FRANCO BATTIATO FOREVER
Franco Battiato (1945–2021) is known for his refined reinterpretation of pop and singer-songwriter music, enriched with musical influences such as progressive rock, ethnic music, and electronic sounds. His lyrics, rich in references, explore themes like philosophy, esotericism, mysticism, and social criticism.
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Franco Battiato (1945–2021) was one of the most influential singer-songwriters in Italy. His music focused on the singer-songwriter genre and pop, which he revisited in an intellectual and refined way, blending them with diverse musical styles such as orchestral music, progressive rock, ethnic music, new wave, and electronic music. His lyrics, unusual and rich in citations, are often sorrowful and filled with critical references to consumer society and the Italian political class. Other themes dear to the artist include philosophy, esotericism, and mysticism.
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