Got a question for Marco Sfogli (James Labrie/solo artist)? Post away!

DDDorian · 05-03-2008, 10:37 AM

I must have done something right wth the upcoming Mike Keneally interview because the adminishredder let me try for one with Marco Sfogli, who just gave me the go-ahead, so here we are! For those not familiar with Marco, he's an Italian shred/instrumental seven-stringer who came to the attention of the world as the guitarist on Dream Theater singer James Labrie's solo album of 2005, Elements Of Persuasion (a few songs can be streamed here, kinda reminds me of Vince's solo stuff actually...) and recently released his debut solo album, entitled There's Hope (streaming samples here).

So... what'll we ask? Post your questions here, and in a few weeks I'll throw in a couple of my own, send it off and see what happens

Chris · 05-03-2008, 10:38 AM

Sticked!

stuh84 · 05-03-2008, 10:43 AM

Does he remember, back in London in 2005, me shouting at him "Play Freebird!" when I thought he was the roadie for James LaBries guitarist, only to find out he was James Labries guitarist, and then apologising to him later?

Seriously though, I think the questions I would ask (and forgot to ask him back then) were what is LaBrie like to work with, was there any temptation to emulate DT at any point on Elements Of Persuasion, and what difference has working with LaBrie made to his career, popularity-wise and in terms of how he approaches music and recording?

Michael · 05-03-2008, 10:44 AM

"How did you get the gig playing on James Labrie's album?"

mindstorm · 05-03-2008, 10:48 AM

How did you get the Rash endorsement?
How did you get the gig on the last Jordan Rudess album?

RgAscendant · 05-06-2008, 02:08 PM

What inspired your unique phrasing?

Drew · 05-07-2008, 04:40 PM

Nice! I'll read up on the guy in the next couple days and give you a couple.

Gilbucci · 05-11-2008, 01:15 AM

How did you go about developing your phrasing/technique?
How do you go about composing an instrumental piece and what inspires you?

74n4LL0 · 05-15-2008, 11:30 AM

- what are your favorite musicians/bands? (are there some Italian musicians/bands too?)

dougsteele · Yesterday, 02:20 AM

How do you feel being a more melodic/cleaner player than John Petrucci? How much would you charge to give him lessons?

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05-03-2008, 10:37 AM	#1 (permalink)
DDDorian Later, ace! Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Middle of nowhere, Australia Posts: 2,022 Main Seven: Schecter 007 Elite in che Rig: Sunn Beta Lead Thanked: 113	Got a question for Marco Sfogli (James Labrie/solo artist)? Post away! I must have done something right wth the upcoming Mike Keneally interview because the adminishredder let me try for one with Marco Sfogli, who just gave me the go-ahead, so here we are! For those not familiar with Marco, he's an Italian shred/instrumental seven-stringer who came to the attention of the world as the guitarist on Dream Theater singer James Labrie's solo album of 2005, Elements Of Persuasion (a few songs can be streamed here, kinda reminds me of Vince's solo stuff actually...) and recently released his debut solo album, entitled There's Hope (streaming samples here). So... what'll we ask? Post your questions here, and in a few weeks I'll throw in a couple of my own, send it off and see what happens

05-03-2008, 10:38 AM	#2 (permalink)
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stuh84 Needs more vocoder Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Sheffield, UK Posts: 1,004 Real Name: Stuart Main Seven: LTD M207 and Jackson RR7R Rig: Invader 150 Thanked: 7	Does he remember, back in London in 2005, me shouting at him "Play Freebird!" when I thought he was the roadie for James LaBries guitarist, only to find out he was James Labries guitarist, and then apologising to him later? Seriously though, I think the questions I would ask (and forgot to ask him back then) were what is LaBrie like to work with, was there any temptation to emulate DT at any point on Elements Of Persuasion, and what difference has working with LaBrie made to his career, popularity-wise and in terms of how he approaches music and recording? Yerrr

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mindstorm ss.org Regular Join Date: May 2007 Location: Thurso, Scotland Posts: 102 Real Name: Lyle Main Seven: Maverick Species One Rig: Vox Tonelab LE Thanked: 5	How did you get the Rash endorsement? How did you get the gig on the last Jordan Rudess album?

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Yesterday, 02:20 AM	#10 (permalink)
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