Melloncek was born from an idea of Andrea Castelli, bass player, guitarist and composer , and from the collaboration of almost ten years whith the drummer Matteo Noviello whith whom he litteraly wrote the base for pieces born out of the continual improvisation of the two musicians.

With the passing of time their music begins to take on the form real musical pieces. Following the meeting with Thomas Peres, guitarist and sound engineer, the eagerness to record in studio in order to carry out their project, has become a reality.

In 2002, the drums of the group were recorted, even if not all pieces had as yet a definite form; we decited to work taking into consideration the several arrangement possibilities, given as a common denomination a visual concept: an image, still or alive, which could be an inspiration.

This approach brought about the realisation of an opera comparable to an artist who gives life to a picture, but instead of using lines and colours, sounds and rhythms have been chosen. The result is a mixture of sounds and emotions so lively and balanced that the need is not felt to insert a vocal line.

After almost two years, with the invaluable help of many friends and through almost absurd experiences, the result is a record arranged, played, and recorded by an ensable who became the actual line up:

Every musician has succeeded in, through his own instrument and his own sensitivity, contributing to the carrying out of the record.

In the mean time the group has performed live playing arranged pieces and pure improvisations.

You will foun d an example in the music section, complete of numerous downloads.

Enjoy your listening!