One-man act Frank Palangi
Upstate, NY Solo artist Frank Palangi, whose music ranges from acoustic rock to heavier flavors, has announced the new single from new CD.

I'm Waiting, from the album of the same name, stands as the tone-setter for the CD (thus its selection as the lead single). Its a sterling example of Palangi's style, both as a songwriter and performer. Propelled both by rich melodies and driving riffs and percussive grooves, I'm Waiting is a brilliant blend of heartfelt, emotional songwriting and Palangi's own brand of hard rock energy. Mid-tempo but with balanced, heavy crunch, I'm Waiting moves with an urgent pulse that draws in the listener with tangible hooks.

The verses have the pull of Homers beloved, dread sirens, luring the hearer into a big-sound chorus that explodes with color, all of which is in line with Palangi's songwriting philosophy. I like a good drum beat and catchy guitar riffs, Palangi says. And the chorus and theme MUST stand out. And the song's production is gleaming and pristine, bringing just the right amount of density versus space to the tune.

Thematics are vital elements in Palangi's songwriting. Every one of his songs is built from a core theme that shapes the construction of the song and gives Palangi a focal point as he creates each new tune. It sets a goal and makes you think hard on that one idea, he says, emphasizing his belief that an artist should put his all into everything he or she writes.

Not only does Palangi write all his own music he also brings it all to life. He sings and plays every instrument on the entire I'm Waiting album. The ability to be self-contained as an artist is an important part of Palangi's musical world. He endures severe allergies, as well as asthma, and being in a position to do everything himself staves off obstacles that would otherwise arise if he was in a collaborative project.

Palangi previously released the 2006 album Falling Too. More information is available by visiting www.myspace.com/frankpalangirocks



Working as a solo artist who performs all his own instrumentation has been a blessing for him, Palangi said. He suffers from severe allergies and asthma and his ability to write and perform all his own music and to record it in his own home studio has greatly lessened the effects of what could otherwise have been considerable hardships for a musician.

As a writer, he says he focuses on creating songs people will want to hear over and over again. And nostalgia, he believes, is also an important facet of songwriting. Music should be entertainment. The more you listen, the more you want, Palangi said. It's all about revisiting songs and remembering when you heard them in a certain time of your life almost like a photo album.

Palangi likes to perform as frequently as possible. He plays heavily in the area around Upstate, NY, the city he calls home. I like to play at the local coffee houses and some restaurants, he says, noting that he prefers to avoid bars where people are often too drunk to really appreciate the music they're hearing.

His constant playing (and constant writing and recording, too) are signs of his passion for music something he believes is required for someone to be truly accomplished as a musical artist. If you want to play music, it must be a passion and a drive. Practice is the key to getting better.

More information is available by visiting www.myspace.com/frankpalangirocks

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