Tell us about your new single/ album/ tour?
I recorded this cover of Wendy Matthews’ song ‘The day you went away’ during a dark period in my life that would significantly impact and change it forever. My cover of ‘The Day You Went Away’ is dedicated to the ones you love and a celebration of life. This is dedicated to my beautiful mum who’s now an angel by my side.
What’s your favourite work at this point in time?
My latest cover of Wendy Matthews’ ‘The Day You Went Away’ would have to be it at the moment. I recorded it during one of the most tragic times of my life following another tragic event. I had recorded this track when my Mum was ill last year and while my family and I were in the room waiting for her to become an angel we were playing it to her. It is extremely special to me that I was able to record my own version of a song that I love and be able to play it to her and give her peace during her final moments.
How would you describe your sound in food form and why?
Cocoa Pops – cause it’s got the snap, crackle, pop with a tan
Tell us a quick, on the road or studio, anecdote.
Late last year I went on a trip down memory lane and watched a few old VHS videos that we had recorded on the national tour when I was in a boy band. There was one video where a certain Entertainment Reporter busted into our room and ate all our sandwiches and took off. He didn’t say much. Just snatched our food and left.
What, or who, inspires you?
Life inspires me. Each day I get inspired by a different person or experience. A lot of my life experiences are expressed in the tracks I write and it often hits me at the strangest times. The notes section of my smartphone comes in very handy.
Through my experiences I have been able to refine how I express the stories of my life. We all have a story to tell, its how you tell your story that matters.
Which song do you wish you wrote?
Stand by me
What’s next for you?
I’m off to Europe in September…watch this space for details….
What’s your scene?
Underground with a twist
About Rocco Bene
In 2016, the talented singer, songwriter & producer Rocco Bene got the dancefloors pumping with his ripping house singles ‘Nobody But U’ and Madonna cover ‘Lucky Star’, and is now unleashing his remake of ‘THE DAY YOU WENT AWAY’.
Rocco Bene has given this classic song a whole new contemporary spin, while ensuring it compliments and pays homage to the original. Bene’s vocal delivery captures the devastating moments when life tragically imitates art.
‘The Day You Went Away’ is supported by remixes from Ultra Records & Ministry Of Sound artist Sunset Child who has a whopping 4 million clicks on Spotify, as well as Southern Fried Records DJ/producer Marcus Knight and EDM showman Nic Noble, Sydney DJ/Producer Beth Yen, Melbourne house DJ Jorj Pats, DJ and radio host of the top Australian dance radio shows Ed Colman and Melbourne DJ Nick Van Wilder.
“Recording a remake can be daunting, especially with such an emotional and vocally enthralling song as Wendy Matthews’ original, so I was keen to pay attention to ensure this remake provided the proper respect the track deserved.” – ROCCO BENE
“10/10” – RADIO FUSION
“Classy release, floor filler” – DJ DANNY FURLONG USA
“Love the track” – DJ FRESH USA
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