Karmamoi: Inspired by George Orwell’s 1984…..

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Room 101 is the fifth studio album of Italian progressive rock band Karmamoi out in May 28th

Room 101, the album is inspired by George Orwell’s 1984. It revisits some of the novel’s themes and concepts, adapting them to the present day and focusing on the human mind and its weaknesses.vProduced by Daniele Giovannoni, co-produced by Mark Tucker and Octavia Brown,

Room 101 features the participation of some great musicians, including Adam Holzman (Miles Davis, Steven Wilson) and Steve Unruh (United Progressive Fraternity). 

Karmamoi also intend to make this album their first ever vinyl release.

Room 101 contains seven brand new songs

1.            MEMORY HOLES – 9’04”

2.            DROP BY DROP – 8’41”

3.            DARK CITY – 7’11”

4.            ZEALOUS MAN – 10’53”

5.            NEWSPEAK – 7’39”

6.            ROOM 101 – 7’01”

       7.   THE NEW WORLD – 9’48”

 Karmamoi are:

        Daniele Giovannoni: Drums , Keyboards and Backing Vocals

        Alex Massari: Guitars

        Alessandro Cefalì: Bass

Credits:

Music by Daniele Giovannoni

Lyrics by Daniele Giovannoni except songs 3,6,7 – (Daniele Giovannoni – Valerio Sgargi)

Produced by  Daniele Giovannoni

Co-Produced by Mark Tucker and Octavia Brown

Arranged by Daniele Giovannoni

Strings on Drop By Drop Arranged by Emilio Merone, Choir on Zealous Man and Newspeak arranged by Valerio Sgargi.

Guest Musicians

Adam Holzman – Piano and Moog Solo on Newspeak

Steve Unruh – Violin and Flute on Newspeak, Memory Holes, Drop By Drop

Sara Rinaldi –  Main Vocal

Emilio Merone – Piano and Key Solo on The New World

Valerio Sgargi – Tenor & Backing Vocals

Francesca Zanetta – Solina on “Memory Holes

Drums and Bass recorded by Fabio Ferri @ Abbey Rocchi Studios – Rome ( IT)

Guitars recorded by Fabio Ferri @ Millenium Audio Recording – Rome ( IT)

Vocals Recorded by Nathan Ridley @ Hermitage Works Studios-  London (UK)

Mixed by Mark Tucker @ The ARC  – Eynsham (UK)

Graphic, Photography and Artwork – Joel Barrios

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