THE VIGNATIS
(Gypsybilly music )
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Copyright 2009-2012 - Fabrice Vignati - All Rights Reserved
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Gypsybilly, created by The Vignatis, blends English and French vocals with Gypsy orchestration
including acoustic guitar, clarinet, accordion and violin, swingin’
drivin’ rockin’ drum beats with modern/vintage instrumentation of
electric guitar and upright slap bass as used in Rock-a-Billy. In
addition, the Southern twang of honky tonk-esque piano and pedal steel
season the overall sound.
The thumbprint of up-tempo drums of Gypsybilly’s forefathers has
been embellished by varying tempi accompanied by slap and intermittent,
walking bass. The distinctive, percussive Gypsy guitars escort drums at
fast tempi cited in "13.5", mid tempi in "The Little Pink Clarinet", a
waltz feel in "For You, I’d go to the Moon" and slow tempi with tremolo
and Bolero-esque rhythms in the instrumental "Reverie Savoyarde",
creating a signature sound.
The common use of reverb and tape delay in the electric instruments
of Rockabilly has been implemented in Gypsybilly by the electric
guitar, clarinet and primarily reverb on the acoustic rhythm guitar.
The unorthodox use and sound of the clarinet in an electric context
adds a unique, nostalgic vibe exhibited in "Somehow, Someday". Further
yet, the 1950s’ added effects augment the natural timbre of the
“licorice stick” evident in "Inherent to Existence" creating an
innovative, modern spin to Gypsybilly. Fancy electric rhythm guitar
picking and Hot Rod licks remain. The electric lead guitar creates a
fresh stamp by conjoining Rockabilly and Gypsy licks. This is displayed
in "Just for a Day". The acoustic lead guitar is mentored by the
revolutionary two-finger technique of Django Reinhardt. Gypsybilly’s
choice of standard major and minor chords are infrequent with the
preference being the major 6th and minor 6th by the two pompes,…“La
Pompe” on beats 2 and 4 and “La Pompe Renversée” on beats 1 and 3. This
is utilized in many of the songs with chromatic chord progressions and
vocals oftentimes following these progressions as reflected in "Build a
World of Peace".
The songwriting is fun, lively and meaningful whether it be a
Gypsybilly vocal or instrumental. The vocals range from intense to
playful, gritty to legit, diatonic to chromatic, delivering lyrical
messages on topics from life’s struggles, childhood insecurities, love,
travels and world peace. Birth of the Gypsybilly is a musical
birth..........a worldwide journey at the dawn of the 21st Century.
SONGS
Originals samples from "Birth of the Gypsybilly"album
Inherent to Existence
Je ne suis pas comme toi
Reverie Savoyarde (Instr)
Live Covers (Acoustic band)
VIDEO
OFFICIAL PROMOTIONAL BAND PICTURES
(Copyright Peter Figen/
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"Inventing a new genre of music called "Gypsybilly", the L.A. based Vignatis are
making lots of new friends with their 2009 CD. The 15 track Birth Of
The "Gypsybilly" combines vocals, Gypsy Jazz flavored sounds,
Rockabilly and Country music. Featuring the Brian Setzer rhythm section
of Bernie Dresel (drums) and John “Spazz” Hatton (bass), as well as
violinist Charlie Bisharat, Birth Of The "Gypsybilly" is centered
around the guitars and vocal of Fabrice Vignati and the jazzy Mary Ford
style vocals of singer Tracy Vignati. Overall, the CD really captures
the essence of Gypsy Jazz in the new millennium.
The occasional French vocal by Fabrice and a bunch of English language
vocals by Tracy makes way for the swing guitar groove of Fabrice,
including a couple cool guitar based instrumentals. For guitar fans
an instro highlight, “Reverie Savoyarde” features Fabrice’s
guitar working out with some great pedal steel sounds from Chris
Allen Burke. Birth Of The "Gypsybilly" is a cool
little CD for fans of swing guitar greats,, from ‘50s rocker
Scotty Moore to the 2000 sounds of Brian Setzer.
- Music Web Express 3000, www.mw3e.com
"Django meets Scotty Moore in Fabrice and Tracy Vignati's signature Gypsybilly. With the instrumentation of
Gypsy Jazz - highlighted by hot and stylish Django-esque runs -
this is a cross-cultural melting pot au feu.Fun and Funky"
- MD/Vintage
Guitar Mag/June 2009
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