Please tell our readers who you are and what you do?
I am Paolo Messere, I was born in Italy – precisely Naples – Italy.
I'm a songwriter, producer and I manage my own record label, Seahorse Recordings.
I realized with Blessed Child Opera, 8 albums, all honored by Italian and international critics.
Discography:
A wonderful breath of life 2017
The Devil And The Ghosts Dissolved 2015
The Darkest Sea 2013
Fifth 2011
Soldiers And Faith 2008
Happy Ark 2007
Looking after the child 2004
Blessed Child Opera s/t 2001
How would you describe your style and genre?
My musical genre draws spunt from dark, folk rock sounds. They compared me to Swans, Sophia, Red House Painters, but I think I have a personal style and a music approach resulting from an elegant and a manic care of the arrangements and the writing.
Who are your biggest influences and idols … and why? Do you have any idols? Are you a super fan of anyone? (Dead or alive, musician or non-musician)
Actually I'm a superfan of no one.
What´s new right now? What should our readers know about that is coming up from you?
In May, was released the eighth album of the Blessed Child Opera "A wonderful breath of life." In October there will be a first Italian tour of a dozen dates In 2018 a Canadian tour is scheduled.
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What was the biggest mistake you made when you started making music and what would be the number one tip you could give to a newcomer musician?
Sometimes ,to not have faith in my music .Have always faith in your music and yourself!
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How do you get gigs? Can you share any tips?
I have 3 Booking Agencies from Italy and Usa,
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What has been your biggest challenge right now? Have you been able to overcome that challenge? If so, how?
1500 USD
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How do you promote yourself? Do you have any specific promotion tips for other musicians?
I spent my money in plenty of P.R, either in Italy than outside. I think it's important to have a
good promoter for the gigs and for the promotion on the radio, blogs,specialized magazines, tv.
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We meet again in one year. What has changed?
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