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THE REVIEW
After the live 70.80 - Ritorno al futuro, Antonello Venditti with Francesco De Gregori brings to life a sort of "chapter 2".
The live concert indeed sees Antonello performing only songs from 1972's Roma Capoccia to 1988's Ricordati di me and In questo mondo di ladri.
More interesting are De Gregori's choices, ranging from 1975's Rimmel and Buonanotte fiorellino to 1983's La donna cannone, then adding two pieces from the new millennium, Sempre e per sempre from 2001 and Il vestito del violinista from 2005.
The most intriguing aspect is when the artists sing each other's songs, especially Sempre e per sempre introduced by Antonello.
Apart from that, the album adds little and fills the already vast live discography of Francesco, 17 live!, and also of Antonello, with this one reaching 11.
An album worth three stars, to be listened to at most twice, while waiting for the new studio album by Antonello, already announced, which in 2024 will also celebrate the 40th anniversary of Notte prima degli esami.
Francesco in the studio, in terms of new material, has been on hold since 2012's Sulla strada.
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Summary by Bot
This review covers Antonello Venditti and Francesco De Gregori's live album "Il concerto - live," highlighting the chosen songs from their classic periods alongside some newer tracks. The unique feature of the album is the artists singing each other's songs, offering fresh interpretations. While the album enriches their live discographies, it does not add significant new content. Rated three stars, it's recommended as a brief listen while fans await Antonello's upcoming studio album in 2024.
Antonello Venditti - Francesco De Gregori
A collaboration between two leading Italian singer-songwriters. They debuted together on Theorius Campus and later reunited for live performances collected on Il concerto - live. Early work highlights their complementary voices and songwriting approaches.02 Reviews
