‘‘SAL - SERENITY AND LOVE’’, the long-awaited solo album by Salvatore Bonafede finally sees the light of day. ‘‘SAL’’ takes us into a grand, and moving journey of sounds and images that narrate the things we all experience in life. Philosophically profound, the album begins with the impactful « Origin of the World », altering between major and minor sixths in the med-high registers — its main motif represents the forming of void and space during the first moments of the universe. From there, the album moves on to different stages of life. The nostalgic « Place of birth » and « Infanzia » take us back to our childhood memories in slow tempi. « Unisonance » and « Luz de Mis Ojos » witness Bonafede’s crafty employment of long sustained melodic lines, in creating a series of shimmering waves that stream across the entire sound spectrum. Going further, « Resurrection » and « Firsts and Lasts » encourage us to ruminate on some of life’s most philosophical questions. The album ultimately closes with the gospel orientated « All in One ». ‘‘SAL’’ tells a tail of how we, human beings, are gradually losing connection with each other in the digital age. Through the themes of ‘‘SAL’’, Bonafede reminds us of the empathy and love which bind us all in this world — that seem far reaching at times, yet, in reality, are at once, so closely surrounding us still (if only we look carefully). ‘‘SAL - SERENITY AND LOVE’’ is not only a celebration of Bonafede’s years of preparation for this masterful album, but also, of finding once again, the state of ‘‘SAL’’ which we all have long forgotten.