Some secrets are just too loud to keep. Pete Molinari’s new single is exactly that: an explosive, rebellious statement.
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The track was born at Unison Music Studios in Los Angeles under the guidance of rock veteran Bruce Witkin, before landing at Blind Faith Studio for the final treatment. Luca Sapio handled the mastering, adding our signature touch: that unmistakable, deep warmth that only vintage analog iron can impart to a mix.
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The result is a raw, romantic, and dark sound. Pure, old-school Rock & Roll pushed to the absolute limit.
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​Introducing "Black Waves", a cinematic soul journey rooted in social justice, love, and introspection.
From the vibrant streets of Rome, Luca Sapio crafts an evocative musical landscape that echoes the soulful activism of Marvin Gaye’s "What’s Going On", Curtis Mayfield’s "There’s No Place Like America Today", and Eugene Mac Daniels’ "Headless Heroes of the Apocalypse".infused with the timeless sounds of Italian vintage soundtracks—Piero Piccioni, Ennio Morricone, and their cinematic grandeur—this album is a powerful blend of social awareness and heartfelt emotion. Among the guests legitimising the sound of the album are the legendary Dennis Coffey (Original Motown Funk Brother), Rob Harris (Jamiroquai) and the veteran Boston rapper Ed O.G. along with the same strings used by Ennio Morricone. Record mastered by grammy winner Mike Bozzi.
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Directly sourced from the original master tapes, remastered by Luca Sapio, To-day’s sound finally sounds in all his glory In the way it was meant to and couldn't at the time due to technological limitations. Visually indistinguishable from the original and sonically audiophile-proof.​
The sound of today. A very strong statement. Yet, fifty years later, it remains undisputed.
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Today’s sound is Piero Umiliani's manifesto, his will to demonstrate to the world that he always has his finger on the pulsating vein of the world, ready to embrace the heartbeat of the future.
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Wondrous Afternoon merges Pete Molinari’s poetic songwriting with the secret, cinematic heartbeat of Rome.
Produced by Luca Sapio and recorded between Blind Faith Studios and Maestro Piero Umiliani’s Sound Workshop, the album is a stunning blend of Motown influences and 60s Cinecittà grooves.
Surrounded by this legendary analog heritage, Molinari delivers his words with raw, unforgettable soul.
Nicola Linfante’s debut album, Lo Spazio E Il Tempo, is a cinematic collision of worlds. Produced by Luca Sapio, this organic art-pop record blends the sly, noir sophistication of 1960s Italy with the sheer power of contemporary American pop.
Inheriting the genius of Italian masters like Battisti and Dalla, Linfante delivers profound lyrics resting upon monumental, strictly analog grooves.
Once more the music composed of Maestro Piero Piccioni’s is better than the movie.
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A wonderful kaleidoscope of psychedelic oddness favors the composer’s jazz roots and strong percussion work, but also features delightful bursts of source music as well as the self-contained brilliance of the occasional set pieces—including background scores for the experimental productions of the Off-Broadway world.
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This highly addictive score, impossible to find in the originally release on LP by RCA in 1970, can finally benefit from a meticulous restoration work from the original master tapes, thanks to the involvement of the Piccioni’s family.
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It’s exactly like buying a copy in 1970 without any compression and digital artifacts.
Marco Tiso is one of the best kept secret of the Italian soundtrack world.
Mostly known as a conductor and arranger he is also an awarded jazz pianist who played in countless records.
During his forty-year career, in addition to conducting the RAI orchestra at its highest level with veterans such as Carlo Pes, Antonelli Vannucchi, Roberto Podio, Maurizio Maiorana, Dino Piana, Oscar Valdambrini, Marco Tiso has also served as the director of the orchestra for the prestigious Sanremo Festival for six times.
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In case you don’t know who is Pete Molinari consider that when Rock Legend Bruce Springsteen was asked during an interview at the Toronto Film Festival about what music he was listening to these days, the superstar said:
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“Pete Molinari – and if you don’t know anything about him, he’s great.” Surely you do not doubt the boss!
Lora & The Stalkers deliver an urgent, strictly analog soundtrack for our uncertain times.
Fronted by Lora and Alex, the duo blends playful mischief with deep shadows, drawing on a wild mix of influences—from Brian Wilson and Love to ESG and Chromatics.
Recorded entirely with vintage gear and zero virtual tricks, their authentic sound perfectly captures our label's ethos: "Buy today with no fear of obsolescence tomorrow."
To have "soul" is to possess the rare, inbuilt ability to emotionally move a listener. Martha High embodies this pure spirit on her new album, supported by the undeniable groove of The Italian Royal Family.
Far beyond fleeting trends, she delivers a unique interpretation of every song. By merging the socially conscious lyricism of 70s soul—echoing Curtis Mayfield and James Brown—with the cinematic magic of 60s Italian soundtracks, this record stands as a true funk and soul masterpiece, showcasing one of music's most precious gems.
What can you do with just an electric bass?
We asked that tough question to one of the most highly demanded Italian bass player: Mr. Pierpaolo Ranieri.
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Surprisely he gave us the proper answer with a solo devastating album called "I am a peacock".
No harmonic instruments, no fancy chords, just bass, drums, modular synthetizers, spring echoes and samplers.
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The result is a dark boomey cinematic record. An hypnotic music experience with a very weird thrilling tensive attitude.
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Four strings shimmering galore spreaded in a heavy-psych music library not for the faint of heart!
"Fasiya” magnifies this crosscultural exchange where looking at the roots to shape the future is the key point.
Baba constantly explores new sounds, and as a result, has electronically transformed his traditional ngoni into one of the wildest fresh sounding lead instruments to hit the music world in years.
The result is an organic music corner stone that fueled by new and vintage obscure gear panoramize a new sound directed at anyone who wants to lost himself in a vibey sonic garden, but most of all at anyone who can feel the beat, that basically means everybody.
Rarely does an artist possess a universal appeal that towers above all trends. Texan soul powerhouse Sugaray Rayford—channeling the raw energy of Bobby Blue Bland and Solomon Burke—found his creative Graceland in Rome at Blind Faith Studios.
His critically acclaimed 2017 debut earned a Memphis Blues Award nomination for Best Soul Album, proving that authentic, new-age soul knows no borders.
With over 300 soundtracks to his name, composer and conductor Piero Piccioni is definitively one of the most eclectic and vibrant figures of 20th-century Italian music.
We are honored to resurrect a true lost gem: the obscure and mysterious soundtrack for the infamous 1969 film Camille 2000.
While many reissues claim authenticity, Blind Faith Records went the extra mile, digging deep into the vaults to restore the actual original master tapes.
The result is a sonic masterpiece, housed in a beautiful gatefold sleeve with a poster insert and double vinyl. The ultimate analog restoration for true soundtrack lovers.
One of soul music’s best-kept secrets has finally stepped out of the shadows. For over thirty years, Martha High stood by James Brown's side as his most trusted vocalist—even delivering the iconic soprano note on "The Payback."
Now, she takes center stage with a solo album that captures her crystalline voice in all its glory.
Seamlessly blending classic Stax/Atlantic soul with the cinematic cool of 60s Italian soundtracks, this record proves her time is now.
The true roots of the blues don't lie in the Mississippi Delta, but in the heart of West Africa.
Master griot Baba channels this ancient DNA in Three Gees, a breathtaking Afro-roots gem.
Joined by the soulful voices of his mother and his young daughter, this multi-generational masterpiece bridges the past, present, and future, blooming into a new sound of profound hope and deep soul.
Hey fellas!!!! New episode online and it came from Manchester a straordinary mix of soul music from the 60’s, 70’s right through to the current day.
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Here we have 20 tunes which Mr. Sykes is currently enjoying playing and he have put some of them into his sets. Really sure you enjoy them!
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