Emilio Scalise

The Profile

Described in the available review as a young, little-known synthesist of the Roman underground, Emilio Scalise's first recording effort, A Mezza Voce, is presented as an analog-synth-based, experimental/ambient album that evokes kosmische, Eno/Vangelis influences while pursuing a poetic, reactionary stance toward contemporary electronic trends.

Debut album A Mezza Voce reviewed on DeBaser (review published 2007). Identified in that review as part of the Roman underground scene and credited with using old analog synthesizers and creating music described as electronic/ambient/experimental.

Emilio Scalise is presented as a young, Roman underground synthesist whose debut album A Mezza Voce (reviewed 2007) mixes electronic, ambient and experimental approaches. Review highlights include analog textures, references to German kosmische and ambient pioneers, and a generally promising, if still raw, artistic voice. The record is viewed as poetic and reactionary toward contemporary electronic trends.