bass player & composer
Tommy Ermolli
Step Ahead
“Step Ahead” shows Tommy Ermolli deliver 9 tracks predominantly in a rock setting showing both his melodic and virtuosic guitar styles. These tracks are mirrored with a couple of softer numbers for good measure. All of which showcase Tommy’s guitar and compositional skill with strong production values.
Aided by his Twinspirits band colleagues Daniele Liverani (keyboards), Dario Ciccioni (Drums and percussion) and Alberto Rigoni (Bass on Joy of Illusion, Enlightening Darkness, Renewed, Magic) the sound on “Step Ahead” is a very accessible guitar album, aided by the strong melodies and interesting compositions. Among his influences Tommy counts Joe Satriani, Andy Timmons, Steve Vai, Paul Gilbert and John Petrucci. Whilst traces of these players can be heard in a few tracks, there is also an original style at play, something which is also apparent in Tommy’s band works.
New releases
October 6th 2009 Tommy Ermolly “Step Ahead”
Sept. 11th 2009 TwinSpirits “The Forbidden City”
Tommy Ermolli - Step Ahead
Release date: 6th october 2009
Label: Lion Music
Track Listing
01. Endless Space.
02. Joy Of Illusion.
03. Step Ahead.
04. Enlightening Darkness.
05. Renewed.
06. Magic.
07. Taking Control.
08. Virtual Redefinition.
09. Arrival.
Album Credits
All songs written, composed and produced by Tommy Ermolli.
Drums recorded at New Frontiers Recording Studio (NFRS), Rovigo, IT.
All guitars, bass and keyboards recorded at Black Stripes Studio, Pernumia, IT.
Mixed by Tommy Ermolli and Ugo Bolzoni at NFRS.
Mastered by Ugo Bolzoni at NFRS.
Cover and artwork by Dario Ciccioni.
Original cover photo by Luigi Caterino.
Musicians
Tommy Ermolli - guitars and bass.
Dario Ciccioni - Drums and percussions.
Daniele Liverani - Keyboards.
Alberto Rigoni - Bass on Joy of Illusion, Enlightening Darkness, Renewed, Magic.
