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Rating: - The Live Shows of Telespalla No. 8 -
The first actual episode of 2009, featuring "Bachi da Pietra", one of the most interesting musical realities in our country. The duo, composed of drummer Giovanni Succi (formerly of Madrigali Madri) and guitarist Bruno Dorella (formerly of Wolfgango), is on tour following the release of their third album titled "Tarlo Terzo" and will be for the upcoming weeks (you can see the next dates on their official website).
The occasion to see them live is one of the first dates of the new year, at "Morya" in Cellatica, a town in the north-west outskirts of Brescia. I start with a small confession: before the concert, I knew little to nothing about "Bachi da Pietra," so my curiosity was very strong and was also driven by the reviews present here on DeBaser.
Let's move on to the concert and start with the location: a small place but luckily there are sofas near the stage, and so yours truly gives in to madam Laziness, naturally maintaining an optimal view; double advantage: I comfortably watch the concert and have no visibility problems! (as if I were at home). On stage, a drum set stripped to the essentials (cymbal, floor tom, snare) and at the back of the stage, an acoustic bass, two electric guitars, and an acoustic guitar. A detail that sparks curiosity. The performance starts around 23:15, with a peculiar entrance on stage: Dorella looks at the audience and doesn't seem pleased (there were hardly more than 70 people) and invites them to come closer. To no avail. Might as well start. Mainly on the setlist are the tracks of the new album dominating the first part of the concert. Slowly, my hearing opens to the group's sound with strong interest, listening to them it seems that the drums and guitar move on parallel tracks yet they don't, managing to join at the best moment. Different paths, same goal: a strong and pleasant element. The way they play is not "canonical", the instruments are plucked, manipulated and enriched with something that seems invisible, you are surprised that there are only two instrumentalists on stage. The drums are richer than the used parts demonstrate; with the guitar, the strings assume a less dominant role, the touches are elegant and rarefied, accompanied by a syncopated rhythm. Something tribal and absolutely intoxicating, you understand it with pieces of notable intensity like "Lui Verrà", "Mestiere che Paghi per Fare" and "Tarlo della Sete". Yes, you can talk about something that drags, resulting in dark and even mystical emotions.
Musical references? Blues, Noise, Author's Music and something that can remind one of Nick Cave: all immediate sensations which are gradually solidified. In closing "Per la Scala del Solaio", the final track of the latest album, which had never been presented at a concert before. An interesting novelty. The encore is essential, brief and accompanied by a short introduction where the band considers itself "in testing,", as said by Dorella. Only two songs are performed: "Primavera del Sangue" and "Casa di Legno" yet I didn't feel the need for them to play more; inside I felt full and satisfied with the music offered. A debut that convinces me to buy "Tarlo Terzo" and confirms the impressions from a few hours earlier.
The advice is passionate: go see these "Bachi da Pietra" and start with a sprinkle of skepticism, it will be even more delightful to rid yourself of it.
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