Dario Baldan Bembo: reviews, bio, works and quotes

Dario Baldan Bembo

Musician

Forfans of italian pop and 70s/80s singer-songwriters, keyboard/hammond enthusiasts, and listeners curious about classic tv-era hits.
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The Profile

Italian singer-songwriter, composer and keyboardist. Active since the 1970s, he worked with major Italian artists (including Mina, Lucio Battisti and Equipe 84) and wrote hits for Mia Martini such as "Piccolo Uomo", "Sola", "Inno" and "Minuetto". As a soloist he scored with "Aria" and the 1982 anthem "Amico è".

Recognized for Hammond-driven arrangements and melodic pop with progressive and soul-gospel touches; composed for Mia Martini and contributed to Renato Zero’s repertoire (“Spiagge”); member/collaborator with Equipe 84; notable albums and singles include Aria, Migrazione, and Amico è.

Two DeBaser reviews revisit Dario Baldan Bembo, celebrating the evergreen Amico è and rediscovering the ambitious 1977 album Migrazione. They spotlight his Hammond prowess, pop/soul leanings, and progressive touches, plus his songwriting for Mia Martini. The overall tone is appreciative, urging a look beyond the big hit.

Notable Quotes

❝ "Migrazione," the album from 1977, is perhaps the best testament to the versatility and capabilities of this artist, today somewhat forgotten.

❝ In 1982 this song became a cult, surely it is the most famous of the singer, the piece that represents him, it was also the closing theme of superflash hosted by Mike Bongiorno.