logox4mwhite

facebook
instagram
youtube
whatsapp

PERFORM

School of music®

PERFORM

School of music®

PERFORM

School of music

Perform School of music | Blog

PERFORM SCHOOL OF MUSIC ®

di A. Bonacci P.Iva IT03291140790
Camera di commercio di Torino
R.E.A. TO 1287667
Via Castelgomberto 125/8
10137 Torino ITALY

PRIVATE LESSONS




REGULAR COURSES

Blog

EXAMINATION CENTRE

Perform School of music is an official examination centre


RSL Awards 
Examination Centre code N.818

​RSL Exam Centre for GME Centre Id N.1986


Trinity College London

Centre registration number 70954


facebook
instagram
youtube
whatsapp
accettiamo-tutti-i-tipi-di-pagamento
logo-18app-100px.jpeg
logo_bioritmo-saleprova-100px.jpeg
logo_70954-100px.jpeg
logo_icmp-100px.jpeg
logo_mlc-100px.jpeg
logo_rsl-100px.jpeg

Copyright 2020 © Perform School of music Right Reserved.


facebook
linkedin
youtube
instagram
whatsapp

Musical Disclosure by Perform School of music Episode 97

2024-06-03 16:40

Editorial staff Perform School of music

Perform School of music, Disclosure, Perform School of music, Musica, Musical Disclosure, Divulgazione, Album, Blog, Singolo, Franco Battiato, Giorgio Gaber, Fetus,

Musical Disclosure by Perform School of music Episode 97

In the next three appointments, we return to Italy with Franco Battiato.

A new week in the company of Musical Disclosure. In the next three appointments, we return to Italy, and we do it with a singer-songwriter who still today is of great inspiration both musically and lyrically: Franco Battiato.


Franco Battiato, born on March 23, 1945, in Ionia, in the province of Catania, stands out in the Italian music scene for his extraordinary versatility and innovative artistic path. After graduating from the "Archimede" Scientific High School in Acireale, he moved to Milan, where he made his first appearance in the music scene at Club 64, sharing the stage with illustrious names like Paolo Poli and Enzo Jannacci. In 1967, he formed the duo "Gli Ambulanti" with Gregorio Alicata, with whom he performed in schools with a repertoire of protest songs. 1967 also marks Battiato's debut in the music industry with the single "La torre/Le reazioni" and his first television appearance on the show "Diamoci del tu." In the following years, thanks to the influence of Giorgio Gaber, he signed with the record label Jolly and recorded other singles, including "Il mondo va così/Triste come me," consolidating his presence in the Italian music scene.

Battiato's artistic turning point came in the 1970s when he abandoned the traditional song format to dedicate himself to musical experimentation. With the album "Fetus" in 1972, released on the Bla Bla label, he began a journey of experimental music that would lead him to explore new sounds and break with the conventions of the time. Works such as "Pollution" (1972) and "Sulle corde di Aries" (1973) followed, characterized by a unique combination of minimalism, electronics, and Mediterranean influences. In 1974, the album "Clic," entirely dedicated to the composer Karlheinz Stockhausen, was released, and in 1975, Battiato participated in experimental projects like Telaio Magnetico. This period is marked by a series of collaborations with other artists and groups, including Jumbo and Osage Tribe, which highlight his versatility and ability to range across different musical genres.

In the following years, Battiato signed with Dischi Ricordi and returned to the traditional song format, but with an innovative and experimental approach matured in his musical experiences of the previous years. With albums like "Battiato" (1977) and "L'era del cinghiale bianco" (1979), the artist blends elements of pop music with esoteric and literary references, creating a unique and recognizable sound.


Today, we propose listening to the title track of Battiato's first album. Enjoy!

Stay up to date

Subscribe to the newsletter!