Fabrizio De Andrè

[porcy62]

I am thinking about this thread for a while.

Fabrizio De Andrè wasn't a jazz musician, I couldn't find any categories for him: folksinger, chansonnier, etc. I presume that he was a lot of things.

Overall I, and I am just one in a big number of much more literature's expert, just think he was the greatest italian poet of the last thirty years. And he could sing and write music. I looked for an extensive english translations of his songs without success.

The guy was real special one. No compromise with politcs, show business, or religion. A Man with a capital 'M'. And we growned up in the same city, so I have a special affection for him.

I think I have to share my love and gratitude for the man and his works with you. He made my life better, happier, deeper, and he was, and still is, a safe harbour when I sail in the storm.

here is wiki on him, in english.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fabrizio_De_Andr%C3%A9

Here's a few youTube's

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qqf5bTFvXFg...feature=related

Thanks Fabrizio.

Edited January 11, 2009 by porcy62

[porcy62]

Resume it.

It's ten years since Fabrizio De Andrè left us.

Just to have an idea how much he was loved over here, today something like 2000 commemorative events, (concerts, readings, etc,) are going on. 150 FM radio stations broadcasted the same song at the same time.

Ciao Faber.

[The Magnificent Goldberg]

Thank you, Porcy.

MG

[fomafomic65]

Definitely an artist, a poet and a songwriter.

To give an idea, known to be amazed by jazz music in his youth (particoulary by cool jazz sounds and Jim Hall guitar playing) he's close to french singer and songweiter George Brassens. He had a peculiar anarchyst and deeply philosophical bitter view of the world you can get from his songs.