Hailing from London, The Bigger Picture is a project formed by the collision of the creative talents of lead singer and songwriter Massimiliano Porcelli and his longtime collaborator Paolo Tognoloni on lead guitar. The endeavour has evolved over the years, bringing in diverse talents and stitching a sonic fabric that blends various genres and styles while taking listeners on a sensational musical ride.
In 2021 The Bigger Picture made its entrance with the debut single “Sparkle,” unveiling their sound with an energetic rock sound that paired alternative aesthetic with memorable songwriting, filtered through their grandiose post rock style. Followed up by a string of singles and their first EP with the four track release a ghost & a wish, they then took a brief hiatus from releasing music following their 2022 single “Mary Jane.”
Now The Bigger Picture returns with a new single titled “Break Away,” a collaborative effort featuring singer Stina Hellberg, drummer Elvis Quagliotto and bassist Daniel Malek alongside Massimiliano and Paolo. “Break Away” serves as the first outing in a string of upcoming singles that promise to explore a variety of sounds and genres, showcasing the project’s diverse musical influences. Describing “Break Away” as “a hymn to reconstruction,” Massimiliano emphasises its significance as an incentive to find courage, to navigate through darkness in search of light.
Started with the gentle rise of airy synth textures, floating calmly through a stretching soundscape, the shuffle of the drums ushers in Massimiliano delicate vocal leads. Gliding above the pulse of bass guitar and intricate guitar tones, they craft an enveloping sound that softly builds with vocal layers and sonic atmosphere before the strike of drums and choke of guitar sets up the chorus.
Erupting with crunching guitar chords and lofty split vocal leads, the chorus serves up an anthemic sound before abruptly floating back down to the elegant arrangement of the verse. This time, the female voice takes the lead as the twang of guitar chords ring out and Massimiliano’s vocals re-emerge to form a stunning duet.
Setting up an epic finale, the song shifts with clapping shots, building repeated vocal lines, a grooving guitar riff and punching drums that forms a burst of charging rock energy to deliver a memorable crescendo. It’s a truly magnificent new song that injects twists, turns and dynamic flow into a potent four minute dose while marking a triumphant return for this exciting project.
Listen to Break Away below
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