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THE REVIEW
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Mario Venuti, the other half of Denovo, sweated seven shirts before releasing "Grandimprese". Even though it was ready in 2000, the official release had to wait until 2003 (!). Mario put in his soul, heart, and (ahem) money.
This is the price you pay when the fateful second attempt, following the successful "Un Po' Di Febbre" (1994), is a difficult yet splendid album titled "Microclima" (1996). Having paid the price, with his pockets a bit lighter and a transition album (the collection "Mai Come Ieri"), Mario places his hopes of recovery in ten small pop gems that still constitute the most cohesive and successful work of the Catanese author to this day.
Among the two Catanese minstrels (the other being Luca Madonia), Mario has always been the one with the happier pen. An extremely skilled creator of catchy choruses, he has always stood out for his simple yet poetic lyrics. "Grandimprese" showcases its strengths in the use of crystal-clear guitars that echo the songwriter's old loves such as "XTC" and "The Smiths" (listen to the title track to get an idea) without forgetting the Italian tradition. Not by chance, a cover of Ivan Graziani's "Monna lisa" is included.
The album had a very long life. The hit "Veramente" propelled the album high in the airwaves, casting light on even more powerful tracks such as "L'invenzione" and "Un attimo di gioia". Moreover, participating in Sanremo 2004 with "Crudele" led to a reissue of the album with some additional tracks. But it is in the ten-track version that "Grandimprese" reads best. An album with a very troubled gestation that conceals, in its explained simplicity, a will for reaffirmation that was fortunately rewarded.
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Mario Venuti's Grandimprese is a carefully crafted pop album that materialized after a lengthy delay and previous challenges. It showcases Venuti's poetic lyrics and catchy melodies influenced by both Italian tradition and British bands like XTC and The Smiths. The album features standout tracks such as 'Veramente' and a cover of Ivan Graziani's 'Monna Lisa'. Its success was bolstered by Venuti's Sanremo 2004 appearance, confirming the work as his most cohesive and rewarding effort.Tracklist Lyrics Videos
01 Veramente (03:47)
Sembrava impossibile potesse capitarmi
Invece mi è successo veramente, veramente
Veramente,
Veramente
Facevo finta di fregarmene di te
Per rendermi più interessante
Ma adesso sono solo veramente,
Veramente, veramente
Il cielo grida il tuo nome
La primavera mi risveglierà come un fiore
Come un fiore
Dovresti imparare a mentire un po' più spesso
Se mi volessi bene veramente
Perché le maschere che porti a volte sono più sincere
Riflettono l'essenza
Adesso stai fingendo veramente,
veramente, veramente
Veramente, veramente,veramente
Il cielo grida il tuo nome
La primavera
mi risveglierà come un fiore
Fammi vivere una nuova illusione
Fammi vivere una nuova stagione
Fammi vivere una nuova illusione
Fammi vivere..
veramente, veramente
Il cielo grida il tuo nome
La primavera
mi risveglierà come un fiore
Come un fiore
Sembrava impossibile potesse capitarmi
Invece mi è successo veramente
Facevo finta di fregarmene di te
Per rendermi più interessante
Ma adesso sono solo veramente
Fammi vivere una nuova illusione
Fammi vivere una nuova stagione
Fammi vivere una nuova illusione
Fammi vivere..
Come un fiore
Il cielo grida il tuo nome
La primavera mi risveglierà come un fiore
Come un fiore
Mario Venuti
Italian singer-songwriter and guitarist from Catania, former member of Denovo. Solo debut in 1994 with Un po' di febbre; known for the hit "Veramente" (2003) and Sanremo entries "Crudele" (2004) and "Un altro posto nel mondo" (2006).07 Reviews
