John Taglieri-Part Time Love
John Taglieri is the indie musician's idol. Releasing all his music independently, he has done more than well in his fruitful career in music. 14 albums, thousands of live shows and singles released-all without major financial backing or a record contract that would exploit him. He has risen with his own style, a language and flavour that is reminiscent of the musicians that inspired him. Now he continues to inspire others, with his latest single. This is Part Time Love. Some might confuse it with the title of Stevie Wonder’s hit, Part Time Lover. It is an emotion that runs on the same lines. John Taglieri however, takes a soft acoustic approach with some great guitar parts. Playing live and recording music for 21 years has a powerful impact on the kind of music quality and output you’ll have. The balance, style and sound seems to be tailored around his body of work. The percussion is soft and soothing, while minimal bass lines aid some parts. The guitar slides are an emotional rise, while the transitions are as smooth and suave as can be. John Taglieri brings the kind of live music output you would expect from a connoisseur of this kind. I would love to hear this in the movie Blue is the Warmest Colour (2013). With some brilliant ideas, it was one of the first films I watched which showed a failed relationship. Crisp and accurate lyrics from John make this a memorable track as well. He is a brilliant musician with a library worth envying. Listen to his single and follow him for more music like this!
John Taglieri-Talk to Me
John Taglieri isn’t your standard singer-songwriter. There are tales to be told, places to be explored, through his eyes. It always helps that his soothing voice is your blanket of comfort and joy. While his compositions are real, it also gathers the passion he has for music and writing. This is his latest single, Talk to Me. If you’ve listened to singles like Lonely Together and Part Time Love, you know how hand in hand his arrangement and lyrics go. It is precious to hear, something of a bleeding heart while still having a grip on himself. As much as this track is an appeal, it is a bracket where he reminisces moments and is in conversation with this mystique. The simple acoustic playing doesn’t distract from the words, the percussions are soft and withdrawn. This is till the chorus comes in, where the attack is actually felt. The distortion comes in, the progression is unique and driven. John Taglieri encapsulates pain and yearning in equal measure, and is the kind of song that becomes your singing favourite. You’ll want to talk to him too, that’s how soothing his words and energy is. It is like a prequel to Open Up to Me. If John Taglieri is anything, he is the king of vulnerability. He expresses every fracture, the hurt and pain in his lyrics. The melodies run parallel as well, without doubt. I think this song would be great in this movie called Like Crazy (2011). It is a special movie, about the perils of long distance. John will write the melodies they make love stories about. Follow him for more!