Petition for Flavio Ontivero to replace Matias as producer of Stratovarius
Posted: Thu Jan 28, 2021 8:28 am
Do you like massive, powerful productions? Thundering drums, blistering guitars, guttural wails on every bar? Crystal clear soundscapes and celestial choirs? Then lets stop beating around the bush with rhetorical questions and address the Argentinian elephant in the room. Its high time for Stratovarius to consider our very own Flavio Ontivero as producer-in-residence, and I will not wait a minute more!
Joe Rogan once said, the definition of insanity is repeating the same thing over and over again and expecting a different result. After Polaris, Elysium, Nemesis, and Eternal, isn't it time for this failed experiment to come to an end? The old formula isn't working, folks- the band hasn't played a live gig in over a year. When you're backed into a corner, Flavio's lack of equipment, experience, and skill is not a weakness, but a strength- a chance for a fresh start. Now, don't misunderstand- Flavio need not assume full control, at least not initially. But his input is sorely needed and I am willing to put my money where my mouth is. I will fly Flavio to Helsinki and back, round trip, to make this collaboration happen. And I'll throw in a bag of pretzels and a neck pillow too.
Flavio has been producing songs for years, but he recently made the monumental artistic decision to remove his voice entirely from his productions. That act of courage has paid off in a big way. His popularity has soared to new heights, as evidenced by the scores of Facebook followers at his beck and call. Sure, an alarming number of his fans eschew the subject of music entirely and incessantly promote ingenious ways to make money working from home, but it is all too appropriate that such a shrewd and wily man like Flavio build a community with financial resources and entrepreneurial ambitions. Birds of a feather flock together.
What would my expectations be of a new Stratovarius sound with Flavio at the helm? Our motto will be: old style, new sound. And I am confident he can make it happen. Hear the conviction of his voice in his Visions Karaoke as recites the immortal words of Nostradamus. Listen closely! I can hear it now.
"There shall be heard in the air the voice of Flavio,
And in the same year mushy productions shall be enemies.
They shall justly fly him to Finland and by thunder and war,
True believers of Eternal production shall receive massive powerful punches to the testicles."
Some of you may be wondering- where exactly is the petition? Well, just by posting in this thread- in fact, just by viewing this thread, you have signed. Thank you for your support.
Joe Rogan once said, the definition of insanity is repeating the same thing over and over again and expecting a different result. After Polaris, Elysium, Nemesis, and Eternal, isn't it time for this failed experiment to come to an end? The old formula isn't working, folks- the band hasn't played a live gig in over a year. When you're backed into a corner, Flavio's lack of equipment, experience, and skill is not a weakness, but a strength- a chance for a fresh start. Now, don't misunderstand- Flavio need not assume full control, at least not initially. But his input is sorely needed and I am willing to put my money where my mouth is. I will fly Flavio to Helsinki and back, round trip, to make this collaboration happen. And I'll throw in a bag of pretzels and a neck pillow too.
Flavio has been producing songs for years, but he recently made the monumental artistic decision to remove his voice entirely from his productions. That act of courage has paid off in a big way. His popularity has soared to new heights, as evidenced by the scores of Facebook followers at his beck and call. Sure, an alarming number of his fans eschew the subject of music entirely and incessantly promote ingenious ways to make money working from home, but it is all too appropriate that such a shrewd and wily man like Flavio build a community with financial resources and entrepreneurial ambitions. Birds of a feather flock together.
What would my expectations be of a new Stratovarius sound with Flavio at the helm? Our motto will be: old style, new sound. And I am confident he can make it happen. Hear the conviction of his voice in his Visions Karaoke as recites the immortal words of Nostradamus. Listen closely! I can hear it now.
"There shall be heard in the air the voice of Flavio,
And in the same year mushy productions shall be enemies.
They shall justly fly him to Finland and by thunder and war,
True believers of Eternal production shall receive massive powerful punches to the testicles."
Some of you may be wondering- where exactly is the petition? Well, just by posting in this thread- in fact, just by viewing this thread, you have signed. Thank you for your support.