Giancarlo : Hi ! I am the lead singer for the band Faithsedge . I play guitar too and of course songwriting is one my other main things I love to do also !
heavy paradise : So, FAITHSEDGE released a solid album this year. That was a great sample of pure hard rock stuff with some heavier 'touches' but, also, some proggressive elements. What is the story behind Faithsedge? How did this group begin?
Giancarlo : It's great that we were able to mix those styles and come up with a sound that works , I am into arena rock , 70's , progressive , and heavy metal so it's cool that we were able to get so many sounds to work into one package . So the way that all came together is I heard Fabrizio Grossi's production work and he was someone I felt could capture and old school vibe with today . I contacted him and he helped me out with the rest . What a guy ! Fugetaaa about it !! ha ha.
heavy paradise : The reviews all over the net were really stunning! Are you satisfied with the result of your debut album?
Giancarlo : It's really cool to get so many good reviews , I think since everyone played good musicially and the songs were good is what it really came down too . Some critics want to cut me down for adding an 80's rock element to the music but I really dont care cause alot of people like that era (and so do I) and there was alot of hooks in music back then . Sometimes critics just want to remember the bad parts of that era but I prefer to look at all the great stuff from it .
Anyways , yes it was great to have so many good reviews from so many different parts of the world . I mean I got an email from a site a few days ago that we made album of the year list with bands like Journey , Mr. Big, and Sebastian Bach so it's been an honor for so many reviewers and magazines/websites supporting us !! Thanks everyone !!
Giancarlo : Thanks so much man, you rock . Well there is a market for it still and I like it when some bands have even improved on that sound and are able to take that sound to the next level . I wouldnt say any style is better than another I just think that some work harder it . I mean as a vocalist I even go back to the 60's were it was like run the tape and sing, 80's started the big production deal to the table and that is good and bad because some of these guys could sing and some couldn't so it sucks when you dont really know what your getting in real life . And now it's like million times worse than that where I dont know if I am listening to a computer or a person !!!! So I guess what I am saying is it's always good to respect anyone who is truly great at there craft without all the technology tricks and bullshit that is overused today , no matter what style of music !
heavy paradise: Looking the members of Faithsedge, are we talking about a supergroup or it it about four very talented musicians that are giving heart and soul to deliver very good music? Do you accept the label 'supergroup' ?
Giancarlo : Well when you look at the roster of what Alex , Fabrizio and Tony have done yes . I am the only guy whos still up and coming and trying to make a name for myself, so I am honest about that to myself . But to be making album with guys that are on that level is awesome . I dont feel musicially limited at all thats for sure . But sure if you wanna call them the supergroup ok !! haha I am still the new guy looking to get to that level !! haha
heavy paradise: The songwritting in Faithsedge, is it a one man responsability or a team work result?
Giancarlo : Lyrically it's the war inside myself that makes Faithsedge and thats why I think people are getting the group cause the lyrics are from stuff that really happened to me . Fabrizio has given me the trust with the words , hooks , and song vision concept wise . Musically on the 2nd album we are doing has some more stuff musically from Fabrizio and than of course when Alex and Tony come in it takes it to the next level . But yea it's my baby in terms of songwriting . I am hoping to work with Alex De Rosso more in the future rcord cause he's an insane guitar player .
Giancarlo : Yea Faith Anne is my daughters name , shes gonna sing on the 2nd album also so it's really awesome . But yes the song is about her and the time I was seperated from her during the making of the album I had a pretty bad sitiuation with my X wife during that period so writing that song I felt was the only way I felt maybe I could reach out to her . I really liked the whole record so it's hard to pick certain songs . I liked the overall concept of the record about this person getting themself motivated to fight back all that may have gone wrong in the past . So I am proud of the record as a whole as just to certain songs .
heavy paradise: A record deal with Scarlet-Records seems to be a good deal! How difficult is for a band to get a good record deal nowadays?
Giancarlo : Yes it got my foot in the door and I am wanting to take this band to the next level so we'll see what happens . In getting a record deal it was important to have two things a quality product and connections . I also think it's good to do your research and find what labels roster you may fit into best and then go for it !
heavy paradise: A new album is on the way! Can you tell me some things about what are we going to hear from your next album? Do you have a title for your new 'baby'? Are there going to be any differences between your debut and the new one?
Giancarlo : Yes the music is done , I am 8 tunes done with lyrics and I am going to be even more proud to present this one to people . It's a little more vicious than the 1st guitar wise but I didnt lose site of the hooks and emotion of the 1st . I am going to be touching on some other subject like abuse , loss, my father, suicide of friends and figthing back to get past these kind of things in life . So as in the 1st record it will have a positive outcome to a dark subject . No title yet ... still waiting for that to happen
Giancarlo : I'm inspired by life and everything going on around me . I am inspired by people that may have not been given the best circumstance and find a way to do something productive with themselves . I am inspired by people who follow there own goals inside that stick with them even if they dont have everything handed to them . I also like to concept songs where I am able to kind of put you into the story , love that kind of stuff .
heavy paradise: Giancarlo, except the Faithsedge, are you involved with some other projects? What else keeps you busy this time?
Giancarlo : I will be on the next Liberty N Justice cd will come out next year . I am singing on a song that I tracked already called "Under Construction" with Eric Dover (Slashes Snakepit) , Mark Kendall (Great White) and keyboardist Eric Ragno . There are a ton of great singers on the album it like CJ Snare (Firehouse) , James Christian (House of Lords), Kip Winger (Winger) , Tony Harnell (TNT) and Gunner Nelson (Nelson) thats just to name a few so I am honored that I am gonna be on an album with all these great singer and that I made the cut !!
And of Course the album will have Jani Lane's 100% final song he ever recorded on it so ... it's gonna be a great one . Other than that I am just working my ass of to get this done and I am going for my BA degree in producing so I am gonna be working hard on that also .
Giancarlo : Well last few months it was crazy I went to two schools and worked two part time jobs and am a single dad and had to write most of the record so ... I would get up go to one school then the other than go to work then go to a night job !!! aagghhhhhhhhhhhhhhh The life of a rockstar !!! ahahahahahahah I dont go hang out in hollywood every freakin week and I am not into partying so ... All I really like to do is be good to my kids, sing, go to school and work . Pretty metal !! ahahaha
heavy paradise: How do you see yourself after many years from now?
Giancarlo : My goal is being one of the top singers in the world in the hard rock scene , I am gonna keep working hard and it's going in the right direction I just need more and more people to find out about it and more doors to keep opening for me .
heavy paradise: Are there any plans for some live performances?
Giancarlo : There has been talk of Europe next summer doing some festival gigs .Depends on a few things so we'll see . Would be really cool .
heavy paradise: Closing,I have to thank for this interview and wish to you all the best for your future plans. It was a great pleasure talkin' to you.
Giancarlo : Thanks man and hope you have a great new year !!!
FAITHSEDGE OFFICIAL SITE : http://faithsedgemusic.com/ - REVIEW OF FAITHSEDGE DEBUT ALBUM HERE
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