Shop vinyl and cds and complete your battiato collection. He is considered one of the most original personalities in italian music from the 1970s to now. His arty, lush work on limboscata is some of the best stuff he has ever released. Music profile for franco battiato, born 23 march 1945. Battiato collection 29 temas en espanol by franco battiato. Astrology and natal chart of franco battiato, born on 19450323. Battiato s songs are dreamy, controversial collages of images and sensations, very experimental and convoluted, rich of esoteric, philosophical and east asian religious themes. Our new desktop experience was built to be your music destination. Franco battiato had plans to make it big in britain, and played two fairly high profile shows at londonas roundhouse, supporting first magma and later ash ra tempel. Julian cope presents head heritage unsung album of the. Battiatos songs are dreamy, controversial collages of images and sensations, very experimental and convoluted, rich of esoteric. Apr 25, 2006 fetus, housed in a outrageous cover reproducing a foetus was definitely a prog album, but a very original one, with a minimalist sound mainly based on the use of a vcs3 synth, unusual lyrics, complex arrangements. An unparalleled pop star and famed experimentalist in his homeland, battiato is beloved by everyone from nico vascellari ninos du brasil to lorenzo senni and prog fans.
Battiato collection 29 temas en espanol, a compilation of songs by franco battiato. Alternative rock, electronic rock, progressive rock. Franco battiato il suono delle nostre anime unofficial. Franco battiato fetus 1998 ready to download and print. Protection each record is protected within its record sleeve by a white vellum antidust sleeve. Crossing the boundaries between peter gabriel, new order, and le orme is franco battiato. Franco battiato download high quality complete mp3 albums. New album releases download full albums, daily updates. Official franco battiato e ti vengo a cercare lyrics at cd universe.
Packaging all items are shipped brandnew and unopened in original packaging. Franco battiato e nato il 23031945 a jonia catania. Fetus, housed in a outrageous cover reproducing a foetus was definitely a prog album, but a very original one, with a minimalist sound mainly based on the use of a vcs3 synth, unusual lyrics, complex arrangements. Battiatos songs contain esoteric, philosophical and religious themes. Franco battiato alexander platz by ivan mangraviti. Franco battiato fetus mp3 download fetus complete mp3. Franco battiato foetus english version swan fungus. Complete list of franco battiato music featured in tv shows and movies. Dopo i primi anni 70 dedicati alla musica elettronica e sperimentale fetus, pollution, battiato compie le sue. Jan 01, 2007 watch franco battiato new frontiers tohtoriheikko on dailymotion.
Licensed to youtube by umg on behalf of emi records italy s. Franco battiato provides some good vocals in italian, which at times get quite plaintive, although they are conventional for the most part. Fu registrata anche una versione inglese dellalbum, dal titolo foetus, pubblicata solo nel 1999. Franco battiato moved to milan at age 22, and soon after won his first musical contract. As a general observation, i would have to say that all of the pieces blend together in an odd, sound collage of sorts, over which battiato sings. Fetus is a music studio album recording by franco battiato rock progressivo italianoprogressive rock released in 1971 on cd, lp vinyl andor cassette. Free download info for the alternative rock, electronic rock, progressive rock album franco battiato fetus 1972 compressed in. Franco battiato had plans to make it big in britain, and played two fairly high profile shows at londons roundhouse, supporting first magma and later ash ra tempel. This first ever american lp issue of fetus 1971, the seminal debut album by franco battiato a venerable grand maestro of italian prog kicks off a comprehensive reissue series looking at his formative 19711978 period. This excellent 1972 album by former italian pop star franco battiato presents an excellent mix of progressive rock and more experimental, avantgarde tendencies.
Francesco franco battiato is an italian singersongwriter, composer, filmmaker and, under the pseudonym suphan barzani, also a painter. Franco battiato, yann kersale, sen hea ha, christine coudun et jean djemad. Vocals solo, piano prepared, organ, synthesizer vcs3, mandolin, kalimba, effects special, lyrics by, music by franco battiato notes this cd was originally released on the lp 1972 fetus pollution by orizzonte in 1979. Battiato s songs are dreamy, controversial collages of images and sensations, very experimental and convoluted, rich of esoteric. Battiato is a national hero in italy, widely considered one the greatest living musicians by both the critics and the public. He scored some success with the romantic song e lamore. I think that of his albums, this is the most prog oriented one and along with pollution 1973 should prove to be very enjoyable for fans of italian prog and experimental music in general. Battiato was briefly signed to island records, and it was during this period that the english language version of fetus was made.
By using our website and our services, you agree to our use of cookies as described. Francesco franco battiato born 23 march 1945 in riposto, sicily is an italian singersongwriter, composer, filmmaker and, under the pseudonym suphan barzani, also a painter. Strani giorni is a brilliant, driving rocker that floats on a bed of keyboards as battiato and nicola walker smith trade lines back and forth in both italian and english. And it was at this time that frank zappa, on hearing pollution, famously called battiatos work genius. Every record is shipped in original factoryapplied shrink wrap and has never been touched by human hands. Italian prog franco battiato is one of italys biggest pop stars. Franco battiato foetus vinyl magic, 1999 mediafire dl link. Two tracks, energia and una cellula were also released as single. Franco battiato e ti vengo a cercare mp3 download and lyrics. The fetal stage of development tends to be taken as beginning at the gestational age of eleven weeks, i. Sony music global brand, excluding jp, owned by sony music entertainment. Watch franco battiato new frontiers tohtoriheikko on dailymotion.
He is and has been for decades one of the most popular pop singersongwriters in italy. Emi music publishing, sodrac, latinautor, and 3 music rights societies. Franco battiato 1972 fetus pollution 1990, cd discogs. Franco battiato born 1945 in sicily, italy is an italian singersongwriter, composer, filmmaker and painter.