Date | Label | Catalog # | Comments |
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2017 | Azul Music | CD, Digital |
In his new album, Ilusia, the musician rediscovers his rock roots, in vigorous and intriguing synthesizer performances, using samplers of guitars, guitars, string orchestras and epic percussions. "My main influences came from progressive rock bands like Yes, Genesis and Pink Floyd, but also from heavier rock: Van Halen, Iron Maiden and Led Zeppelin," says Corciolli.
As a teenager, the keyboardist was fascinated by the sonic possibilities offered by electronic synths, through iconic records by artists such as Vangelis, Jean Michel Jarre and Tomita. Over the years, Corciolli naturally incorporated such influences into his albums, but in none of his earlier works, does he make it so clear as in Ilusia.
Featuring 8 instrumental tracks, the musician created, played and produced the layers and textures of each song, inviting drummer Ramon Montagner and bassist Mauricio Oliveira to participate in the recordings. For the drum sounds, he added sound intensity in the audio and ambience processing, complementing the performance with overlapping orchestral percussion tones and Japanese taikos. Guitar samplers and guitars, coupled with vigorous musical performances, demonstrate a natural understanding of the keyboardist to take on the role of guitarist in the project: "It is not enough to develop good timbres, it is necessary to think like a guitarist, adapting on the keyboard, Scales and in particular the execution ... only then the result is achieved. Playing in this way, I had a lot of fun,
Corciolli
guitar, synths, percusion, keyboards
Ramon Montagner
drums
Mauricio Oliveira
bass
Brazilian keyboardist Corcioli's new album Ilusia consists of eight Space/Prog/Pop/Rock instrumental tracks. In good part the music is pretty much laid back, even though the energy level can rise substantially at times, and some tracks even feature some very nice guitar/keyboards soloing.
If I were to pick a reference for Corcioli's music it would be Alan Parsons' instrumental pieces. Corcioli does not actually come close to sounding like Parsons (i.e. Corcioli can get much heavier at times), but they both share the hability to compose instrumental music that is ear catching and that you feel like tapping your feat to.
I liked this album from beginning to end. The performances are all excellent, the music sounds great and I'm convinced that those into accessible Space/Prog/Pop will certainly enjoy Ilusia.