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Laying It Down

by Claudio Corona

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Apollo 73 04:30
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Lay It Down 02:08
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The Expanse 03:55
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Live Current 03:02
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The EP is a collection of four original compositions, all written, arranged, recorded and mixed by Claudio Corona in his studio Retrofonica. It features American producer Alan Evans on drums, best known as co-founder of legendary soul-funk band Soulive.

Laying it down evokes classic 60s and 70s funk, blending the retro sound with a modern sensibility. It showcases strong songwriting, powerful arrangements, funky riffs, evocative melodies and subtle elements of modern sound design. This is all blended together with Claudio’s distinctive signature Hammond organ, valve amplifiers and vintage keyboards including Fender Rhodes, Hohner Clavinet and analogue synthesizers.

Opening the album is Apollo 73, a jump into seventies cinematic funk with infectious grooves, funky clavinet, suggestive melodies and a John Medeski inspired Hammond organ solo. The tune’s arrangement pays tribute to Jimmy McGriff’s 70s albums.

Lay it down is an up-tempo two-minute head-bopping ‘funk classic’ cut in the vein of Soulive’s earlier albums. Claudio’s left hand bass and Alan Evans’ drums are a relentless funky force. The Hammond organ solo conjures thoughts of Brian Auger, with a screaming top end organ that's pitched just right.

The Expanse is a groove-based tune where Hammond melodies meet bass riffs and acoustic piano hooks. The way the main melody develops, with the addition of monophonic synths, is reminiscent of Stevie Wonder’s late 70s sound.

Live current is an ethereal, catchy Fender Rhodes melody, surrounded by Pink Floyd infused bass lines, Evans’ beautiful rimshot groove and modern sonic textures. The tune culminates with a Jon Lord inspired Hammond Organ solo.

The EP was mastered by Alan Evans at Ironwax studios, where he also recorded drums and percussion.

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released July 8, 2021

Music written by Claudio Corona

Claudio Corona: Hammond Orga, Rhodes, Clavinet , bass and synths.
Alan Evans : Drums

Produced by Claudio Corona

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Claudio Corona London, UK

Claudio is a London based keyboardist, composer and producer who specialises in playing and recording vintage musical instruments such as Hammond Organ, Fender Rhodes, Clavinet and analogue synths.Claudio Corona releases his first solo EP Laying it down with the acclaimed Vintage League Music American label.

The EP features Alan Evans (Soul Live) on drums. ... more

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