Born and raised in Buenos Aires, Argentina, Mariano starts playing guitar in 1987 influenced by the 70's and 80's music. His mother was a recognized ballerina who used to perform both spanish dances and ballet, First Ballerina of the group formed by the "Flower Sisters", and member of the "ROMERIA" shows along with recognized names such as: Maria Antinea, Pedrito Rico, Lola Flores, Carmen Amaya, Juan Legido, etc. She traveled the whole world after an accident at the early age of twenty-five finished her professional career.
Mariano remembers his early years when Maria de Jesus (mother) listened to the classical vinyl of the great composers: Bach, Vivaldi, Paganini, Beethoven, Chopin, Tchaikovski, among others, and several times he could see Maria with eyes full of tears when the only remembrance of the unsuccessful effort was tearing her soul apart. He felt all that pain as well and cried many times without knowing certainly why.
Music put a seal to his life under her influence, classical compositions are part of his daily basis, due to melodies, feelings, and the remembrance from the past, which are the reasons for his style and compositions.
At the age of eight years old he listened for the very first time to "Kiss" with the big promotion of the record "Dinasty" throughout the world, their daring looks caught his attention immediately and that was the push he needed to start appreciating rock & roll. Right after Kiss came Queen, Deep Purple, Rainbow, Yes, The Beatles, Jimmy Hendrix, Scorpions, Motley Crue, Wasp, Europe, AC/DC, and others.
In the very beginning had the influences well established, in other words, wasn't too difficult for him to take them to the instrument.
Mariano had an old spanish guitar that belonged to his grandfather, an antique from 1930 which he used to practice for twelve and sometimes fifteen hours a day, he still hangs it on the wall like one of his most valuable heirlooms. Thanks to such an effort he formed the first band in five months named "Apocalypsis" and recorded two LP's with a christian message about "The Final Days", after that he began working with a band called "The Old Locomotive from the West", name taken from his native town of General Rodriguez located at the very west of Argentina, plenty of railways.
Later on he goes back to the capital, Buenos Aires and creates the third project "Pact of Blood" with marked influence of classical music and performers as Malmsteen, Cacophony, Rainbow, Purple. They made one disc and Mariano had the chance of record with soloist artists such as:
Tommy Montenegro, Viviana Murua, and others; he contributed with guitar and bass sections, arrangements, sessions for radio, Cronica TV, ZOE TV Latina, Radio BS, Ondas De Amor y Paz, Estrella Productions and more.
In 1992 along with "Pact of Blood" he made shows in Uruguay, Cordoba, Rosario, Mar del Plata, Corrientes, Entre Rios, La Pampa, Neuquen, Buenos Aires, Teatro Astros, Teatro Opera, Teatro Roca, Teatro Crovara, Velez Sarsfield Stadium (gospel music event), Racing Club, Alcatraz, Teatro del Plata, El Piso in Concert, Cristo Rock, La Cueva del Abasto, Gospel Brazil TV, Canal 9, Canal 11 BS, Oficina G3 Brazil. Played along with "Boanarges, Pio & His Band, La Roca, Alma Mula, Jorge Figueroa, etc.
In 1995 creates "Mariano J. Brascich's Final Symphony" performing at the Teatro del Plata, San Jose de Flores Movie Theatre, Duro Pavimento (San Telmo), Teatro Santa Maria, two shows with the return of Mario Ian and Alakran, El Feca (Moreno), Alcatraz, El Tronco (G.Rodriguez), Concentracion de Motos de Lujan with Mario Ian, Tribute to Yngwie Malmsteen in Cemento Disco with Mario Ian again.
Their CD was edited independently and filed with the title "The First Act". DI MARZIO, FENDER and YAMAHA sponsored this production. They also appeared at important magazines and publications: CLARIN, REVISTA EPOPEYA, MADHOUSE, ROLLING STONES, ROCK & POP, CANAL DE LA MUSICA; performed with Devenir (Mario Ian) and Scoth Wenzel from White Cross.
MARIANO BRASCICH GRAMMY NOMINATIONS 2009. THE LATIN ACADEMY OF RECORDING ARTS & SCIENCES, INC. 10th Annual Latin GRAMMY Awards Para grabaciones lanzadas durante el año de elegibilidad 1° de julio del 2008 al 30 de junio del 2009. Category 46 - Best Engineered Album SEGUIRE Mariano Brascich, engineer; Mauricio A. Figueroa, mastering engineer (Robert Seley)
MARIANO BRASCICH GRAMMY NOMINATIONS 2009. THE LATIN ACADEMY OF RECORDING ARTS & SCIENCES, INC. 10th Annual Latin GRAMMY Awards Para grabaciones lanzadas durante el año de elegibilidad 1° de julio del 2008 al 30 de junio del 2009. Category 46 - Best Engineered Album SEGUIRE Mariano Brascich, engineer; Mauricio A. Figueroa, mastering engineer (Robert Seley)
Hey Mariano! Thanks for the friend request, it's great to hear from you! Do you remember meeting me in Orlando, at the Lost and Found, many years ago? I still think you're one of the best guitarists I've ever met in my life! Contact me if you're ever in Orlando again! Peace, PT
MARIANO BRASCICH GRAMMY NOMINATIONS 2009. THE LATIN ACADEMY OF RECORDING ARTS & SCIENCES, INC. 10th Annual Latin GRAMMY Awards Para grabaciones lanzadas durante el año de elegibilidad 1° de julio del 2008 al 30 de junio del 2009. Category 46 - Best Engineered Album SEGUIRE Mariano Brascich, engineer; Mauricio A. Figueroa, mastering engineer (Robert Seley)
Hola Mariano Master:Muchisimas gracias por el add,es un honor y un privilegio poder tenerte en mi lista de amigos por myspace. -despues de tantos años nos volvemos a encontrar genio,quiero desearte muchas felicidades y que puedas empezar un 2009 con mucho amor y mucha paz,te quiero mucho y que bueno seria vernos pronto,lo mejor para vos que te lo mereces con todas las letras,te abrazo con todo mi afecto y respeto,desde Buenos Aires ARGENTINA tu amigo(El Negro Walter Albornoz)
HOLA AMIGAZO ESPERO K ESTES BIEN BUENO SALUDOS Y EXITOS EN TUS COSAS, NUNCA DEJES DE CREAR MUSICA Y DE ALEGRARME ACORDATE FUIMOS LLAMADOS PARA HACER LA DIFERENCIA!!! GENIO!!!
We are releasing a new song called ''Human'' on our myspace page. This song has been recorded with the new band musicians, Walter Campos on vocals and Rodolfo Iriarte on keyboards. You will finally have the chance to get to know them! Come check out!
Also, I'd like to oficially announce that we have changed the band's name from Ruthless Cry to ''Still Alive''.
Don't forget to check out our new myspace layout and our new song ''Human''!
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Hey Mariano J. Brascich, Hope you've been excellent. My web site is happening....YeaaaaaahhH.. kaiserandthemachinesofcreation. com is alive.. please check it out. The album is available to buy from here now. hope you like it enough to buy a copy. Good luck with your stuff my space friend.
