The original group first met while rehearsing and performing at different opera venues globally. The band originates in the United Kingdom and was formed in 2002. The original five members included Tsakane and David, but were also Nick Garrett (bass-baritone), Geoff Sewell (tenor), and Jo Appleby (soprano). Nick left the band in 2005 shortly after the release of their album Defined for unexplained reasons. Geoff left in February 2006 right after his daughter was diagnosed with ASD (autism spectrum disorder) and was replaced with Bruno. Jo Appleby was replaced by Lucy when she left in late 2006 to pursue a solo career.
Amici was then signed with Arista Records and came out with their first album in 2004, The Opera Band. The album quickly reached #74 in the Billboard 200 album charts and top 50 of the ARIA Australian album charts. It reached #2 on the Billboard Classical Crossover and Heatseeker charts, #1 on the ARIA Australian Classical album chart, and it also became top 5 on the UK Classical charts. In addition, it received a nomination for 'Album of the Year' at the Classical Brit Awards in 2004, where they also performed.
The latest album from Amici is Defined and was released in 2005. This album has reached top 5 of the Australian album charts.
Photographs and individual bios can be found at Amici's official website, www.AmiciForever.com.
Core 'ngrato
Amici Forever Lyrics
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Pecche me parle e 'o core me turmiente, Catari?
Nun te scurda ca t'aggio date 'o core, Catari,
Nun te scurda!
Catari, Catari, che vene a dicere stu parla ca me da spaseme?
Tu nun'nce pienze a stu dulore mio,
Tu nun'nce pienze, tu nun te ne cure.
Core, core, 'ngrato,
T'aie pigliato 'a vita mia,
Tutt'e passato e
Nun'nce pienze chiu!
The song "Core 'ngrato" by Amici Forever is a passionate expression of heartbreak and betrayal. The lyrics are in Italian, and they speak of a lover who is questioning the actions of their beloved. The singer is asking why their lover would speak such bitter words and cause them such pain. They are speaking directly to their lover, who they refer to as "Catari," and they are asking them not to forget the love that they once shared.
The singer is clearly in a great deal of emotional pain. They feel that their lover has taken away their life, and they are struggling to cope with the loss. They feel that their lover is not thinking about the pain they are causing them, and they are pleading with them to be more considerate. The title, "Core 'ngrato," translates to "Ungrateful Heart," and it reflects the singer's feelings of betrayal and hurt.
Overall, "Core 'ngrato" is a powerful and emotional song that speaks to the human experience of heartbreak and loss. The singer's passionate delivery of the lyrics, combined with the haunting melody, creates a powerful and moving piece of music.
Line by Line Meaning
Catari, Catari, pecche me dice sti parole amare,
Oh my beloved, why do you speak these bitter words to me?
Pecche me parle e 'o core me turmiente, Catari?
Why do you speak and torment my heart, my dear?
Nun te scurda ca t'aggio date 'o core, Catari,
Don't forget that I've given you my heart, my love,
Nun te scurda!
Don't forget!
Catari, Catari, che vene a dicere stu parla ca me da spaseme?
Oh my beloved, why do you say these words that cause me pain?
Tu nun'nce pienze a stu dulore mio,
You don't think about my pain,
Tu nun'nce pienze, tu nun te ne cure.
You don't think, you don't care.
Core, core, 'ngrato,
Heart, heart, ungrateful one,
T'aie pigliato 'a vita mia,
You have taken my life,
Tutt'e passato e
Everything has passed and
Nun'nce pienze chiu!
You don't think about us anymore!
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: SALVATORE CARDILLO, GIAN CARLO CHIARAMELLO, RICARDO CORDIFERRO
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