3x0

"The spirit that wanders the meaning of this life is often pushing and manifests itself as notes and guitar chords. Then it proclaims its poems with writings and thoughts: confrontation of opposites and clash of far essences; wavey curves and angel's feet; painful colours and grey smiles. A single malt flows through the velvets of your mouth and spreads, contaminated by the strong aroma of a dark cigar." The adventure of the band began about 10 years ago. There were many alterations during the formation of the band (too many to list….), but Angelo remained faithful to the original oath: our lives for the music of 3x0. In 2004 the first homonymous EP was recorded and received high acclaim for its originality. Since then, the work of 3x0 in the Real World Studios has been continuous. The natural aptitude of the songwriter, Angelo, who has effectively been the driving force behind the 3x0 project, has continually improved. The interesting collaboration with Mauro Aimetti, the bass player, began in 2005. The original scripts, (harmony-melody-lyrics) arranged by Angelo, already characterized by an eccentric, artistic arrangement, are now able to assume a different colour and atmosphere thanks to the progbasso and that special “touch” of Mauro. In 2006 following many experiments and continual improvements, Angelo met John Snell, singer, composer and skillful guitarist from London, with whom there was an immediate, intense, mutual rapport. John manages to interpret and sing brilliantly the 3x0 songs. Line by line, the lyrics (first in Italian, then in English) and the melodies, are maximised through John’s depth of feeling and experience: a very interesting association. Now, to the spring of 2007, there is a recording session at the Real World Studios of Peter Gabriel with the collaboration of Ged Lynch, already drummer and percussionist with Peter Gabriel himself and other important stars of world repute. A quality job rooted in ancient songs and Mediterranean sounds, epic vicissitudes and sensual women, heroic deeds of British knights and… the best sound ever.This is the story up ‘til now, but soon, new, unexpected events will surprise you! ............................................................ ......................................................I’m writing the start of this biography in a bar on the south coast of Ireland – paying more attention to the England rugby scores than I am to these words. But this is ok. It is a good thing because I am sitting next my new “boss” Angelo. Sorry – I am now watching the English cricket team (the ashes start in 4 days!!). Anyway, as I was saying Angelo is my new “boss”. We have decided to join forces and make 3x0 something special. It was “luck” how we met (if you believe in luck) – he lives in Italy and I live in the middle of somewhere in between (as do we all) – England. He writes. I sing. We rock. (ho, ho.). I believe some things happen for a reason but that reason is only realized when you are already living in the middle of it. This is 3x0! Anyway, more things about me: I am 6 feet tall (I wish!). Green eyes. Brown hair (dark). (Taurus). Size 10 ½ feet with “chicken legs”. My favourite colour is green (it matches my eyes). I sing, play guitar, bass, keyboards and the fool! My friend is telling me that I have written enough now – so I only have 2 more points to make. Points: 1. Keep on coming to this website as there will be some brand new really good tunes turning up soon. 2. Listen to my voice – good eh!? 3. Hopefully you will see some cool pictures of our trip to Ireland and you will see that everything I have said is true (6 feet, green eyes, chicken legs, etc.). (P.S. I know that’s 3 points)
Caio….… Coia……..Oica.…..…..CIAO!
(cool)
John Snell