For those who can’t speak Italian, it won’t matter in appreciating the music of Mauro Vero. On his recent album Itinerari, Vero’s words are translated through the imagery of daydreaming. There is a sense of romantic escape on Itinerari that collapses the borders of language. That Vero would have the summer-baked portrait of an island on his cover is no coincidence; consider it a ticket to paradise.
Vero has love in his heart, and it is most pronounced on “Maggie.” The glistening tones of Vero’s guitar illustrate the reflection of the sun on the ocean. His sparkling riffs glide across the speakers like waves of radiant beauty. Whether or not “Maggie” is named after a real person is a mystery that only Vero will know. It’s almost better like that because unanswered mysteries have their own seductive pull.
In addition to his sublime guitar playing, he is an exquisite vocalist, too. Vero’s gorgeous singing on “Maggie” warms the heart; there is no denying the passion in his voice even if his words are not comprehended. However, even when Vero doesn’t sing, his music is a knockout to the senses. And although his vocal style is rooted in jazz, his command over the guitar transcends genres, from the bluesy solo in “Pioggia” to the prog-rock futurism of “Mystic Mile.” Vero handles it all with class, technical precision, and a fertile imagination.
Vero has love in his heart, and it is most pronounced on “Maggie.” The glistening tones of Vero’s guitar illustrate the reflection of the sun on the ocean. His sparkling riffs glide across the speakers like waves of radiant beauty. Whether or not “Maggie” is named after a real person is a mystery that only Vero will know. It’s almost better like that because unanswered mysteries have their own seductive pull.
In addition to his sublime guitar playing, he is an exquisite vocalist, too. Vero’s gorgeous singing on “Maggie” warms the heart; there is no denying the passion in his voice even if his words are not comprehended. However, even when Vero doesn’t sing, his music is a knockout to the senses. And although his vocal style is rooted in jazz, his command over the guitar transcends genres, from the bluesy solo in “Pioggia” to the prog-rock futurism of “Mystic Mile.” Vero handles it all with class, technical precision, and a fertile imagination.
