Volant Records proudly presents the most daring album of the year—
THE PLAYBOY GALA, the Valentine showcase that transformed Silvio “Silver” Nicastro from a rising crooner into a mesmerist of midnight audiences.

Recorded immediately after his now-legendary 1960 Gala performance, this album preserves the full breadth of Silvio’s charm:
the sly fables, the forbidden metaphors, the hypnotic rhythms, and the sensual crooner elegance that made women swoon and made powerful men shift in their seats.

On the surface, Nicastro sings of Valentine myths, woodland heart-hunters, runaway rabbits, enchanted keys, dancing owls, and countdown nights.
But beneath the gloss, every song holds a secret—
a subtle warning, a coded truth, or a quiet rebellion against the forces pulling the strings of desire in high society.

With a voice dipped in midnight and a smile shaped like a dare,
Silvio performs twelve unforgettable numbers that redefine what a crooner can be.

This is the night he almost got away with everything.

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Following Nicastro’s mysterious death in 1964,
The Playboy Gala gained an almost mythic reputation.

Fans now speak of hidden meanings in every track,
of whispers Silvio buried inside fables,
of coded warnings slipped into dance numbers that the elites didn’t notice.

This remastered edition honors his legacy—
a man who charmed the world,
told the truth through metaphor,
and played the devil’s advocate with a wink.

Silvio “Silver” Nicastro remains a legend not because he survived the night—
but because the night could never silence him.

HUNTRESS OF THE HEARTBEAT

Lonely Verse is the fourth entry in the six-album Verse Series under Volant Records, following Anxious Verse, Thankful Verse, and Angry Verse.

Where the earlier volumes explore fear, gratitude, and righteous emotion, Lonely Verse sits inside the quiet ache of solitude — opening the door to raw prayers, soft tears, and the longing of a heart that wonders if anyone sees or stays.

Across fifteen Scripture-centered devotionals, the album moves through the many shapes of loneliness:
darkness that feels overwhelming
silence where support should be
ache formed by early wounds
tears collected by God Himself
distance felt even in crowded rooms
courage found when God stands near
deep rest that only God can give

Each track places the exact Scripture as the Chorus — the anchor — while the verses and bridges explore the emotional shape of loneliness and the comfort of divine presence.
The instrumentation remains gentle and spacious: warm pads, tender piano, and calming ambient textures.

Lonely Verse flows from trembling isolation to quiet resilience, ending with peace and safety.
It accompanies the other Verse albums — Anxious, Thankful, Angry, Sad, and Happy — creating a complete emotional and devotional journey.

Psalm 139:11–12
Isaiah 41:9–10
2 Timothy 4:16–17
Psalm 34:18
Psalm 73:23–24
Psalm 27:10
Psalm 62:5–6
Psalm 118:5–7
Lamentations 3:22–24
Psalm 56:8
John 16:32–33
Psalm 86:6–7
Psalm 55:22
Psalm 4:8

Alone but Not Abandoned

At Middleham, Percival enters a world of discipline and structure. Knights train daily, pages and squires rush through the courtyards, and every man understands his duty. Percival learns to stand in formation, to carry himself with dignity, and to respect the chain of command. Under Richard’s leadership, he finds an environment that values order, loyalty, and clarity of purpose.

Richard’s Household Guard

A child is born who will become a scholar, a bishop, and a voice of integrity in the Victorian age.
Though he arrives in an era far removed from Bosworth, he inherits the steady strength of the generations before him.
This final track closes the album by preparing the ground for Album III, where Connop’s life, scholarship, and spiritual leadership take center stage.

The Birth of Connop

In his final years, Connop’s days grow slower, yet his spirit remains steady. Thoughts drift gently through memory, scholarship, and devotion. The quiet strength at the core of his life shines softly, leaving a lasting impression on those who knew him and those who will read his works long after.

A Mind at Rest, A Faith Still Burning

The cycle concludes with a vision of a legacy still expanding. The triumph is gentle, patient, and enduring. Connop’s life—built on scholarship, fairness, and thoughtful leadership—continues to shape minds and hearts, long after the final page is turned.

The Triumph Unfolding

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