About
It was on a midsummers evening, at some charity fundraising event when Madonna and David Bowie got to talking. They were feeling mischievous and decided that their magic could be stretched further and wider than just the top ten. So they planned to create a life. In their giant cauldron they started throwing in ingredients left, right and centre. A handful of Elton John’s piano keys and a sprig of Alison Moyet’s warm tone, a sprinkling of Jimmy Somerville’s campness and an ounce of Rufus Wainwright’s theatrics. They threw in 2lbs of Kate Bush’s storytelling and a pinch of Antony Hegarty’s melancholy. They finished off with a squeeze of Eddie Izzard’s dry wit and the zest of Depeche Mode’s darkness. The marvellous mixture bubbled away spitting out high notes and beautiful sounds until suddenly, out stepped a wonderous figure. It looked around the room then joined the party. No one had seen or heard of this creature before but it was quickly decided by Madonna and David that it’s name was Paul Diello. And as it sat at the piano and sang to the crowd that night, no one’s lives would ever be the same again……
“An experienced performer, Brighton-based Diello has a beautifully smooth controlled, haunting voice.”
(Kate Lewis – ACOUSTIC MAGAZINE – Sept 2009)
“Paul Diello – has been compared to Eddie Izzard and Anthony and The Johnsons, that gives you a rough compass direction but Paul is actually entirely unique. He posses a stunning vocal and song writing talent that has brought him a whole raft of fans many of whom have fallen in love with him via his self released debut album “The Last Green Bottle’. Hear his contribution to the SolarAid Compilation, you will not be disappointed”
( Eugenie Arrowsmith – THE BIG CHILL – July 2009)
“From the minute he walks onto stage, Paul engages you in his world of torment and wonder. His ability to juxtapose his haunting ‘Antony and the Johnsons-esque’ voice with a performance akin to Eddie Izzard is refreshing and original. During his Brighton album launch there were moments of sheer genius with each track providing something different for the audience, whether it be heart-rending raw emotion or rhythms that course through your body and make you get up and dance. Paul Diello is simply breathtaking – a must-see artist for 2009.”
(BRIGGY SMALE, TV & Radio Presenter – May 2009)
“Paul Diello is indeed one of Brighton’s special treasures: Creating a buzz wherever he plays I’ve no doubt he will be whisked onward and upward at any moment … Paul opened with an enchanting solo performance of his uniquely haunting interpretation of ‘Call The Shots’… Following the evenings only cover he was then joined by his talented musical friend’s for a truly outstanding and original set to launch the EP from his forthcoming album…”
Ele Berrie, Producer, Absolute Internet TV – Feb 09
