Progressive Rock Music Forum : Franco Battiato : where do I begin ? http://www.progarchives.com/forum/ This is an XML content feed of; Progressive Rock Music Forum : Prog Recommendations/Featured albums : Franco Battiato : where do I begin ? Copyright (c) 2006-2009 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Fri, 24 May 2013 17:22:39 +0000 Thu, 08 Jul 2010 19:11:57 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 9.69 360 www.progarchives.com/forum/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=68640 Progressive Rock Music Forum http://www.progarchives.com/forum/css_styles/mac-prog/PAlogo_v2.gif http://www.progarchives.com/forum/ Franco Battiato : where do I begin ? : the favourite that I have heard... http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=68640&PID=3721376#3721376 Author: kenethlevine
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Posted: July 08 2010 at 19:11

the favourite that I have heard is Caffe de La Paix.

If you like his more accessible stuff, try Angelo Branduardi, whom Raff introduced me to.  I actually prefer him.  Try La Pulce D'Acqua.]]> Thu, 08 Jul 2010 19:11:57 +0000 http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=68640&PID=3721376#3721376 Franco Battiato : where do I begin ? : Hi, Given the time and place,... http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=68640&PID=3721056#3721056 Author: moshkito
Subject: 68640
Posted: July 08 2010 at 17:01

Hi,
 
Given the time and place, this is nice stuff. I would suggest that it is more in the line of experimental than it is meant to be "musical" or try to compete with ideas about music at all.
 
There is a lot of really nice stuff in just about any album!
 
It might not go over well today, specially for people that play rap and pound beats and then listen to metal and consider it progressive. Stuff like this would be, by comparison a lot more artistic and in left field and not for every listener at all!
 
There are a lot of out in left and right field folks and artists all over Europe and those days (the 70's) they really had a nice run .. until the English/American music business told all these bands to go to heck since they only made a dime, not a dollar!
]]> Thu, 08 Jul 2010 17:01:46 +0000 http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=68640&PID=3721056#3721056 Franco Battiato : where do I begin ? : I am no expert but I know he is... http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=68640&PID=3715071#3715071 Author: AtomicCrimsonRush
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Posted: July 04 2010 at 09:06

I am no expert but I know he is very popular here so check album ratings on his page here. some good recommendations here too]]> Sun, 04 Jul 2010 09:06:23 +0000 http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=68640&PID=3715071#3715071 Franco Battiato : where do I begin ? : Battiato is great, I think. I... http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=68640&PID=3714420#3714420 Author: Logan
Subject: 68640
Posted: July 03 2010 at 15:39

Battiato is great, I think.  I would also recommend Sulle Corde di Aries.]]> Sat, 03 Jul 2010 15:39:10 +0000 http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=68640&PID=3714420#3714420 Franco Battiato : where do I begin ? : Generally corny but worth having... http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=68640&PID=3714369#3714369 Author: esky
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Posted: July 03 2010 at 14:35

Generally corny but worth having here and there.]]> Sat, 03 Jul 2010 14:35:41 +0000 http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=68640&PID=3714369#3714369 Franco Battiato : where do I begin ? : your best bet lucas is to read... http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=68640&PID=3707128#3707128 Author: micky
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Posted: June 27 2010 at 18:49

your best bet lucas is to read the reviews.. both Andrea P and I have reviewed a great many of his albums at the very least.  With an artist of such variety and dissimilar albums...  recommendations don't really do the trick.. they are simply what me or the next guy likes.  With the review you can find what sounds good to you..stylistically. I know my reviews tried to touch less on 'likes' and more about what you are getting in sound and style.

Edited by micky - June 27 2010 at 18:49]]> Sun, 27 Jun 2010 18:49:03 +0000 http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=68640&PID=3707128#3707128 Franco Battiato : where do I begin ? : ^But unlike the artists you listed,... http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=68640&PID=3707058#3707058 Author: lucas
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Posted: June 27 2010 at 17:33

^
But unlike the artists you listed, Franco succeeded in the other genres he touched : pop and classical music.
]]> Sun, 27 Jun 2010 17:33:07 +0000 http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=68640&PID=3707058#3707058 Franco Battiato : where do I begin ? : He's certainly one of the... http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=68640&PID=3706781#3706781 Author: Finnforest
Subject: 68640
Posted: June 27 2010 at 12:22

He's certainly one of the greats, but there are many RPI artists in his league in terms of cross contaminations.  I'm personally not interested in naming "the best" or the "most important" artist in any genre as it is such a subjective thing.  Sorrenti, Battisti, Rocchi, Banco, QVL, RRR, to name a couple....tons of RPI artists skillfully went into various styles for better or worse. 

If you think he's the single best one, that's cool.  Cool  

Edited by Finnforest - June 27 2010 at 12:23]]> Sun, 27 Jun 2010 12:22:52 +0000 http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=68640&PID=3706781#3706781 Franco Battiato : where do I begin ? : Originally posted by Finnforestthough... http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=68640&PID=3706771#3706771 Author: lucas
Subject: 68640
Posted: June 27 2010 at 12:11

Originally posted by Finnforest

though not my favorite RPI


but for sure the most original of all italian artists listed in PA...Experimental, prog, pop, classical music : I am not an expert in RPI but I am practically sure that no other artist exploited so many different genres.
]]> Sun, 27 Jun 2010 12:11:05 +0000 http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=68640&PID=3706771#3706771 Franco Battiato : where do I begin ? : ^ that's a fantastic album,... http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=68640&PID=3706767#3706767 Author: Finnforest
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Posted: June 27 2010 at 12:06

^ that's a fantastic albumClap, a bold statement, relaxing and yet restless]]> Sun, 27 Jun 2010 12:06:58 +0000 http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=68640&PID=3706767#3706767 Franco Battiato : where do I begin ? : listening to songs from Micky's... http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=68640&PID=3706765#3706765 Author: lucas
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Posted: June 27 2010 at 12:04

listening to songs from Micky's avatar on youtube :

"da oriente a occidente" : it has a strong medieval feel to it and I love the hypnotic voice of Battiato (reminds me a lot of Roy Harper's echoed voice).

The saxophone at the end of "aria di revoluzione" is reminiscent of some soft machine works or Ian Anderson's subtle play on 'a passion play'. Some discreet percussions and spoken words (in german (!?!)) and electronics add for some spacey/psychedelic atmosphere.
]]> Sun, 27 Jun 2010 12:04:56 +0000 http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=68640&PID=3706765#3706765 Franco Battiato : where do I begin ? : ^Thanks a lot for the recommendations.... http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=68640&PID=3706748#3706748 Author: lucas
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Posted: June 27 2010 at 11:48

^
Thanks a lot for the recommendations. Approve
I will check them and give you my impressions.

]]> Sun, 27 Jun 2010 11:48:30 +0000 http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=68640&PID=3706748#3706748 Franco Battiato : where do I begin ? : Sorry I can't help Lucas,... http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=68640&PID=3706721#3706721 Author: Finnforest
Subject: 68640
Posted: June 27 2010 at 10:58

Sorry I can't help Lucas, I've only just begun my Battiato journey myself.  Great stuff, though not my favorite RPI.  You should post your question in the Appreciation thread, more of the RPI fanatics might spot it there.Smile]]> Sun, 27 Jun 2010 10:58:29 +0000 http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=68640&PID=3706721#3706721 Franco Battiato : where do I begin ? : Micky will post as soon as possible... http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=68640&PID=3706720#3706720 Author: Raff
Subject: 68640
Posted: June 27 2010 at 10:58

Micky will post as soon as possible to give you his own recommendations. In the meantime, I second Sulle Corde di Aries (you can read our reviews if you like), and also Pollution, his second album. Fetus is not on the same level, at least in my own opinion.]]> Sun, 27 Jun 2010 10:58:09 +0000 http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=68640&PID=3706720#3706720 Franco Battiato : where do I begin ? : I really love two of his albums:... http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=68640&PID=3706717#3706717 Author: memowakeman
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Posted: June 27 2010 at 10:56

I really love two of his albums: Clic, and Sulle Corde di Aries.
Not a Battiato expert, but I can recommend you those two experimental albums.
]]> Sun, 27 Jun 2010 10:56:46 +0000 http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=68640&PID=3706717#3706717 Franco Battiato : where do I begin ? : Any fan of Franco Battiato ?Very... http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=68640&PID=3706709#3706709 Author: lucas
Subject: 68640
Posted: June 27 2010 at 10:48

Any fan of Franco Battiato ?

Very strange in a prog rock forum...
]]> Sun, 27 Jun 2010 10:48:32 +0000 http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=68640&PID=3706709#3706709 Franco Battiato : where do I begin ? : Hi all,I am into Franco Battiato... http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=68640&PID=3704067#3704067 Author: lucas
Subject: 68640
Posted: June 24 2010 at 16:43

Hi all,

I am into Franco Battiato recently (easily the most important artist in the RPI section of PA). I love his pop songs (really, great music), his classical music albums and his "fleurs" trilogy. I am less impressed by his most experimental works of the seventies, but if you could give me some recommendations I would be more than happy to dig further his "progressive" side (I only know 'juke box' of this era).


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