Julian Petrin shares music video

Based in the German city of Hamburg, Julian Petrin is an innovative German-Italian artist and composer who’s had a successful musical career that spans more than three decades. Blurring the lines between neo-classical music, downtempo electronica and ambient soundscapes, he crafts an entirely unique sound that weaves mesmeric tapestries and immersive arrangements.

Originally raised on jazz music, he went on to study the piano while picking up inspirations from pioneering artists such as Jean-Michel Jarre, Ryuichi Sakamoto or David Sylvian. Starting his first band in Düsseldorf in the 80s, it wasn’t long before he moved to Munich where he started composing electronic stage music for independent theatre groups.

Today he’s carved out his own niche that sees him make enveloping cinematic instrumental pop music, with an impressive catalogue of artistic work that he’s now re-publishing. Bringing us a taste of his original material, he now shares the music video for his track titled “Embrace”.

Initially released in 2003 on the now legendary compilation Café Abstrait, the song was re-recorded and released again in 2020. Driven by a gently grooving beat and hopping bass line, on “Embrace” Julian Petrin spins a kaleidoscopic blend of vibrant synth tones and intricate sonic textures.

As layers of melodies weave amongst each other, the piece builds dynamically to an enthralling energy that’s every bit as current as its original composition twenty years ago. Paired with the single is the music video that cuts abstract and hazy shots to offer the perfect visual accompaniment to the celebrated artist’s timeless electronica track.

Watch the music video for Embrace below

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