One thing the reader should understand about Nick Pappalardo is that he’s a really talented professional musician. Hence, his records are the product of that longstanding journey, touching upon a variety of moods, genres, and inspirations. One constant is the presence of high-level guitar performance, the instrument Pappalardo is known for. His recently released album ‘Private Collection’ is exactly that, an eclectic dive into Nick’s colourful and virtuoso character. The contrast between tracks like ‘Riverside Drive’ and ‘Technicolor Dream’ says it all.
The American musician shifts from rock-coded, blues-oriented pieces to contemporary alt-pop nuggets at a moment’s notice. The reasons for that might be attributed to the way Pappalardo uses aural art as a natural, expressive language; being an excellent musician will do that to you! Nick’s latest single, ‘Heart’s on Fire’, embraces a rather peculiar character, with glam-esque, nostalgic guitar distortions embedded into a more playful, electronic production. On it, we also find the Miracle Club, a collaborative ensemble of like-minded musicians headed by Pappalardo himself.
Delving deeper into the single, he explains: “Eric Johnson, Prince, Van Halen and Steve Howe were some of the main artists who inspired the songwriting, arranging and performance of the song. I wanted to bring heavier rock guitar playing to a groove-based, contemporary-style song, but with detail to arranging.”
Recommended! Discover ‘Heart’s on Fire’ now: