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Live @ Festa di Radio Onda d'Urto, Brescia 29/08/2008

LA RECENSIONE

- The Live of Telespalla N°0 -

As I had mentioned to some members of Debaser in chat, I decided to start a column with the consent of the Editors (publication can be compared to consent). Every column (or magazine or whatever you prefer) worth its salt has a number zero, a sort of pilot edition aimed at gauging the public's interest; moreover, it allows me to see if I'm capable of reviewing concerts. A small warning before starting: in this case, the time elapsed between the concert and the review is about 3 hours, so the latter might suffer negatively. I apologize in advance for any possible inaccuracies.

Every year, the Brescian summer features an event that manages to capture the attention of many (including the police): the Radio Onda d'Urto festival, which generally features a rich musical lineup. This year, among others, Baustelle, Meg, Linea 77, Offlaga Disco Pax, and Le Luci della Centrale Elettrica took turns on stage. My attention was drawn to a couple of these concerts, among which was Caparezza's. The rapper-songwriter is on tour following the recent release of his new album "Le Dimensioni Del Mio Caos," an album in my opinion somewhat underwhelming compared to the previous two. Challenging my hesitations about the concert venue (luckily I managed to overcome the prejudice I had about it), here I am in a secluded but calm position, fortunately, the stage was quite visible and the view was aided by a maxi-screen.

Around 10 p.m., it starts with "Vengo dalla Luna," a classic from the Molfetta rapper. The perfect way to warm up the audience, quite present and lively. The show quickly came alive with special effects and different stage designs based on the songs. Caparezza performed well on stage, a shaman adept at using words like potions for a striking but organic result, engaging in a friendly interaction with the audience. The first part of the concert featured the introduction of the new album and some of its tracks. It went from "Cacca nello Spazio," not particularly great, to "La Grande Opera," definitely better and well-crafted. Another song that succeeded live was "Abiura di Me," dedicated to video game enthusiasts. On the screen behind the stage, famous games from the past like Pacman, Puzzle Bobble, or Space Invaders were displayed, while before the song Caparezza and his musicians "played" a match of Pacman with signs. The second part, on the other hand, showcased pieces from the past, more famous and known by the mainstream audience. So there was room for pieces from "Verità Supposte" ("Iodellavitanonhocapitouncazzo" and "Stanco e Sbronzo") and from "Habemus Capa" ("The Auditels Family," "La mia Parte Intollerante"). Additionally, the first two singles of the new album were also performed.

The effect on the audience was different: "Vieni a Ballare in Puglia" was more appreciated due to the piece's rhythm, while "Eroe" was a more emotionally and textually resonant song. The applause, in fact, was entirely different. "Torna Catalessi" closed the first part of the performance. Naturally, the audience requested an encore, which they received after a few resentful whistles. Only two songs were performed: "Fuori dal Tunnel" and "La Rivoluzione del Sessintutto," both impactful and enjoyable for the audience. Leaving the festival, I can say I saw a good concert, well-played and also enjoyable.

Two shortcomings in my opinion were present: the first concerns the setlist, a bit bland. There wasn't much room for lesser-known songs. The second concerns the encore, not exactly great; this feeling was confirmed by the fact that at the end Caparezza shouted into the microphone in an annoyed tone: "Happy now?". I didn't expect that after the great availability and spirit he had shown in the first part.

P.S. Unfortunately, I didn't take any photos of this concert, but I will make up for this in future installments.