- Francis Cofone: The Solina Record
(2025, cd, Germany, iapetus media)
Guitarist and composer Francis Cofone creates ambient, atmospheric soundscapes.
Perfect for an early morning with a cup of coffee, or for any other moment when you need some time in seclusion.
"The Solina Record" is a collaboration between Francis Cofone and Markus Reuter, who, for this occasion played an analog Solina String Ensemble synthesizer.
It's their second collaboration, the first one being the 2024 "Space Fabric" album.
Markus Reuter added:
This album came into being almost by accident — one of those rare moments when time, space, and sound align in perfect harmony.
In May 2025, Frankie Cofone came to Berlin to record his second ambient guitar album at the legendary Hansa Studios, with me serving as producer. Over the course of the day, he recorded nearly three hours of extraordinary solo music — rich, spacious, and deeply personal.
As the night wound down, we realized we still had about an hour left in the studio. That’s when I noticed a vintage ARP Solina String Ensemble tucked away in the corner. We asked the engineer to patch it in, and without much thought or planning, Frankie and I began to play together. It was the first time I played a real Solina, and it was wonderful.
What you hear on The Solina Record is the result of that spontaneous session — a genuine, unfiltered moment of creation. The music is almost untouched, just as it unfolded that night. It holds a special place in our hearts, and we hope it will speak to yours as well.
Bandcamp release, and available on CD.
Out on the Iapetus Media record label.
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