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Alberto Fortis

Musician
Forfans of italian singer-songwriters, 70s/80s pop-rock explorers, and curious newcomers.
9 Reviews 19 Definitions 26 Charts

The Profile

Italian singer-songwriter and pianist from Domodossola, active since the late 1970s. Debuted with the self-titled album in 1979, followed by acclaimed works including Tra demonio e santità, La grande grotta, Fragole infinite and El niño.

From Domodossola and Milan-adopted, Fortis debuted in 1979 with Alberto Fortis (with PFM collaborators). Tra demonio e santità (1980) explored dark/light themes; La grande grotta (1981) was cut in Los Angeles with Alex Acuña, Abe Laboriel, Dean Parks and Mitch Holder. Fragole infinite (1982) includes a Lennon tribute recorded at Abbey Road Studio 2 with strings convened by George Martin. El Niño (1984) is praised for its intensity. In 2014 he released Do l’anima, celebrating 35 years, with contributions by Biagio Antonacci, Roberto Vecchioni and Carlos Alomar.

Seven DeBaser reviews chart Fortis’s path from the 1979 debut (PFM in tow) through the audacious Tra demonio e santità and the LA-cut La grande grotta. Beatles-tinged Fragole infinite and the intense El Niño get praise, while later Do l’anima marks a melodic return. Overall tone: appreciative, with nods to controversy and craft.

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