Nad Sylvan launches new single ‘Monte Carlo Priceless’

17th April 2025 0 By Jon Deaux

Nad Sylvan, known as vocalist with legendary guitarist Steve Hackett, recently announced his vulnerable & personal new solo album ‘Monumentata’ for release on 20^th June 2025 via InsideOutMusic. Sylvan’s music draws heavily from the golden age of progressive rock while blending in folk, classical, and modern rock influences, resulting in a sound that feels both classic and contemporary.

Today, Nad is pleased to launch the second track from the album, and you can listen to “Monte Carlo Priceless”, a nostalgic throwback to the 1960s

He comments: “My parents, who frequently visited Monte Carlo, were huge fans, and my dad even befriended Bacharach during his time in the tennis jet set life. However, the song’s lyrics have no connection to my folks. It’s about an abused woman who, at the last minute, goes to Monaco to have a facelift and start a new life.”
Much of the album comes from Sylvan’s life experiences. “This album is much more vulnerable. I’d say about 75% of the lyrics are directly about my life—it’s me laying everything out there, wearing my heart on my sleeve.”

The title track signifies an important moment in the singer’s life when he lost his father, leaving him without both parents. Sylvan explains, “I lost my parents, and knowing that they’re gone—and that one day, I’m probably next in line—that felt “monumental’ to me. That’s where the word ‘Monumentata’ came from. “Tata” means “Father” in Hungarian, and my dad was half Hungarian. So, I combined those two words to create something new. It’s about losing someone and the disappointment.”

While Sylvan handles vocals, keyboards and most of the guitar parts, the album features a number of notable guest appearances, including guitarists Randy McStine, David Kollar, and Neil Whitford. The drummers on the record include Marco Minnemann, Mirko DeMaio, and Felix Lerhmann. On bass, the singer is helped out by fellow Hackett band member Jonas Reingold, Nick Beggs, and Tony Levin.

‘Monumentata’ will be available as a Ltd CD Digipak (incl. bonus track), Gatefold transparent green LP & as Digital Album. Artwork was handled by Hajo Müller (Steven Wilson).

Pre-order now here: https://nadsylvanmusic.lnk.to/Monumentata-Album