Pino Forastiere
Former CandyRat recording artist, from Italy

He employs a dazzling blend of slapping, tapping, strumming, altered tunings and harmonics, combined with classical phrasing and a focus on distinct and addictive melodies – Guitar Player

His music is something like a mix of Steve Reich’s interlocking rhythmic patterns meet Michael Hedges’s techniques, all while admiring Eddie van Halen – New Sounds, WNYC

He approaches the guitar as a drum with strings – Classical Guitar Magazine

Forastiere’s technique is futuristic, and his musical sensibility is visionary – Chitarre

Each composition is a unique journey of impeccable technique and melodic invention. Pino Forastiere is a scientist of the guitar, but a scientist with soul – Echoes.org

This is music from a genius which will make you excited about music all over again – Minor 7th.com

Prepare to be transported to another dimension – Jam Magazine