Italian bassist and composer Alberto Rigoni (solo artist, Vivaldi Metal Project, TwinSpirits, Kim Bingham), after the release of his fifth solo album BASSORAMA, is now working on a new metal band project and is looking for a singer.
“I’m looking for a rock/metal singer based in Italy or in Europe (e.g. Germany, Sweden, Austria) for a new metal band project. High level required (technique, English pronunciation, lyrics writing etc.) and availability for live shows. If interested please send an email to auditions@albertorigoni.net. Thanks and Stay Metal!” – Alberto Rigoni
After a month of collaboration, Aidan Hampson is really excited to announce his latest book: The Best of Alberto Rigoni.
Alberto Rigoni is an Italian bass player and composer who rapidly gained audience in the international music scene thanks to his modern and fresh sound, far away from any well known music cliché. His solo albums (Something Different, Rebirth, Three Wise Monkeys and Overloaded, worldwide released between 2008 and 2014), between progressive rock metal and fusion, also feature legendary musicians such as Kevin Moore (ex Dream Theater), Gavin Harrison (Porcupine Tree, King Crimson), Göran Edman (ex Yngwie Malmsteen), Michael Manring and many others.
Alberto has been featured on the cover of magazines such as Bass Magazine Japan, Bass Musician Magazine and Bajos Y Bajistas. Moreover, On March 2015 the prestigious Bass Guitar Magazine (UK) released Alberto’s CD anthology called “Into THE BASS”.
The book includes songs from throughout his career such as 2008’s BASSex, 2012’s Kikazaru and Bass Guy, to be released next month (BASSORAMA album will be out on April 15th 2016, http://albertorigoni.bandcamp.com).
PRIDE & JOY MUSIC is proud to announce the signing of Italian bass player and composer ALBERTO RIGONI! “Bassorama” is his fifth solo album and once again combines the finest elements from the genres Funk, Electro, Pop, Rock and Experimental.
The album will be released on April 15th 2016 through Edel Music and Come Back Media distribution.
Video clips for the tracks “Bass Guy” and “Future Funk“ can be ween below:
This album features guest appearances by bassists Doug Wimbish (Living Colour), Divinity ROXX (Beyoncé), Stu Hamm (Joe Satriani), Nik West (Prince), Steve Lawson , Anna Sentina, Lars Lehmann (UFO, Vinnie Moore) and Remco Hendrix.
Alberto Rigoni is an Italian bass player and composer, internationally known for his career as a solo artist and as a member of the progressive rock band TwinSpirits, Lady & THE BASS and co-producer of the Vivaldi Metal Project.
His solo albums (Something Different, Rebirth, Three Wise Monkeys and Overloaded, worldwide released between 2008 and 2014), between progressive rock metal and fusion, also feature legendary musicians such as Kevin Moore (ex Dream Theater), Gavin Harrison (Porcupine Tree, King Crimson), Göran Edman (ex Yngwie Malmsteen), Michael Manring and many others.
Alberto has been featured on the cover of magazine such as Bass Magazine Japan, Bass Musician Magazine (Japan), Bajos Y Bajistas (Spain) and Basista (Poland). Moreover, on March 2015 the prestigious Bass Guitar Magazine (UK) released Alberto’s CD anthology called “Into THE BASS”.
Alberto has also recorded for several international artists such as Italian pop singer Alexia and is now playing bass with Canadian rock singer and songwriter Kim Bingham (Nelly Furtado), The Italians and the Crystal Music Project, sharing stages with artists such as Alan Parsons, Jørn Lande, Paul Gilbert and others.
Rigoni is now releasing his fifth solo album BASSORAMA which will also feature Doug Wimbish, Divinity ROXX, Stu Hamm, Nik West, Steve Lawson, Anna Sentina, Lars Lehmann and Remco Hendrix.
Line-up: Alberto Rigoni (all instruments), Divinity ROXX (Beyoncé, bass on #5), Nik West (Prince, bass on #10), Stu Hamm (Satriani, Gambale, bass on #3), Lars Lehmann (Vinnie Moore, UFO; bass on #6, ), Doug Wimbish (Living Color, bass on #4), Anna Sentina (bass on #2), Steve Lawson (bass on #6), Remco Hendrix (bass on #7 & 9)
Italian bassist and composer Alberto Rigoni (solo artist, Vivaldi Metal Project, Kim Bingham, The Italians) has just released the official video of “FutureFunk”, also featuring the talented and innovative Dutch bass player Remco Hendrix. The song will be featured on Alberto’s upcoming album BASSORAMA that will be released in March/April 2016. Full album special guests cast includes: Doug Wimbish, Divinity ROXX, Stu Hamm, Nik West, Steve Lawson, Anna Sentina, Lars Lehmann and Remco Hendrix.
Italian composer and bassist Alberto Rigoni (Vivaldi Metal Project, Kim Bingham, The Italians) has announced Anna Sentina, as a special guest on his upcoming album “BASSorama”.
Anna Sentina says: “It was a pleasure working with my friend Alberto. He really is a hard worker and I had a ton of fun writing a couple solos for BASSorama. The songs are very well written and super catchy. Alberto is a great bass player, good friend, and humble person. I can’t wait to hear the final result”
Alberto Rigoni’s “BASSorama” album will be released in the course of 2016 (TBA) and more special guests will be announced in the next months.
Recently Albero Rigoni released the official video “Bass Guy”, first single of the album, which is currently in the Italian “Indie Music Like” chart:
“Bass Guy”, is the new single by Italian composer and bassist Alberto Rigoni (Vivaldi Metal Project, Kim Bingham, The Italians). After the release of 4 solo albums, the artist has just released a new original song with funky, electro, rock and experimental influences. The track, co-produced by Federico Solazzo, will feature on Rigoni’s upcoming album “BASSorama”, which will be released in the middle of 2016 and will also feature special guests such as Doug Wimbish (Living Colour) and Divinity ROXX (Beyoncé).
Joel McIver, worldwide known music critic and author says: “Cool video, great guy, killer bass player!”
“Bass Guy” official video, directed by Parisian Pierre Bourrigault, together with Elisa Fabris, is available on Facebook, here and on Youtube below:
The song is available in digital on Bandcamp and in popular digital music stores (iTunes, Amazon MP3 etc.)
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