Marco Sfogli: tafolias in regalia



News:
27-02-2008:
Lion music There's hope available now from guitar9 and There's hope available now from Lion music!

25-02-2008:
Marco Sfogli has scheduled a live date on April 25,2008 at the Black Cat in Caserta, Italy. Joining Sfogli at the show will be Alex Argento, Andrea Casali and Salvyo Maiello.


15-02-2008:
Lion music There's hope available now from Lion music! Get your copy now!




22-01-2008:
Lionmusic post new track from Marco Sfogli - Andromeda taken from 'There's Hope' (out February 15th) http://myspace.com/lionmusiclabel

16-01-2008:
There’s Hope will be Released February 15th 2008.

RACK BY TRACK ANALYSIS BY MARCO SFOGLI
Still Hurts: This is my tribute to the 80’s influences that I listened many years ago. I was born as hard rock guitar player, listening to bands like Europe, Winger, Danger Danger, Def Leppard and so on and this track reflects my earlier passion. In fact I choose it as opening track for its majestic “in style” intro.

Andromeda: When I started writing this record my goal was to be as much spontaneous as possible. Wouldn’t have been “my” record without a modern, progressive tune...and there it is! Odd times, crazy runs, absolutely the most difficult and tricky song I recorded so far. Main verse in 11/16...

Seven: Early traces of Seven can be found back in 2002 I guess, when I first heard it from my former keyboard player. The main theme was so strong that I decided to pick it up again and give it a new fresh “Methenyan” middle part (with a beautiful synth solo courtesy of Alex Argento). One of my favourite moment of this record.

There’s Hope: I wrote this one as soon as I came back from the recording sessions of James Labrie’s “Elements of Persuasion”. I was lock and load and in the right mood to pop out a metal tune and here it is. John Macaluso did a great job on it! The title reflects my feelings I had after getting the Labrie gig.

Spread The Disease: One of my dad’s favourite. I always liked the blues players “tastiness” and this is my humble tribute to this beautiful music.

Farewell: Probably the earliest song (and my dad’s favourite...). When I was 6, after the Van Halen binge, I discovered Joe Satriani who’s been (and still is) one of my favourite guitar players. I wrote this one back in 1999 and recorded a demo just later. The lead on the demo had so much fire in it that I decided to keep it instead of trying to go for a “good one”. I love this one, has so many memories in it.

Sunset Lights: The 7th track of an album is generally the “ballad” track. Originally intended to sound more folk-prog than now (think about The Corrs who meet Genesis). Later on was heavily modded to sound more guitar oriented than folk (Matt Guillory provided some cool tradeoffs in the middle). It’s one of my favourite tunes if not my favourite one

Genius: I discovered fusion music very late (and I thank my buddy Alex Argento about this). I wrote Genius around 2004 but wasn’t satisfied enough about the arrangement. So I asked Alex to put his hands on it and ended up being our first collaboration. The same tune (with different sounds and solo) can be found on Alex’s solo record as well.

Never Forgive Me: I wasn’t sure about this tune at first. To my ears might have sounded good if I had to put vocals on it. Since I’m a poor singer I decided to give it a try and record a very vocal oriented melody on the guitar. It worked for me and ended up on the record?

Memories: Whereas Genius reflects my first collaboration with Alex Argento, Memories marks my first collaboration with Matt Guillory. Was originally written before leaving for the “Elements of Persuasion” world tour (and we actually played it during the tour as our solo spot). Very intimate and sweet, it shows how good guitar and piano can match

Texas BBQ: One of my many passions...country? I admit it, I’m not a country player (and probably I’ll never be), but I love the happiness that country music spread. Instead of saying “bye” with a sad tune I decided to put this one as the ending track to leave the listener with a big smile on his face. It works for me, I wish it’ll work for you as well!!!

19-12-2007:
Marco Sfogli - There's Hope
When Dream Theater vocalist James LaBrie needed a guitarist for his "Elements Of Persuasion" solo album Marco Sfogli was his first point of call. With the all instrumental "There's Hope" Marco proves himself to be the most exciting guitarist of his generation.... and here's the cover!




10-11-2007:
The pre-release prom material is starting for the eagerly awaited upcoming release by Marcos Sfogli entitled "There's Hope" on the progressively minded, guitar friendly, lion music label.



11-10-2007:
DREAM THEATER Vocalist James LaBrie Completes Writing For Next Solo Album.According to BW&BK sources, DREAM THEATER vocalist James LaBrie has finished writing his next solo album - the followup to 2005's Elements Of Persuasion. The album is expected once again to feature Italian guitarist Marco Sfogli, who has been working on recording scratch solos for the songs.


05-10-2007:
Lots of posts from Marco Sfogli on his new CD from petrucci forum
I wish I won't disappoint anyone. I personally mixed it and putted so much effort and energy during all the creation process. Will be pretty various stylistically-wise, there's enough food for almost all the tastes The release date is set for January through Lion Music. Mastering will begin next week, I hope everything will be fine


04-10-2007:
Marco Sfogli appears on Jordan Rudess new CD The Road Home CD which you can buy on line



Track List and Samples:
1. Dance on a Volcano
2. Sound Chaser
3. Just The Same
4. JR Piano Medley
5. Piece of the Pi
6. Tarkus

02-10-2007:
Another video from Marco, sounds poor but amazing playing!

Marco Sfogli @ Meet 2007



05-09-2007:
Marco Sfogli will perform at the Rash Guitars booth on September 22-23 during the MEET (Music, Events and Entertainment Technology) music exhibition in Milan, Italy.

23-08-2007:
Marco Sfogli has confirmed that his first solo record is scheduled to be out on January 2008 for Lion Music. More when I know.


16-07-2007:
Here's a clip from one of Marco's solos from a new CD tune entitled "Andromeda". Enjoy it!

Marco Sfogli - Andromeda


Also, like Guthrie Govan, Maro Sfogoli got this track at http://www.bluesjamtracks.com Just improvised a solo using the Mesa Boogie Lonesta

Marco Sfogli plays on a Larry Carlton style backing track



06-05-2007:
I forgot to mention Marco updated his web site. The site was created by Alex Argento. Look out for his new CD to be released as soon as he can find an appropriate record label.

For fans of the old web site


03-05-2007:
Must buy album for guitar and keyboard burn out fans, Alex Argento releases EGO, featuring Marco Sfogli, which you can now buy on line.


Sound sample

The CD also features these top players:
Fabrizio Leo
Alessandro Benvenuti
Vittorio Falanga

03-04-3007:
As well as appearing on the Alex Argento CD, Marco Sfogli has finally completed his own solo CD. He's sorting out the final drum and bass tracks. He's still marketing for labels.

19-03-2007:
Marco Sfogli is set to appear in John Macaluso's Union Radio, "The Radio Waves Goodbye" CD. The current list of artists includes James LaBrie, Vitalij Kuprij, Mike DiMeo, Chris Caffrey, Alex Masi, Randy Coven, Zey Grey, Dimuti, Marco Sfogli, Adrian Holtz and Derrik Weiland.

04-03-2007:
"Heroes Temporis" is the name of a new rock opera featuring John Macaluso, Randy Coven and Marco Sfogli, tenor Francesco Napoletano and the Bulgarian Symphony Orchestra directed by Giacomo Simonelli.

Francesco Napoletano: vocals (Fondazione Arena di Verona)
Ivana Giugliano: vocals
Giancarlo Trotta and Luca Contegiacomo: piano, keyboards, moog, fx, programming
Marco Sfogli: guitars
Randy Coven: bass
John Macaluso: drums
Roberto D'Aquino (Edoardo Bennato, Gigi D’Alessio): bass, Stick.
Simone Gianlorenzi: acoustic guitar
Matteo Salsano: narrations
Bulgarian Symphony Orchestra Sif. 309 directed by Maestro Giacomo Simonelli
Composition of the literary parts: Prof. Pietro Ruggiero

01-03-2007:
One I missed earlier

Genius


18-02-2007:
How Sfogli got the gig...An improvisation Solo to the Song Alone from James Labrie. The song developed in the room

Guitar Solo Marco Sfogli James Labrie


Understanding Guitar audition, Marco Sfogli


11-02-2007:
Top Rock Guitarist 2006 featuring Marco Sfogli Salvyo Maiello on drums, Alex Argento on keyboards and Massimo Mercogliano on bass.

Sfogli/Argento "Genius" performed at Top Rock Guitarist


03-02-2007:
Marco Sfogli appears on a new rock CD

www.mavsite.com www.magnianimiviri.com


11-01-2007:
Top stuff, Marco has posted a snippet from the awesome "EGO", "Brinsick", an upcoming CD from king of keys Alex Argento. Listen to it on his MySpace web site: http://www.myspace.com/marcosfogli

24-12-2006:
Marco Sfogli will be at NAMM in January 2007.

31-07-2006:
Some footage from the recent James LaBrie tour. http://www.johnmacaluso.com/JLB_Downtown.html.
09-06-2006
Marco Sfogli: is selling his unplayed Music Man Steve Lukather. The guitar is brand new! Never used in any live appearence. Email Marco if your interested.

22-05-2006:
Marco Sfogoli is on myspace: http://www.myspace.com/marcosfogli
Marco Sfogli has finished recording solos for Vivien Lalu's "Temporal" CD and he has aslos recorded a solo Vivien Lalu'"Shadrane" project.

Marco Sfogli is also working with Milan Polak on a tune that will be released on the album "The Alchemists 2" by Liquid Note Records.

Marco Sfogli also has solos on Alex Argento's upcoming record called "EGO".

06-03-2006:
"Understand" (wmv)- a video from Marcos

11-02-2006:
A good interview with Marco from progressworld.net including progress on his new CD and more:
"I'm writing session 2. Putting together songs I've recorded over the years, choosing the best ones. Time permitting, I will have some guest musicians including hopefully, my pal, Alex Argento. He was the one who introduced me to Matt. He's an exceptional keyboard player. I nicknamed him the "Greg Howe of Keyboards" and he'll probably help me build a couple of songs. Another guest I would like if possible is Virgil Donati."
18-10-2005:
Marcos now endorses Rash Guitars endorser. He has also returned from preproduction of James's La Bries next solo album, with Matt Guillory and Brian Wherry.

17-04-2005: Marcos has added some videos from Canada sessions

Background:
Marcos Fogli, aka Tafolias (after his passion for Joey Tafolla) has a rock influenced background including such artists as: John Petrucci and Dream Theater, Steve Lukather of Toto, Andy Summers of The Police, Andy Timmons of Danger Danger and Reb Beach of Winger. This really is apparent in his tasty rock orientated playing.

Born in 1980, he was inspired to play in 1984 when he was asked to perform with his parents in Schwetzingen , Germany during an encore to a live show. After receiving a guitar in 1989, he started to play song s fro mthe likes of Van Halen and Europe. However, he quit guitar in 1992 to study the drums! But by 1996 he was back to guitar, which is good news for us and good news for James La Brie as Tafolias will be supporting James on the Elements of Persuasion tour. For a full
discography check out his web site, or check out his mp3 and videos some of which feature Alex Argento

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  1. ey men what's up! some link or adress for find the new album from marco sfogli there's hope? thanks a lot and greetings

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