Coming off his recently released, deeply emotional album “Tales Of A Changing Life Part 2,” Brazilian-Canadian guitarist, music teacher, and songwriter Rod Rodrigues is pleased to release the music video for the track “Mom’s Lullaby.” This poignant single fuses Blues and Progressive rock together in an accessible and heartfelt instrumental that the listener can sink into. Rodrigues explains the background of the track:
“This is the most emotional song I’ve ever written. It’s a heartfelt ballad dedicated to my mom, who has always been my biggest musical influence and supporter. When I was little, she would sing lullabies to help me fall asleep, and this song is my lullaby for her.”
The album, independently released on October 18th, 2024, represents a significant milestone in Rodrigues’ musical career. Throughout his collaborations with guitarists Hugo Mariutti, Angel Vivaldi, and Roy Ziv; bassists Heitor Tenorio and Bruno Ladislau; drummers John Macaluso (ARK, TNT, Yngwie Malmsteen, Riot), Rodrigo Abelha, and Lucas Emidio; as well as Orlan Charles (keyboards, piano, and saxophone), Rodrigo Sperandio (Brazilian viola), and vocalists Wesley Poison, Ana Carla de Carli, Andressa Alves, Caroline Grossi, Matheus Grossi, and Francis Botene, Rodrigues has refined his sound. With over three decades of musical experience, Rodrigues has transformed from a musician playing in cover and wedding bands to an innovative artist pushing the boundaries of progressive rock.
“Mom’s Lullaby” embodies this transformation, offering listeners an intimate glimpse into the emotional landscape that has shaped his musical vision. It is recommended for fans of Rush, Steve Vai and Joe Satriani.
Watch and listen to “Mom’s Lullaby” through the YouTube player below:
“Tales of a Changing Life Part 2” is available at the following links:
Spotify – https://spoti.fi/3CwoigV
Bandcamp (CD + Digital) – https://rodrodrigues.bandcamp.com/album/tales-of-a-changing-life-part-2
Video – “Inukshuk” ft. John Macaluso (drums), Angel Vivaldi (second guitar solo) – https://youtu.be/00i4UQ45AGw
Video – “On The Road” ft. Rodrigo Sperandio (Brazilian viola) – https://youtu.be/T1du5ofuRCM
Tracklist:
01. Inukshuk (featuring Angel Vivaldi and John Macaluso)
02. On the Road
03. East Coast Memories (featuring Roy Ziv)
04. Dust in My Eyes
05. Saudade
06. Mom’s Lullaby
7. Tales of a Changing Life Suite (featuring Hugo Mariutti)
– I. Overture Op.17
– II. Falling Into a Dream
– III. The Unknown Tale
– IV. Grand Finale
About Rod Rodrigues:
Rod Rodrigues, a graduate of IG&T and Claretiano University, has been a prominent figure in music education since 1997, teaching across Brazil, Canada, and Europe. In 2018, he launched “Extreme Guitar Workout,” an online training program with a global following. Rodrigues has collaborated with notable musicians including Kiko Loureiro (Megadeth), Edu Ardanuy (Sinistra, ex-Dr. Sin) and Rafael Bittencourt (Angra).
Rodrigues has also been part of various bands such as Enemies of Reality, Falling Into a Dream (a Dream Theater tribute) and Electra. His debut solo EP, “The First Step: Introduction” (2010), received acclaim from major publications like. In 2019, he continued his instrumental solo work with the single “T.A.G.,” and his track “Changing Plans” was featured on the Vola Guitars compilation “Volasophy.” The EP “Tales of a Changing Life Part 1” (2022) marked the start of a conceptual series exploring the transformative stages of his life.
