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Maurizio Di Tollo
9+ albums
Progressive rockitalianitalian progressive rockitalian symphonic progrock progressivo italiano
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Multi-instrumentalist, arranger and songwriter MAURIZIO DI TOLLO is also a significant figure within the world of Italian progressive rock having gigged and recorded with several of the current scene's principal artists. During his highly productive career he has worked, primarily as a drummer, with HOSTSONATEN, FINISTERRE, THE WATCH, MOONGARDEN, LA MASCHERA DI CERA and DISTILLERIE DI MALTO. This year found him moonlighting from his other duties on the recently released album by L'OMBRA DELLA SERA, possibly a one-off project. However it was last year that he came to the decision it was finally time for him to tell his own story, with the result that he recorded his first solo album ''L'Uomo Trasparente'' (2012). This is a concept album that reveals the heart and soul of the man, not through the lyrics alone but through the blending of elements of traditional progressive rock with his many other musical influences. The central musical experience consists of a tasteful, modern sound that approaches symphonic prog while embracing other styles. DI TOLLO's own drumming forms the backbone of the music, fleshed out with lavish keyboard arrangements and sundry effects, and his distinctive vocals provide the passion and intimacy at the heart of the album. While DI TOLLO plays a host of instruments on the album he is supported by a number of other musicians including a core band consisting of Agostino Macor (Moog), Christian Marras (bass) and Laura Marsano (guitar). One notable guest
