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'Something Different' is Alberto Region's debut solo album. Comprising of ten tracks, eight of which arranged as instruments and two of them with vocals showcase one of today's hottest bass players in a variety of musical climates away from his work with progressive metallers Twinspirits. "Something Different" features on one side of it's character the extreme variety of the tunes, on the other side the union of experimental research with the comeback of melody. Progressive, funky, rock, fusion, ambient suggestions blend in an original poetical mix that frees from any defined genre and turns out to be immediately catchy release to every kind of listener. The CD features appearances by guests such as guitar players Tommy Ermolli (Twinspirits/Khymera) and Daniele Gottardo. "Something Different" has already been successfully broadcast by the Italian national radio channel RAI Radio 3 along with an interview with Alberto already prior to it's press and public release. On the album Alberto comments, "I wanted to compose a solo-oriented album, without following any scheme, rule or trend, but I kept myself open to various musical genres and I invited some musicians friends of mine, to collaborate in this project. Although I am in a progressive rock band, in my album I tried to reach a freer and more poetic musical expression that matched to my melodic sensitivity. I therefore think that the album is accessible and can be appreciated by every kind of listener and not just by bass players". "Something Different" represents a different side from a multi faceted musician Something Different Reviews 'Since the title seemed to oblige, my expectations concerning the stuff were enormous. Fortunately, Alberto didn't squander his talent, and I wasn't disappointed! He plays jazz/fusion with bit progressive guitar parts and intelligent use of electronica. Mr. Rigoni produces an enormous sonic space where ingenious conceptions and very special atmosphere meet. All tracks are perfectly balanced and performed, emphasizing Alberto's elegant command of the instrument. A distinct bass sound and great arrangements without longueurs are the strongest points of the album.' - Department of Virtuosity (Poland) 'Bel disco, per veri cultori del prog e per chi ama sperimentare' - MetalBeta (Italy) 'The compositions display any number proggy motifs, building in complexity, shifting in structure and benefiting from some intricate arrangements. Alberto Rigoni has set about creating a series of moving-vibes here and in that regard his solo work is completely successful.' - Jerry Lucky (US) 'Questo non è un disco per metallari, anche se potrebbe avere un pubblico molto vario dato che in 10 brani Alberto infila penso tutte le sue influenze e si presenta con un esordio di alto livello. Il problema dei bassisti e musicisti solisti in generale è di solito quello di cercare di mostrare la proprià abilità tecnica e compositiva, senza tirare realmente fuori ciò che hanno dentro. Alberto qui invece si esprime con sincerità quasi a dire: " Questo sono io." - themetalbox. (IT) 'This CD contains a wide spectrum of music, from solo bass settings to more progressive songs. Each displaying the dynamic playing and writing skills of a young and exciting bassist in Rigoni, as well as a cast of equally talented guests, Rigoni's bass playing is very good whether doing funk, fusion, rock, metal or whatever, he is one who appears to draw as much of his influences from progressive music as he does fusion and has obviously dedicated his time to become a complete musician' - ProGGnosis.com (US) 'Disco muy interesante, no sólo para bajistas sino para toda clase de instrumentistas y personal ajeno al Metal, poco de Metal o Rock tiene este gran trabajo, pero en HALLOFMETAL sabemos apreciar la calidad como es debido, esperemos que pronto tengamos noticias del futuro de TWINSPIRITS, de todas formas ALBERTO RIGONI tiene el futuro asegurado en esa banda, en solitario o en cualquier o
