Alberto Rigoni – Rebirth
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Mon, 07 May 2012 10:00:00 +0000
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Hey folks!
Do you think that bass is more than a rhythm instrument? Do you see it as an instrument on it’s own… Do you love to hear loudly mixed bass lines or always seek some bass solos?
Good… You’re either a prog–head (which is very likely given the fact that you’re here) or you’re downright a bass fan… or you’re both! Well I am…
If you’re with me on this one, today’s post is a treat for you…
Ladies and gentlemen, let me introduce you, Italian bass player and composer Alberto Rigoni!
You might have been following him for his work with the progressive metal band TwinSpirits. “The Music That Will Heal The World” is an album I’ve been digging for a while now… He is also founder of a pop electro duo Lady & the BASS. Yes we’re talking about a productive musician here… Oh, and a lawyer too… and a great person as well!!!
He has his own unique, fresh approach to music and in the album. The way he brings the bass lines to the front or leaves the scene to another instrument is very balanced. As a whole, the album is cleverly and expertly crafted.
Of course it is… Rigoni is a very good musician who worked with very good musicians. To name a few, in Rebirth, he features drummers Gavin Harrison (Porcupine Tree) and John Macaluso (Ark, LaBrie, Malmsteen), bassists Michael Manring and Yves Carbonne, Swedish singer Jonas Erixon (Alicate), guitarists Tommy Ermolli (Twinspirits) and Simone Mularoni (DGM, Empyrios), keyboard players Federico Solazzo (Alexia), Andrea Pavanello (Centrica), Filippo Lui and Emanuele Casali (DGM, Astra).
What I also like about this album is that it has so much variety & diversity in it. Rigoni is apparently trying out a lot different things, almost experimenting around genres… I love it…
You can find soft, mellow, meditative tunes, such as The Net and A New Soul and those in an upbeat, energetic and groovy mood as in the case of Free which hit me with its midsection at the 3:19 mark…The guitar riffs, bass lines and Gavin Harrison’s (yes!!!) aggressive drumming are mind blowing… At the 3:47 mark, you get blown away by the jazzy piano chords followed by some tasty guitars…
Other two songs that lift you up with fantastic vocals of Jonas Erixon and with their hard rock ambience are With All My Forces and Emptiness. Great songwriting! These songs have a great vibe and energy to them… The fact that these energetic tunes are put between softer tunes creates great contrast and the feel of a “find” when you get to them.
Before it’s too late, Erixon’s voice is dazzling!!!…
Finally you can also find some jazzy tunes such as Story of A Man and Ontogeny which also has a medieval feel to it in the intro.
All in all, Rebirth is a very impressive album which successfully combines different elements from genres that I like, namely hard rock, jazz fusion and progressive rock.
The songs, the execution and the production are all fantastic. Bass works are deep and beautiful and the drums are tasteful. The album flows really nicely as well.
I hope you enjoy it!
Lady Obscure
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