Born: July 4, 1978 Primary Instrument: Drums
Massimo Discepoli, aka Nheap, is a musician and producer from Perugia (Italy) He starts playing drums in 1990, exploring every musical genre over the years, particularly jazz and funk (for example on the Vibrham CD by the homonymous trio, recorded in 2006 and internationally distributed).
In 2005 he starts playing piano, and at the same time he begins to produce his own musicNheap's music can generically be defined “experimental electronic”, but actually it is influenced from nearly every musical genre, jazz to funk, classical to contemporary, and obviously every kind of electronic music.
Nheap is aiming to reach an ever tighter integration between electronic music and music played with real instruments, at the same time not excluding totally electronic compositions
“”Clouds under the table” is an excellent and eclectic work, with countless influences[...]a never boring instrumental album that offers surprises after many listening” NetMusic Life
“One of the best electronica album i heard this autumn.” Yamanote Dreams
“A vibrant and rich sonic color palette combined with soul shaking melodies and a live drum set move this music to a post rock/jazz fusion line where it music rests comfortably while creating an ambient pulse.[...]Clouds Under The Table is a well thought out and impeccably performed sonic food for the visceral as well as the cerebral” @Critical Jazz
“[...]an impressive consolidation of Discepoli’s distinctive sound.” Leonard's Lair
“I can only agree with the statement that creative music can also be warm, for instance, if to regard Massimo Discepoli`s 8-piece brand new one” Recent music heroes
“Relaxing, but very thoughtful at the same time, recommended” Hidden Vibes Community
“Rides” featured as “Download of the day” on AllAboutJazz
On air on SomaFM
On air on Aural Moon
Featured on Syndae
Recommended by ClongClongMoo.org
on “Skymotion”:
selected as one of “The Best Albums of 2009” by LEONARD'S LAIR
selected as one of “The Best Instrumental Albums of 2009” by HOLD THE THRONE
Hldrrr “Today's free MP3” on 10/16/2009 on ALL ABOUT JAZZ
“Jazz, ambient and electronica just made a baby, and it’s pretty good!” SUBBA-CULTCHA
”Skymotion is a delightfully atmospheric record which combines jazz, post-rock and electronic music into something wonderfully warm and intelligent. An album which contains style and substance in equal measure” LEONARD'S LAIR
“Smooth and thought provoking, the album has a certain curiosity to it making you feel like a little child exploring the depths of what your ears can hear. I would definitely recommend this album for anyone with an adventurous spirit when it comes to music. I have been listening to it on repeat while writing this review and swear that it has helped my productivity. I feel more artistic after every minute listening.” LIFE INK
“Realight is a pleasing listening experience, with good playing all around and, most of all, is a really good produced and well thought work” impattosonoro.it
“For the genre's fans, a pleasing and relaxing listening experience” ondarock.it
“Band of the day 26/09/2008” dedication.it
“A mix of ambient and IDM worthwhile a focused listening” joseleaci
“A story in 10 chapters, you'll never want to read the “end” word” musicaoltranza.net
“A daring debut, a breath of fresh air in these times of reashings” bloomriot.org
“On “Realight”, Nheap, starting from some lights rhythms (denoting a strong knowledge), build a personal and fascinating sound” doremilla.org
Nunun/I>
Nunun
Acustronica
2010
Massimo Discepoli: drums, keyboards, electronics
Cesare Discepoli: guitar, synth, electronics
Skymotion
Nheap
Acustronica
2009
Massimo Discepoli: composer, performer, producer.
Realight
Nheap
Musicaoltranza
2008
Massimo Discepoli: composer, performer, producer.
As A Side Musician
Vibrham
Vibrham
Fabbri
2006
Francesco Fabbri: Hammond B3, Jacopo Bazzarri: vibes, Massimo Discepoli: drums.
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Primary Instrument:
Drums
Location:
Perugia
Willing to teach:
Intermediate to advanced students
