It was special, but thought it was hard to understand the lyrics as they only sang Italian.... but after a view minutes it was gone as their music was taking over my mind. As a musician myself I was impressed about their way of making music and performing. Very difficult parts of music without any form of struggle. A drummer with a clear warm lead vocal sang the most long and difficult parts while drumming... and not the easiest drumparts either! His name is Daniele Pomo, a passionated man which you can see in his performance.
And then we have Riccardo Romano, the keyboard player. I've never seen a keyboardist like him, so much energy, so much joy while playing, definitely at my top 5 greatest keyboard players since that day! He's not a man of 1000 notes in 2 seconds but passionated and in his own world of many influenses. Riccardo has a true talent to create the perfect sound and atmosphere at the right time. His way of playing makes the music of RanestRane very interesting as they play music based on movies. The movie can be seen at the same time while they are playing and so you will get leaded through the movie with the most amazing sounds. You will travel with your own feelings due the music, through the movie. RanestRane is calling it: Cineconcerto
The guitar player, Massimo Pomo is not a typical guitar player. He has the talent to not be overdone with his guitar, but just enough! This is really impressive as it is hard to be 'calm' as a guitarist. Allthough for many guitarists. Massimo has a Floydian warm sound, and his way of playing makes it perfect together with the sounds of the keyboard, it just fit superb. It's like it's melting together.
Maurizio Meo, is the man of the low notes, a swinging bass player which is the finishing touch of the band. Passionated and friendly on stage, lovely to watch these 4 man playing.
During this support act, RanestRane were presenting their latest album, A Space Odyssey part one, based at the same named movie. There will be 3 parts to make the movie complete. I've never seen the movie, will do that though, as you will understand the music much better! As a Marillion fan I recognized the voice, which you will hear at this album. Steve Hogarth is a support vocal on this album. It's actually a 'telling' voice which gives the album an another dimention, an another level but I was not thinking: 'wish he did more' It was enough. And for me that's just so fantastic with RanestRane, everything is just enough! Also Steven Rothery plays on this album as support guitarist.
Actually not really needed in my opinion, but for perhaps an extra sound, it's fantastic.
My first impression? I want to see and hear more of this band! And so I did! RanestRane were also playing during the Marillion Weekend 2015 at Port Zelande the Netherlands. And again, they amazed me with their music. A true love for this band is growing. To be continued....
