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    Marco Mattei Debut Solo Album Feat. Tony Levin, Jerry Marotta, Pat Mastelotto

    Italian Guitarist/Songwriter Marco Mattei To Release Debut Solo Album “Out of Control” Feat. Tony Levin, Jerry Marotta, Pat Mastelotto, and Chad Wackerman!

    Italian guitarist/songwriter Marco Mattei unveils his first solo album, an original mix of prog-rock, dream-pop, folk and world music entitled “Out of Control” on 7D Media/Third Star Records on November 19, 2021.

    Featuring Tony Levin (King Crimson, Peter Gabriel), Fabio Trentini (Le Orme, Markus Reuter), Jerry Marotta (Peter Gabriel, Hall & Oates), Pat Mastelotto (King Crimson, XTC), Chad Wackerman (Frank Zappa, Allan Holdsworth), Clive Deamer (Portishead, Radiohead, Robert Plant)

    “Out of Control” is a multi-facet collection of intense, emotional songs. Marco creates a multi-layered, original sound utilizing a wide range of electric and acoustic guitars together with guitar loops, bouzouki and resonator guitars, supported by lifelong friends and globally acclaimed musicians. The musical texture is further enriched with a variety of acoustic/ethnic instruments such as Irish whistle, flute, fiddle, mandolin, pedal steel guitar, sitar and tambura played by a collection of musicians from all parts of the world.

    The lyrics of this concept album revolve around things we cannot control such as the place and time we are born, the color of our skin or the people we meet during our life.

    Says Marco, “Yes, this is a concept album about things we cannot control. The key insight is the realization that many aspects of what we perceive to be defining our identity are not under our control. And the main message is that this realization should lead to a change of perspective: as we put ourselves in other people’s shoes, we allow ourselves to become more open and empathic. The other aspect of it is that we cannot control the hand we are dealt with, but we can surely decide how to play it. Beside my passion for music, spreading this message of empathy and inclusion is one of the things that motivates me.”

    Marco Mattei was born and raised in Civitavecchia, Italy. Very passionate about music from an early age, as a teenager he studied jazz guitar with Max Rosati while developing a deep interest in the creative vision and complexity of prog rock music. He joined DeBlaise, a new prog local band, contributing to the songwriting of their EP “By Common Consent” and to many years of live music. He also co-founded “The Snowdogs” a Rush tribute band.

    As he earned his master’s degree in Electronics and MBA, he also developed an interest in sound engineering and design and attended advanced audio engineering and music production programs. Marco lived in six different countries in three different continents, exploring cultural differences, picking up musical influences and learning the value of diversity. He currently lives in the USA and continues to explore different musical styles as a composer, musician and producer, collaborating with artists from all around the world.

    In closing Marco has this to impart, “Listen to the album multiple times and you will keep finding new dimensions to it. Pay attention to the lyrics and consider the perspective that, as we realize that many aspects of what we perceive to be defining our own identity are not under our control, we should tend to be more tolerant, empathic, and inclusive.”

    “Out of Control” will appeal to listeners of Peter Gabriel, King Crimson, Pink Floyd, Radiohead and Paul Simon.

    Track list
    1. WOULD I BE ME
    2. PICTURE IN A FRAME
    3. MORE INTENSE
    4. I'LL BE BORN
    5. LULLABY FOR YOU
    6. ANYMORE
    7. TOMORROW
    8. VOID
    9. ON YOUR SIDE
    10. AFTER TOMORROW
    11. HIDDEN GEMS
    12. GONE

    Released November 19, 2021

    Electric and Acoustic Guitars, Guitar Loops, Resonator, Bouzouki, Electric Bass, Bowed Electric Bass, Vocals, Shaker, Electronic and Acoustic Percussion, Samples and Programming: Marco Mattei
    Vocals: Dave Bond (1,3,9), Matthew Brown (2), Felix Brandt (4,5), Barak Seguin (6), Richard Farrell (8)
    Drums and Percussion: Jerry Marotta (1,9,11), Pat Mastelotto (2), Chad Wackerman (8), Clive Deamer (3), Matt Crain (6), Gianni Pierannunzio (7), Salvatore Mennella (12), Matilde Mattei (Shaker on 7)
    Bass: Tony Levin (1,2,9), Fabio Trentini (8), Gabriele Bibbi Ferrari (12)
    Duilio Galioto: Synths, Moog, Wurlitzer, Piano, Mellotron (3,8,9)
    Paolo Gianfrate: Keyboards (6)
    Dave Bond: Mandolin (1)
    Marco Planells: Sitar (1)
    Paul Johnson: Flute and Whistle (4)
    Diederik van den Brandt: Pedal Steel (5)
    Rob Wakefield : Violin (5)
    Max Rosati: Lead Electric Guitar (8)
    Mauro Munzi: Reverse Piano (9)

    All tracks written by Marco Mattei, except for “Gone” by Andy Timmons.

    Recorded in many corners of the world including Italy, the Netherlands, England, Ireland, Portugal, South Africa, India and the United States.

    Mixed by Marco Mattei, except for:
    Would I be me, mixed by Jeff Jacobs and Marco Mattei
    More Intense, mixed by Chris Brown and Marco Mattei

    Mastered by Marco Mattei except for Void, mastered by Christian Wright at Abbey Road Studios

    Produced by Marco Mattei

    Third Star Records
    A Division of 7D Media
    Seattle, WA

    To pre-order: https://marcomattei.art/music/out-of-control/

    For more information: www.marcomattei.art

    Press inquiries: Glass Onyon PR, PH: 828-350-8158, glassonyonpr@gmail.com

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    All-night hippo at diner Tom's Avatar
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    Just listened to the Bandcamp sample. Marotta still sounds great, and the interplay of acoustic and feedback is interesting.

    In the end, though, it’s sad dad music with a world veneer.

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    Based on the youtube-clip of Would I Be Me I ordered the album:



    (No, I'm not a sad dad, nor a happy one either, just love the old Gabriel-touch!)

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    I just pre-ordered too! The first track was enough to pique my interest.


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    Finally arrived today. The first impression is that it's a good, progressive singer-songwriter album, with great drumming, bass-playing and sometimes frippertronics-like guitars. A bit strange though Marco ends the CD with three rather short instrumentals. Why not place them as interludes between the songs? Now it makes the record a bit unbalanced.
    By the way, I first thought Mattei was the singer, but he has invited a couple of singers for this CD, like Dave Bond and Matthew Bond.

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    I received mine as well. Being overwhelmed with all the new music of late, I haven’t had a quality listening experience. I hope to do just that today.


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