Soloneili
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Hi, thanks for visiting my music.
I'm fascinated by the creative use of sound, and I like to explore the audio-imagery that we all have.

I think that the world of music, and indeed the aural world in general, has moved on with the technology available. It is now second nature to work with with sequencers and digital audio work stations. Many years ago, painterly artists actually made by hand the colours they painted with, but now they buy them. Today, modern composers take commercially available patches and samples, then paint with them, producing their art, in sound and music form. This has opened up a new world, where traditional musicianship can blend with twenty first century creativity. What really matters is the piece of musical art that is the end result.

I like to use a combination of all the elements, happily adding traditional musicianship to technology, even bending and shaping sound whilst looking for a finished statement.
I like to explore musical diversity, and probe the far corners of the whole spectrum of audio imagery. I am also constantly aware that there will always be a piece missing from every work, the listener's own imagination. That is where the chemistry and the alchemy come together. I hope you find something of my work that pleases you, or at least enjoy passing through the experience. Byeeeeee!
Why this name?
Well, I just wanted something that had a melodic sound to it. "So..lo..nei...li" is like four beats to the bar.
Do you play live?
I'm afraid not.
How, do you think, does the internet (or mp3) change the music industry?
For certain this is all about accessibility now. There is just such a huge portfolio of creativity available to everyone on the net. I think that music generally has been made more available to the masses, but I also think that there are myriads of creative sparks igniting as a result of this accessibility.
Would you sign a record contract with a major label?
Drums fingers. Yay, well if one came calling I'd have to check my busy social calender (smiles)
Band History:
I started in 2006, having never before explored music as a creative art form. previously I have had a great interest in Watercolour painting. I am now discovering an interest in poetry too. An art form that has managed to pass me by, but is a fixture in my weekly life these days, both classical and contempory writing.
Your influences?
I have a wide range of influences, from Opera to the music of John Barry, and more out of the box work like that of Tom Waites. Who knows where my next project may take me!
Favorite spot?
Sorrento in Italy, or indeed anywhere Italian, sigh.
Equipment used:
I use two midi controllers, a sixty one key, and a forty nine key controler, Reason, Abbleton, Sequel and Magix software and various VST plug-ins.
Anything else...?
For a while I was a professional boxing trainer.

I've put some film of boxing to music and rate the movement of boxers as an almost balletic dicipline. I find that art is life, and life is art.
I love the concept of learning to 'see'.
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