Romano, dell’Ariete, alle spalle l’Istituto per la Cinematografia e TV Roberto Rossellini, chitarrista dal momento in cui scopre Mark Knopfler e da quando, a nove anni rimane folgorato da Bruce Springsteen (più o meno la stessa età che aveva Bruce quando vide Elvis Presley all’Ed Sullivan Show), Fabio Melis non fa mistero delle sue influenze musicali. Perché nasconderle? Imbraccia Fender Telecaster e Gibson, chitarre che nel rock hanno un significato. Compone pensando ai dischi grazie ai quali è cresciuto come musicista. E quando canta, si capisce che ha amato gli eroi del country rock californiano e quelli della East Coast. Pronunciate i nomi di Don Henley, John Fogerty, Bob Seger e Tom Petty e lui vi sorriderà. FM americano, Southern Rock, i grandi del Pop, il soul con i fiati e le più belle voci: tutto lo affascina e lo smuove. Nessun pregiudizio, pura emozione.
Melis si porta ognuno di questi elementi preziosi in studio di registrazione e sul palco. Prima le cover band, poi le canzoni originali, finalmente Runaway Train, il raccoglitore di tanti sogni. È Classic Rock confezionato con passione, non tradisce. 14 delle sue tante composizioni le presenta qui, nel suo esordio. Chitarre, tastiere che suonano come negli album della sua gioventù e una sezione fiati che arriva da lontano, perché gli Asbury Jukes Horns sono proprio quelli che accompagnano Southside Johnny, il leone del New Jersey. Se i riferimenti di Fabio Melis sono anche i vostri, amerete Lovin’ Eyes, Waiting for us e le altre.
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Rome-born under the Aries sign, Fabio Melis studied at the Cinematography and TV Institute Roberto Rossellini, and became a guitarist at nine, when he discovered Mark Knopfler, and when he was dazzled by Bruce Springsteen (as nine was Bruce Springsteen when he saw Elvis at the Ed Sullivan Show), and he does not keep his musical influences hidden away. Plays Fender Telecaster and Gibson, guitars that have a precise meaning in rock music.
His songwriting is deeply influenced by the albums he listened to when he was growing up as a musician. And when he sings, the love for Californian country rock and East Coast rock clearly surfaces. Just mention Don Henley, John Fogerty, Bob Seger and Tom Petty to him and a big smile will show on his face. American FM and Southern Rock, pop greats, soul horns and vocals: all this fascinates and moves him. No prejudice, pure emotions. Melis brings all this in the studio and on stage.
First his cover bands, then originals, and at last Runaway Train, container for all his dreams. It’s Classic Rock packaged with passion, never disappointing. 14 of his many compositions are presented here in his debut album. Guitars and keyboards that sound like the albums of his youth, and a horn section that comes from afar, the very same Asbury Jukes Horns from New Jersey’s own Southside Johnny. If Fabio Melis’ roots are also your roots, you will love Lovin’ Eyes, Waiting For Us and all of Runaway Train’s tracks.
Tracklist
1.Runaway train
2.Waiting for us
3.Hold me in your arms
4.Lovin’ eyes (feat. The Asbury Jukes Horns)
5.Learn to walk alone
6.You’re my precious one
7.True love prevails
8.When our love’s gone
9.Slave with no chains
10.Love is on its way
11.If we want the world to be saved
12.Sweet Caroline
13.Pretty little child
14.The veil is gone
