tag:ruggerocatania.com,2005:/blogs/the-rossellinis-soundtrack?p=3The Rossellinis - Soundtrack2024-01-26T09:43:45+01:00Ruggero Cataniafalsetag:ruggerocatania.com,2005:Post/73403812024-01-26T09:43:45+01:002024-01-26T09:43:45+01:00Lady Lovely - New Website<p>New website for the independent record label I run since 2007.<br>Clearer, easier, and up-to-date.<br> </p><p><a class="no-pjax" href="http://ladylovelylabel.com/" target="_blank" data-link-type="url"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/s:bzglfiles/u/505451/c3cd9d9c89c4a89e8d4f70d3096ea13529b86f49/original/site24preview.jpg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></a></p>Ruggero Cataniatag:ruggerocatania.com,2005:Post/73240582023-12-25T09:49:38+01:002023-12-25T09:51:03+01:005€ offer, Christmas only!<p>Grab it now! <br>The offer ends tonight!<br> </p><p><iframe style="border-width:0;height:435px;width:560px;" src="https://bandcamp.com/VideoEmbed?track=1177815080&bgcol=ffffff&linkcol=0687f5" mozallowfullscreen="1" webkitallowfullscreen="1" allowfullscreen="1" seamless=""></iframe></p>Ruggero Cataniatag:ruggerocatania.com,2005:Post/73227522023-12-22T10:38:41+01:002023-12-22T10:41:21+01:00Unknown improvisation <p><span style="color:rgb(28,30,33);">I can't remember what this backing track or lesson is.</span><br><span style="color:rgb(28,30,33);">Drop me a line just in case you know so that I can add a caption.</span><br><br><span style="color:transparent;">🤟🎸❤</span></p><p><iframe style="border-style:none;overflow:hidden;" src="https://www.facebook.com/plugins/video.php?height=314&href=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fguitarproducer%2Fvideos%2F643210601110598%2F&show_text=true&width=560&t=0" width="560" height="429" scrolling="no" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="true" allow="autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; picture-in-picture; web-share"></iframe></p>Ruggero Cataniatag:ruggerocatania.com,2005:Post/73190762023-12-14T10:50:58+01:002023-12-14T10:50:58+01:00Did you know I run an independent record label?<p><iframe style="border-width:0;height:50px;width:100%;" scrolling="no" src="https://bandcamp.com/band_follow_button_deluxe/3806320807"></iframe></p><p>I started my small independent record label called <strong>Lady Lovely</strong> in 2007, and the good news is, it's still there!<br>Check it out and follow us on <strong>Bandcamp </strong>for streaming, High-Quality downloads, CDs, and vinyl.<br>Thanks to every artist, co-worker, and supporter involved in this amazing journey.<br> </p>Ruggero Cataniatag:ruggerocatania.com,2005:Post/73144922023-12-05T00:10:40+01:002023-12-05T00:17:04+01:00Stereoteller - Palestine<div class="video-container size_xl justify_center" style=""><iframe data-video-type="youtube" data-video-id="poEnZhWLWAs" data-video-thumb-url="" type="text/html" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/poEnZhWLWAs?rel=0&wmode=transparent&enablejsapi=1" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="true"></iframe></div><p><a class="no-pjax" href="https://open.spotify.com/intl-it/track/1aDeTwIem27PnHYUpj4au9?si=451d07e070de4d4a" target="_blank" data-link-type="url"><span class="text-big"><strong>Go to Spotify</strong></span></a><br><br><br><br>Mesi fa ho avuto il piacere di suonare le chitarre per <strong>Stereoteller</strong>, che è una bella persona, oltre ad essere uno che scrive delle ottime canzoni.<br>A questo brano hanno collaborato due altre belle persone: FILOQ , ottimo produttore, e Alessandro Denabian, ottimo musicista.<br>Poi è successa una cosa che mi ha bloccato, per un dolore inaspettato. Questo brano si chiama “Palestine”.<br>Avrebbe dovuto avere un'altra storia, questo brano. Uscire in un altro momento.<br>Invece è stato scaraventato allo sbaraglio, in ragione e in balia degli eventi degli ultimi mesi.<br>Ed è una cosa che mi ha lasciato ferito e ammutolito.<br>Perché avrei voluto parlarvi di questa bella esperienza umana e musicale, e di queste chitarre di cui sono particolarmente fiero, e avrei lasciato all'autore l'onore e l'onere di parlare del testo.<br>E invece ora tutto ha un sapore diverso.<br>Brutto averlo scritto sperandoci ed essere stati colpiti in faccia dalla realtà ancora prima di farlo uscire.<br>Brutto sarebbe stato non farlo uscire per gettare un abbraccio e un grido virtuale.<br>Brutto mi sembra anche averlo fatto uscire, perché mi sento colpevole e complice, e perché qualcuno dirà che si è cavalcata l'onda, mentre butterei tutte le mie chitarre nel fuoco avessi anche solo un minimo sospetto che TheStereoteller potesse aver anche solo pensato una cosa del genere. Non è il tipo.<br>Doveva essere una festa, proporvi questa collaborazione di cui sono fiero.<br>Invece mi porta malessere, una sensazione di dolore e nausea che mi ha reso difficile condividerlo prima.<br>Posso solo dire che il brano mi piace molto.<br>Le persone con cui l'ho fatto anche.<br>E che l'argomento mi sta a cuore.</p>Ruggero Cataniatag:ruggerocatania.com,2005:Post/72920192023-10-23T14:10:43+02:002023-10-23T14:16:35+02:002 songs live with Modena City Ramblers<p><a class="no-pjax" href="https://www.facebook.com/100009713444801/videos/698883138373359/" target="_blank" data-link-type="url">CLICK HERE TO SEE THE PERFORMANCE</a><br><br> Io volevo dirvi che venerdì sono stato teletrasportato sul palco a fare due pezzi con i Modena City Ramblers.<br>Ringrazio Francesco Moneti con tutta la band, e Stefania Succi per averlo reso possibile.<br>Ne sono fiero.<br>Perché è una questione un po' di amicizia, un po' di rispetto, un po' di condivisione, un po' di musica, un po' di nostalgia, un po' di bersi due birre.<br>Ma soprattutto è questione che la musica non deve essere sempre e solo una questione di diesis, bemolli e sedicesimi.<br>La musica è anche questione del perché la si fa (non le note, La, Si e Fa, appunto).<br>Cosa ci sta dietro. Cosa vogliamo dire e cosa no.<br>Ecco, io sono solo un chitarrista che ha suonato un po' con questo un po' con quello, ma le mie ragioni le ho sempre avute e non verranno mai meno.<br>Per questo era importante per me, oggi, eseguire questo brano con loro davanti a un pubblico.<br>Per ribadire da quale parte sto.<br>E non ci ho trovato nulla di anacronistico a salire su un palco senza manco una prova per gridare rabbia e speranza. Quando ho cominciato a suonare in giro, a metà anni '90, tutti salivamo sul palchi di tutti, a gridare rabbia e speranza. Ora tra un in-ear e un post su Instagram, auguri a condividere un palco, figurati poi dire delle cose.<br>Certo, non è obbligatorio, e non è l'unico modo.<br>Voi fate un po' come volete.<br>Io sono contento di averlo fatto.<br>Grazie, MCR<br>✊</p>Ruggero Cataniatag:ruggerocatania.com,2005:Post/72871752023-10-13T14:15:01+02:002023-10-16T16:58:34+02:00Elisabetta Spada - New video "Home Again"<div class="video-container size_xl justify_center" style=""><iframe data-video-type="youtube" data-video-id="-18iaSvR288" data-video-thumb-url="" type="text/html" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/-18iaSvR288?rel=0&wmode=transparent&enablejsapi=1" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="true"></iframe></div><p>"Home Again" is the second video from the Bergerie Session by <a class="no-pjax" href="https://elisabettaspada.com/" target="_blank" data-link-type="url">Elisabetta Spada</a>.<br>Bass: me, myself and I.<br>Drums: Frank Baya<br><br><br> </p>Ruggero Cataniatag:ruggerocatania.com,2005:Post/72840802023-10-07T00:09:18+02:002023-10-07T00:09:19+02:00Elisabetta Spada - New single out now<p>“<strong>Home Again</strong>” is the brand new single by <a class="no-pjax" href="https://elisabettaspada.com/" data-link-type="url"><strong>Elisabetta Spada</strong></a>.<br>How I'm on that boat is a long story.<br>As I friend, I would say.<br>But also as a bass player, guitar player, arranger, co-producer, recording engineer, and record label.<br>And for sure I'm not the only one nor the most important beside her.<br>A LOT of people were, are, and will be part of that journey, and I want to let them all know I'm proud and grateful to each one of you.<br>We did our best, we really did.<br>Now it's time to see if you, you reader, you like it.<br>And if we can grow together.<br>(now on the image below, choose your platform, enjoy, and fuxxin' share it!)</p><p><a class="no-pjax" href="https://bit.ly/Spada_HomeSingle_hub" target="_blank" data-link-type="url"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/s:bzglfiles/u/505451/d956e095e1ab37fe5c2ea7349e7aac70ef13995e/original/home-again.png/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==" class="size_m justify_center border_" /></a></p>Ruggero Cataniatag:ruggerocatania.com,2005:Post/72790442023-09-26T23:25:48+02:002023-09-26T23:34:13+02:00Luka Vi - New album out now<p>Let me introduce a good friend of mine,<a class="no-pjax" href="https://www.facebook.com/Lukavi.musique" target="_blank" data-link-type="url"> Luka Vi</a>. <br>“Pleines Lunes 2022” is his 2nd album, and it is available on all streaming platforms<a class="no-pjax" href="https://bit.ly/LukaVi_PL22_hub" target="_blank" data-link-type="url"> (click here!)</a> <br>I've been proud to support him helping with the mastering process of 12 songs. <br>Buon ascolto! <br>…and feel free to share the love. <br> </p><p><iframe style="border-radius:12px;" src="https://open.spotify.com/embed/album/6Bf8gywP9VgmP8F7QDclPS?utm_source=generator" width="100%" height="352" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="" allow="autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; fullscreen; picture-in-picture" loading="lazy"></iframe></p>Ruggero Cataniatag:ruggerocatania.com,2005:Post/72350152023-06-30T10:32:37+02:002023-06-30T10:32:38+02:00Elisabetta Spada video preview RUMORE<p>The well-known Italian magazine RUMORE talks about Elisabetta Spada. <br><br>Video preview included <br><br>Don't miss it !<br><br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/s:bzglfiles/u/505451/a8e39a43256940a924fee666cfdc03bb04fd042c/original/screenshot-2023-06-30-at-10-16-25.png/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==" class="size_l justify_center border_" /><br> </p>Ruggero Cataniatag:ruggerocatania.com,2005:Post/72163562023-05-27T00:44:31+02:002023-05-27T00:44:32+02:00Elisabetta Spada - I Go I Go I Go<p>I hope you enjoy it as much as I do. <br>I am very proud of it. She is great, and all the people involved in the project added a layer of magic in their turn. The result, for me, is something that is extremely enjoyable but deviates from the standard. Let's say it moves on parallel tracks. <br> </p><p><iframe style="border-radius:12px;" src="https://open.spotify.com/embed/album/752k0EnKyhALwNOmKLgY2p?utm_source=generator" width="100%" height="352" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="" allow="autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; fullscreen; picture-in-picture" loading="lazy"></iframe></p>Ruggero Cataniatag:ruggerocatania.com,2005:Post/72042002023-05-06T23:02:24+02:002023-05-06T23:14:08+02:00Lady Lovely Day - Pinerolo, May 13th<p>Meet me!</p><p>Sunday, May 13th - 16h to 19h<br>Pinerolo (TO) - Italy<br><a class="no-pjax" href="https://nodoconceptspace.it/" target="_blank" data-link-type="url">@ Nodo</a><br>Come and take the whole Lady Lovely Label CDs catalog for free (if you reserved it), or buy it for a very special price!<br> </p><p><br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/s:bzglfiles/u/505451/ccdf670ebb9eb5086175dcf3974bf3fd472f7e68/original/nodo.jpeg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==" class="size_m justify_left border_" /><a class="no-pjax" href="https://www.ladylovely.it/"><span style="color:#1155cc;"><u>Lady Lovely Label</u></span></a><span style="color:#000000;"> è l’etichetta indipendente nata a Pinerolo nel 2007 per mano del chitarrista pinerolese Ruggero Catania.</span></p><p><span style="color:#000000;">L’etichetta, che vanta in catalogo alcune produzioni locali come WAH Companion, Pellicans e Moondrift, ha pubblicato tra gli altri il veneto The Leading Guy (passato poi in un secondo tempo a Sony) e aperto la strada ad artisti americani di tutto rispetto come Peter Truffa e Galapaghost.</span><br><span style="color:#000000;">Il quartier generale della label si muove oggi tra Bruxelles e Roma, rispettive residenze del suo fondatore e dell’ormai consolidato braccio destro Tommaso Calamita.</span><br><span style="color:#000000;">Non per nulla in questi mesi è entrata in catalogo </span><a class="no-pjax" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sY2ZB5I40zo"><span style="color:#1155cc;"><u>Elisabetta Spada</u></span></a><span style="color:#000000;">, Romana di nascita e belga di adozione.</span><br><span style="color:#000000;">Sabato 13 maggio l’etichetta sarà presente allo spazio culturale pinerolese Nodo con i CD in vendita a prezzo stracciato. </span><br><span style="color:#000000;">I più fortunati (ma sarebbe meglio dire i più informati) si sono accaparrati il mese scorso l’intero catalogo fisico a prezzo zero, e i pacchetti potranno essere ritirati dalle 16 alle 19 al Nodo.</span><br><span style="color:#000000;">Il prezzo di un singolo CD sarà eccezionalmente di 5€, mentre per chi si iscrive alla newsletter sull’homepage di </span><a class="no-pjax" href="https://ruggerocatania.com/"><span style="color:#1155cc;"><u>ruggerocatania.com</u></span></a><span style="color:#000000;"> prima dell’evento, il prezzo è ridotto a 3€ a pezzo.</span><br><span style="color:#000000;">Viveri di conforto e simpatia sono ben accetti.</span><br><br> </p>Ruggero Cataniatag:ruggerocatania.com,2005:Post/71941152023-04-21T00:48:47+02:002023-04-21T00:48:47+02:00Elisabetta Spada - New Clip!<p><strong>Elisabetta Spada</strong> is the singer-songwriter I'm working with.<br>I recorded this song in my home studio in Schaerbeek.<br>We're finally happy to share with you her new clip.</p><div class="video-container size_xl justify_center" style=""><iframe data-video-type="youtube" data-video-id="sY2ZB5I40zo" data-video-thumb-url="" type="text/html" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/sY2ZB5I40zo?rel=0&wmode=transparent&enablejsapi=1" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="true"></iframe></div><p>"<span style="color:rgb(119,119,119);">Once known as Kiss & Drive, Elisabetta Spada makes her comeback and reveals her new identity in a disarmingly simple and frontal video.</span><br><span style="color:rgb(119,119,119);">Director Alice Khol puts us face-to-face with the artist as she performs this pure folk ballad. The interpretation is honest, sensitive, and profound to the point of making us cross the physical limit of her inner self.</span><br><span style="color:rgb(119,119,119);">…not for the faint of heart…"</span><br> </p>Ruggero Cataniatag:ruggerocatania.com,2005:Post/71725612023-03-16T16:37:05+01:002023-03-16T17:08:17+01:00Save big on SSL FlexVerb and IK Multimedia Total Studio Max 3.5<p><strong>SSL FlexVerb</strong><br>Do you really need another reverb for your DAW?<br>No, you don't.<br>But I have to admit that 15€ for this one is a really good offer. It just sounds amazing, and no matter what your taste about reverbs is, a Solid State Logic Reverb for less than the price of a pizza, is a killer deal.</p><p><a class="no-pjax" href="https://store.solidstatelogic.com/plug-ins/ssl-native-flexverb" target="_blank" data-link-type="url"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/s:bzglfiles/u/505451/5fba798ff1ab1775b9775dede23647572352a577/original/flexverb-spring-sale-v2-6b619a3ad3035e7867376cc6ca8400f5.png/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></a></p><p><br> </p><p><strong>The Total Studio Bundle from IK Multimedia</strong><br>It is not cheap, but you'll get everything they ever made for the price of one single item, I mean, it's something like 2% of the price if it was not a bundle.<br>Amplitube 5? Included<br>T-Racks 5? Included<br>MixBox? included<br>Every single synth? Included.<br>Mellotron included, Sampletron libraries included, it's just crazy!<br>Look at the chart, there is just a couple of stuff not included, like the new ToneX and the last Vocal Strip, who cares?<br>Hammond? You've got it<br>Tape Machine Collection? You've got it<br>And the quality is still pretty good even on the older fx modules.<br><br>You can pass if you already have a production suite bundle or subscription, they are all pretty good nowadays.<br>But if you are looking for instruments, amp sims, and mixing & mastering effects, go have a look!</p><p>Price Thomann: 199€ incl.VAT <br><br>Cons? yes, the installation is crap. The worst installation process I've ever come thru.<br>But nobody's perfect, right?<br> </p><p><a class="no-pjax" href="https://www.thomann.de/be/ik_multimedia_total_studio_3.5_max.htm" target="_blank" data-link-type="url"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/s:bzglfiles/u/505451/7f648b260011602fdc98c0a2681c1492da51f2ed/original/screenshot-2023-03-16-at-11-39-31.png/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></a><br><br><br> </p>Ruggero Cataniatag:ruggerocatania.com,2005:Post/71696442023-03-11T23:35:14+01:002023-03-16T11:56:44+01:00Weekend Madness - CDs Giveaway!<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/s:bzglfiles/u/505451/c5fb40f926b5d5fb457e3609d113820ce4e3bee7/original/img-4299.jpg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p><p>Join my mailing list on 11 and 12 March 2023.<br>You will receive at your house <strong>a bunch of CDs including WAH Companion</strong>, Betzy, and some other stuff on my independent record label Lady Lovely, <strong>FOR FREE</strong>!<br>What are you waiting for? <a class="no-pjax" href="/home" target="_blank" data-link-type="page" data-link-label="Home"><strong>Join now!</strong></a><br>You will receive a confirmation email on Monday<br><span style="color:hsl(0, 0%, 30%);"><i> (50 packs available: first come, first served)</i></span></p>Ruggero Cataniatag:ruggerocatania.com,2005:Post/71288432022-12-27T13:54:36+01:002022-12-27T13:54:36+01:00Elisabetta Spada "Sister" OUT NOW!<p>I'm so happy I can finally share this song I recorded at my home studio (AKA <strong>Lady Lovely HQ</strong>).<br>Elisabetta is a stunning singer-songwriter and one of the finest human beings I knew in my life.<br>I can't wait to show you more, in early 2023.<br>Enjoy the 1st single and share it as much as possible, we will appreciate your support.<br><br> </p>
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<p><strong><a contents="Elisabetta Spada" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.facebook.com/elisabettaspadamusic" target="_blank">Elisabetta Spada</a></strong><br>Schaerbeek<br>House Concert - SOLD OUT<br>sam. 10 décembre - 20h00</p>
<p>Click on the image to follow her page on Facebook.</p>
<p><a contents="" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.facebook.com/elisabettaspadamusic" target="_blank"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/505451/3f139ceb1f7f3c4358da844137b321c23a60c9e7/original/betta.jpeg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></a></p>Ruggero Cataniatag:ruggerocatania.com,2005:Post/71197352022-12-08T09:58:58+01:002022-12-08T10:07:18+01:00Next gig in France<p>with</p>
<p><strong>WOW (Ça suffit !)</strong><br>Sylvie Landuyt / Bad Ass Cie (Belgique)<br><a contents="Manège Maubeuge" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.lemanege.com/WOW-Ca-suffit.html" target="_blank">Manège Maubeuge</a><br>jeu. 8 décembre - 20h00<br><a contents="" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.lemanege.com/WOW-Ca-suffit.html" target="_blank"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/505451/0645415c066c35a00a3f8116cf9882bee5dc6ee0/original/maub.jpg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></a></p>Ruggero Cataniatag:ruggerocatania.com,2005:Post/70922692022-10-31T17:55:59+01:002022-10-31T17:57:29+01:00My submission to JTC Jam Of The Month - The Oct '22 Challenge<p>That's my 1st attempt ever for JTC contests.<br>Please consider liking the video and subscribing to my YouTube channel if you enjoy this video!<br>I love you all</p>
<p><iframe class="justify_inline" data-video-type="youtube" data-video-id="v1Td-1DnudM" data-video-thumb-url="https://img.youtube.com/vi/v1Td-1DnudM/mqdefault.jpg" type="text/html" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/v1Td-1DnudM?rel=0&wmode=transparent&enablejsapi=1" frameborder="0" height="180" width="320" allowfullscreen="true"></iframe></p>Ruggero Cataniatag:ruggerocatania.com,2005:Post/70849912022-10-20T11:12:12+02:002022-10-20T11:12:12+02:00My guitar-related playlist on Spotify<p>I just updated my guitar-related discography playlist with some new-old songs that were not available online before. </p>
<p>I'm so proud to have been part, somehow, of Africa Unite, Tre allegri ragazzi morti, Mambassa, Delta V e The Leading Guy.</p>
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<p><iframe allow="autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; fullscreen; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="380" src="https://open.spotify.com/embed/playlist/4aEBLXhYON41d9aSfu2UtA?utm_source=generator" style="border-radius:12px" width="100%"></iframe></p>Ruggero Cataniatag:ruggerocatania.com,2005:Post/70790372022-10-11T15:42:55+02:002022-10-11T15:42:55+02:00SUBSCRIBE for exclusive content!<p>I'm glad to inform you that starting today, a new section of this site is online.<br>A subscription plan will let you access <strong>exclusive content</strong>, such as the brand-new <a contents='"UNDER THE HOOD"' data-link-label="UNDER THE HOOD" data-link-type="page" href="/under-the-hood" target="_blank">"UNDER THE HOOD"</a> blog, downloadable <a contents="TABS" data-link-label="TABS" data-link-type="page" href="/tabs" target="_blank">TABS</a>, and <a contents="exclusive MUSIC content" data-link-label="Exclusive Music" data-link-type="page" href="/exclusive-music">EXCLUSIVE MUSIC</a> (both published and DEMO versions).<br>The price is up to you, starting from a ridiculous 2€/month for the <strong>R2-D2</strong> level, up to 15€/month or more for the <strong>JEDI</strong> level.<br>What's the difference? NONE.<br>But you will help me make more music ;)<br><br>Don't worry if you don't find what you're looking for inside this section right now. The idea is to grow together.<br>The more you are, the more content you'll get. And feel free to tell me what you wish and expect as exclusive content.<br>I'll do my best to make you happy.<br>Musically, I mean.</p>
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/505451/d4ad217c0e9261ba900efdba0565dd90d0f7fe6f/original/ru-reflektor.jpg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>Ruggero Cataniatag:ruggerocatania.com,2005:Post/70786002022-10-10T23:27:55+02:002022-10-10T23:32:15+02:00Soundtrack - Le Ultime Parole Del Boss<p><a contents='Disponibile su RaiPlay "Le Ultime Parole del Boss"' data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.raiplay.it/programmi/leultimeparoledelboss" target="_blank">"<strong>Le Ultime Parole del Boss</strong>"</a> by Raffaele Brunetti - B&B Film - Rai Documentari, is finally available on RaiPlay.</p>
<p>I composed and recorded the soundtrack with <a contents="Eric Ronsse" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.ericronssemusic.com/" target="_blank">Eric Ronsse</a>, good friend of mine and an astonishing musician.<br> </p>
<p><a contents="" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.raiplay.it/programmi/leultimeparoledelboss" target="_blank"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/505451/53b2c0f6ed50e85d206de98984ff955494b27ad4/original/screen-shot-2022-10-10-at-23-09-56.png/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W10=.png" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></a></p>Ruggero Cataniatag:ruggerocatania.com,2005:Post/70785822022-10-10T22:49:29+02:002022-10-10T22:59:11+02:00Neighbours on Stage KIDS 2022<p>Some of my under-16 students performed live a couple of songs last week for the "Alles es Just" Festival / Neighbours on Stage KIDS 2022 in Schaerbeek. <br>They met on Monday and they had the gig on Saturday.<br>What a rush!<br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/505451/ddc3de2d550ec26136f78bf8a8b57ac45da60a24/original/20221008-161828.jpg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>
<p style="text-align: right;"><span style="color:#999999;"><em>(pic: Lidewij Nuitten)</em></span></p>
<p>From left to right: Federico, Elena, Leonardo, Lorenzo, Leo, Riccardo e Alessandro.<br>Thanks, Lidewij, for the opportunity.<br><br> </p>Ruggero Cataniatag:ruggerocatania.com,2005:Post/69770412022-05-22T15:34:21+02:002022-05-22T15:34:21+02:00I've mixed this song by BajoHis name is Bajo.
I mixed this song some weeks ago.
A couple of years ago he came to me to learn guitar and home recording techniques...
But I suddenly noticed he's got some potential as a singer and songwriter too.
This is his first attempt... I think we're in the right direction.
<iframe width="100%" height="300" scrolling="no" frameborder="no" allow="autoplay" src="https://w.soundcloud.com/player/?url=https%3A//api.soundcloud.com/tracks/1271227360&color=%23ff5500&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false&show_teaser=true&visual=true"></iframe><div style="font-size: 10px; color: #cccccc;line-break: anywhere;word-break: normal;overflow: hidden;white-space: nowrap;text-overflow: ellipsis; font-family: Interstate,Lucida Grande,Lucida Sans Unicode,Lucida Sans,Garuda,Verdana,Tahoma,sans-serif;font-weight: 100;">
<a href="https://soundcloud.com/lady-lovely-label" title="Lady Lovely Label" target="_blank" style="color: #cccccc; text-decoration: none;">Lady Lovely Label</a> · <a href="https://soundcloud.com/lady-lovely-label/bajo-inedito-mix-def-wavok" title="Bajo - From Your Chest" target="_blank" style="color: #cccccc; text-decoration: none;">Bajo - From Your Chest</a>
</div>Ruggero Cataniatag:ruggerocatania.com,2005:Post/68189422021-11-23T13:30:44+01:002021-11-23T13:31:41+01:00New Song out now! - "Mal Di Testa"<p>Nope.<br>It's not guitar-related. For sure.</p>
<p>But I had fun with it. <br>Click and enjoy! :)</p>
<p><a contents="" data-link-label="" data-link-type="track" href="/track/2899864/mal-di-testa" style=""><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/505451/5a1a80227e14c79a4b57b9269e9d2b73d78a8ae4/original/mdt-cop800.jpg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></a></p>Ruggero Cataniatag:ruggerocatania.com,2005:Post/67404762021-09-08T23:55:05+02:002021-11-22T15:36:35+01:00Upcoming Collaboration<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/505451/1e80c1d92ddbbd58968092d937bd677dec2c2093/original/eric-violoncello.jpg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsIm1lZGl1bSJdXQ==.jpg" class="size_m justify_left border_none" alt="" /></p>
<p>I've just started a new collaboration with the super talented composer, musician ad sound engineer <strong>Eric Ronsse</strong>.<br>He's a good friend, also. <a contents="Check out his website HERE" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://ericmusic.wixsite.com/ericronsse" target="_blank">Check out his website HERE</a><br>We're working on an upcoming soundtrack, and I hope we can tell you more in a couple of weeks.<br>Eric and I have worked together as musicians and technicians before, but this is the very first time we will be composing and arranging something side by side.<br>I can't wait to hear the result.<br><br>Here's a sample of what he can do.<br>Enjoy!<br><iframe class="justify_inline" data-video-type="youtube" data-video-id="w_LWt58UdDM" data-video-thumb-url="https://img.youtube.com/vi/w_LWt58UdDM/mqdefault.jpg" type="text/html" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/w_LWt58UdDM?rel=0&wmode=transparent&enablejsapi=1" frameborder="0" height="180" width="320" allowfullscreen="true"></iframe></p>Ruggero Cataniatag:ruggerocatania.com,2005:Post/66969572021-07-24T09:04:36+02:002021-11-22T15:37:48+01:00COURSES 2021/2022 - Book your spot!<p>I'm scheduling my 2021/2022 <a contents="music courses" data-link-label="Courses" data-link-type="page" href="/courses" target="_blank">music courses</a>, including guitar, bass, home recording, band coaching - beginners to advanced - most common genres covered.<br>Improve your skills and competencies on the instrument and improve your confidence!<br>My method is based on my true-musician-life experience since 1996, and I won't cover useless scales and impossible chords.<br>Instead, we will focus on the effectiveness of your existing knowledge.<br>Look at the fretboard in a totally different way<br>Learn to use simple finger positions to play cool melodies without getting lost in the neverending "intervals" topic<br>And if you're starting from scratch, we'll start playing real songs in a couple of lessons!</p>
<p>I know many schools and teachers suggest not to use "shortcuts"...<br>Well, I do. I used "shortcuts" for my whole musician life, and I can't remember a single time I couldn't work it out this way in a real-world situation, playing live or recording an album.<br>If your goal is to achieve mid/advanced skills in the pop domain (including rock, reggae, blues, metal, folk, and all sorts of contemporary "commercial" music), give a try to my courses.</p>
<p>Online learning platform included<br>Where? Schaerbeek, at my home studio<br>Online courses available <br>Italiano, French, English</p>
<p>INFO ru.catania@gmail.com</p>
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/505451/a6f623ef2b3ba945a9cda87a1fe03fa25cfb2601/original/ru-courses-20212022.jpg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /><br> </p>Ruggero Cataniatag:ruggerocatania.com,2005:Post/66364682021-05-21T16:35:21+02:002021-10-26T14:35:14+02:00Crazy Train - Guitar Cover<p>One of the best rock guitar solos ever, originally written ad performed by Randy Rhoads (RIP) on the Ozzy Osbourne tune "Crazy Train".<iframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/WY40zHrDhyc" title="YouTube video player" width="560"></iframe></p>Ruggero Cataniatag:ruggerocatania.com,2005:Post/66015922021-04-12T15:34:45+02:002021-11-21T17:25:24+01:00Free online TUNER and METRONOME<p>There is a couple of useful tools I use every day when I need quickly check my tuning and use a clear and fast metronome, both for my students or myself. Here you are.<br>http://bit.ly/TUNER<br>http://bit.ly/METRONOME_TdG</p>
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/505451/dca07c3972fc1a3f7c9807535b1cd7ab3eb4ea3f/original/screen-shot-2021-04-12-at-15-32-29.png/!!/b:W10=.png" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>Ruggero Cataniatag:ruggerocatania.com,2005:Post/65647662021-03-04T18:32:25+01:002021-11-11T06:11:40+01:00"More Than Evil" out now on Spotify<p>Here's a new killer riff for you.<br>You don't wanna miss it if you're an old school Black Sabbath lover!</p>
<p>Follow me on Spotify and share the song, it means a lot for me. <3<br>Enjoy!</p>
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<p><iframe allow="encrypted-media" allowtransparency="true" frameborder="0" height="380" src="https://open.spotify.com/embed/album/79PVJ98XKU1poI1RFXjZvF" width="300"></iframe></p>Ruggero Cataniatag:ruggerocatania.com,2005:Post/65256052021-01-20T11:41:22+01:002021-08-08T18:22:13+02:00Ampeg for free? Grab it now! (thanks to Plugin Alliance)<p>My beloved companies Brainworx and Plugin Alliance are giving this one for free for some days, so hurry up!<br>Simply add the code AMPEG-FOR-FREE at checkout.<br>Click on the image to see the offer.<br><br><a contents="" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.plugin-alliance.com/en/products/ampeg_svtvr_classic.html?utm_source=ActiveCampaign&utm_medium=email&utm_content=NEW+++FREE+for+You%21+%F0%9F%92%A5+Ampeg+SVT-VR+Classic&utm_campaign=2101129+Ampeg+SVT-VR+Classic+-+Release+ALL&vgo_ee=kaj1ny7MY26n1Me%2BYruGinwFoqDlMHNmyq65fGLdufk%3D" target="_blank"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/505451/f52c45ff4c3fce2a9c3f7ef5c8b3be125f868cdb/original/screen-shot-2021-01-20-at-11-25-47.png/!!/b:W10=.png" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></a></p>Ruggero Cataniatag:ruggerocatania.com,2005:Post/65238912021-01-18T13:18:16+01:002021-11-17T17:43:36+01:00Free TAB? Free Bird! - Lynyrd Skynyrd arpeggio and theme<p>Sample content from my <strong>Tartare de Guitare</strong> guitar courses</p>
<p>Enjoy!</p>
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<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/505451/db6105cdcebab9b51b86dc670aa91f0c61203e20/original/lynyrd-skynyrd-free-birdpng-1.png/!!/b:W10=.png" class="size_l justify_center border_" /><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/505451/58ad96a70853ca64fdc6f03dce75aebc4bc6cd4e/original/lynyrd-skynyrd-free-birdpng-2.png/!!/b:W10=.png" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>Ruggero Cataniatag:ruggerocatania.com,2005:Post/65016142020-12-17T16:12:07+01:002021-11-09T21:21:05+01:00Ruggero Catania feat Mr.T-Bone out now on Spotify! Rocking Around The Christmas Tree<p>Since 1996 I have been lucky enough to be part of several musical projects, some well-known and some less so. Most of the time I have had fun and given everything I could, only to leave again for one reason or another. </p>
<p>Over the last few years, I have asked myself many times what direction I should take to finally (re)appropriate my name. <br>Marketing experts say that you have to focus on your core competencies and look for your niche. <br>Who am I really, what do I like to do, and what’s my main skill? <br>Rock guitarist, definitely. Other things? Many, maybe too many. <br>Reggae, punk, pop, dirty blues, minimalism, shredding, electronic music, ska, composing music for images, bass, acoustic guitar, bluegrass, country, heavy metal, whispering vocals, loud screaming vocals, arranging, producing, and mixing other people's records... That's just to stay in the music business. </p>
<p>Searching for my niche, I got stuck. <br>Who am I really, if not all these things at once? <br>After years of searching, I have to admit to myself that all these directions and nuances belong to me and complete me. <br>Without these, Ruggero Catania would not be Ruggero Catania. <br>Every song I chose would not have been enough to illustrate me in full. </p>
<p>So I am coming out with my name for the first time on Spotify with a song that is not very much like mine. It's not rock, it's not reggae, I don't sing it, I didn't write it, and there's not even a measly guitar solo. </p>
<p>What’s more, it’s a Christmas song, while I don't even like holidays. <br>But I told myself this 2020 was shitty enough, a party tune will do just fine, I wanna love and be loved, that’s all. <br>I hope it will make you dance and hum over the next few days. </p>
<p>So I thank my beloved fellow musicians on this song: Luigi De Gaspari, Giovanna Rostagno and Mattia Barbieri. I thank my brother Marco Pakko Catania, Okapi Grafica and Chiara Gattuso for the great artwork. </p>
<p>And I thank those who have been following me, for years or since today, helping me to do what I do, and helping me in many wonderful ways. I can't list them all, but you know what I'm talking about. </p>
<p>Some in particular have always shown professionalism and affection by providing invaluable skills and resources. These include Mauro Andreolli, Markus Sotto Corona, Anna Lami, Elisabetta Spada, Francesca Zucchi, Umberto Cerutti, Andrea Pollone, and Tommaso Calamita. </p>
<p>Thanks </p>
<p>Happy listening, and see you next time!</p>
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<p><iframe allow="encrypted-media" allowtransparency="true" frameborder="0" height="380" src="https://open.spotify.com/embed/track/7B6JGq556QILzQGX7VUhmZ" width="300"></iframe></p>Ruggero Cataniatag:ruggerocatania.com,2005:Post/64832112020-11-22T10:34:04+01:002021-09-17T09:01:22+02:00Rolling Stone: "The Rossellinis" is ′The Best Documentary of the Year ′ <p>The Rossellinis is ′<strong>′ The Best Documentary of the Year ′′</strong> according to <a contents="Rolling Stone" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.rollingstone.it/opinioni/opinioni-cinema/volevo-essere-un-rossellini-o-forse-no/540425/?fbclid=IwAR3viFRWFde-QR6rneurmILhUcwvCN71knOAkTPTQ4En-r5ThnU06PgXFLo" target="_blank">Rolling Stone</a>.<br>...and I wrote and produced a good amount of the soundtrack.<br>I can't explain how proud I am.<br><a contents="" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.rollingstone.it/opinioni/opinioni-cinema/volevo-essere-un-rossellini-o-forse-no/540425/?fbclid=IwAR3viFRWFde-QR6rneurmILhUcwvCN71knOAkTPTQ4En-r5ThnU06PgXFLo" target="_blank"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/505451/02b0c26cb39cddf93b11c0b97d6af934af95c970/original/rolling-cover-rossellinis.jpg/!!/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></a><br> </p>Ruggero Cataniatag:ruggerocatania.com,2005:Post/64830412020-11-22T00:54:30+01:002021-10-02T12:52:35+02:00Nembrini Audio: you'd better check it out!<p><span class="font_regular">Igor Nembrini collaborates with my beloved software house <strong>Brainworx</strong>.<br>Now runs his own label, <strong>Nembrini Audio</strong>, and it's all about virtual guitar gear.<br>The quality is amazing.<br>Grab his <a contents="Tubescreamer for free" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.nembriniaudio.com/products/808-overdrive-pro" target="_blank"><strong>Tubescreamer for free</strong></a> and jump on the Black Friday offer: <strong>t<a contents="he whole catalog 75% off." data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.nembriniaudio.com/collections/all" target="_blank">he whole catalog 75% off.</a></strong></span><br> </p>
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<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/505451/ac4a3b932169b3a28c1164ac93d4204010b7fd58/original/na808-1024x1024.jpg/!!/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>Ruggero Cataniatag:ruggerocatania.com,2005:Post/64544472020-10-13T11:31:34+02:002021-10-05T22:16:54+02:00Free TAB: play the well known INXS guitar riff!<p><span class="font_regular">When I was young I was into heavy metal music, but even the biggest Metallica fan should admit the <strong>INXS guitar riff of "Need You Tonight"</strong> is absolutely amazing!</span><br>If you think it is super easy, well, it is not.<br>Pay attention to the pick direction, it's the only way to make it groove.<br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/505451/1d707f350ba7a76d0ca50b37e3a760dda499ae58/original/inxs-need-you-tonight-1.png/!!/b:W10=.png" class="size_l justify_center border_" /><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/505451/267892aa57633cffb77eed0328686e61e2743dbd/original/inxs-need-you-tonight-2.png/!!/b:W10=.png" class="size_l justify_center border_" /><br> </p>Ruggero Cataniatag:ruggerocatania.com,2005:Post/64030702020-09-15T10:34:12+02:002021-11-04T04:27:36+01:00"The Rossellinis" at the Venice International Film Critics' Week<p><strong>I recently composed some music</strong><br>for this incredible documentary by Alessandro Rossellini (Click on the image)</p>
<p><a contents="" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.sicvenezia.it/en/films/the-rossellinis/" target="_blank"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/505451/ac8d43040ee33b490c5d12ec729c16dccf39eeea/original/screen-shot-2020-09-07-at-23-35-35.png/!!/b:W10=.png" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></a>I wrote a bunch of songs from scratch by myself.<br>Some others come from Elisabetta Spada / Kiss & Drive, the good singer (and good friend) I work with.<br>Last but not least, I asked my buddy Luigi De Gaspari / Mr. TBone to write a jazzy one, and he nailed it.<br>We didn't compose the whole plot but being in Venice for one of the most important Film Festival in the world was absolutely exciting.<br> </p>Ruggero Catania