Nad Sylvan, known as vocalist with legendary guitarist Steve Hackett, has just released his vulnerable & personal new solo album, Monumentata, via InsideOutMusic. Sylvan’s music draws heavily from the golden age of progressive rock while blending in folk, classical, and modern rock influences, resulting in a sound that feels both classic and contemporary.
To coincide with the release of the album, Nad is also launching a video for the track “I’m Stepping Out (Vampirate Revisited)”. Watch below.
Nad comments of the track and video: “It was such great fun to showcase my inner diva, to portray five different characters in this video, ’The Quartermaster’ being my favourite. You can’t really tell it’s me! Tim Burton, I’m here!!”
Much of the album comes from Sylvan’s life experiences. “This album is much more vulnerable. I’d say about 75% of the lyrics are directly about my life—it’s me laying everything out there, wearing my heart on my sleeve.”
The title track signifies an important moment in the singer’s life when he lost his father, leaving him without both parents. Sylvan explains, “I lost my parents, and knowing that they’re gone—and that one day, I’m probably next in line—that felt “monumental” to me. That’s where the word ‘Monumentata’ came from. “Tata” means “Father” in Hungarian, and my dad was half Hungarian. So, I combined those two words to create something new. It’s about losing someone and the disappointment.”
While Sylvan handles vocals, keyboards and most of the guitar parts, the album features a number of notable guest appearances, including guitarists Randy McStine, David Kollar, and Neil Whitford. The drummers on the record include Marco Minnemann, Mirko DeMaio, and Felix Lerhmann. On bass, the singer is helped out by fellow Hackett band member Jonas Reingold, Nick Beggs, and Tony Levin.
Monumentata is available as a Ltd CD Digipak (incl. bonus track), Gatefold transparent green LP & as Digital Album. Artwork was handled by Hajo Müller (Steven Wilson).
Order here.
Tracklisting:
“Secret Lover”
“That’s Not Me”
“Monte Carlo Priceless”
“Flowerland”
“Wildfire”
“Make Somebody Proud”
“I’m Stepping Out”
“Monumentata”
“Unkillable” (Bonus Track)
“Monumentata” video:
“Monte Carlo Priceless”:
“That’s Not Me” video:
(Photo – Diana Seifert)
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To coincide with the release of the album, Nad is also launching a video for the track “I’m Stepping Out (Vampirate Revisited)”. Watch below.
Nad comments of the track and video: “It was such great fun to showcase my inner diva, to portray five different characters in this video, ’The Quartermaster’ being my favourite. You can’t really tell it’s me! Tim Burton, I’m here!!”
Much of the album comes from Sylvan’s life experiences. “This album is much more vulnerable. I’d say about 75% of the lyrics are directly about my life—it’s me laying everything out there, wearing my heart on my sleeve.”
The title track signifies an important moment in the singer’s life when he lost his father, leaving him without both parents. Sylvan explains, “I lost my parents, and knowing that they’re gone—and that one day, I’m probably next in line—that felt “monumental” to me. That’s where the word ‘Monumentata’ came from. “Tata” means “Father” in Hungarian, and my dad was half Hungarian. So, I combined those two words to create something new. It’s about losing someone and the disappointment.”
While Sylvan handles vocals, keyboards and most of the guitar parts, the album features a number of notable guest appearances, including guitarists Randy McStine, David Kollar, and Neil Whitford. The drummers on the record include Marco Minnemann, Mirko DeMaio, and Felix Lerhmann. On bass, the singer is helped out by fellow Hackett band member Jonas Reingold, Nick Beggs, and Tony Levin.
Monumentata is available as a Ltd CD Digipak (incl. bonus track), Gatefold transparent green LP & as Digital Album. Artwork was handled by Hajo Müller (Steven Wilson).
Order here.
Tracklisting:
“Secret Lover”
“That’s Not Me”
“Monte Carlo Priceless”
“Flowerland”
“Wildfire”
“Make Somebody Proud”
“I’m Stepping Out”
“Monumentata”
“Unkillable” (Bonus Track)
“Monumentata” video:
“Monte Carlo Priceless”:
“That’s Not Me” video:
(Photo – Diana Seifert)
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