The vision of a multicolor mountain in the new Venghanza's single “Opal”
The climbing of a mountain covered in opals, gemstones that can display a multitude of colors by their nature, starting from black to light blue.
If the journey begins on a dark and shadowy path, as the altitude gradually increases, the shades get brighter, until we get on the luminous, airy and iridescent peak that donates a majestic view.
Also interpretable as a metaphor about life, about the fact that the first steps are always scary but if we keep going we realize that the result is worth the effort: this is “Opal”, the new Venghanza's single.
The song, an instrumental prog metal with post-rock elements track, has been composed and played by the actual members of the band, with Pietro Visibelli's (composer) and Giacomo Pieri's (executor) participation on keyboards; recording, mixing and mastering by Giovanni Sala at Cantine di Badia studios.
“Opal” is available now on all digital stores and with the official visualizer.
Click here to watch the video of “Opal” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jn07H2Y6iIk&ab_channel=Venghanza
The Italian Venghanza project sees the light in 2020 thanks to Gabriele Castiglia and Leonardo Donnini, who had already played together in the past, and David Guercini, replaced by Leonardo Tanzini since September 2022.
The composition of the first prog and post-rock song by the three original members has a modern sound and includes orchestral, oriental and electronic elements.
The first album “Motion”, released in April 2023, relies on the collaboration of many Italian musicians to add classic and ethnic sounds and has been anticipated by the single “Turning eagerness”.
Venghanza's line-up:
Gabriele Castiglia (guitar, keyboards, synth): born 1975, he has played in many different bands going from stoner/psych to death metal (e.g. Coram Lethe for a few months). He has obtained the first and second level certificate at the Lizard music school.
Leonardo Donnini (drums, piano, keys): born 1993, he starts taking drums lessons at the age of 5 and piano lessons at the age of 10. He's been a member of different bands, e.g. Hot Rats and Mustang Mama Blues band as a session musician.
Leonardo Tanzini (bass guitar): born 2000, he starts studying drums as a kid but then he chooses to dedicate himself to bass guitar. He has gained experience in many original projects like SuonaMo.
The band is working on new material, follow them on social media for updates:
Facebook https://www.facebook.com/venghanza
Instagram https://www.instagram.com/venghanza
Youtube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCn0vwe543PXnXF85SuTpUPQ
Spotify https://open.spotify.com/intl-it/artist/5307ysfzWo1CXcGUy6RVxX
Press release by Francesca Saglia – Music-Alive 2024
