IAN NARCISI

Ian Narcisi biography
IAN NARCISI began his music endeavors in 1983 by taking drum lessons and after seven years of preparation he went on to audition at the American Conservatory of Music in Chicago, Illinois where he resided for three years earning his Associates in music. During his time at the conservatory Ian was trained by several musicians and arranger to refine his vocal, drum and piano skills. At the same time he also performed in clubs in the Chicago Metro Area as a drummer and backup singer for several aspiring local area experimental rock groups.

He received formal vocal training from Chicago opera singer Janice Pantazelos at the Chicago Studio for Professional Singers in 1998 and went on to sing accapella at various churches and vocal recitals around the area. The lure of rock and roll pulled him into his own musical projects. Always feeling strongly that he had something unique to say with his original songs IAN NARCISI decided to focus on recording his own music. And in August of 2005 he released the first EP 'Off Purpose' (piano/vocal version), a collection of original songs composed on piano.

In July of 2006 he formed the band 'Tinwhisker' together with Scottish McMillan playing acoustic drums. They gave several shows in and around the Chicago area before calling it quits in May of 2007. During this time, Ian recorded the three-song EP 'Off Purpose' (full band version) - this time supported by guest musician/friend McMillan on bass and guitar. Summer of 2007 his third EP entitled 'Niche In Time' followed - additionally performing are bassist/guitarist Erik Swanson, singer/songwriter/musician David Kav (guitar, mandolin, harmonica) and guitarist/songwriter Andreas Kapsalis.

Winter of 2008 saw his first full-length 'Weight Of The Words' appearing which merges remastered tracks with six brand new original songs where he performed keyboards, drums and vocals. Recorded at Studio Ballistico in Chicago this album also features Erik Swanson on bass and Dave Bowers on guitar. IAN NARCISI's latest 5-song EP 'Feel No Evil' was worked out at Studio Ballistico from January to March 2009.

(based on his official biography)


why should this artist be added to ProgArchives?
making use of diverse inspirations from the progressive rock field multi-instrumentalist IAN NARCISI proves to be a proficient singer/songwriter with his well-conceived compositions