Alternate Realities
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Alternative Approaches To Instrumental Composition
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Now here is something different. Alternate Realities is a band headed by the rhythm section of Todd "Vinny" Vinciguerra (drums) and Mark Alan "Marv" Creitz (bass). The compositional approach is influenced from Miles Davis' "Kind Of Blue" era, where Vinciguerra and Creitz create the outline of the song (the rhythm tracks), and a guest guitarist interprets and improvises over the rhythm tracks as they wish. Vinciguerra and Creitz have no idea where the guitarist will choose to take the piece. Alternate Realities submitted a four track demo CD-R produced by Jon Mathias (U2, The Who) displaying this concept in action, and the result is psychedelic instrumental fusion with trippy, trance and hypnotic grooves. The first two songs highlighted in the sound clips, "The Separation Process" (Jordan Burgess, guitar) and "The One" (Dan Peters, guitar) are excellent examples of a guitarist turned loose and the results are surprisingly good. We can't wait to hear the completed, full-length CD.
Todd (drums) has been playing drums since the age of five, and is a graduate of the Musician's Institute (Percussion Institute of Technology). He is also the author of "Beginning Independence for Rock & Alternative Drumming", published by Mel Bay Publications. Mark (bass) has been playing bass for 15 years, and is a graduate of the Musician's Institute (Bass Institute of Technology). He has a Bachelors Degree in Elementary Music Education from San Diego State University.
The future plan of Alternate Realities is to bring the concept of the band to stage. They plan to keep recording and to not change from the original concept -- to keep creativity and improv alive.
Contact Information
Another State Of Mind Productions
P.O. Box 261045
San Diego, CA 92196
United States
E-mail:
Alternate Realities
Web site:
www.anotherstateofmind.com
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Buffa/Travagnin
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Unusual Acoustic/Electric Guitar Duo
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The Italian guitar duo of Nicola Buffa (electric) and Paolo Travagnin (classical acoustic) have been circulating an eleven song CD-R of instrumentals featuring the musical synthesis of classic and modern sounds, the goal of which is to create an "atmosphere" full of emotional content through sounds and interplay. Both guitarists are professional musicians -- highly skilled and passionate about their instruments -- and the compositions are at once beautiful, rich, achingly melodic and romantic. Songs such as "Quasi Blues", "Vale Valzer" and "Ste" are standout examples of the originality and creativity the pair bring to the recording studio. Clearly, the blend of consummate talents and their common interest in exploring sound will earn the duo a devout following in Italy, Europe and beyond.
Paolo Travagnin (classical guitarist) began playing rock, blues, country and bluegrass at a young age. He later got his diploma in classical guitar at the "S. Cecilia" Conservatoire. Paolo has collaborated with many artists, has appeared on many television broadcasts and currently teaches in Rome at many music schools and gives private lessons. Nicola Buffa (electric guitar) began studying classical guitar, but later dedicated himself to modern music such as rock blues and jazz. He also has collaborated with many artist, appeared on numerous telecasts, and composed the soundtrack for the movie "Abbandonarsi All Quiete", directed by Roberto Petrocchi. Nicola has played in many of the finest jazz clubs in Italy.
The duo will continue to leap structural barriers, setting free their creative potential.
Contact Information
Paolo Travagnin
Nicola Buffa
Italy
E-mail:
Buffa/Travagnin
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