Davide Combusti

Davide Combusti проживает в городе Roma, Италия.

“…And yet sometimes feeling vulnerable can be so sweet, as we release our powers of perception and let them be consumed by such a sense of fragility. What happens is that we rediscover what a true listening experience can really be when it is unhampered by other tasks accumulating and demanding attention from different areas of our concentration. Some music has the power to do this and the ability to tap unexpected depths, discover hidden contours and have an effect on us like rubbing salt into the wounds of our souls. …his first eponymous album melts away all defence barriers.… Everything in it is out of the ordinary, the way he sings conjures up comparisons with distinguished other vocalists, the song-writing shows a vivid unpredictable imagination for melody and rhythmic skills which find fertile ground in offbeat harmonies……This cd will continue to delight the ear, to be moving and amazing and will rank amongst the best albums of the year. ROCKERILLA April 2008 “Intense, meaningful sensations recur throughout the entire album and in an absorbing, moving way, they create an evocative atmosphere. This can be felt in the poetic, often verging on the visionary, lyrics (all in English), and in the charismatic rendition of his decidedly versatile vocals… in short, an excellent album with international potential.…” IL MUCCHIO May 2008 “… Davide Combusti, alias The Niro, has a lot going for him in terms of mature, complex song-writing. It’s all there in his début album, where, with the crepuscular charm of the ballads and the fervour of the electro-acoustic tracks, he has crafted a glorious selection of songs.” Rodeo Magazine April 2008 “A lot of people make mistakes in life and have trouble starting over. This song is about trying to find a way to be free of the past. It’s called “Liar” because the protagonist was a liar. Perhaps it’s a bit autobiographical.”…Davide Combusti, The Niro, on how and why he wrote Liar, first single taken from the album The Niro. “The Niro, an Italian artist who has attracted the attention of Radiohead’s manager. His music, which is all in English, is unlike anything in the music world today. Although some say he sounds like Jeff Buckley - The Niro is a new brand. Davide’s vocal techniques are beautifully outlandish; he howls and sometimes shakes his head like a ticking time bomb to achieve the proper vibrato. The greatest song of the night was “Liar” with its captivating concept and melodic hook. The band and the crowd were connected, they knew we needed to hear it again.”.(Concert review) EVERYTHING ROCK MAGAZINE (USA) “The over 85 thousand users who discovered him on MySpace with the song ‘Liar’ were struck spellbound by the intensity of his voice……fragile, intimate and with a strong emotional impact somewhere between Thom Yorke and Jeff Buckley.”VOGUE “He tried his luck in America before Italy. That took courage………and his courage was rewarded. Quite rightly so.” FREEQUENCY “Davide deserved a chance: not just because he has talent, inspiration and tenacity, but also because he has the courage to follow a musical genre which stands in the middle between the likes of Jeff Buckley and Nick Drake.” IL MUCCHIO “The phenomenon started by word of mouth. From concerts in small clubs his songs ended up on MySpace and then a gateway to the world opened for him : landing a recording contract and opening for an Amy Winehouse concert.” REPUBBLICA “thirty year old multi-instrumentalist. The Niro cut his ’ live’ musical teeth in the US, the UK, Austria and France. He opened for artists such as : Isobel Cambpell, Badly Drawn Boy. And he was also support act for Carmen Consoli and Deep Purple”PANORAMA “It only takes quarter of an hour to understand that Davide Combusti (alias The Niro) ‘s music has qualities of both composition and expression that are sure to leave a lasting mark.” ROCKERILLA “He’s already charmed Europe, now he’s ready to conquer it." FLAIR