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Chris Lanuzzi - Reality Games

  • twenty4sevenlifest
  • Jul 9
  • 3 min read

Chris Ianuzzi continues to taunt, bewitch and challenge the listener to understand what cannot be understood. This man is not afraid to poke the bear and even does so as a form of play. "Reality Games" artistically comments on our current political climate with reckless abandon and appropriate absurdist and surreal delivery.


Listen on Spotify.


"Reality Games" is the timely and poignant new single from New York-based genius, electronic music storyteller and unapologetic cheshire cat, Chris Ianuzzi. His radical style and sound, although informed by his musical ancestors and contemporaries, from Aphex Twin, Oneohtrix Point Never and Gary Numan to Skinny Puppy, Floating Points and Alessandro Cortini, the direction and imprint Ianuzzi creates is confounding and one of one. His creative force and complex gear setup is a mass of wires, inputs and data that most would not understand, nor would it be special if they did. Chris does not simply step across the border and color freely outside of the lines; he gleefully shows his listeners how to do so themselves.


"In the video there is a scene with a giant that demolishes an icon statue that the people have surrounded. At the same time the lyrics are referring to waking the sleeping giant and letting him know that we need help. The sleeping giant comes and gets a start 🙂


I want the people in this country to come together, be the giant and pull the country through the mess that we’re in." - Chris Ianuzzi


Watch the official music video.

Chris has been in a constant state of rapid evolution with his completely original synth-heavy electronica, adventurous and post-punk hybrid sound. Unafraid to take bold creative risks, Ianuzzi has leaned into sonic experimentation while embracing new technologies such as artificial intelligence and Dolby Atmos production. His efforts are clearly paying off. His AI music video for "Lonesome Highway Superstar" took home several awards (Winner in Japan indies Music Festival - Best Electronica, Winner of Best Music Video in Movie Play International, Winner of Best Music Video in Filmnest International), while "Edge of the Earth" was a finalist at the Cannes World Film Festival and selected for the Japan Indie Film Festival (JIFF).


Chris Ianuzzi's music is at once apocalyptic and devilishly fun, recklessly leaning into the untethered and unknown. His artistic expressions are challenging and tend to divide public opinion, which is what makes them so potent for those that 'get the message'.


Watch the official "Reality Games" music video.


"Reality Games" will go live on streaming services June 20th.


Websites:

Official Website: https://chrisianuzzi.com

Youtube Channel:

Artist Contact Email: chrisianuzzi@gmail.com


Label: Satellite Symphonics (Chris's own label) Distribution through The Orchard /Sony

Producer Name *Chris Ianuzzi

Musicians: Chris Ianuzzi Electronics and Synthesizers

Styles: Electronic, Electronic Crossover, Experimental Electronic

Similar To/RIYL: Alessandro Cortini, Neuland, Richard Devine, Suzanne Ciani, Amon Tobin, Aphex Twin, Ben Frost, Oneohtrix Point Never

Location: New York City


Credits:

This music video features AI-assisted visuals, integrating generative AI techniques to complement the track’s experimental sound.


Process & Tools:

Custom Flux LoRA trained for consistent character generation

Visuals are generated using the Wan2.1 image to video and text to video models

Lip-sync is achieved using Runway Act One for realistic mouth movements synchronized to the music.

Final editing and visual effects were composited in Adobe After Effects.


Music: Chris Ianuzzi

Visuals, AI Imagery & Compositing: Serkan Sökmen


Artist Biography:

New York's Composer/Songwriter Chris Ianuzzi makes a fantasy world of music and visuals that is highly recommend instead of blowing your money on either therapy or narcotics!


Ianuzzi's interest in electronic music never waned after the sound of a Moog synthesizer at a music store triggered an earlier childhood hallucinogenic memory first experienced during a dental procedure.


Highlights from his formal music training include a performance for the American Society for University Composers (in which he played a piano using a chisel, rubber wedge and an ARP 2600).


For a number of years Ianuzzi served as an Electronic Creative associate with the legendary Suzanne Ciani and her Electronic Music booutique for Sound Design and Scoring. Chris' early years also included work with Vangelis and ex-Tangerine Dream member Peter Baumann as well as work on Billboard chart-topping projects such as "AEIOU" by Freeze and "Way of Life" by The Puppets. During this time, Ianuzzi developed his song writing skills. Ianuzzi also recorded two albums with the band Sluka (Meldac Records) while touring Japan and Europe.


He then returned to New York and scored for visual works in all media. This work included composing orchestral music for the HBO "Earth to Moon" series and creating sound design and musical composition for large interactive environments.


Though he has become a bit more grounded since his childhood psychedelic musical awakening, Ianuzzi's creativity remains a driving force.



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