Lari Basilio experiences rejuvenation and delight through motherhood and guitar playing, and she yearns to spread this feeling to others
Lari Basilio's latest album, "Redemption", is a dynamic instrumental journey that reflects the singer-songwriter's personal experiences with pregnancy loss and motherhood. The title track was inspired by a difficult emotional period that began when Basilio discovered she was pregnant but then faced a miscarriage.
The birth of her son Liam, however, introduced themes of new life, hope, and joy into the album. Tracks like "Heartbeat" and "New Chapter" reflect this personal transformation, symbolizing the formation of a new life and the renewal that comes with it.
Basilio collaborated with respected musicians such as drummer Vinnie Colaiuta and bassists Leland Sklar and Sean Hurley to create "Redemption" at EastWest Studios in L.A., using her signature Ibanez LB1 guitar and signature distortion pedals. The music blends emotional depth with fusion, rock, and melodic elements that mirror her journey.
"The Fighter" is another song on the album with a harder tempo and unique double-time shred section, inspired by Basilio's teenage days playing in her hardcore band in São Paulo. The climax on this track is particularly noteworthy, showcasing Basilio's skill as a guitarist.
Basilio's signature Seymour Duncans were used on "Redemption", and she also employed the Vezzpa from Beetronics in the second solo of her song "Dear D". The record doesn't seem as acoustically minded as her previous album, "Your Love" had been, with only "Redemption" using an acoustic guitar for rhythms. Instead, the album features gain-surged rockers like "Dear D" and "Just Like Home" with jubilantly screaming leads.
One standout track on the album is "Forever", a song that is 100% electric guitar with no other instrumentation. Basilio played a riff from her song "Sunny Days" for her son once she came home from the hospital, demonstrating the deep connection between her music and her family.
In addition to her work on "Redemption", Basilio also did a guest solo on "Inerrata", the debut song from Alyssa Day's new metal project, Absentia. The album is out now and offers a captivating listen for fans of instrumental music and those who appreciate the power of personal storytelling through music.
- Lari Basilio used her signature Ibanez LB1 guitar and signature distortion pedals during the creation of her latest album, "Redemption".
- The album, "Redemption", is a blend of emotional depth, fusion, rock, and melodic elements that mirror Lari Basilio's personal journey.
- Basilio collaborated with respected musicians like drummer Vinnie Colaiuta, bassists Leland Sklar and Sean Hurley, and guitarists of her choice, to create "Redemption".
- In addition to her own album, Basilio also did a guest solo on "Inerrata", the debut song from Alyssa Day's new metal project, Absentia.
- The title track of "Redemption" was inspired by a difficult emotional period that Basilio faced during her pregnancy but then lost.
- "Redemption" introduced themes of new life, hope, and joy into the album, symbolizing the formation of a new life and the renewal that comes with it.
- The track "Forever" is 100% electric guitar with no other instrumentation, a riff from which Basilio played for her son once she came home from the hospital.
- The music on "Redemption" is not as acoustically minded as her previous album, "Your Love", with only the title track using an acoustic guitar for rhythms.
- Tracks like "Heartbeat" and "New Chapter" reflect Basilio's personal transformation and the themes of new life, hope, and joy that were introduced in the album.
- Fans of instrumental music and those who appreciate the power of personal storytelling through music will find a captivating listen in Absentia's debut album, with Basilio's guest solo on "Inerrata".
