marino Posted September 2, 2005 Share Posted September 2, 2005 I thought I had my little dose of stardom when I collaborated with Lester Bowie years ago - but I've just received the rather shocking news that one of my tunes has been recorded, and played on tour, by Al DiMeola (the recording is a live CD). What's even stranger is that although I'm a jazz guy, and have written hundreds of jazz and fusion tunes, Al played a song which has been written in a rock/mediterranean fashion, to be sung with lyrics. The story goes like this: I had written the song, "Amargura", for singer Andrea Parodi, who wrote the lyrics and recorded two versions of it: one, more rock-oriented, with the group Indaco, where I was playing at the time; and another, more on an acoustic/ethnic vibe, in a solo work. Now, DiMeola has started collaborating with Parodi; they're doing a tour together. Al liked my song and included it in the song list for the show. During the Italian branch of the tour, they recorded a show, and the CD is now out in Italy; it's sold on newsstand (this is quite common lately). There's no other excuse for this thread than sharing my joy. Life is strange - but it can be good sometimes! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MidLifeCrisis Posted September 3, 2005 Share Posted September 3, 2005 Congrats That's outstanding news. You must be very proud. You will have to post a link to the tune so we can all give it a listen. Steve A Lifetime of Peace, Love and Protest Music www.rock-xtreme.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
linwood Posted September 3, 2005 Share Posted September 3, 2005 Carlo that's great news and it couldn't happen to a more deserving guy. Congrats!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen Fortner Posted September 3, 2005 Share Posted September 3, 2005 Congratualtions are in order! Forum members are hereby instructed to hold lighters in the air if they go to a DiMeola show and hear this song live! Stephen Fortner Principal, Fortner Media Former Editor in Chief, Keyboard Magazine Digital Piano Consultant, Piano Buyer Magazine Industry affiliations: Antares, Arturia, Giles Communications, MS Media, Polyverse Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Davis Posted September 3, 2005 Share Posted September 3, 2005 That's just awesome -- congratulations! Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Force Posted September 3, 2005 Share Posted September 3, 2005 Yes! Steve Force, Durham, North Carolina -------- My Professional Websites Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RABid Posted September 3, 2005 Share Posted September 3, 2005 Oh my. That is a sweet song you are playing on that horn. Robert This post edited for speling. My Sweetwater Gear Exchange Page Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave The Rave Posted September 3, 2005 Share Posted September 3, 2005 That's GREAT news Carlo! Congrats!! Are you going to give us a link to your original or do we have to buy the CD? :DTR Cambrian Guitars Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MusicaL Posted September 3, 2005 Share Posted September 3, 2005 Carlo Congratulations!! Excellent news... Can we hear this tune anytime soon? aL Gear: Yamaha MODX8, Mojo 61, NS2 73, C. Bechstein baby grand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dreamer Posted September 3, 2005 Share Posted September 3, 2005 Carlo fantastico! You must be really proud of yourself! I will look for the CD as soon as I can. Korg PA3X Pro 76 and Kronos 61, Roland G-70, Integra 7 and BK7-m, Casio PX-5S, Fender Stratocaster with Fralin pickups, Fender Stratocaster with Kinman pickups, 1965 Gibson SG Standard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cliffk Posted September 3, 2005 Share Posted September 3, 2005 Great stuff Carlo !!! YouTube music Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Analogaddict Posted September 3, 2005 Share Posted September 3, 2005 +1! If he likes one tune enough to play it live and include it in a recording he might start checking your back catalogue out and so on..! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andre Lower Posted September 3, 2005 Share Posted September 3, 2005 Bravo Carlo! "I'm ready to sing to the world. If you back me up". (Lennon to his bandmates, in an inspired definition of what it's all about). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Zeger Posted September 3, 2005 Share Posted September 3, 2005 How great for you, Carlo, to get more of the recognition you have earned! Congratulations! Since DiMeola is playing your material, I guess that puts you a league with Astor Piazzola, huh? Perhaps "Al DiMeola plays Carlo Mezzanotte"? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ITGITC Posted September 3, 2005 Share Posted September 3, 2005 Excellent, Carlo. Congratulations. Let's party with some BBQ, Cole Slaw, Hush Puppies, and Sweet Iced Tea. For dessert we'll have some banana pudding. Don't laugh. That's how we do it here in the South. "Music expresses that which cannot be put into words and that which cannot remain silent." - Victor Hugo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Horne Posted September 3, 2005 Share Posted September 3, 2005 Originally posted by Is There Gas in the Car?: Excellent, Carlo. Congratulations. Let's party with some BBQ, Cole Slaw, Hush Puppies, and Sweet Iced Tea. For dessert we'll have some banana pudding. Don't laugh. That's how we do it here in the South. You forgot the beer? Marino, congratulations! No guitarists were harmed during the making of this message. In general, harmonic complexity is inversely proportional to the ratio between chording and non-chording instruments. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ITGITC Posted September 3, 2005 Share Posted September 3, 2005 Originally posted by Dave Horne: You forgot the beer? Marino, congratulations! Ooooops, you're right Dave. For those of legal drinking age, there will be beer... Lots and Lots of BEER! "Music expresses that which cannot be put into words and that which cannot remain silent." - Victor Hugo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ITGITC Posted September 3, 2005 Share Posted September 3, 2005 ooops, double post. "Music expresses that which cannot be put into words and that which cannot remain silent." - Victor Hugo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ITGITC Posted September 3, 2005 Share Posted September 3, 2005 My apologies. That's a TRIPLE POST. I hadn't done that in YEARS. Can I blame it on the sheep? "Music expresses that which cannot be put into words and that which cannot remain silent." - Victor Hugo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Pierce Posted September 3, 2005 Share Posted September 3, 2005 Carlo, That is so cool! Bask in the glory, my friend, bask in the glory... --Dave Make my funk the P-funk. I wants to get funked up. My Funk/Jam originals project: http://www.thefunkery.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kad Posted September 3, 2005 Share Posted September 3, 2005 Wonderful - congratulations!! Reality is like the sun - you can block it out for a time but it ain't goin' away... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
burningbusch Posted September 3, 2005 Share Posted September 3, 2005 Really cool Carlo. Congrats. Is it online? I checked Real Rhapsody and couldn't find it. Busch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Bryce Posted September 3, 2005 Share Posted September 3, 2005 dB ==> David Bryce Music • Funky Young Monks <== Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marino Posted September 3, 2005 Author Share Posted September 3, 2005 Wow, what a response! Thanks a lot everybody. Originally posted by MidLifeCrisis: You must be very proud. You will have to post a link to the tune so we can all give it a listen. Well, the point is that I haven't heard the CD yet. I don't even know the CD title! But I've requested a copy to the publisher, and I hope to receive it soon. I'll have to ask permission to upload an mp3. You know how the record labels are... In the meantime, here's a link to two snippets of the original Indaco version, from the CD "Terra Maris". The first is from the intro, the second is the song ending. Beware - that's all they allowed me to put on the net for downloading, and you don't even get to hear the main melody beginning to end. They're more fragments than anyting else. www.carlomezzanotte.com/mp3/amargura1.mp3 www.carlomezzanotte.com/mp3/amargura2.mp3 It's just a really simple, expressive song. I'd really love to get Al to hear my jazz stuff as well... The lyrics are sung in the language of Sardegna (Sardinia), which is quite different from Italian. Andrea Parodi is quite known in Italy for having fused the traditional chants of that land with a more modern sound. The song tells of the love/hate relationship that the people from Sardegna have with their homeland. "Amargura" is an untranslateable word, somewhat akin to the Portuguese "Saudade". And since we are on KC... On the intro, you'll hear a nice breath-controlled synth sound which is a combination of VL-1 and something else, while the synth solo on the second snippet has been done very quickly on the AN1x. Enjoy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave The Rave Posted September 3, 2005 Share Posted September 3, 2005 It's a beautiful song Carlo, I'm not surprised Al DiMeola chose it. It has a lovely simple floaty quality that keeps you listening, and the synth solo is excellent - it has just the right combination of virtuosity, tunefulness and length. I'm struggling for the right words here....what am I trying to say?....It's great!! Cheers, :DTR Cambrian Guitars Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trill Posted September 4, 2005 Share Posted September 4, 2005 I can praise you, but I think Al has given you the highest compliment. Congratulations Carlo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanS Posted September 4, 2005 Share Posted September 4, 2005 That's great news Carlo. I'm a big DiMeola fan. See if you can get that bum Mario Parmisano bumped from the lineup.... Jeez, next comes Kenny G? What we record in life, echoes in eternity. MOXF8, Electro 6D, XK1c, Motif XSr, PEKPER, Voyager, Univox MiniKorg. https://www.abandoned-film.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David R Posted September 4, 2005 Share Posted September 4, 2005 Congratulations, Carlo. That's a tremendous honour. David My Site Nord Electro 5D, Novation Launchkey 61, Logic Pro X, Mainstage 3, lots of plugins, fingers, pencil, paper. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dreamer Posted September 4, 2005 Share Posted September 4, 2005 Carlo, beautiful, expressive song with deep mediterranean influences. The synt solo is simply great. Korg PA3X Pro 76 and Kronos 61, Roland G-70, Integra 7 and BK7-m, Casio PX-5S, Fender Stratocaster with Fralin pickups, Fender Stratocaster with Kinman pickups, 1965 Gibson SG Standard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I I mjrn Posted September 4, 2005 Share Posted September 4, 2005 Add me to the list of those respectful of your skill & happy for your situation! As to the reasons AD may've chosen this tune over your "hundreds of jazz/fusion compositions", who knows---he's got a taste for Latin/Spanish tinged song but more important might be the strength of "simple" melodiousness. In any case, kudos! [& a reminder, you've been a great aid &, no doubt, inspiration, to many here at KC. Thanks for that, too!] BTW, you've probably discussed this previously but I for one would be greatly interested in hearing about your collaboration w/Lester Bowie. The AEC group has always been one of my favorites. If you have time, please describe that, either in a new thread or via PM. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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