(ALESSANDRO PORCELLA) MORE THAN JUST A GENIUS

Alessandro Porcella's music means many things to me and I'm sure to millions of other people.  I wrote a short blog about his work about three months ago and I called him a genius.   Well here we are over three months later and I'm declaring him as more than just a genius.  I know there's a lot of great composers out there in this great big world, but I've come face to face with greatness upon meeting this outstanding musician/composer/publisher, arranger extraordinaire. 

   Would I be going to far if I said that he's one of the greatest of all times?  Well that's my opinion of this outstanding mega star of original compositions. Many people want to know how the beautiful song Sweet Passion came about, and to be honest with you it was born out of a simple presentation by Alessandro himself.  Never before was I presented with a song in that manner. Alessandro contacted me and left the most beautiful message (he said the next song I write will be dedicated to you).  


Well I thought that alone was wonderful and then we started to discuss my new Media Website.   It was about two months before launching and it had no music, no song, no nothing, and to be honest with you I'd never thought of adding a song. 

 This brilliant composer came up with the idea and once he composed the music he asked me to name the song, and I called it Sweet Passion because when I play music by Alessandro Porcella I feel so much passion, and the song title  is a true representation of how passionate I am  about my work in the world of entertainment.  To make a long story short, I feel blessed to have come in contact with one so great, so creative,and so diverse in his styles of music. His catalog of work is beyond spectacular.   It's the greatest!!!  Check out his impressive bio that I posted here and all the great things he's done and all the people he's worked with (can't get any better than this). 

His music belongs in a big budget movie soundtrack because it's just that outstanding.  I was with two close friends a few weeks ago and we listened to  the song Sweet Passion at the studio.  We played it very loud and it was just like being inside of a movie theater after the film ends..........GREAT is all we could say. 



   I looked over at my friends and they were speechless.  Okay,  back to the title of this story (More Than Just A Genius).  I  mean it when I say that just calling this great man a genius is not enough (HE'S MORE THAN JUST A GENIUS).  HE'S THE GREATEST and I recommend all singers, musicians, writers, producers to contact him If you're looking for that perfect song or music for your project.  I hope that many artists contact this talented composer.  Let him turn your song into something great .  Please contact him because he's one of the absolute best in the world!

WORK ACTIVITIES

Composer, Arranger, Publisher, Producer and Keyboards Player Live

 

Collaborations as composer and music publisher with the following companies: RAI, Mediaset, LA7, Sky Television, 20th Century Fox, RCO Europe, One Movie Srl, the Venice Biennale, Triennale di Milano, AC Milan, Disney Channel, Xnote, Universal Music, Warner Chappell, Soundiva, Italian Way Music, RaiTrade, Infinity Omnimedia, MLFM (Movement fight world hunger), PRIMEROSE Uk, CLIPPER'S Spain, EMPIRE INTERNATIONAL merchandises, HARBOR CORPORATION, BBC, CBS, MUSIC LINKS Los Angeles, HTB Japan

Music Publisher - Promotion of web publishing and digital channels - Distribution of music and audiovisual products.
Official Partners and a member of the Committee together with Mara Maionchi for Videofestival Live 2012 www.videofestivallive.it
Released on 30.11.2012 attached to SORRISI e CANZONI TV "The Advent Calendar 2", two songs written with Ryan Carrassi and interpreted by Susanna Dubaz and Germano De Mattia (Ex Beehive) and produced by RCO Europe.


 


He has composed music for the upcoming musical documentary comment on the new global phenomenon "ONE DIRECTION - Real World" to be released on 06.12.2012 for RCO Europe and Koch Media
Submitted to the 54th Venice Biennale who made the music for the documentary directed by Gabriella Parisi for the event Art is a Game 2011-1966 Neoludica program that aims to investigate the connections between video games and art.
The song Signal the soundtrack of the South African film "INSIDE ANGLING IV"

The music and the video Game Over - A Sim-Phonic Poem present fixed installation at the Milan Triennale for Neoludica from February 2012. www.triennale.it
The music and the video Game Over - A Sim-Phonic Poem present with fixed installations to GAME WEEK Milan 4 to 6 November 2011. www.gamesweek.it
The music and the video Game Over - A Sim-Phonic Poem will be presented December 17, 2011 to 'Atopic Festival de Films Machinima Paris.


 


Several songs included on the soundtrack of the TV series "LIFE BITES" broadcast on DISNEY CHANNEL.
Make a song for the spot of MLFM Movement (Fight World Hunger) for their campaign to raise awareness about remote support and broadcast on RAI and Mediaset and main radio networks.
The song "Be Next" included in the soundtrack of the documentary produced by the University Roma 3 entitled "Stories Shipyard."
Produces and arranges the acoustic version of the song "STAY" the singer and deejay italo dance 80 ALBERT ONE.
The song "Merry Christmas" written with Nicola Ryan Carrassi is inserted in the DVD "The Advent Calendar" produced and distributed by RCO Europe and 20Th Century Fox.


 


Performs the songs and the music present in the film cartoons produced by RCO Europe and distributed by 20Tth Century Fox CAR'S LIFE 2 and CHOP KICK PANDA.
Musical Director and Keyboardist of the live project of the singer 80s ALBERT ONE.
Realizes some music library for 3D documentary on the Scala of Milan and academies connected Xnote produced by and distributed by 20th Century Fox Italy.
Realizes the music along with Ryan Carrassi for 20th Century Fox - Infinity Xnote and the Japanese cartoon "ON CHAN" sung by former participant of "Friends of Maria De Filippi" DAVIDE FLUTE.
Performs the music of the new short film by director and designer Gabriella Parisi with the title "Fly on the blue side"
Realizes the Soundtrack of the 20Th Century Fox Film "2012 Era - The advent of evil" with the USA Film Directed by Brian Trenchard Smith with Michael York - Michael Biehn - Diane Venora - Udo Kier out in September 2009.


 


Fox will always treat for the home video disc of special inserts with 2 compilation made for the release of the film "2012 The advent of evil."
Realizes the music for the program "Your Shopping Angels" in 8 episodes soon on Sky And Entertainment.
Carries the song "Merry Christmas Rossonero" 's AC Milan and aired on Milan Channel and presented the exhibition "Milan 110 cum Laude" in Valsecchi Palace to celebrate the 110 years of the Club Rossonero.
With his label distributes the new soundtrack and remix of the TV Format "The Island of the Famous" produced by Soundiva Srl
It is part of the Organization of VIDEOFESTIVAL LIVE prestigious national music competition with summer tour in several Italian cities, as the publisher, music consultant and president of the jury selection process.
Produce music library for 2 spots of the National Blind.


 

Realizes some music for documentaries comment Rai 3 "Big Story."
Produced some tracks for the compilation "Music Journey" published by RAI TRADE
Produced some tracks for Soundiva (Company specialized in production Music)
Artistic producer for several Italian and international productions.
Distribution and promotion of Tv Format Symbol of "The Island of the Famous" sung by Marianna Cataldi for Soundiva Srl
Collaboration with RYAN CARRASSI for ONE MOVIE SrL and Xnote Editions
Collaboration with ITALIAN WAY MUSIC always in the field of Production Music
Implementation arrangements and original compositions for the musical "The Wizard of Oz"
Professor of Music at the Cultural Association "L'Isola dei Gabbiani" courses for the Lombardy Region and the ESF

Realization of music documentaries comment for some programs, including "Geo & Geo" aired on Rai 3
In 2004 he opened the Edizioni Musicali PA 74 Music.

Live activity since 1996 as keyboardist and musical director.





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THE ROAD CONNECTION BAND

THE ROAD CONNECTION

 
Everyone knows by now that I write about people that I admire and people who inspires me.   I guess by now it's also well documented that I also have a special love and  interest in Indie & Unsigned bands & artists.  My taste varies, but when it comes to good rock & roll music there's no doubt about where my heart is. 

MY LATEST ARTICLE SHINES THE SPOTLIGHT ON A VERY TALENTED BAND FROM ROME ITALY, they go by the name of THE ROAD CONNECTION.

 

I became acquainted with this band back in Dec. 2011 when they joined my Music & Films Network, so we were no strangers to each other.  In late September 2012 I came into direct contact with the band's lead singer Lorenzo Cortoni through mail and otherwise and our passion for music was quite mutual.

 Lorenzo sent me some of his band's best songs and right away I was in love with their style of music.  A few nights ago I spent many hours playing music by this band.  I loved everything and I found myself rocking out to the song "Voo Doo Queen".  I must admit the vocals of Lorenzo Cortoni is among  some of the very best in rock & roll music.  I found myself playing each song over and over, getting a different feeling from each of them. There was no denying it.... They All Rock!! 

 "Say Goodbye",  "The Road",  "Rainy Night",  "The Hard Place", and  "Silent Scream"  are great songs and I was highly impressed with the vocals and performance of this band.  I played the song "Say Goodbye"  many many times because I really felt the soul of Lorenzo Cortoni in that song.  His voice is perfect and reminded me of early Springsteen,  Bob Seger, Jon Bon Jovi, John Mellencamp,  to name a few.  I felt a real emotional connection to the music and loved each song so much.

                                  

OKAY NOW THE QUESTION??? WHY WOULD I RECOMMEND THE MUSIC OF THE ROAD CONNECTION???

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1.  GREAT MUSIC

2.  GREAT VOCALS

3.  GREAT BAND

4.  AND THE BEST OF ROCK, SOUL & BLUES ALL IN ONE

IS THAT ENOUGH???

The Road Connection is hard at work on their new CD and I for one cannot wait till it hits the market because I've come to love and appreciate this band for their creative talents.  I promise to keep you posted on the new music and any new updates from this band.  For now please stop by online & check out their latest project.  Listed below are places to listen to, download and purchase their music.

Thanks guys for giving me the opportunity  to share your story around the globe.   My wish for you is that you reach millions of people with your awesome music!

                              

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                                            BIOGRAPHY

 The road of the rock goes through Rome with the sound of "The Road Connection":
American name, but head and heart "made in Italy".

The band is led by Lorenzo Cortoni (vocals), and is composed of:
Francesca Cinanni (backing vocals), Paul Ligori and Emiliano Caivano (guitars), Antonio Oliva (drums), Francesco Rametta (bass).

The training was created by the successful merger of a group of artists on the long-running musical Roman scene, former protagonists of other groups in the capital (Johnny & the Gozzillas, Blues Preachers, Loudtalkers, Out) and have impressive credentials, having behind a series of collaborations with musicians of rank.

The repertoire of "The Road Connection" is made by original songs (all composed by Lorenzo Cortoni) and rock covers.
From the roughness of the classic rock to the ballads that echo the sounds of the "west coast" American, the band offers a powerful sound inspired by the noble roots of rock, soul and blues.

On sale on iTunes, Amazon and more online shop called the "CONNECTION THE ROAD"



Follow The Links Below......Visit The Road Connection Online


http://www.reverbnation.com/theroadconnection


http://www.youtube.com/roadconnection


www.theroadconnection.net

THE TOMMY FIAMMENGHI BAND SPOTLIGHT

 

  

I'm back one month later shining the spotlight on The Tommy Fiammenghi Band.   I'm always excited to write about interesting people with  great talent.

  I did a special feature story of this band in July so this time around  I'm shining a spotlight on a few updates about the band.  I've contacted several of my friends in  music and radio and asked them to please  check out this rockin band.    I'm very thankful that they all responded in a very positive way.  I immediately got responses from rock & jazz radio stations from  around the world and so I can truly say I'm not the only one that finds this band appealing.  A big thank you to Tommie Brewster,  Berock Radio (UK) , Firebrand Rock Radio Show and many others.   As I said in my feature story last month The Tommy Fiammenghi Band brings classic back to rock and if you listen to the entire CD  "Into The Storm"  you will also hear a jazz flavor in their music proving that this band can rock and is quite versatile  in their style of music.  The Tommy Fiammenghi Band is currently  involved in putting together a tour around Europe.   I truly wish them the very best.

  I will continue to support this outstanding band which features four  of the most talented musicians in the world.    I'm not exaggerating when I say this and I say only what I feel (because someone has to believe in you).   So  many times great artists and bands are overlooked  for the more well known or internationally known bands (and that's very sad to me) because some of the best music is Indie Music.  I've created a special group at my Films Network for this band called SUPPORT TOMMY FIAMMENGHI BAND

  Please follow the link to check out this group.  

 I cannot say it enough!  

http://reginaswarnmusicandfilmsnetwork.ning.com/group/support-tommy-fiammenghi-band

 Please check out this awesome band and put your support behind them by purchasing their brand new CD " INTO THE STORM".   I believe in free downloads and I think that's great,  but you really show your support when you purchase an artists'  music.   Whether you purchase the entire disk or just a few downloads this helps  the musician out in ways beyond our imagination...So please support!!

THE TOMMY FIAMMENGHI BAND OFFICIAL WEBSITE 

http://www.thetommyfiammenghiband.com/ 

                        

                       The Tommy Fiammenghi Band Is:

 Tommy Fiammenghi: voce, chitarra

Fabio Minelli: batteria

Marco Prestini: tastiere, cori

Antonio Giampaolo: basso

Tommy Fiammenghi: voce, chitarra

                                                        

Fabio Minelli: batteria

Marco Prestini: tastiere, cori

Antonio Giampaolo: basso

MANAGER FOR THE TOMMY FIAMMENGHI BAND 
 SIMO MINELLI

PLEASE CHECKOUT MY FEATURE STORY 7/2012 OF THE TOMMY FIAMMENGHI BAND

http://reginaswarnweeklyfeatures.blogspot.com/2012/07/tommy-fiammenghi-band.html 

VITO GUERRIERI

VITO GUERRIERI                                  by REGINA SWARN

I'm sitting here listening to music with Vito Guerrieri on the drums and I'm completely mesmerized with this talented drummer.  Isn't  it strange?  I've known about this drummer for several years, but just had a chance to check out his great work.   Back in 2009 my friend (Actress, Angelina) first told me about Vito.   We were both celebrating her sister's birthday party at the time.  So how did we end up on the subject of Vito Guerrieri???  Okay I'll be honest,  we were both talking about the world's hottest musicians and  ironically she mentioned the drummer Vito Guerrieri.  She said that she had been acquainted  with him through Myspace and  email.   To make a very long story short, she knew that I was a writer and thought that I should check out his story someday.  Well here it is several years later and my fiance Rico says the same thing.  He went as far as to play some videos and music where Vito were playing the drums.  I totally dropped everything that I was doing just to listen to this great talent.   At this point I searched out everything with Vito in it (all of his videos, bands, projects, etc.).   Needless to say I was moved by his dedication in each band and I've become one of his biggest fans within the last 6 months.  I needed to write this story because I recognize great people and great talent  when I see it and Vito Guerrieri is one of the very best.  I've posted his bio and you can see for yourself just what an amazing talent he truly is. Vito plays the drums with so much confidence.   I'm watching his video  Vito Guerrieri Studio Session  and I see so much authority there and so much love for what he's doing.      There's really an incredible dedication.  I've posted several of his videos, but to get a closer look at his work please check out the bio.  You will get to see  for yourself just how amazing he really is.  Please check out Vito's work online by following the links posted along with his bio.  Great drummers deserve to be heard by everyone!!  I'm sending a copy of this spotlight story to my good friend Angelina.  She'll get a kick out of reading about the drummer she first told me about a few years ago.   Best wishes Vito! www.sneakersdmtribute.com www.magixpromotion.com

VIDEOS BY VITO GUERRIERI

MISSING KURT COBAIN

  

               MISSING KURT COBAIN

                                     

                       by Gina Cacciaguerra

(February 20, 1967 - April 5, 1994)

Each year I remember the stars that touched me the most.   At this very time and moment I would like to remember Kurt Cobain.   I spent last night playing music by Nirvana and dreaming of Kurt Cobain.  Oh it was such a wonderful dream!  It was a dream and fantasy of sorts.  This dream was so beautiful and lovely.  I dreamed that I was at a Nirvana concert and Kurt Cobain was singing Love Buzz and looking right at me.

 

 

 

  I felt a weird sensation go all over my body and soul.  Then I woke up and it was (Just a Fantasy/Dream)!  It was just one of the many emotions that I go through each anniversary year when I remember my favorite stars.

LOOKING UP AND SENDING A GREAT BIG CHEER TO YOU KURT.  I LOVE AND MISS YOU.....BUT YOUR MUSIC WILL LIVE ON FOREVER AND EVER!

   
 I LOVE YOU & MISS YOU SO MUCH.....XOXOXO

ROCK & ROLL MUSIC

BY REGINA SWARN


This story is not meant to be long. It is just a few reflections on rock & roll music and what it means to me.

I'm a performer and songwriter. I've written over 350 songs and poems to date that was published and copyrighted under ASCAP. When I write a song I go about it in a very unusual way. I put on an old Elvis Presley, Chuck Berry, Jimi Hendrix, Led Zeppelin (you get where I'm coming from?) song. It doesn't matter if I'm writing a folk song, gospel song, or classical song. I always need to hear an old rock & roll tune to get me in the spirit of it all. I've always had a special attraction to rock music. 

 

                         

 There's just something special about it that touches my inner most feelings. I LOVE TO ROCK & ROLL**

 

Some of my all time favorite bands and singers in rock & roll were around decades before I was ever born, but I play their music today just as if it was released last week. To name just a few (Elvis Presley, Jimi Hendrix, Led Zeppelin, Jimmy Page, The Beatles (Paul, John, George & Ringo),  The Rolling Stones, Bad Company, Foghat, Deep Purple,  and The Doors). I'm still entranced by Jim Morrison. I love reading about this great artist. He was so special and talented.

Some of my favorite rock bands and artists in the later years are Def Leppard, RedRum, AC/DC, Heart, Skill In Veins, VooDoo Highway, AveKey, Bon Jovi, Wild Rose, Lil Angel, Tasos Farinis, Van Halen, Wild Kitten, Lou Gramm, IsIs Child,  Pat Benatar, DeadLine, Aerosmith, Cinderella, The Unsatisfied, and many more. Checkout The band WILD KITTEN BELOW................

 I'm lovin the band Wild Kitten more & more!!

 The point that I'm trying to convey here is that I Love Rock & Roll (Joan Jett said it best in her hit song from many years ago). To this day I have a huge collection of all styles of music from the 1940's to the present. I'm constantly listening to music and I still love pulling out a Jimi Hendrix tune to get me all fired up. I just would like to say again that I do love all music and I perform and write all styles of music. There is just something about rock & roll that sticks to me like glue and this didn't just happen. I've felt this way for as long as I can remember as a little girl at the age of three (I was rockin to the beat of rock music).....I LOVE ROCK & ROLL BECAUSE IT'S IN MY VEINS!

I'm sitting here playing Elvis Presley tunes, tapping my feet to All Shook Up & Don't Be Cruel. I love Elvis' music.

 I love watching old Presley classic rock & roll movies, and when I watch those films I find myself singing along with him when he performs a song. I remember a few months ago on the road I wanted to play Led Zeppelin music all week long. I remember how hard it was for me to fall asleep because I was trying to sing along with every song on the CD (hahaha).

 Kashmir by Led Zeppelin is still one of my favorites and a song in my music collection.

 The craziest thing happened a few weeks ago. I was in a total 70's rock music mood and I wanted to play all rock music classics from the 1970's. Something took complete control of me when I started playing the Foghat song (Slow Ride).

 I started blasting this song as loud as it would go at full volume and no one with me was spared. Let's just say when it was all said and done I had everyone in the place singing along with me 'Slow Ride Take It Easy'.

I LOVE ROCK & ROLL

One of my special gifts for Christmas was a beautiful guitar,  Rico had this guitar made just for me (now i really must learn to play this thing) I love it!!!

 
Yeah that's about all I really wanted to say and just reflect on the music that I love, crave, desire, and go completely wild for.....ROCK & ROLL IS FOREVER AND IN MY HEART.....ROCK & ROLL LIVES.....I LOVE ROCK & ROLL!

THE ROCK & ROLL MUSIC PAGE

TO VISIT THIS PAGE JUST FOLLOW THE LINK BELOW*
 

http://reginaswarnentertainment.com/fr_rocknrollmusic.cfm

This is one of the most visited pages at my official website (The Rock & Roll Music Page), and I understand why. I have someone to monitor my website traffic on a daily basis, and this page is always in the top 5. Sometimes it's at #1. I added a Rock & Roll page to my official website because I've always been very passionate about rock music.