Fiorletta, Simone - When Reality is Nothing
2009 Lion Music
Knowing the importance of melody, Moonlight Comedy axeman
Simone Filoretta is a true guitarist who plays to a
fluid musical mindset, playing lush leads that sing out what
the vocalist would sing out - where the use for words isn't
necessarily needed - as entrapment and intrigue comes
straight from the tuneful compositional approach...and he
does know how to shed too...
The worlds of old school Shrapnel and melodic metal collide
on Fiorletta's latest effort When Reality is
Nothing is focused on the song scheme of things, setting
itself on a focus on what a rock and roll record would be,
but from the mindset of a nimble fingered guitarist. As his
last record, My Secret Diary was a diverse collection
of musical influences and interests melded into his own
expression, the latest record plays out like a non-concept
record would play out, a great collection of 'songs' that
are set out to create a musical mood for five to seven
minutes - certainly putting the huge storybook ideology
aside for Moonlight Comedy ventures. "Thanx" opens up the
record with a flowing groove, building up to a solo frenzy,
the easing back down, somewhat setting in stone the melodic
vibe that encompasses the record. The groove laden "Dance in
the City," the classic melodic metal of "Ehy...What's Up?,"
and the hard edged AOR of "Like A Bird" keep everything on
the upbeat path while more emotive moments such as the
ballad "Loneliness in Your Eyes" & the acoustic "Laura" show
the softer side, but it's anything but dull.
When it comes to instrumental shred guitar records, the
question is often asked, why can't axe slingers play to a
more melodic scale and play some 'songs' and not some wild
mystical Arabian funk tune or psychedelic free-jazz track
that nobody can relate to - here is the answer, and like a
lot of his peers on the Lion Music label, Fiorletta
knows how to interpret 'song' though the six strings - think
of this record as being a cross between the musical musings
of Steve Lukather & Joe Satriani - it's accessible and you
can hum the melodies...why not.
CLICK HERE to Read an interview with Simone Fiorletta,
conducted in April of 2007
CLICK HERE to Read a review of Fiorletta's My Secret
Diary
CLICK HERE to Read a review of Moonlight Comedy's
Dorothy
Added:
September 19th 2009
Reviewer: Tommy Hash
Score:
Related Link:
Simone Filoretta link
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Simone Fiorletta - When Reality Is
Nothing
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Band: Simone Fiorletta
Title: When Reality Is Nothing
Year Released: 2009
Reviewer: Terry Bunch
Rating: 8 |
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hybrid full of emotion and intricate skill reminiscent
of the early style of Satriani. Simone's fingers seem to
know their way around the frets like they have lived
their entire life and know of nothing else. Switching
from blistering speed to melodic and deliberate purpose,
the CD brings you on a journey of harmony and fury.
Successfully blending hard rock, metal,
blues and jazz elements, Simone continues to show why he
has such a loyal following. "When Reality is Nothing" is
Simone's third release and this CD shows growth and
confidence as he melds additional musical influences
into the overall sound. From the first track on, you can
tell that each song was written with a specific memory
or experience from Simone's life in mind. For example,
the opening track, "Thanx" is dedicated to Simone's
parents and the track "My Brother" is well, obviously
about his brother.
On track four, "I Believe in You",
there is strong and powerful sense of emotion that digs
deep into your soul, track seven, "Oh No, Once Again!"
is fast and heavy, while track six, "Laura" is a ballad
that makes the listener wonder who she is.
Simone invited several guest musicians
to contribute to this CD, including Labyrinth
keyboardist Andrea De Paoli, Marco Aiello on drums,
Matteo Raggi handling most of the bass, Neil Zaza, who
provides a solo, keyboardist Mistheria (Bruce Dickinson,
Angel Of Eden) and Simone's fellow Moonlight Comedy
musicians Valerio D'Anna (Synth) and Armando Pizzuti (Bass).
In summary, this CD will appeal to
fans of guitar work, instrumentals and emotive rock
music. Well worth checking out for a nice deviation from
the average and mundane.
www.metallife.com
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Fiorletta, Simone - My Secret Diary
(8/10) - Italy -
2007 |
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Genre:
Instrumental Metal
Label:
Lion
Music
Playing time: 50:56
Band homepage:
Fiorletta, Simone
Tracklist:
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A Day In California
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I Came Back
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To Fly Over The Rainbow
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Welcome, Anita!
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Only Three Minutes To Dream
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Borderline
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You Are My Past, Present, Future
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Brawl In A Saloon
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The Beginning Of A New Era
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Good Bye
Every time I decide I’m just about fed up with
Instrumental Metal, Lion Music throws something slightly
different my way, and I get sucked into this magical
world of thirty-second notes all over again. Such is
the case with Simone Fiorletta’s most recent disc, “My
Secret Diary”.
Rather than opting for an all-out shredfest (like with
Alex Masi’s “Late Nights At Desert’s Rimrock”),
Fiorletta goes for a much more subtle and softer
approach with “My Secret Diary”. Indeed, the record
does feel as intimate as reading someone else’s deepest,
most personal thoughts. There are a few outbursts of
temporary insanity, there are quiet periods of deep
introspection, and there are soaring moments of pure
bliss. For Fiorletta (and thankfully, for the listener
as well!) it’s mostly bliss.
Just listen to the happy-go-lucky “To Fly Over The
Rainbow” or any of the softer tracks. It’s impossible
not to feel instantly relaxed by Fiorletta’s soft
rhythms and searing lead work. To demonstrate his
versatility, Fiorletta even gets a bit funky with the
raw and raunchy “Brawl In A Saloon”.
This is a more mature, refined Shred album that could
possibly even appeal to fans of Soft Rock. Fiorletta
has crafted a great album to kick back and relax to, and
at the same time, one can still appreciate his dazzling
guitar wizardry. Although “My Secret Diary” doesn’t
have much written in its pages for the metalhead, it’s
chock-full of juicy material for fans of softer
Classical fare.
(Online August 30, 2007)
www.metal-observer.com |
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Fiorletta, Simone– My
Secret Diary
2007 Lion Music
After Moonlight Comedy’s
Dorothy had hailed a
monstrosity on conceptual
progressive metal splendor,
axeman Simone Fiorletta
found time for self expression.
Acting as a, well, ‘diary’ of
sorts, his latest solo effort,
My Secret Diary acts as a
‘personal’ journal of this
guitarist’s different musical
tastes, melding his different
influences with his nimble
fingered techniques.
A highly technical record that
strays away from the dark
metallic sounds of Moonlight
Comedy, the record exposes his
versatility, where lines of
Satriani/MacAlpine echoes are
heard throughout, harkening
shred fest gusto on rockin’
tracks such as “I Came Back” &
“Borderline” (nice detuning
technique, I might add), AOR
catchiness with “To Fly Over the
Rainbow,” boogie blues on “Brawl
in the Salon,” and acoustic
splendor with the laid back
“Only Three Minutes to Dream;”
Fiorletta proves that he
is more than just a metal player.
Featuring Labyrinth keyboardist
Andrea De Paoli, My Secret
Diary is a record where
Fiorletta’s chops compliment
the melodies and vice versa,
proving that this six string
slinger is one axeman to watch
and of course, listen to.
CLICK HERE Read a
Review of Moonlight Comedy’s
‘Dorothy.’
CLICK HERE to Read an
Interview with Simone Fiorletta.
Added:
August 4th 2007
Reviewer:
Tommy Hash
www.ytsejam.com
Score:
Fiorletta, Simone: Parallel Worlds
 The young guitarist from the Italian prog-metal band Moonlight Comedy has done what so many hotshot axe men do these days: He's released a solo album. But Simone Fiorletta's international debut, Parallel Worlds, isn't a traditional shred fest. Sure, there are frantic moments, such as the title track, “That's My Truth” and “For You.” But Fiorletta also incorporates other instruments - and in the case of “Lullaby for Laura,” the lovely bonus track culled from his regional debut The Beginning, haunting females vocals. Plus, he doesn't always think he must have the fastest fingers on the planet. In fact, more often than not, the songs on Parallel Worlds emerge as mid-tempo or mellow affairs.
“The 1st Day of Life” begins with a newborn baby crying, then soaring arpeggios rise against acoustic strumming. The piece gradually picks up pace, but it never reaches the point of sonic exhaustion. Likewise, “Blue Eyes” is an electric ballad that emphasizes Fiorletta's fluid style without burying the rest of the music, and “Alone in the Rain” is a beautiful blend of jazz and classical guitar.
The songs on Parallel Worlds are more straightforward than the complex progressive metal on Moonlight Comedy's 2004 album, The Life Inside. But they offer enough variety at the right length (Parallel Worlds clocks in at right around 45 minutes, with no individual song running longer than six-and-a-half minutes) to keep the disc interesting and make it worth revisiting even for casual listens. How many instrumental electric guitar CDs can you say that about?
Track Listing:
1) Parallel Worlds
2) For You
3) The 1st Day of Life
4) Blue Eyes
5) That's My Truth
6) Alone in the Rain
7) Again With You
8) Your Rest
9) A Strange Evolution
10) Lullaby for Laura (Bonus Track)
Added: February 2nd 2006
Reviewer: Michael Popke www.seaoftranquility.org |
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Fiorletta, Simone: Parallel
Worlds
The young guitarist from the
Italian prog-metal band
Moonlight Comedy has done what
so many hotshot axe men do these
days: He's released a solo
album. But Simone Fiorletta's
international debut, Parallel
Worlds, isn't a traditional
shred fest. Sure, there are
frantic moments, such as the
title track, “That's My Truth”
and “For You.” But Fiorletta
also incorporates other
instruments - and in the case of
“Lullaby for Laura,” the lovely
bonus track culled from his
regional debut The Beginning,
haunting females vocals. Plus,
he doesn't always think he must
have the fastest fingers on the
planet. In fact, more often than
not, the songs on Parallel
Worlds emerge as mid-tempo
or mellow affairs.
“The 1st Day of Life” begins
with a newborn baby crying, then
soaring arpeggios rise against
acoustic strumming. The piece
gradually picks up pace, but it
never reaches the point of sonic
exhaustion. Likewise, “Blue Eyes”
is an electric ballad that
emphasizes Fiorletta's fluid
style without burying the rest
of the music, and “Alone in the
Rain” is a beautiful blend of
jazz and classical guitar.
The songs on Parallel
Worlds are more
straightforward than the complex
progressive metal on Moonlight
Comedy's 2004 album, The Life
Inside. But they offer
enough variety at the right
length (Parallel Worlds
clocks in at right around 45
minutes, with no individual song
running longer than
six-and-a-half minutes) to keep
the disc interesting and make it
worth revisiting even for casual
listens. How many instrumental
electric guitar CDs can you say
that about?
Track Listing:
1) Parallel Worlds
2) For You
3) The 1st Day of Life
4) Blue Eyes
5) That's My Truth
6) Alone in the Rain
7) Again With You
8) Your Rest
9) A Strange Evolution
10) Lullaby for Laura (Bonus
Track)
Added: October 6th 2005
Reviewer:
Michael Popke |
