Pietro Foresti
| Pietro Foresti | |
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| Background information | |
| Born | 29 June 1977 |
| Origin | Milan, Italy |
| Genres | Rock, pop |
| Occupation(s) | Record producer, engineer, manager |
| Years active | 2002–present |
| Labels | Tre Parole |
| Associated acts | Tracii Guns, Valeria Rossi, Scott Russo, Marvin Etzioni |
| Website |
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Pietro Foresti (born June 29, 1977 in Milan, Italy) is an Italian music producer, engineer, and manager. His production and engineering credits include work in Los Angeles, California, with numerous major label artists, including Tracii Guns[1] (L.A. Guns, Brides of Destruction, Contraband, Guns N' Roses), Scott Russo (Unwritten Law), and Marvin Etzioni (Lone Justice). His production and engineering colleagues on more than four dozen albums have included Sylvia Massy Shivy (Red Hot Chili Peppers, Tool), Michael C. Ross (Christina Aguilera, Pussycat Dolls), and Joe Gastwirt (Neil Young, Grateful Dead, Michael Jackson).[2][3][4][5][6]
Foresti is also producer, engineer, and manager for his wife, Italian pop superstar Valeria Rossi,[3][7] whose hit “Tre Parole” climbed to number one in both the Italian[8] and Spanish charts and was awarded a top prize at the 2002 Italian Music Awards. With Rossi, Foresti created the record label Tre Parole.[9]
As producer, Foresti was nominated for two music awards in 2010 from the Union Fonografica Independiente (UFI) for the album The Promise by the band Warrior Poet, featuring Scott Russo. The album was nominated for “Best Rock Album” and "Best Alternative Rock Album."[10][11]
He has been a judge on several Italian television talent shows, including “Diventerò Una Star - e Una Persona Migliore,”[12][13][14] “La Spada d'Oro” (Acireale),[15][16] Concorso Canoro's “Note Azzurre” (Cannobio),[17] and "In…canto a Morciano.”[18][19]
Foresti holds a university degree in musicology from the University of Cremona, School of Musical Philology and Paleography, and master’s degree in music therapy from the Art-Therapy School in Lecco.
Foresti is also a recognized performance and mental coach, offering assistance to musicians and performers with mental preparation and enhanced focus.[3]
He currently lives in Tuscany.
References
- ↑ Tracii Guns of LA Guns - Hardrock Haven
- ↑ Martini, Andrea. Tips and Tricks – Guitar Club Magazine, no. 9, September 2012, pp. 64-65.
- 1 2 3 Giordano, Lucio. Valeria Rossi: Nel 2001 Trionfai Cantando ‘Tre Parole’ - Di PIU’, no. 13, April 9, 2012, pp. 85, 86, 88.
- ↑ The Promise, featuring Scott Russo, by Warrior Poet (album version) – YouTube
- ↑ Il Diario Musicale di Pietro Foresti - Duemila, December 2010, pp. 52-53.
- ↑ Musica e...Pierpaolo Guerrini - Duemila, April 2011, p. 25.
- ↑ Valeria Rossi - allmusic
- ↑ Valeria Rossi: Tre Parole (song) - Italian Charts.com
- ↑ Un Saluto da Giornale di Puglia a Valeria Rossi: Una Chiacchierata Che Va Oltre “Sole, Cuore e Amore” – Giornale di Puglia
- ↑ Premios de la Musica Independiente 2010 - UFI
- ↑ Warrior Poet – Veranos de la Villa
- ↑ "Diventero Una Star" Da Ottobre Su Blu Sky - Saturno 22
- ↑ Quei Ragazzi in Tivvu - La Gazzetta del Mezzogiorno, September 29, 2012.
- ↑ Mian Recluta Bellezze per una Fiction Pisana – Il Tirreno
- ↑ Acireale. Domani Presentazione Finali de “La Spada d’Oro 2012” – Postazione Avanzata
- ↑ "La Spada d'Oro" Finale il 13 Ottobre - La Sicilia, September 23, 2012.
- ↑ VCO Note Azzurre – Nuovo Teatro Cannobio
- ↑ Tutto Pronto per “In…canto a Morciano” - San Marino World
- ↑ "In…canto Morciano," Tanti i Vincitori Tra Romagna e Marche - Rimini Today