Forgetful / Concetta Abbate

Concetta Abbate
Queens, NY, USA
 
Forgetful, 2024
Song, 2:44 minutes
 
Forgetful is a violin piece for Abbate’s album Mirror Touch. The song invites listeners to embrace the beauty of returning to the Earth, challenging cultural taboos around death and highlighting its connection to overconsumption and the climate crisis. 
 
This song encourages a shift in perspective, fostering empathy for the more-than-human world and deepening our sense of interconnectedness. By acknowledging our place within the web of life, we open pathways to meaningful climate action rooted in reverence and responsibility.
 
Concetta Abbate is a violinist, vocalist, and composer whose work explores the interplay between life and death through intricate, genre-blending soundscapes. Drawing from classical, jazz, and folk traditions, her music transforms complex themes into accessible, poetic compositions. As a disability advocate and synesthete, Abbate creates works that deepen our sensory and emotional engagement with the world.