Fanbase Music Magazine catches up with Massimo, and talk about his new single, ‘Get In Line’, life in Italy, playing live and more.
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Hi Massimo, and welcome to Fanbase Music Magazine. Can you tell us where you’re from and how you got into music?
Hi, and thank you for having me! I’m from Rome, Italy. My passion for music came from my older brother. When I was a boy, he gave me a cassette with Nursery Cryme by Genesis and Drama by Yes. I fell in love with those records and started exploring that kind of music. Around the age of 23, I began learning piano and studying music theory. After many different musical experiences, I officially started my solo career in 2022.
How would you describe your sound and genre?
I try to fuse different styles—from classical to pop, from jazz rock to experimental. People say it’s progressive rock, and I think that fits, though I like to leave the door open for many influences.
What bands did you listen to while growing up?
So many! The Beatles, Genesis, Pink Floyd, and Marillion were big for me. But I also listened to a lot of 20th-century classical music and film scores, which really shaped how I hear and write music.
Can you tell us about the music scene in Italy?
Italy has a rich history in both classical and popular music. Artists like Fabrizio De André, Lucio Battisti, and PFM were huge in the ‘60s and ‘70s. Today, the scene is a bit tricky. Major labels seem mostly focused on trap and very commercial music, which leaves little room for more experimental or progressive artists.
Let’s talk about your new single, Get In Line. What is the song about?
Get In Line is about the Italian school system, where I work as a music teacher in public schools. The song reflects on how important it is to guide and support young people—they are our future. Musically, it’s a duet featuring two Italian performers: Germana Noage and Marco Ragni.
Who else features on the track, and how did you meet them?
Germana is my main collaborator and also the lead singer in my gothic metal band Noage. Marco is a talented singer-songwriter from northern Italy, and I connected with him through my distributor, Melodic Revolution Records. Other musicians on the track include Fabio Lanciotti and Mark Cook on guitars, Maestro John Hackett on flute, Lisa Green on violin, Mauro Cipriani on cello, Michele Raspanti (also from Noage) on bass, and Fabio Moresco on drums. Across my two records, I’ve collaborated with nearly 70 Italian and international artists.
Where was the song recorded, and how was the recording process?
I usually compose and record the basic demos in my small studio in Rome. After that, I send the parts to the musicians who work remotely—especially the international artists. Most of the lyrics are written by me and later refined by my co-author, Gianluca Del Torto.
Do you have new music coming out soon? What can you tell us about it?
Yes! I’m currently producing White Demon, the debut single by Germana, which I’ve arranged over the past few weeks. I’m also working on my third solo album, titled Age of Man. It will be the final chapter in my trilogy.
Do you play live, and what are your shows like?
Yes, I do! I toured my first album in Rome last winter with my solo band, and this past summer I performed in the northwest United States with my friend Michael Trew from the band Moon Letters. My shows are a mix of emotion, storytelling, and musical exploration—I try to take the audience on a journey.
Thank you for doing this interview. Do you have any last message for our readers?
Thank you so much for your support. I hope to see you soon in your beautiful country!
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