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Lari Basilio
editLari (Larissa) Basilio (born June 23, 1988) is a brazilian guitarist, songwriter and producer. She was considered by Guitar World Magazine "one of the most exciting names in instrumental rock".[1], and also described as "one of today's most tasteful guitar virtuosos".[2]
Basilio started her musical journey as a guitarist playing in bands and churches in Brazil. In 2011, she started her solo career, working on her instrumental five-song Extended Play (EP), named, simply, Lari Basilio, which features Felipe Andreoli, bass player of Angra. The EP was produced by the five-time Latin Grammy winner Lampadinha.
Her second original record, the album and DVD “The Sound of My Room“, was released in August, 2015 and it was premiered at the iconic brazilian movie theater Cine Belas Artes in São Paulo.
Lari's third original record, “Far More” album (2019), was recorded at Capitol Studios in Los Angeles featuring as band: Vinnie Colaiuta (drums), Nathan East (bass) and Greg Phillinganes (keys/piano). Far More album also bringing two special guests: Joe Satriani (on the track Glimpse of Light) and Siedah Garrett (on the track Man in The Mirror, for which Lari created a new arrangement). The album was produced by Lari Basilio and Rodrigo Rios.[3]
In 2022 Lari Basilio released the album “Your Love”. The album, produced by Lari Basilio was recorded at United Recording Studios[4] in Los Angeles and features once again Vinnie Colaiuta (drums), and also the bass players Sean Hurley and Leland Sklar, and Ester Na (keys and piano).[5][6][7][8][9]
Lari won the instrumental category of the Samsung E-Festival in 2014 and performed for a crowd of 15,000 at the Samsung Best of Blues Festival in São Paulo, Brazil.[10]
Additionally, Lari was part of the Joe Satriani's G4 Experience 2019[11][12] and also the John Petrucci's Guitar Universe 4.0 in 2023.[13]
Lari has performed alongside many artists such as Steve Vai and Zeparella (Malibu Guitar Festival 2017), Siedah Garrett(Pizza Express London), Dirty Loops (Roskilde Festival 2022)[14], Willow Smith and Travis Barker (The Tonight Show Satting Jimmy Fallon)[15] , Willow Smith featuring Avril Lavigne for the Facebook Live show, Doja Cat (2020 MTVEMAs Performance), A-mei, Manu Gavassi, Rodrigo Teaser, Girls, Mika, Sophia Abraão, Samuel Rosa and Rodrigo Suricato for the Sinfonia Samsung Rock show[16].
Basilio was also featured artist and session guitarist for various artists worldwide such as Martin Miller[17], Pete Thorn, Nik West, Marilia Mendonça, Kell Smith, Junior e Cesar, Joe Basilio, Clas Vardstedt, José Antonio Rodrígues, Tyler Larson, among others.
Biography
editLari Basilio was born in São Paulo, Brazil. She was raised and remains Protestant Christian.
At the age of 4 she started studying organ. As a young child, Lari was influenced by her father, who was always playing organ and acoustic guitar around the house, which stimulated her interest in music.
At the age of 8 her father taught her first chords on an acoustic guitar. That's when she fell in love with the instrument.
When she was a teenager, she started to get private guitar lessons with some guitar teachers from São Paulo. One of them was a well-know jazz guitarist in Brazil, Djalma Lima.
In 2010, Lari graduated in Law at Universidade São Judas Tadeu in São Paulo, Brazil and got her professional license at the brazilian attorneys association (Ordem dos Advogados do Brasil). Lari worked as a lawyer for about 1 year until she decided to stop the law career to pursue her music career.
Signature Products
editLari Basilio's signature guitar were unveiled at NAMM Show in January, 2021.[20][21][22][23]. Lari released, in partnership with Ibanez Guitars, her first signature electric guitar, the Ibanez LB1-VL. Guitar World Magazine article reveled this guitar "has gone on to become one of the most popular and best-selling six-strings of Ibanez’s current catalog."[24]
In 2023 Ibanez introduced at NAMM Show a new version of Lari Basilio signature guitar, in white, the Ibanez LB1-WH.[25][26]
The Lari Basilio Signature Pickups were developed in partnership with Seymour Duncan. The HSS pickup set were first featured only on Lari Basilio's signature guitar, Ibanez LB1, introduced at NAMM Show in January, 2021.
Later, at NAMM Show 2023, the pickups became available for purchase individually and as a set [28][29][30]. The pickup set was considered "the most versatile HSS pickup set on the market"[28].
Lari became the first female signature artist in Seymour Duncan's history.
Media Appearances
edit- Cinema/Films
Lari was invited by the music producer, Ruben Feffer, to record the electric guitars to animation film Tromba Trem, released in Brazil in 2022.[31][32]
- Radio
Lari wrote, arranged and recorded the soundtracks for the most famous rock radio in Brazil, The 89 Radio Rock, produced by Lampadinha. The tracks were performed also by Lucas Bidran on drums and Lena Papini on bass.[33]
Discography
edit- Studios albums:
- Singles:
Running to the Other Side - Live (2023)
- As a Featured Artist:
JTC Guitar Hero Ballads 2 - Redeemed (2017)
Mitt hjarta hos dig - Clas Vardstedt (2017)
Jag behover inte längre vara rädd - Clas Vardstedt (2017)
Lacklig nu - Clas Vardstedt (2017)
Moko Kahann - Maati Baani (2018)
In Good Company - Pete Thorn (2018)
Got To Let You Know (LA Sessions) - Ricardo Marins (2019)
Macarron Fly - José Antonio Rodrígues (2020)
Layla - Martin Miller Session Band (2022)
Persiana Americana - Martin Miller Session Band (2022)
Kiss From A Rose - Martin Miller Session Band (2023)
We Can Do It (Remix) - Nik West (2023)
- As Session Guitarist For:
Laterna dos Afogados - Rodrigo Teaser (2018)
Tentativas - Marilia Mendonça (2020)
Me Deixe Viver - Kell Smith (2020)
Sinal de Desespero - Junior e Cesar (2020)
Out of The Blue - Nelly Ake (2020)
Meet Me At Our Spot - Live - The Anxiety (2021)
When You Feel True Love - Todd Omohundro (2021)
Squeeze It im My Soul - Todd Omohundro (2021)
Claudio Claro
Awards
editLari won the instrumental category of the Samsung E-Festival in 2014 and performed for a crowd of 15,000 at the Samsung Best of Blues Festival in São Paulo, Brazil.[10]
Other works
editSince 2017, Lari has been working on her guitar lessons in partnership with JTC (JamTrack Central) Guitar.[34]
Articles
editIbanez unveils eagerly awaited Lari Basilio LB1 signature model - Guitar World Magazine
Lari Basilio begins recording new album – and Lee Sklar is playing bass - Guitar World Magazine
Is Lari Basilio Ibanez’s next signature artist? - Guitar World Magazine
NAMM 2021: Ibanez unveils new signature guitar for Lari Basilio, the LB1 - Guitar.com Magazine
Ibanez Lari Basilio Signature Guitar LB1, Violet - Guitar Girl Magazine
Lari Basilio – New Album “YOUR LOVE - Guitar Girl Magazine
Seymour Duncan Announces Lari Basilio Signature Pickups - Premier Guitar
Lari Basilio - Guitar Girl Magazine Issue 15 – Spring 2021 – Electrified
Melodic, Accessible - and shredtastic - its Lari Basilio - Vintage Guitar Magazine
Lari Basilio unleashes the 7-string Ibanez on new single, Alive and Living - Guitar World Magazine
Lari Basilio - Love, Law, and Guitars - Vintage Guitar Magazine
External Links
editReferences
edit- ^ published, Michael Astley-Brown (2019-09-05). "Hear Lari Basilio trade licks with Joe Satriani on incendiary new track Glimpse Of Light". guitarworld. Retrieved 2024-01-03.
- ^ published, Michael Astley-Brown (2023-03-14). "NAMM 2023: Seymour Duncan and Lari Basilio may have just launched the most versatile HSS pickup set on the market". guitarworld. Retrieved 2024-01-04.
- ^ published, Ben Rogerson (2019-09-02). "Here's what happened when guitarist Lari Basilio got Greg Phillinganes, Nathan East and Vinnie Colaiuta in the studio together". MusicRadar. Retrieved 2024-01-03.
- ^ "Brazilian Guitar Icon Lari Basilio Tracks at United Recording | United Recording Studios". United Recording. 2021-09-21. Retrieved 2024-01-04.
- ^ published, Jonathan Horsley (2022-06-24). "Lari Basilio announces new album Your Love – watch the video for its breath-taking title track now". guitarworld. Retrieved 2024-01-03.
- ^ Jordan, Oscar (2023-06-29). "Lari Basilio | Vintage Guitar® magazine". Retrieved 2024-01-03.
- ^ Staff, G. G. M. (2022-06-24). "Lari Basilio – New Album "YOUR LOVE - Guitar Girl Magazine". Guitar Girl Magazine - Magazine dedicated to encouraging, inspiring, and empowering female and female-identifying guitar and bass players. Retrieved 2024-01-03.
- ^ Jordan, Oscar (2023-07-07). "Lari Basilio | Vintage Guitar® magazine". Retrieved 2024-01-03.
- ^ published, Matt Owen (2021-08-12). "Lari Basilio begins recording new album – and Lee Sklar is playing bass". guitarworld. Retrieved 2024-01-03.
- ^ a b "Lari Basilio, de São Paulo, vence Samsung E-Festival na categoria instrumental". ppagina.com (in Brazilian Portuguese). 2014-09-08. Retrieved 2024-01-05.
- ^ published, Guitar World Staff (2018-08-06). "Watch Joe Satriani Discuss Guest Teachers at the Upcoming G4 Experience". guitarworld. Retrieved 2024-01-03.
- ^ published, Guitar World Staff (2018-11-30). "Watch Joe Satriani and an All-Star Lineup of Guitarists Discuss the Upcoming G4 Experience". guitarworld. Retrieved 2024-01-03.
- ^ published, Jackson Maxwell (2022-12-16). "John Petrucci's 2023 Guitar Universe camp will feature Tosin Abasi, Lari Basilio, Tim Henson, Scott LePage, Jeff Loomis and more". guitarworld. Retrieved 2024-01-03.
- ^ Dirty Loops - Rock You feat. Lari Basilio LIVE from the #JammJam at Roskilde, retrieved 2024-01-03
- ^ published, Sam Roche (2021-05-20). "Lari Basilio joins Willow Smith for an electrifying performance of Transparent Soul on The Tonight Show". guitarworld. Retrieved 2024-01-03.
- ^ "Sinfonia Samsung Rock - Shows". Guia Folha (in Brazilian Portuguese). Retrieved 2024-01-04.
- ^ published, Matt Owen (2022-09-26). "Watch Lari Basilio and Martin Miller's breathtaking rendition of Derek and the Dominos' Layla". guitarworld. Retrieved 2024-01-03.
- ^ a b "Lari Basilio - Gear". LARI BASILIO - Website. Retrieved 2024-01-03.
- ^ "LB1 | LB | ELECTRIC GUITARS | PRODUCTS". Ibanez guitars. Retrieved 2024-01-03.
- ^ updated, Michael Astley-Brown last (2021-01-18). "Ibanez unveils eagerly awaited Lari Basilio LB1 signature model". guitarworld. Retrieved 2024-01-03.
- ^ Yatespublished, Henry (2021-04-13). "Lari Basilio: "My plan with the Ibanez LB1 was to make an electric guitar that could do it all"". guitarworld. Retrieved 2024-01-03.
- ^ Staff, G. G. M. (2022-01-27). "Ibanez Lari Basilio Signature Guitar LB1, Violet - Guitar Girl Magazine". Guitar Girl Magazine - Magazine dedicated to encouraging, inspiring, and empowering female and female-identifying guitar and bass players. Retrieved 2024-01-04.
- ^ "NAMM 2021: Ibanez unveils new signature guitar for Lari Basilio, the LB1". Guitar.com | All Things Guitar. Retrieved 2024-01-04.
- ^ published, Matt Owen (2022-11-11). "Is a new-look version of Lari Basilio's Ibanez LB1 signature guitar on the way?". guitarworld. Retrieved 2024-01-03.
- ^ published, Matt Owen (2023-04-13). "NAMM 2023: Ibanez announces bumper signature guitar drop, introducing new models for Steve Vai, Joe Satriani, Lari Basilio, Paul Stanley, Martin Miller and Ichika Nito". guitarworld. Retrieved 2024-01-04.
- ^ "Ibanez Just Unveiled a Bunch of New Signature Guitar Models for Renowned Musicians". www.ultimate-guitar.com. Retrieved 2024-01-04.
- ^ "Lari Basilio Signature Pickups | Seymour Duncan". Guitar Pickups, Bass Pickups, Pedals. Retrieved 2024-01-03.
- ^ a b published, Michael Astley-Brown (2023-03-14). "NAMM 2023: Seymour Duncan and Lari Basilio may have just launched the most versatile HSS pickup set on the market". guitarworld. Retrieved 2024-01-04.
- ^ "Seymour Duncan Announces Lari Basilio Signature Pickups". Premier Guitar. March 14, 2023.
- ^ "Seymour Duncan Unveils Lari Basilio Pickups That Blend Classic Strat, Tele, and Humbucker Tones". www.ultimate-guitar.com. Retrieved 2024-01-04.
- ^ "Tromba Trem - O filme". www.filmeb.com.br (in Brazilian Portuguese). Retrieved 2024-01-06.
- ^ ANMTV (2021-10-21). "Tromba Trem – O Filme: animação brasileira ganha trailer". ANMTV (in Brazilian Portuguese). Retrieved 2024-01-06.
- ^ End, Lucas Tavares-Front End / Adriano Franco- Back (2013-11-01). "89 lança novas trilhas com super produção". A Rádio Rock - 89,1 FM - SP (in Brazilian Portuguese). Retrieved 2024-01-05.
- ^ "Lari Basilio - JTC Guitar". jtcguitar.com. Retrieved 2024-01-05.