Let me introduce myself.
A synthesizer fanatic (I own a few), I play with a very approximate technique.
I struggle with reading music; I have never attended schools or academies.
I play by ear because I like it that way and because I don't have the time or desire to evolve and learn.
I remember some attempts at solfège as a form of torture.
However, I have a lot of fun playing with groups of amateurs and rockers, where we perform even demanding covers.
I was born with the Beatles and continued with 70s progressive rock.
More Genesis and King Crimson than ELP or Yes.
Today I listen to a bit of everything, but I am tied to tonal music and melody that kills.
Among my heroes are Stefano Bollani, Frank Zappa, John Zorn.
In the studio, I have some professional experience.
As an electronic engineer and hifi fanatic, I often explain to ignorant sound engineers what a decibel is.
I have a personal war against switching power supplies, the wild use of compressors and equalizers, and masters that sound like little radios.
I consider the success of iTunes and mp3s an epochal misfortune.
You are a nice bunch, I am happy to join you.
I am polemical and intolerant, I hope I don't exaggerate...
