Hello, there is something new under the sun: my side project Fifteen Strange Seconds is finally hitting the airwaves. The "band" consists of Andrea Gastaldello (keyboards, electronics, treatments) and I (vocals, treatments). We have just launched our first EP on Bandcamp, you can find it here. I have also put up a lyric video for … Continua a leggere New release: Fifteen Strange Seconds
Dear readers, I'm glad to report that my online workshop, Out of the Box, went very well. At least, I'm quite happy with the outcome, and participants seemed to be genuinely interested in the lectures. Each session would start with a presentation of the main topic, and I would go into detail as minutes went … Continua a leggere Welcome to the virtual world
Dear readers, I was invited to curate an online seminar, on the different ways one can approach and intend music, and how thinking "out of the box" could serve your artistic vision. We will explore several important topics related to sound, improvisation, composition and much more, with the help of some special guests. Dates as … Continua a leggere Seminar: Out of the Box
"A reflexive reaction or movement occurs immediately in response to something that happens." A combined musical effort from Eugene and Marco Machera. You can purchase Reflexive on Bandcamp. In light of recent (and not so recent) events, the previously unheard song Involution 9 is a personal reflection on the impressive, natural human ability of preventing social … Continua a leggere New release: “Reflexive” (Marco Machera & Eugene)
What strange times. Covid-19 has brought the world to its knees. I was just reading about Hart Island, the burial ground in New York City, then I scrolled down the news feed on Facebook and saw someone playing the piano, live-streaming from home. I must say, I'm having a hard time dealing with all of … Continua a leggere I can’t take this lightly, but I’m trying
