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Steve MARSALA

About Me

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In french, “Songes” means “dreams / reveries”.
The title reveals the nature of Steve MARSALA’s first album : a musical odyssey through 12 instrumental tracks leading to dream, peace and calm.
A meticulous production, some rock, jazz and electro influences, “Songes” is a skilful blend between simple melodies and careful soundscapes where each instrument helps to create a sweet and soothing universe.
Through his 12 “reveries”, it’s easy to identify the artists that influenced Steve MARSALA's music ... Pat Metheny, Bill Frisell or Lee Ritenour for the sweetness of the guitars ; Robert Fripp, Brian Eno for the sound experiments ; Massive attack, Air for the lounge electro parts ; Pink floyd for the general atsmosphere of the album.
The result is pleasant and intimate music combining guitar pads, electro beats and ethereal soundscapes.
From the first notes, “Songes” pulls you in its cosy universe and the music gives free expression to your imagination ...
So here’s the deal : put your headphones on, sit down, relax, enjoy the journey !
Steve MARSALA - "Songes" (Hacienda productions) Buy (Amazon.com) / Download (VirginMega.fr)
"Songes", album 100% instrumental, au titre révélateur ...
Pour ce 1er album, Steve MARSALA propose un voyage à travers 12 titres instrumentaux originaux, dont le point commun est l'invitation au songe, à la rêverie ...
Une production soignée, des influences tantôt rock, jazz ou électro, "Songes" est un habile mélange entre des mélodies simples et des textures sonores minutieusement travaillées, tous les instruments contribuant à servir cet univers paisible, propice au "lâcher prise" ...
Au détour des ses 12 "Songes", on reconnaît tour à tour les rêveurs qui ont bercé les nuits de ce jeune artiste ... on pense notamment à Pat Metheny, Bill Frisell ou Lee Ritenour pour la douceur de leurs guitares, Robert Fripp et Adrian Belew et leurs expérimentations sonores en tout genre, Massive attack, Air pour leurs univers soft-électro et bien sûr Pink floyd ou Brian Eno et leurs ambiances aériennes ...
Le résultat est un mélange étonnant et agréable, mêlant nappes de guitares, beats électros et paysages sonores éthérés.
Dès les premières mesures, "Songes" vous entraîne sans résistance dans son univers intimiste et cosy : une parenthèse de douceur, où la musique laisse libre cours à l'imagination ... et vice-versa.
"Songes" ... à savourer au casque, le soir au fond de son lit, sans modération !
Steve MARSALA - "Songes" (Hacienda productions)Album disponible sur Amazon.fr
En téléchargement sur VirginMega.fr

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Music:

Member Since: 16/03/2007
Band Website: http://www.stevemarsala.com
Band Members: Steve MARSALA : guitars, bass, Rhodes, B3, piano, progs, SooperLooper, textures and soundscapes ...

Influences: Pink floyd, King crimson, Porcupine tree, Robert Fripp, Brian Eno, Roger Waters, Pat Metheny, Bill Frisell, Mike Landau, Joni Mitchell, Tori Amos, Massive attack, Air, Björk, Sting, Peter Gabriel, Dead can dance, Thomas Newman ...

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Record Label: Hacienda productions
Type of Label: Indie

My Blog

Vote for my track "Contact" at www.last3rhinos.com

Hello,Each month, the website "www.last3rhinos.com" elects his favorite artists (musician, singer ...).For February, Steve MARSALA is taking part in the category "Your music".Please, visit this page a...
Posted by on Tue, 03 Feb 2009 00:43:00 GMT

Mixtape introducing "Songes"

New track added in the mySpace player called 'mixTape Songes'.It's a quick overview of the record 'Songes' through several chosen excerpts of the album.It allows to discover Steve Marsala's universe i...
Posted by on Mon, 22 Sep 2008 13:50:00 GMT

Official website online

Website www.stevemarsala.com is online ... many things to visit : excerpts of all tracks, photos, newsletter, news, and more ...Have a nice trip !Le site officiel www.stevemarsala.com est maintenant e...
Posted by on Thu, 28 Feb 2008 13:49:00 GMT

FUNK OFF, another Steve MARSALA's project now on MySpace

Here's the link to another project of mine : FUNK OFFAnother atmosphere in here ... no more ambiance and peaceful music but funky, disco and Rn'B covers, , moonwalks, curly wigs, spangles ...Voilà un ...
Posted by on Thu, 28 Feb 2008 13:39:00 GMT

Download EP "Songes" at VirginMega.fr

Download the EP "Songes" now at virginMega.frYou can also order it at : amazon.comL'album 'Songes' est désormais disponible en téléchargement payant sur virginMega.frIl est également possible de comma...
Posted by on Sat, 23 Feb 2008 10:36:00 GMT

EP "Songes" now available

EP 'Songes' available in french stores from september.Foreign people, you can order the album here : amazon.comDepuis le mois de septembre l'album 'Songes' est disponible dans vos points de vente préf...
Posted by on Thu, 01 Nov 2007 06:35:00 GMT

NO WORD, another Steve MARSALA's project on mySpace

Here's a link to the page of NO WORD, another project of mine.We make original compositions in old school funky style, inspired by James Brown, Maceo Parker, the Meters etc ... but without any 'normal...
Posted by on Sun, 15 Jul 2007 05:37:00 GMT

New videos during the mix of "Songes"

New videos to see in section "More videos". Souvenir from the mix of "Songes" in Hacienda's studio A. Ajout de 2 vidéos du mixage de 'Songes' au Studio A de l'Hacienda ... à voir dans la secti...
Posted by on Mon, 19 Mar 2007 14:54:00 GMT