My new solo album "Rebirth" also feat. Michael Manring, Y. Carbonne, Gavin Harrison..

[AlbertoRigoni]

Dear friends,
I would like to share with you this news! I hope you are not going to consider that as spam... unfortunately this is the only way to let you know about it....I'm really sorry!
I've just signed with Nightmare Records for the release of my new solo album "Rebirth". It's going to be released on April 26th and distributed via SONY/RED. The album also features some great musicians like Michael Manring, Yves Carbonne, Gavin Harrison (Porcupine Tree), John Macaluso (Ark, TNT, ex Yngwie Malmsteen) and many others.
A short preview clip can be heard on my site www.albertorigoni.net
I'll post more news on this topic as soon as they will be published!
thanks for your attention!

Alberto

P.S. Official press release attached below



Official Nightmare Records Press Release

January 17th, 2011


ALBERTO RIGONI ANNOUNCES SIGNING TO NIGHTMARE RECORDS

NEW ALBUM "REBIRTH" SLATED FOR RELEASE APRIL, 26th 2011



Italian bass player & composer Alberto Rigoni (TwinSpirits, Solo Artist)
has just signed with Nightmare Records for the release of his new album.

"Rebirth" shows an extreme variety of tunes, some with voice and some instrumental, it's a union of experimental research blended with a solid backbone of melody. Bassists around the world will want to witness his elegant simplicity to bring the bass instrument to the forefront without loosing the rhythem and foundation of the music.

Alberto successfully combines rock-prog-fusion, with hard-rock-ambient creating a blend that suggests a poetic mix that is free from any defined genre yet remains memorable an even catchy.

“Rebirth” features also features well known musicians. Gavin Harrison (Porcupine Tree, King Krimson) John Macaluso (Ark, TNT, ex - Yngwie Malmsteen), Michael Manring and Yves Carbonne, swedish singer Jonas Erixon (Alicante), guitarist Tommy Ermolli (Twinspirits) and Simone Mularoni (DGM, Empyrios), keyboard players Federico Solazzo (Alexia), Andrea Pavanello (Centrica) , Filippo Lui and Emanuele Casali (DGM, Astra)

Lance King, owner of Nightmare, says: "I'm excited to try something different and branch out into a little different direction with the label and this artist, Alberto has brought together many brilliant musicians on this great album."

A short preview clip is available below (also on www.albertorigoni.net), more news coming soon!


www.albertorigoni.net

www.NightmareRecords.com



FOR FOLLOWUP PR materials contact:
Lance King - CEO
Nightmare Records & Distribution
7751 Greenwood Drive,
St. Paul, MN 55112 U.S.A.

[fullrangebass]

Most people are not aware of Alberto's bass playing until now. He is not into bass acrobatics or gymnastics, but his playing is based on groove and melodies.

My first encounter with his music was through a video clip of a tune of his called "BasSex". Interesting title and very interesting clip. But... what got me hooked was the Tune itself.

Very groovy, very melodic, very catchy

So I took interest to find out who that guy was
and if he had other tunes sharing the same sense of melody and groove. I looked for and BOUGHT the CD "Something Different". The CD shows a multi-faceted bass player that is equally able to compose and perform catchy tunes, funky tunes, slow tunes and Rock tunes. His first CD expands over many different music genres and certainly made me listen to it again and again.

Then I found out that he has other projects too which were very appealing to me: Twinspirits, a melodic progressive metal band, where he sits in the bass chair, providing nice rhythms and smart playing. Never too flashy, but always present and on the spot.

The Lady and The Bass is another project he is involved, bringing the vocals forward, yet firmly supporitng Irene Ermioli's vocals with great bass playing (who said that Pop is not fun, yet challenging?)

The new cd has me waiting in anticipation and excitement over the direction he will take, esp considering the genres presented on his first CD as well as The Lady and The Bass music and the Twinspirits CDs, as well as the people contributing in this CD

And to be honest, I am planning to play some of his tunes with my cover band, "BasSex" included

[AlbertoRigoni]

Thank you very much for your kind words, fullrangebass! I'm glad to hear that you like my music!
If you're going to cover "BASSex" please make a video

Nightmare records has just released a press release! I'm attaching it!
Cheers!

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Official Nightmare Records Press Release
February 22th 2011

ALBERTO RIGONI'S NEW ALBUM "REBIRTH" - ARTWORK AND TRACKLIST REVEALED



Italian bass player Alberto Rigoni (TwinSpirits, Solo Artist) returns with his new solo album "Rebirth" that's going to be released by Nightmare Records on April 26th (via Sony / RED distribution, North America & Bertus & Twilight distribution & partners in Europe).

"Rebirth" contains a wide spectrum of music, from solo bass settings to more progressive songs. Each displaying the dynamic playing and writing skills of a young and exciting bassist in Rigoni, as well as a cast of amazing guests (Gavin Harrison, John Macaluso, Michael Marning and Yves Carbonne, to name a few).

World famous bass master Michael Manring, who appears as special guest on two album's tracks, says: "Alberto Rigoni is a real 21st century bassist with a unique musical vision. His new album "Rebirth" is engaging and moving and I hope you'll check it out."

Nightmare Records makes now available the artwork, a piece of art made by italian designer Davide Guidoni.

Tracklist:
1. Free
2. Rebirth
3. Story of a man
4. The net
5. Emptiness
6. A new soul
7. With all my forces
8. Ontogeny
9. White shine

More news coming very soon!
To discover more on Alberto Rigoni check out www.albertorigoni.net

[AlbertoRigoni]

hi guys!
Some news regarding the album!

The album release has been delayed to may 24th 2011..

Meanwhile is now available a live video footage featuring me and John Macaluso (Ark, TNT, ex Yngwie Malmsteen, etc.) playing "Ontogeny", a song from the upcoming album. The video has been recorded during John Macaluso's italian clinic tour "The drumming of ARK" on sept. 25th 2010.
YouTube - Alberto Rigoni & John Macaluso - ONTOGENY (Live)
hope you like it! cheers!

alberto

[AlbertoRigoni]

Hello friends!
I want to let you know that "Rebirth" is now available for pre-order at Nightmare Records (and also on other e-shops like Amazon, CdUniverse etc.).
I've also asked a discount for my friends!
Put the following coupon code at the check out: alberto_rigoni_fan_offer
Check out also the teaser video!! YouTube - ALBERTO RIGONI - Rebirth (OFFICIAL) Nightmare Records distributed by Sony/Red
Cheers

Alberto

[AlbertoRigoni]

Hello guys!
-6 days to the release of the album!
Meanwhile, it's now available in ful streaming "Free", the first track of the album. The song also features Porcupine Tree/King Crimson drummer Gavin Harrison, guitar player Tommy Ermolli (TwinSpirits) and keyboard player Federico Solazzo.
Link to the song: Alberto Rigoni's "Rebirth" - Free
hope you'll dig it!
Cheers

Alberto

[Grand Wazoo]

I've just bought this album as an MP3 download, since it was finally released early this morning on amazon.co.uk because I was too impatient to wait for the actual CD to arrive in the post. (It should be here this week)
What a great CD, every track is a refreshing revelation. To say that Michael Manring is one of my favourite solo artists it’s an understatement. Of course I am now a great fan of your playing style too, ever since I have got "Something Different" which is an album I constantly listen back to back in my car, on the iPhone and sometimes at work. Rebirth has really shown what your next obvious stage in your music was going to be. The result is far from a disappointing, to the point where I still can't decide if I actually prefer this or the other as they are both very good.

I really recommend this album to all bass players. There are a plethora of great musicians in this CD each bringing their trademark contribution to a very colourful and captivating masterpiece, showcasing different styles and sounds remeniscent of music from artist of great caliber and popularity.

Music is definitely not dead, and albums like these are the very proof of it.

Well done Alberto great album.

[Valerus]

I just listened to Free..solid track! I really enjoyed it.

[UnfortunateTony]

Now THAT'S an all-star cast! Though honestly the cover weirds me out a bit If I see it anywhere I'll pick it up.

[L.G.Davies]

As soon as I saw the name Gavin Harrison I bought this cd (my personal favourite drummer). I had never heard of you before Alberto, but I love you playing and your music. Thanks!! I'm loving this album!!