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I don't love compilations, especially if they are covers, but this time I made an exception: Alice sings Battiato, reinterpreting some of the most famous (and not) songs of the Sicilian singer-songwriter. I adore Battiato, and I love covering his songs on guitar, and I've realized one thing: Battiato is one of the few Italian singer-songwriters who is really difficult to interpret well just by strumming the chords and singing over them, Battiato is unique, both in style and vocal timbre, and if you want to sing his song, you absolutely must not try to imitate him; in fact, the further away you get, the better it is.
Alice manages this very well, using her splendid voice (combined with impeccable technique) to interpret Battiato's songs, often arranged using a much more electronic soundscape than the original: listen to "Summer On A Solitary Beach," in a slowed-down and majestic version, and "Gli Uccelli," following the same thread.
Very unique and suitable for Alice's voice is also "Luna Indiana," a hidden gem resurrected from L'Era Del Cinghiale Bianco, and even "Prospettiva Nevski" almost manages to live up to the magnificent ballad of Patriots. Other highlights? The lively opening of "Chan-son Egocentrique," "Mal d'Africa," and the famous "I Treni di Tozeur," which I might have preferred to hear in the original duet version (here Alice sings alone).
The only flaw perhaps is the interpretation, angelic and seductive, but in the long run, it can become tiring: in any case, Battiato's originality and the inclusion of some lesser-known pieces, all to be discovered, make this collection truly enjoyable, a celebration of the Sicilian singer-songwriter's flair and Alice's exceptional voice.
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