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Out of Control

by Marco Mattei

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Nickie Harte Kelly Here, Marco is the primary creator of all of the music and has a stellar supporting guest cast to assist in fulfilling his vision, including Tony Levin, Jerry Marotta, Pat Mastelotto, Chad Wackerman, Clive Deamer and Fabio Trentini. There are folk and world elements along with the progressive streak one would expect from his guests. It’s an intriguing blend of some very different worlds, colliding neatly together. Favorite track: Would I Be Me.
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If I had dark skin – would I be me If I was a king – would I be me If I was born in ’43 – would I be me If I was a girl – would I be me If I could not stand – would I be me If I was born far away – would I be me When you judge, when you choose When you win, when you lose Think of what could have been Think would I be me If I was sick – would I be me If I could not read – would I be me If I believed in God – would I be me If I was blind – would I be me If I was out of my mind – would I be me If I had not met you – would I be me When you judge, when you choose When you win, when you lose Think of what could have been Think would I be me
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Buzzing in my head Buzzing in my head Things are doing well Things are turning bad A spot on one single frame And nothing looks the same I don’t look the same You don’t look the same We cannot move on I cannot step back That’s what we became A picture in a frame What you used to feel Is it still what you feel? What you used to love Is it still what you love? What you used to think Is it still what you think? What you used to see Is it still what you see? Fire, water, light Mystical insight What today is right Might be wrong tonight Raindrops smash the ground Heavy bullets sound
3.
More Intense 04:21
An old man with no memories, a young man with no dreams A train that can’t be stopped, I am tired but I can’t sleep A prisoner of life, a dog who’s lost its master The soil after the flood can’t take it anymore Me. Why me. Losing in a game I didn’t even want to play I seek for joy, I just seek for relief I seek for contact and I seek for peace Like everyone else, yes like everyone else Just more intense. A song that won’t be plaid, a question with no answer Absent of mind, a tape with no rewind Me. Why me. People tell me I’m strong – as if I chose the song I seek for joy, I just seek for relief I seek for contact and I seek for peace Like everyone else, yes like everyone else A king without a reign, a pain without relief A bird that cannot fly, the future is a lie Me. Why me. I seek for joy, I just seek for relief I seek for contact and I seek for peace Like everyone else, yes like everyone else
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I'll Be Born 03:21
I was born a month ago – When you knocked at my life Stay – I told you – And you are still with me Hold my hand – I told you – And you never let it go I’ll be born tomorrow I’ll be born every time you‘ll be with me Every time I see you and I feel complete Every time I think of you and every time you smile Because you are my breath Quiet, deep and vital Because your name is love and that’s how I will call you Forever I was born again tonight – When you, fresh breeze, touched my soul Don’t be afraid – You told me – And the room became a word of its own I love you – You told me – A place to belong I’ll be born tomorrow I’ll be born every time you‘ll be with me Every time I see you and I feel complete Every time I think of you and every time you smile Because you are my breath Quiet, deep and vital Because your name is love And that’s how I will call you Forever
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Sleep little baby, your dad looks out for you When the sky is grey, when the sky is blue I’ll hold you in my arms, so hush don’t you cry Hush little baby, I’ll sing you a lullaby Dream little girl, your dad is here for you To help you try and find what’s right for you Dream the sweetest dreams, until they come true What makes you happy, will make me happy too The world is changing, I can’t tell you what to do How to be happy, how to be you Be present, be mindful, and learn to find your way Live in the moment, and not by the day Live young woman, your dad is proud of you No matter what, I won’t give up on you Live every moment, I’ll always think of you You learned to feel your feelings You learned how to be true Sleep little baby, your dad looks out for you When the sky is grey, when the sky is blue Time went by faster than I knew Have I ever told you how much I love you
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Anymore 03:22
Night after night Fight after fight Does it really matter who is right? Whine about the problem Dismiss my solution By default You are not the victim And I am not a hero I couldn’t save you…anyway You make me the villain But I won’t play this game Anymore Anymore Anymore Anymore Fast, ignite, combust Quiet and complicit Just too tired to talk about it anyway I feel it in my gut I hear it in my head No I cannot ignore Not a word you said Anymore Anymore Anymore Anymore
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Tomorrow 04:21
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Void 06:40
Words unspoken, silence unbroken I see only moments stolen Can’t feel the ground under my feet The deepest emptiness in every heartbeat Anesthetic cocktail for my brain A quarter of tears, three quarters of rain To feel alive I touch my pain To feel survived I call my name Oh…Oh… It could have been so simple It should have been so simple Oh…Oh… the mirror of that glance that once shined through It was for me and you And every contact now tastes so sour A single drop of an ice cold shower I’ve lost my superhero powers I’ve lost the keys of the ivory tower From far I hear the Siren’s song I shouldn’t listen, but I’m led along The line is invisible, the thread is so thin And I’m still waiting to get back my skin Oh…Oh… It could have been so simple It should have been so simple Oh…Oh… the mirror of that glance that once shined through It was for me and you The more the things change, the more they stay the same The more the things change, the more they stay the same The more the things change, the more they stay the same The more the things change, the more they stay the same
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On Your Side 05:08
When you feel like talking about it And when you just don’t want to think I am, I’m on your side When you are tired but you can’t rest And when you are angry and then you regret I am, I’m on your side I am, I am on your side I am, I am on your side With every tear we get older With every fear we get stronger Choose a path that’s true And I will walk with you Only to see you smile I’m on your side When you hurt cause people are fake And when you have yet one more choice to make I am, I’m on your side When every day just feels the same When around you there’s no one to blame But me, I’m on your side
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Hidden Gems 02:12
12.
Gone 03:41

about

Italian guitarist/songwriter Marco Mattei unveils his first solo album, an original mix of prog-rock, folk and world music entitled “Out of Control” on 7D Media/Third Star Records on November 19, 2021.

Featuring Tony Levin (King Crimson, Peter Gabriel), Jerry Marotta (Peter Gabriel, Hall & Oates), Pat Mastelotto (King Crimson, XTC), Chad Wackerman (Frank Zappa, Allan Holdsworth), Clive Deamer (Portishead, Radiohead, Robert Plant), Fabio Trentini (Le Orme, Markus Reuter).

“Out of Control” is a multi-facet collection of intense, emotional songs. Marco creates a multi-layered, original sound utilizing a wide range of electric and acoustic guitars together with guitar loops, bouzouki and resonator guitars, supported by lifelong friends and globally acclaimed musicians. The musical texture is further enriched with a variety of acoustic/ethnic instruments such as Irish whistle, flute, fiddle, mandolin, pedal steel guitar, sitar and tambura played by a collection of musicians from all parts of the world.

The lyrics of this concept album revolve around things we cannot control such as the place and time we are born, the color of our skin or the people we meet during our life.

Says Marco, “Yes, this is a concept album about things we cannot control. The key insight is the realization that many aspects of what we perceive to be defining our identity are not under our control. And the main message is that this realization should lead to a change of perspective: as we put ourselves in other people’s shoes, we allow ourselves to become more open and empathic. The other aspect of it is that we cannot control the hand we are dealt with, but we can surely decide how to play it. Beside my passion for music, spreading this message of empathy and inclusion is one of the things that motivates me.”

Marco Mattei was born and raised in Civitavecchia, Italy. Very passionate about music from an early age, as a teenager he studied jazz guitar with Max Rosati while developing a deep interest in the creative vision and complexity of prog rock music. He joined DeBlaise, a new prog local band, contributing to the songwriting of their EP “By Common Consent” and to many years of live music. He also co-founded “The Snowdogs” a Rush tribute band.

As he earned his master’s degree in Electronics and MBA, he also developed an interest in sound engineering and design and attended advanced audio engineering and music production programs. Marco lived in six different countries in three different continents, exploring cultural differences, picking up musical influences and learning the value of diversity. He currently lives in the USA and continues to explore different musical styles as a composer, musician and producer, collaborating with artists from all around the world.

In closing Marco has this to impart, “Listen to the album multiple times and you will keep finding new dimensions to it. Pay attention to the lyrics and consider the perspective that, as we realize that many aspects of what we perceive to be defining our own identity are not under our control, we should tend to be more tolerant, empathic, and inclusive.”

“Out of Control” will appeal to listeners of Peter Gabriel, King Crimson, Pink Floyd, Radiohead and Paul Simon.

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released November 19, 2021

Electric and Acoustic Guitars, Guitar Loops, Resonator, Bouzouki, Electric Bass, Bowed Electric Bass, Vocals, Shaker, Electronic and Acoustic Percussion, Samples and Programming: Marco Mattei
Vocals: Dave Bond (1,3,9), Matthew Brown (2), Felix Brandt (4,5), Barak Seguin (6), Richard Farrell (8)
Drums and Percussion: Jerry Marotta (1,9,11), Pat Mastelotto (2), Chad Wackerman (8), Clive Deamer (3), Matt Crain (6), Gianni Pierannunzio (7), Salvatore Mennella (12), Matilde Mattei (Shaker on 7)
Bass: Tony Levin (1,2,9), Fabio Trentini (8), Gabriele Bibbi Ferrari (12)
Duilio Galioto: Synths, Moog, Wurlitzer, Piano, Mellotron (3,8,9)
Paolo Gianfrate: Keyboards (6)
Dave Bond: Mandolin (1)
Marco Planells: Sitar (1)
Paul Johnson: Flute and Whistle (4)
Diederik van den Brandt: Pedal Steel (5)
Rob Wakefield : Violin (5)
Max Rosati: Lead Electric Guitar (8)
Mauro Munzi: Reverse Piano (9)

All tracks written by Marco Mattei, except for Gone by Andy Timmons.

Recorded in many corners of the world including Italy, the Netherlands, England, Ireland, Portugal, South Africa, India and the United States.

Mixed by Marco Mattei, except for:
Would I be me, mixed by Jeff Jacobs and Marco Mattei
More Intense, mixed by Chris Brown and Marco Mattei

Mastered by Marco Mattei except for Void, mastered by Christian Wright at Abbey Road Studios

Produced by Marco Mattei

This album is dedicated to my family: Antonella, Matilde and Arianna. Thanks for your love and support. It means to me more than you will ever know.
I am grateful to all my friends who played in the album and provided me their valuable feedback during the process, to the amazing musicians that inspired and guided me through my musical journey and now honored me with their presence and magic touch in this record, and to everyone who contributed to this work.

Special Thanks: Maurizio Giovanardi, Max Rosati, Gianni Pierannunzio, Duilio Galioto, Paolo Gianfrate, Marco Machera, Emiliano Petronilli, Andy Timmons

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Marco Mattei was born in Civitavecchia, Italy. Very passionate about music from an early age. As a teenager he studied jazz guitar w/Max Rosati while developing a deep interest in the creative vision & complexity of prog rock music. He joined DeBlaise, a prog local band, contributing to the songwriting of their EP & many years of live music. He also co-founded “The Snowdogs” a Rush tribute band. ... more

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