In this episode, we sit down with the incomparable Pino Focaccia, the man who brought Tony Riga to life on screen. In this episode: Pino shares his experience bringing Tony to life. Behind-the-scenes stories from the set. Insights into the world of OnlyBuns. https://youtu.be/WgAEAHygjd0 This interview is a must-listen. You will discover why "They Speak … Continue reading “THEY SPEAK: The Podcast” EP. 3: Behind the scenes with Pino Focaccia.
Mamma mia! It's time for another episode of "THEY SPEAK: THE PODCAST"! Remember the wheat crisis that turned us Italians into carb-craving zombies? Well, things have taken an even more absurd turn. After the Influenzati saved us by teaching how to grow wheat in our backyards, one might think we'd be content with our daily … Continue reading OnlyBuns: the hottest and most dangerous social media phenomenon.
Apparently, "They Speak Italian 2" is not limited to just an album and an ebook. I couldn't wait to announce the launch of "THEY SPEAK", an imaginary podcast but not too imaginary. Mike and Sarah will keep you company, exchanging opinions on "They Speak Italian 2", my new synthwave horror story-album. I'll leave the floor … Continue reading “THEY SPEAK: The Podcast” is here!
Well yes, Halloween has arrived, that period in which I enjoy bringing out the horror side in me and, as you know well, I always do it while having fun. Year 2022: I had released an EP in which Italians had become zombies due to carbohydrate deficiencies. It was the year of They Speak Italian. … Continue reading “They Speak Italian 2” out now: A synthwave horror journey through Italian cuisine.
You have no idea how much fun I'm having with this concept album. From narration to musical composition, and everything that revolves around it.I got into it so well that it almost feels like it all really happened!Well, let's hope not, for us Italians, but it's not that far from reality! Today I serve you … Continue reading They Speak Italian 2: this is only an appetizer.
That time of the year, mmh?Exactly, Halloween is around the corner, and for a very long time I’ve been planning to continue the story of our Italian zombies, which began in 2022 with They Speak Italian.For Halloween 2023, I brought you the vinyl records with a Deluxe version (and the surprises didn’t end there), then … Continue reading They Speak Italian 2. They are coming.
Remember when we used to spend hours in front of our computers, typing commands like "open fridge" and "eat pizza" in those text adventure games? Well, your favorite Italian synthwave maestro (that's me, in case you're new here) has cooked up something that's going to tickle your nostalgia neurons and possibly make you crave a … Continue reading They Speak Italian: Interactive Horror Synthwave text-based game.
Well, I've done something that might just be my greatest triumph... or my biggest mistake. I've given Alice, our sassy cyborg assistant, a memory upgrade. That's right. Our favorite digital diva now has a shiny new "memory card", but it's exclusively activated when you drop her a line at alice@vincenzosalvia.com.Now, she remembers EVERYTHING... as long … Continue reading Alice’s memory upgrade: She now remembers everything.
MAMMA MIA! The "They Speak Italian" merch has arrived, and it's more irresistible than a homemade lasagna! It's your ticket for "una bella figura". For those of you who've been too busy helping nonna in the kitchen, "They Speak Italian" is my proudest horrorsynth release. It's a concept album that imagines a dystopian Italy where … Continue reading “They Speak Italian” merch is here: now you’re ready to visit grandma for Sunday lunch.
It's a quiet evening at the studio, the synths are humming softly in the background, and I'm about to call it a day when I notice a blinking light on our vintage reel-to-reel tape recorder. Curious, I hit play, and suddenly the room fills with the unmistakable voice of Alice, our beloved cyborg diva. It … Continue reading The Alice interview: Unplugged confessions of a Synthwave Cyborg Diva.
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