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Pollution
Audio CD
Published March 2, 2010
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Franco Battiato
34 books11 followersFrancesco "Franco" Battiato (Italian: [ˈfraŋko batˈtjaːto, - battiˈaːto]; born 23 March 1945 – 18 May 2021) was an Italian singer-songwriter, composer, filmmaker and, under the pseudonym Süphan Barzani, also a painter. Battiato's songs contain esoteric, philosophical and religious themes, and have spanned genres such as experimental pop, electronic music, progressive rock, and new wave.
He is one of the most popular cantautori in Italy. His unique sound, song-crafting and especially his lyrics, often containing deeply philosophical, religious, and culturally exotic/esoteric references, as well as tackling or painting universal themes about the human condition earned him a unique spot on Italy's music scene, and the nickname of "Il Maestro" ("The Master" or "The Teacher").
He often collaborated with various artists, philosopher and intellectuals as Alejandro Jodorowsky, Manlio Sgalambro, Fleur Jaeggy, Lucio Dalla, Lino Capra Vaccina and many others.
Battiato is vegetarian and a follower of G.I. Gurdjieff's ideas.
He is one of the most popular cantautori in Italy. His unique sound, song-crafting and especially his lyrics, often containing deeply philosophical, religious, and culturally exotic/esoteric references, as well as tackling or painting universal themes about the human condition earned him a unique spot on Italy's music scene, and the nickname of "Il Maestro" ("The Master" or "The Teacher").
He often collaborated with various artists, philosopher and intellectuals as Alejandro Jodorowsky, Manlio Sgalambro, Fleur Jaeggy, Lucio Dalla, Lino Capra Vaccina and many others.
Battiato is vegetarian and a follower of G.I. Gurdjieff's ideas.
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