Moto Perpetuo release “Clave Surprise”

Italian fusion prog rock outfit Moto Perpetuo have enjoyed a decorated musical journey that spans decades, having maintained the same lineup since their inception in 1996. Featuring the talents of Alessandro Lualdi on keyboards, Orazio Martino on guitar, Costantino Corbetta on bass and Roberto Ragazzo on drums, the quartet has cultivated a deep appreciation for traditional instrumental music.

With their shared sonic vision, Moto Perpetuo draws on their virtuoso instrumental skills to create a captivating musical experience. Having initially coalesced to explore jazz fusion covers by artists such as Weather Report, Chick Corea, Tribal Tech and Yellowjackets, the band quickly ventured into making original material that echoed these influential sounds.

Their journey began with a promotional live album, Bad We Are, in 1998, followed by their first studio album, Rise in 2000. Coast To Coast marked their sophomore album in 2008, showcasing a range that spanned progressive rock, fusion and atmospheric arrangements.

The challenges of 2020 saw Moto Perpetuo adapting creatively, producing six original home-recorded videos during the lockdown, shared across various social media channels. Their resilience and commitment to their craft manifested in the single “Gasoline,” offering a rock-infused soundscape that served as the lead single of their brand new record called Untitled. Now, the quartet unveils the second single from the album with “Clave Surprise.”

Perfectly capturing the Moto Perpetuo sound and deftly distilling all of their individual influences into their own distinct sound, “Clave Surprise” serves up a stunning instrumental journey. Packed full of shifting rhythm and bright melodic leads filtered through a jazz-infused prog rock lens and delivered by the band’s exquisite musicianship, Moto Perpetuo delivers a sensational showcase of their original sound.

Opened by the delicate taps of percussion before warm piano notes dance among the piquant twang of guitar tones and pulsing bass lines, the song takes on a playful and intriguing air as the snap of drums builds the tension. Slick lead guitar licks inject energy as the band guides you through a mesmeric soundscape.

Peppered by elegant guitar solo work and fluttering drum rolls, the track glides through a range of energies, moods and rhythms to keep you hooked from start to finish. It’s a superb composition delivered in a spectacular way, built on the strengths of the member’s individual talents as well as their clear sonic chemistry as a whole.

Listen to Clave Surprise below

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