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Forastiere
The music of Italian guitarist Pino Forastiere comes from a solid classical, contemporary, and rock background that is hard to define. He employs a dazzling blend of slapping, tapping, strumming, altered tunings, and harmonics combined with classical phrasing and a focus on distinct and addictive melodies. His music is “something like a mix of Steve Reich’s interlocking rhythmic patterns meet Michael Hedges’s techniques, all while admiring Eddie van Halen” (John Schaefer, WNYC Radio).
Born in Latronico, Southern Italy, Pino moved with his family to Rome in his early childhood. In 1992 he graduated from Santa Cecilia Conservatory with a degree in classical guitar, taking his final exam with a ten-string classical guitar. In the following years, he used this ten-string guitar in live performances with original repertoire. In 1996 he laid down this instrument and picked up a six-string acoustic guitar. He has studied composition and chamber music, performed in various ensembles with classical or original repertoire, and collaborated with jazz, experimental, electronic and pop projects. Pino Forastiere lives in Rome, Italy; he performs in festival and venues in Italy, United States and Canada, also for classical societies; in January 2008 he premiered “Why Not?”, a concerto for electro-acoustic guitar and string orchestra. “Why Not?” gives the title to his new album, released by Candyrat Records (July 2008).
Forastiere : From 1 to 8
Solo Acoustic Guitar & Trio
From 1 to 8 is a collection of eight beautiful new compositions for contemporary acoustic guitar. Or - depending on who's listening - it's a collection of eight study etudes for guitarists, focusing on composition, deep musicality and intricate technique.
Guitar Republic
Acoustic Guitar Trio
Guitar Republic is the new solo-duo-trio concert by Sergio Altamura, Stefano Barone and Pino Forastiere: music in the widest sound spectrum you may imagine, from the pure acoustic guitar sound to experimental electronics. Rock, improvisation, minimalism, mediterranean colors and rhythms are performed on the same stage by three different citizens of the same Guitar Republic.
Forastiere : Live
CD/DVD
A live performance by Italian guitarist, Pino Forastiere. Filmed in late-2008; the performance is both beautiful and technically stunning at the same time.
Forastiere : Why Not?
Solo Guitar
Italian guitarist, Pino Forastiere is a remarkable virtuoso. His techniques and musical ideas are a true mix of acoustic and classical guitar styles. "Why Not?" is his third solo release and is the most bold in terms of style and composition.
Forastiere : Circolare
Solo Guitar
“Circolare” is a thought of togertherness in the future tense, not only in music: the rhythm of Mediterranean popular dances fuses with certain dissonances, algid at times, coming from European contemporary and minimalist production; South American beat merges into Blues, and all is mixed up in an alchemy. The guitar execution gives an effect of orchestration, thanks to the use of alternative tunings and techniques: all the tracks were recorded live, without overdubbing.
Forastiere : Rag Tap Boom
Solo Guitar (Italy Import)
“A gifted new acoustic guitarist making waves out of Italy, Forastiere... recorded without overdubs or special effects, Rag Tap Boom is a fitting showcase for Forastiere’s superb acoustic guitar work.” Robert Silverstein – 20th Century Guitar
Pino Forastiere : Transcriptions Set 1
This download comes with one song in MP3 format and matching (Standard Notation & Guitar Tab Format) transcriptions in Adobe PDF and Microsoft XPS formats for the following song:
Ripresa
Pino Forastiere : Transcriptions Set 2
This download comes with two songs in MP3 format and matching (Standard Notation & Guitar Tab Format) transcriptions in Adobe PDF format for the following songs:
Studio n.1
Studio n.2
Pino Forastiere : Transcriptions Set 3
This download comes with two songs in MP3 format and matching (Standard Notation & Guitar Tab Format) transcriptions in Adobe PDF format for the following songs:
Studio n.3
Studio n.4
Pino Forastiere : Transcriptions Set 4
This download comes with two songs in MP3 format and matching (Standard Notation & Guitar Tab Format) transcriptions in Adobe PDF format for the following songs:
Studio n.5
Studio n.6
Pino Forastiere : Transcriptions Set 5
This download comes with one song in MP3 format and matching (Standard Notation & Guitar Tab Format) transcriptions in Adobe PDF format for the following song:
Studio n.7
Pino Forastiere : Transcriptions Set 6
This download comes with one composition (3 movements and multile guitar parts) in MP3 format and matching (Standard Notation & Guitar Tab Format) transcriptions in Adobe PDF formats for the following song:
Studio n.8 (I movimento) *Trio
Studio n.8 (II movimento)
Studio n.8 (III movimento) *Trio