Exclusive interview with Velvet Music winner Antonino emcee 2005, such and which show 2022, But above all writers and interpreters who defend their point of view.
The first sensation was Antonino’s, both advertisements Friend, When he won the fourth edition of the talent show in 2005, which was a what other show like this Last year, It was his sympathy. A bright and sunny boy, one of the family: ironic and self-deprecating. But with clear thoughts. in a version in which talent was still far away from record companies that saw artists more as a hit and run opportunities Compared to a prospect in which to invest, there was little talk of quality.
Antonino, Friends and more
It was a version that was also characterized by controversy. From the arrows of the teachers, from the discussions of the boys, but also from the fights between the students and the teachers. A format that unfortunately the public liked, as it was too social. But it took the air and importance out of the only thing that should count: talent. And Antonino has always had a lot of talent. Not without a certain amount of personality.
When we reach him, he is at the Carabinieri to file a complaint. When he sang at Pride in his hometown of Foggia, his cell phone was stolen: “Losing your mobile phone is now a drama and you realize it when you don’t have it. Few days of confusion and little troubles. I’m sorry it happened in my city Foggia, but it can be anywhere Could… patience”.
a new record deal And the way to start at the dawn of forty. So Amici’s children also grow up: “Here I am forty years old! – he says – but I am very happy with this period, which is so rich and full for me. Lots of projects, lots of things I’m writing, lots of collaborations that are cropping up. I really love the new song”.
Even then It is a different song than most of the songs they have made, it has a vaguely indie color that recalls some of the American productions: “I wrote it together john cacamo It is on Lorenzo Vizzini. When we produced it, we didn’t have a clear idea of what it would become. But it turned out like this. Somehow it brought me back to other things I’ve heard and written. In 2012 I produced a song that was supposed to be in support of Will Return and it had a very free arrangement that I personally really liked. i sang along Emma, who wrote it, and generated six million streams with almost no promotion. The good thing about this job is this. You never know what a song will turn out to be until you pitch it off and on. The public often understands and appreciates your effort.
that song was stay a little longer, album closing track free this soul (produced by mara mayonchi), a definitely excellent album.
A beautiful live version of Resta ancora un po’ performed by Emma and Antonino at Palotomatica
After friends…
Antonino’s artistic career after Amici He did not have the inspiration of other artists who came after him: “In the beginning, the talents were not seen very well by the insiders, maybe even with a certain prejudice. The big difference was that at that time it was a real academy. But all the connections to radio and record promotion came only later. came. Maybe also thanks to the guys who opened a front on the first album. At that time I had a big contract with a major label (Sony Ed), but as far as I’m concerned the important thing is to propose what I have to say. In the way I mean it. I’ve always written, and written a lot. Good stuff, some very good, some maybe less so. But in my career, I have always been very consistent and honest.”
We ask him what is his fault. And we find that he has the same fault as the author and the interviewer. Instead of what it considers to be a great value: “I don’t bow to algorithms. I hate the idea of making music to appease a digital identity. I keep thinking that what I write, born from that moment and the feelings I have, should be directed towards the public in exactly the same direction. And so it should evoke emotion in people who, like me, are experiencing them in some way. I don’t know any other way to do this. whom I love deeply. But I can’t figure out how much is running out of disk or downloading. One, two, five, a million times. In the end it’s always about looking in the mirror and saying… am I here? Well, I can say that what you hear in my songs is me.
“I don’t bow down to algorithms”
The risk of not succumbing to the algorithm is to remain a niche singer, Or to resort to other productions – musicals, islands and “Fratelli, big or small”.
Antonino is only interested in making his own music: “I’m about to start a tour, I have a song that I think is great and I will premiere it on June 24 at Pride in Milan. This song represents what love is and should be in my opinion. “
Antonino still follows talents, “This year’s edition awarded Angelina, just right in my opinion. Her extraordinary talent. The girl is velvety soft, an extraordinary voice, an extremely careful treatment of the song product starting with the arrangement. She was born has lived and breathed music ever since, but hers is a true talent that needs to be cultivated. It probably would have reached the masses anyway. In that sense, talent can be an effective vehicle. Regardless. You want more. It starts with the song and the promotion. I hope Angelina gets all the attention she can, and not just because she’s the daughter of such an unforgettable artist as Mango, who is still little talked about… ”
Afterwards Even then he comes rome in summer
it came out on may 26 rome in summer Another song with the indie edge which is getting great response.
Looking forward to hearing their new album, Even then It really turned out very, very beautiful: “Come what may… Love hides itself… Come what may… One certainty will always be love. I have made many promises but you will remain the only one forever. A little twilight piece that closes with a wonderful arrangement of orchestral and electronic strings. Leonardo Vizzini has confirmed himself as an extremely talented and innovative writer.
Antonino prepares for new tour while continuing to write, “I’m listening to things that fascinate me old and new. I really like Cosmo, I listen more Italian to Mannarino and Gogol Bordello than to international music, to tell the truth. But I like everything What The Weeknd is doing with curiosity. For my part, I want to continue to focus on the artistic proposition. I’m 40 now, I’m a climber now. But singing always comes first for me. comes…”
These are the first dates of Antonino’s tour
June 16 – Bologna, Piazza Maggiore
June 17 – Arpino, Piazza Municipality
June 18 – Castelnuovo della Daunia, Piazza Plebiscito
June 24 – Milan Pride
July 08 – Padua, Pride Village