I was born in Brunico (ITA). I’m the second of four children (3 daughters and me). My first musical experience was in a local church choir around the age of 13. I later picked up guitar and became member of various school bands between 14 and 16. I wasn’t able to continue with usic for around 15 years, sice I had to focus on my job in the catering sector. I restarted playing around the age of 32 with a classic rock band named Burnout, which I remained in for 5 years. I then had to stop again for 3 years to focus on my hotel. I restarted again when I hit 40, and in the last yer and a half i’ve worked on my current album.
LEO IRSARA HAS A FLOWER FOR A MOUNTAIN SAILOR
His first English composed debut, A Flower for a Mountain Sailor, is Leo Irsara's latest offering showcasing his unique stylistic mix of American folk and British pop.
"My music seems a little bit between brit pop and American folk songs." - Leo Irsara
(San Cassiano-Bolzano-Italy) September 7th, 2018 - Leo Irsara is no stranger to music, having been trained in piano and in his church choir in his youth, in Brunico, Italy, his musical foundation was firm. However, it was only recently, that he has had the time to dedicate to his own songwriting and artistry.
He explains, "I restarted playing and songwriter around the age of thirty-two with a classic rock band named Burnout, for about five years." However, by the time he was forty, his first love of music had forced him into the studio to experiment with instruments and sound. It was that experience that gave birth to A Flower for a Mountain Sailor.
In creating his debut album, Leo experimenting in his home studio, as his own engineer, producer, and mixer. He utilized his skills as a self-taught multi-instrumentalist, as he explains, "Over my lifetime I taught myself how to play bass, guitar, and even hones my vocals." His musical influences are varied and come thru in the album, ranging from American and British pop music all the way to American folk songs. To make matters even more complex and difficult for Leo, he decided his debut would be in English, not his native language, obviously.
Flower for a Mountain Sailor is a concept album, which thematically focuses on man versus nature. The collection of songs follows a storyline of the man, having made many mistakes in his life is released and set free of prison. He then begins to travel in seek of peace and serenity - traveling through the clouds, (metaphorically mountains.) Among the tracks on the project, he comes upon a beautiful flower, which symbolizes a woman.
In the end, the album tells a story of each man's chance at redemption, and it does so through Leo Irsara's own musical gift of soundscape and imagery. There's no one track that stands out, all ten tracks are inclusive, intertangled, and must be listened to as to let the let Leo's vivid story unfold. It's one of forgiveness, of grace and of beauty. If you see a Flower for a Mountain Sailor, you should pick one for yourself! The album is available on all digital outlets including iTunes, Deezer, and as well on YouTube. Please see more on Leo's Facebook page below.
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