando per le campagne” rotates 180 degrees to give you a whole new sound. It is unique, foot-tapping worthy with this consistent whistle-like sound while the organ does its magic over percussions. There’s even more restlessness if you skip a track or two in between to jazz up your spirits to the fullest! “Lunatico” was an Interstellar-like piece, and Maxwell MacFriend really took me by surprise with his range of skills. Once again, some of the tracks make me yearn for an edit of a slow, aesthetic remix with a rain backdrop outside my window. But the finale is an eerie, dramatic Dracula/Addam’s Family vibe with gorgeous keys, cello, and violin.

If you’re like me, you can simply tune into your favorite streaming platform, pop your headphones and hit play for Maxwell McFriend, and just type away your work or assignment. You won’t know when time has passed, and I’m sure with the orchestration of such a full-toned and grand-sounding performance, your mind will seep into the crevices of your brain and flow out the good, creative juices that make you feel like Beethoven. This album was a delightful find for me!