I'm an indie composer & pianist.
That means that all my projects come into existence thanks to the awesome support of fans - no record labels are involved, and I'm proud of that.
I love to improvise in my style.
There's a melody in my mind every minute of the day. Everything inspires me: someone walking on the street, the honking of a horn, the silence of the wind or the singing of birds. I often sit & play (and play and play...) But don't ask me to do jazz... I love it but I just don't get it!
I have a music-related Guinness World Record.
I wasn't joking when I said I can sit & improvise... Some time back, I did so live over the web for 3 days and 3 nights (60+ hours). More than 30.000 people watched the event that Guinness World Records would later recognize to be the world's only "longest solo music internet broadcast". Hear the music & see the pictures here!
My music genre? Poplical (Pop+Classical)
I take a contemporary Pop feel & merge it with my little knowledge of classical music. I shake it all up and my style "pops" out: 'poplical' - a diverse sound of contemporary classical, pop, new age & soundtrack. It's perfect for relaxing but intelligent enough for a deeper listen. My music has been used for soundtracks, media projects, international corporate events and advertisements.
I was born in the USA & live in Italy.
Like Springsteen, I was "Born in the USA" (more precisely in sunny Melbourne, Florida) and live with my wife in Rome. (That's Italy, not Georgia!) :) Rome is a beautifully chaotic city, with inspiration lurking in every rock & corner!
Tom & Jerry were my first music teachers
I was fascinated with their "Cat Concerto". It led me to the discovery & admiration of Liszt's piano music & to teach myself the basics of music notation, theory & piano. I studied for a few years with some very good teachers & was able to cover the basics (& then some)...
Green is good, me thinketh.
I am very interested in all things organic, eco-friendly & green. I believe that as a musician one can make a difference also in this sense, and can't wait to print my new CD using recycled & eco-friendly materials!
I'm a cloud catcher.
Clouds are the quintessential expression of creative genius and represent a live work of art that evolves in real time. Look no else for inspiration.
Espresso + San Pellegrino = Ahh!
I believe in manufacturing little moments throughout the day to let the brain chillax & think in a different way. The perfect espresso & H20 combination... and the neuron party begins. Yay!
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Some pix...
