Posts by carmenrizzo:
Djing at The Room to Read event
May 16th, 2013I will be donating my services again tonight and will DJing at the LA Room to Read event which raises money in countries to build schools to teach children how to read. A wonderful organization and am proud to be attached to. http://www.roomtoread.org
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Episode #1 of my radio show “The Grand Bazaar” airs for the David Lynch Foundation Transcend Radio station.
May 14th, 2013NOw airing Episode #1 of my radio show ”The Grand Bazaar” airs for the David Lynch Foundation Transcend Radio station.
http://transcendentalmusic.org/radio
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The Silhouette -A new ambient electronic piece I wrote for the Katherine Scrivens Danish mini documentary.
May 4th, 2013The Silhouette -An ambient electronic piece of music written for English painter Katherine Scrivens who resides in Denmark. This piece is for her mini documentary.
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Solo performance at the Voice of Nomads International music festival in The Republic of Buryatia
May 1st, 2013Happy to be back in Russia where I will be performing solo at the Voice of Nomads International music festival in The Republic of Buryatia near Siberia This stems from my work with Huun Huur Tu. Very excited to be collaborating with many native singers from the region. .https://www.facebook.com/pages/Voice-of-nomads-International-music-festival/106194362773128
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Short Niyaz tour a success.
April 30th, 2013Just returned home from a quick NIyaz tour playing NYC & International Louisiana Festival in Lafayette Louisiana. Always love playing festival intimate clubs, but happy to be home and get back into the studio. New music coming soon.
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Back in Los Angeles after recording in Israel
April 16th, 2013After my teaching in France I went back to Israel to record w/ Bruno Guez. His record is really taking shape, stay tuned for details.
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David Lynch Foundation Radio show..
March 21st, 2013Privileged to announce I will have my own radio show on the David Lynch Foundation channel on 365.com for his Trasidental Meditaion foundation. Stay tuned for details. Here is the teaser video.
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Teaching in Clermont-Ferrand
March 19th, 2013Enjoying my time teaching in Clermont-Ferrand, Auvergne region of France at Studio 160 at a University. Lovely people and a amazing studio!
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Title music from the film “Phantom” video that I produced
March 13th, 2013Here is the video of the title track I produced for the film “Phantom” starring Ed Harris and David Duchovny. Music by Jeff Rona and Rachel Fannan. Produced & mixed by Carmen Rizzo. Video directed by Adam Bluming.
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Hotel Cafe show w/ Lea Cappelli
March 1st, 2013Great show tonight at Hotel Cafe Lea Cappelli you were amazing! Had so much fun playing w/ you. Big thanks to Jamie Muhoberac & Chris Bruce, the best of the best.
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Phantom movie premier
February 28th, 2013At the movie premier for the film Phantom staring Ed Harris, Julian Adams, David Duchovny, William Fichtner, at Hollywoods famous Grauman’s Chinese Theatre. Jeff Rona did the score, I produced the theme song “Ocean” featuring Rachel Fannan (UNKLE)
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Lea Cappelli live @ Hotel Cafe Feb 28th
February 13th, 2013The new artist I am producing Lea Cappelli will be making her Los Angeles debut Feb 28th-7pm @ Hotel Cafe in Hollywood. The band will consist of Lea, Jamie Muhoberac, Chris Bruce & my self.
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Italian short film score-”Under Sense”
February 12th, 2013I will start this month the music for a short film called “Under Sense” by Italian film maker Simona Ilaria di Michele. Stay tuned for details.
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Grammy Special Merritt Awards
February 11th, 2013The best part of Grammy week is the Special Merritt Awards show. I brought my kids, an annual treat for them 
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Introducing Lea Cappelli
January 24th, 2013Really excited to finally introduce Lea Cappelli the 17 year old artist from Scottsdale Arizona I am currently producing. Here is a teaser video. Very proud of this music!
Introducing Lea Cappelli from Lea Cappelli on Vimeo.
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Electrofone puts out Niyaz in Turkey
January 23rd, 2013Happy to announce that my band Niyaz is now available digitally in Turkey on iTunes exclusively on Electrofone Music.
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Niyaz on Iranian Manoto TV
January 16th, 2013Last November (2012) Niyaz performed in London at Rich Mix and was recorded by Iranian Manoto TV http://youtu.be/yUUsszOWFtw
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Niyaz on BBC The Strand
December 20th, 2012Here is our Niyaz band interview on The Strand- BBC. Click here.
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Djing New Years Eve in Dallas!
December 16th, 2012Happy to announce I am Djing in Dallas New Years Eve. Avent Garde @ Le Vu. Very excited! You can buy tickets here.
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New album “Romancia” teaser video
November 29th, 2012Here is a little teaser from my forthcoming album “Romancia”~ coming early 2013 on Electrofone Music.
Carmen Rizzo- “Romancia” album teaser from Carmen Rizzo on Vimeo.
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Currently in Israel recording
November 25th, 2012I am currently in Israel recording w/ Bruno Guez owner of Quango Records on a new release.
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Niyaz tours London & appears on BBC!
November 25th, 2012Our last show of the year was special as wel performed in London at Rich Mix but a dream came true appearing on BBC at the HQ in London on the show radio show The Strand!
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Niyaz tours Paris
November 25th, 2012We recently performed in Paris at Radio France Inter w/ Two Door Cinema Club and one at Cafe da la danse and a impromptu show at Le Comedy club hosted by Remy from Radio Nova.
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My TED Talk is now available to watch
November 19th, 2012My TED Talk ~ “Manifesting the new music fan” I did in Lubbock Texas is now available to watch.
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On tour in Europe
November 15th, 2012I am currently on tour with my Niyaz band in Turkey, France & England. Here is link to the Paris show Nov. 17. & London show Nov 23.
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KCRW uses Carmen’s music for there Halloween Masquerade video 2012
November 1st, 2012
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William Morris Fall Music Sampler 2012
October 25th, 2012Happy to be a part of the William Morris Fall Music Sampler. Some very good company, Arctic Monkeys, Gary Clark Jr. Swedish House Mafia, Boyz Noise w/ Snoop Dog to mention a few. You can stream it here.
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Free Download
October 25th, 2012Enjoy this free download of my song “Falling into place” from my album Ornament Of An Impostor album. I did this special mix for KCRW to use in there ad for there Halloween Masquerade party this year.
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Niyaz fall tour Europe
October 22nd, 2012To all Niyaz fans, we will be on tour this November in Istanbul, Paris & London. Check out our website or the attached flyer for more info. Hope to see you there!
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Carmen speaks at TED x
October 2nd, 2012Here is a picture from my TED x talk in Lubbock Texas. My topic was “Manifesting the new music fan”. I was also interviewed by FOX TV, you watch here.
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Hollywood Bowl show
September 24th, 2012Was privileged to be a guest at The Hollywood Bowl (my third time playing there) w/ Huun Huur Tu performing music from our Eternal album. Picturesed here w/ the band is Jason Bentley (KCRW Musical director) Valida (KCRW & host of the show) & Johanna Reese (Hollywood Bowl Production director)
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Check out my cameo in the new KCRW TV commercial.
September 21st, 2012
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New Niyaz video
September 16th, 2012
Niyaz promotional video-Sumud album from Niyaz Music on Vimeo.
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Look what I found…
August 31st, 2012Going through old photos, I found this picture with me & Michael Jackson during the Bad album sessions, “The way you make me feel ” yes I played hand claps on that song.:) CIRCA 1986
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Carmen joins the GPS Producer management roster.
August 29th, 2012Happy to announce, I am now represented by GPS Management for my Producer/ Mixer/ Remix work . Jerimaya Grabher has been a dear friend for many years and am very proud to be a part of his boutique roster. For Film composer work I am still represented by Amos Newman at William Morris Agency.
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ANIMAL COLLECTIVE • FLYING LOTUS • HUUN HUUR TU & CARMEN RIZZO (Special guest)
August 15th, 2012Happy to confirm I will be playing The Hollywood Bowl (For the third time) on September 23th w/ Huun Huur Tu as there special guest. Were opening up for the KCRW hosted event with headliners Animal Collective & Flying Lotus. Details here.
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Carmen Rizzo to speak at TED-”Ideas Worth Spreading”
August 14th, 2012Happy to announce I have been asked to speak at the pretigious TED convention” Ideas Worth Spreading” Sept 29 in Texas. A big honor! Details here.
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Featured article for Novation & Focusrite
August 9th, 2012You can read my featured article for Novation & Focusrite here.
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Niyaz play Los Angeles Grand Performances 3000 people attend!
August 8th, 2012We played Los Angeles Grand Performances in DTLA a KCRW event & 3000 people attended! Thank you for all who supported our show!
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Niyaz-KCRW top tune of the day & free download-”Mazaar” featuring AR Rahman
July 27th, 2012Niyaz- KCRW top tune of the day & free download-”Mazaar” featuring AR Rahman. You can download here.
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