Branduardi was born in Cuggiono, a small town in the province of Milan, but early moved with the family to Genoa. He was educated as a classical violinist in the local school of music. At the age of 18 he composed the music for the Confessioni di un malandrino (Hooligan's Confession) by Sergei Yesenin, still one of his finest songs.
He is married to Luisa Zappa, who wrote the lyrics for many of his songs. Luisa and Angelo have two daughters, Sarah and Maddalena, both musicians.
Angelo's first album was never released, and resulted from a co-operation with Maurizio Fabrizio, composer and gifted performer. The first released album, Angelo Branduardi '74 was arranged with Paul Buckmaster.
La Luna ("The Moon"), including "Hooligan's Confessions" and the fine, delicate song giving the LP its name, is a prelude to the success of the following works. Alla Fiera dell'Est (English edition: Highdown Fair, 1976) was Angelo's first vastly popular album, followed by La Pulce d'Acqua ("The Water Flea", 1978) and Cogli la Prima Mela (English edition, Life is the Only Teacher, 1979). In those albums Branduardi exploits themes and patterns from ancient music, mostly Renaissance and early Baroque. The very song Alla Fiera dell'Est ("At the Eastern Fair") is still popular among Italians of every age, who test themselves to send in memory all the fable-like, repetition-based lyrics.
Lyrics have a broad spectrum of inspiration: a Danse macabre, the theme of Satan's mistress, Chinese, Native American and Druidic tradition, the apocryphal Gospels. Concertation owes much to the talents of Maurizio Fabrizio, and exploits unusual instruments for pop music: dulcimer, Pan flute, lute, clarinet, among others - mixed with more standard guitar-bass-and-drums.
Subsequent albums are mark by an increasing desire towards experimentation and differentiation. Branduardi (1981) has a more intimate tone, Cercando l'oro ("Searching for Gold", 1983), has very sophisticated and delicate arrangements (starts with a String Quartet), Branduardi canta Yeats (1985) is a tribute to William Butler Yeats. Pane e rose ("Bread and Roses", 1988) is a still inspired, but increasingly dark picture of life and death. Though similar in style to the early ones, 1980s Branduardi's songs seemed to have lost the strong, rythmical energy that backed masterpieces like "Ballo in Fa Diesis Minore" or "Cogli la prima mela". Il Ladro (1991) marks a very delicate point of Branduardi's life, edging on depression, echoed in a dark, almost cemeterial, style of singing.
The album Si puó fare 1993 brings back Branduardi to normality, but the artist is now struggling to evade the minstrel character which is now too strict for him. In 1994 he publishes Domenica e Lunedì ("Sunday and Monday"), dedicated to Franco Fortini.
In 1996, during the celebrations for the restoration of the Duomo of Spilimbergo after the catastrophic 1976 earthquake, he records the extraordinary album Futuro Antico, in which he poses as an early Baroque musician, reusing, mixing, wording pre-existing material along with his own. This experience, together with musicians and musicologists, will continue with Futuro Antico II and Futuro Antico III.
In 1998 Branduardi teams with Italian stand-up comedian and writer Giorgio Faletti for Il Dito e la Luna ("The Finger and the Moon").
He reworks earlier musical themes with writings of and about St. Francis to produce L'Infinitamente Piccolo; he writes a musical on the same topic (Francesco).
In 2003 a new album, Altro ed Altrove ("Other and Elsewhere"), in a time period marked by a rise of racism and intolerance, brings together (mainly) love stories from several cultures.
Discography
* 1974 Angelo Branduardi
* 1975 la luna(France: Confession d'un malandrin, 1981)
* 1976 Alla fiera dell'est (France: A la foire de l'est - UK: Highdown Fair, 1978)
* 1977 La pulce d'acqua (UK: Fables and fantasies, 1980)
* 1979 Cogli la prima mela (France: Le demoiselle)
* 1980 Gulliver,la luna e altri disegni
* 1980 Concerto
* 1981 Branduardi '81
* 1983 Cercando l'oro (France: Tout l'or du monde)
* 1983 State buoni se potete (Soundtrack for the movie with the same name)
* 1986 Branduardi canta Yeats
* 1988 Pane e rose (France: Du pain et des roses)
* 1990 Il ladro
* 1992 Musiche da film
* 1992 Si può fare France: Ça se fait)
* 1994 Domenica e lunedì (France: La menace, 1995)
* 1996 Camminando camminando (Live collection)
* 1996 Futuro antico I
* 1998 Il dito e la luna (Lyrics by Giorgio Faletti)
* 1998 Studio Collection (Collection)
* 1999 Futuro antico II
* 2000 L'infinitamente piccolo
* 2002 Futuro antico III
* 2003 Altro ed altrove
* 2005 The Platinum collection (Collection)
==LINKS==
*http://www.angelobranduardi.it/
*[http://www.branduardi.info Branduardi.info
*[http://guide.supereva.com/angelo_branduardi/ Guida di Angelo Branduardi
*[http://www.angelo-branduardi.com ABcom - Il sito internazionale di Angelo Branduardi
*[http://www.europamici.com EuropAMICI di Angelo Branduardi
*[http://launch.groups.yahoo.com/group/branduardi-ans/ Branduardi-ans -Mailing List Ufficiale- Gruppo di discussione su Angelo Branduardi e la sua musica.
Guten abend und wilkommen
Angelo Branduardi Lyrics
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I've got some homework to do that I prolly should be doing right now
But I feel like I′m gettin' more out of life doing this shit
So many books that I didn't read (So many books that I′ve never read)
But theres so much air I chose to breathe (I′ve been all over the world)
How about the colors that I've seen (If you could see what I′ve seen)
So I'll leave these pages in the trees
And with all due respect to my professors
Fuck school, as of now this my conjecture
I learned from adventures
More than I learned from your lectures
And I only put in effort to alleviate the pressure
I′m talkin' ′bout the pressure that society applies
Go to school, get a job, then retire, then he dies
I'd rather live fast than be entirely surprised
They tell me I should plan ahead, then I would be wise
What 'bout a rainy day? What can a cyclone store?
To turn the rain to sunshine I′m known for
They tell me if I stay in school, I′d grow more
But still ain't made a good case, iPhone 4
Books that I didn′t read (So many books that I've never read)
But theres so much air I chose to breathe (I′ve been all over the world)
How about the colors that I've seen (If you could see what I′ve seen)
So I'll leave these pages in the trees
And I just want to live my own life instead of living yours
I mean, isn't that what free will is given for?
My lifestyle′s changin′ now, I'm stayin busy more
This time last week I was openin′ the Drizzy tour
Shameless plug, but word up that shit was cool
On the road for about a month skippin' school
Till I check my inbox and my teacher wrote
"Can′t miss another class and still pass." This is a joke
This oppurtunity was huge
Teacher why you hatin' on me now, what a douche
You mean I gotta leave this fun trip
And all these fools I hung wit
Only simply to return back to this fuckin′ dumb shit
Books that I didn't read (So many books that I've never read)
But theres so much air I chose to breathe (I′ve been all over the world)
How about the colors that I′ve seen (If you could see what I've seen)
So I′ll leave these pages in the trees
The real world's what he faces
Fuck a classroom, I learn more going places
Tryna gain information
Refuse to let college stand in the way of education
Word. Teachers say thats just my point of view
But I′ll still be in debt when I'm 32
So wait, You mean to tell me that if i stay in school
I could maybe grow up to be just like you
Books that I didn′t read (So many books that I've never read)
But theres so much air I chose to breathe (I've been all over the world)
How about the colors that I′ve seen (If you could see what I′ve seen)
So I'll leave these pages in the trees
The lyrics of Angelo Branduardi's song "Guten abend und wilkommen" explore the tension between conformity and individuality. The singer acknowledges that he has neglected certain academic pursuits in favor of seeking out exciting experiences and perspectives. He expresses a desire to live life on his own terms rather than following the traditional path of education, work, and retirement. The singer is critical of societal pressure to conform and suggests that he has learned more from his adventures than from lectures in the classroom. The closing line, "So I'll leave these pages in the trees," suggests that the singer is content to let go of academic pursuits and embrace a more exploratory approach to life.
Line by Line Meaning
So many books that I didn't read (So many books that I′ve never read)
I have missed out on a lot of literature in my life.
But theres so much air I chose to breathe (I′ve been all over the world)
I prioritized experiencing different environments and cultures over reading books.
How about the colors that I've seen (If you could see what I′ve seen)
I have witnessed the beauty of the world, which cannot be found in books.
So I'll leave these pages in the trees
I am choosing to leave literature behind to live a different kind of life.
And with all due respect to my professors
I appreciate my educators, but I differ from their teachings.
Fuck school, as of now this my conjecture
I do not value formal education at this point in my life.
I learned from adventures
I have gained valuable knowledge through my personal experiences.
More than I learned from your lectures
My education outside of the classroom has been more impactful than classroom education.
I′m talkin' ′bout the pressure that society applies
I am referring to the societal pressure to follow a certain path in life.
They tell me I should plan ahead, then I would be wise
There is an expectation for me to plan for the future.
What 'bout a rainy day? What can a cyclone store?
I am questioning the value of planning for uncertain events.
To turn the rain to sunshine I′m known for
I believe in my ability to overcome obstacles.
But still ain't made a good case, iPhone 4
I have not been convinced that formal education is necessary for success.
And I just want to live my own life instead of living yours
I prioritize individuality and making my own choices in life.
My lifestyle′s changin′ now, I'm stayin busy more
I am embracing a new way of living that keeps me occupied.
This time last week I was openin′ the Drizzy tour
I was recently on tour with Drake.
Till I check my inbox and my teacher wrote
A teacher contacted me through email.
"Can′t miss another class and still pass." This is a joke
I find it ridiculous that missing class would prevent me from passing.
Fuck a classroom, I learn more going places
I have learned more from traveling than from being in a classroom.
Refuse to let college stand in the way of education
I do not believe that formal education is necessary for learning.
So wait, You mean to tell me that if i stay in school
I am expressing my disbelief in the value of formal education.
I could maybe grow up to be just like you
I do not want to live a life that is prescribed by society or authority figures.
Writer(s): Dr
Contributed by Carter C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.