{"id":52639,"date":"2016-08-03T17:33:20","date_gmt":"2016-08-03T22:33:20","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/hardrockhaven.net\/online\/?p=52639"},"modified":"2016-08-03T17:34:49","modified_gmt":"2016-08-03T22:34:49","slug":"interview-with-david-reece-of-reece-percudani-group","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hardrockhaven.net\/online\/2016\/interview-with-david-reece-of-reece-percudani-group\/","title":{"rendered":"David Reece of Reece-Percudani Group"},"content":{"rendered":"

by Alexandra Mrozowska<\/span>
\n– Sr. Columnist —<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Reece-Percudani Group might be a newly founded group, but the names this new moniker is comprised of should ring a bell. Well, at least if you\u2019re a Melodic Rock fan! The masterminds behind it are no one else but David Reece \u2013 who\u2019s just parted ways with the German band Bonfire \u2013 and Mario Percudani of HungryHeart. Hardrock Haven caught up with David to discuss the story behind the new ensemble and whatever the future holds in store for them.<\/p>\n

\"RPG<\/p>\n

Hardrock Haven: Although we\u2019re going to discuss mainly your new project co-formed with HungryHeart\u2019s Mario Percudani, it\u2019s hard not to ask about your recent departure from Bonfire. What were the circumstances of leaving the group?<\/p>\n

David Reece: Due to my management, Giles Lavery and I have decided to take a little more time before I talk about the actual facts about my departure from Bonfire. I promise to tell this story very soon!<\/p>\n

Hardrock Haven: What were the circumstances of teaming up with Mario Percudani, Stefano \u201cSkool\u201d Scola and Alessandro Mori?<\/p>\n

David Reece: I met Mario through some friends in Chicago a few years back and after seeing him play I was blown away by his guitar playing and singing. We met again last year in Italy. We started throwing ideas around and realized we share the same passions and influences musically. Of course when we decided to form R.P.G. His natural choice was to add Stefano and Ale and he was so right on because they both are amazing players and beautiful human beings.<\/p>\n

Hardrock Haven: What are your expectations as far as Reece-Percudani Group (abbreviated R.P.G.) is concerned? Do you expect this ensemble to be a one-off project, or to last longer than that perhaps\u2026?<\/p>\n

David Reece: R.P.G. is a real group firstly! Of course, we\u2019re all playing in other projects and groups but our time together is real. I see us doing much together because we enjoy each other\u2019s talent and company. <\/p>\n

Hardrock Haven: What do you think each of the musicians brings into the band? <\/p>\n

David Reece: Mario Percudani is a guitarists\u2019 guitarist! He\u2019s influenced by the real legends compared to most guitar players. He\u2019s also a first-rate songwriter and producer! He\u2019s the first producer in a long time who\u2019s actually producing me vocally because he understands my voice and abilities and limits. Stefano, as a bassist, has real feel \u2013 it\u2019s from his heart and he contributes musically where it\u2019s needed. He\u2019s also hungry and loves to tour and play \u2013 I really enjoy working with him! Alessandro is\u2026 just let me be frank\u2026 a drummer with feel! I\u2019ve played with a lot of drummers who couldn\u2019t even imagine playing without a click. Ale has groove emotion and energy. He\u2019s also fucking hilarious and keeps us laughing constantly!<\/p>\n

Hardrock Haven: Was Reece-Percudani Group formed with studio recording in mind, or have you initially planned to limit your activity only to concerts?
\nDavid Reece: Both I guess? First, you have to see if there\u2019s a spark then an ability to create, work, spend time together and most of all respect one another. So in answering this I for one feel all of the above and am truly excited to share our music to the people!<\/p>\n

Hardrock Haven: As R.P.G. album is already in the making, how is the working process going? <\/p>\n

David Reece: It\u2019s going well, firstly we\u2019re taking our time and letting each song grow organically. I really don\u2019t like writing by files it\u2019s far more real writing together. <\/p>\n

Hardrock Haven: As early as it is, are you already able to take us through the highlights of the new material? Are there any songs you find particularly important to the album\u2019s content, or to you at this particular point in your career?<\/p>\n

David Reece: There\u2019s a ballad called \u201cI Know It\u2019s Love\u201d that\u2019s got me inside and out. There\u2019s also many hard rocking tracks that speak volumes to me. As your readers know, lyrically I try and write stories as opposed to \u201cbaby baby\u201d stuff, so this record is who we are.<\/p>\n

Hardrock Haven: A preview demo for the album made available on the Internet reveals a thing or two about R.P.G.\u2019s new material, but not too much. What can we expect from this band genre-wise? <\/p>\n

David Reece: I am a Blues singer firstly, I am not a Metal singer or Pop singer \u2013 I am what I am! That said, we\u2019ve woven our influences from past and present into our style and it\u2019s really starting to become more than your typical cookie cutter Rock. <\/p>\n

\"RPG<\/p>\n

Hardrock Haven: Guessing by the live footage available on YouTube, R.P.G., it seems to be definitely more Bluesy and rootsy than your previous projects indeed. Is it so? Do you try to expand stylistically, as an artist, with this particular band?<\/p>\n

David Reece: Like I said earlier about my style it seems I am at my best when I am myself and playing live with these guys just brings that out! I love how we can groove, drop down, pick up and speak to the crowds live!<\/p>\n

Hardrock Haven: Have you already included some new R.P.G. songs in the recent concert setlists? What was the feedback?<\/p>\n

David Reece: Yes we have and it\u2019s been great! One thing we can do is play these tunes acoustic or electric, firstly because we wrote them on acoustic \u2013 so, either way, people have been beautiful in their response.<\/p>\n

Hardrock Haven: Are you satisfied with the general feedback R.P.G. receives from the audience? <\/p>\n

David Reece: No complaints! I only want to perform at the top of my game because when I do, they do!<\/p>\n

Hardrock Haven: Speaking of your fanbase, R.P.G.. seems to have gathered quite a following in the Czech Republic. This country may be not recognized by our readers as a European Mecca for Melodic Rock fans \u2013 what are your impressions from having played there quite a few times with R.P.G. as well as Bonfire and EZ Livin\u2019?<\/p>\n

David Reece: Czech people are special! They are so enthusiastic! I love playing there! We do a lot of shows with our friends Black Tiger and it\u2019s always great!<\/p>\n

Hardrock Haven: You\u2019ve already played a number of dates across Europe and are set to play in the UK as well as Italy in the fall. As Hardrock Haven\u2019s US-based, is R.P.G.. going to expand their territory and conquer your homeland soon? <\/p>\n

David Reece: Time will tell\u2026 I am however joining Mario onstage at Rocknskull in 2017 for a Bangalore Choir reunion.<\/p>\n

Hardrock Haven: What else are you up to at the moment? Is there any other project or band in the pipeline \u2013 or are you devoting all your time and energy to R.P.G.. now?<\/p>\n

David Reece: Actually I\u2019m writing a new album with a former bandmate (to be announced) and also, writing a new solo record with the great Andy Susemihl!<\/p>\n

Hardrock Haven: Is there anything you\u2019d like to add in the end?<\/p>\n

David Reece: As I said, in the beginning, I\u2019ll share the Bonfire story soon \u2013 there\u2019s much to tell and I just need a little while to soak it all in because there\u2019s of course some outside factors I must consider\u2026 I do want to promise all my friends around the world that I never take their love and support for granted and will give my best to deliver everything that\u2019s expected of me.<\/p>\n

\"RPG<\/p>\n

Visit Reece-Percudani Group online: https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/reecepercudanigroup\/<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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