His beginnings were in his hometown of Montevideo, where since 1995 he began participating in various bands such as “Escape” (Hard Rock) and “Luz del Alba” (Pop Fusion) teaming up with his good friend Javier Gras, with whom they played cover songs by Eduardo Mateo in small venues. In 1997 he began his solo career with small appearances at the “Hot Club” in Montevideo, sharing the stage with artists such as Erika Herrera, Leo Anselmi and Fernando Henry among others. In 1998 he takes a big leap over to Buenos Aires, performing in various venues in the port city circuit.
He has performed and collaborated with artists such as the Brazilian Leo Minax, Jorge Drexler, Pablo Guerrero, Ana Prada, Gustavo Pena “Príncipe”, Jorge Barral, Rita Tavares, Tancredo, Habana Abierta, Daniel Drexler, Gabriela Torres, Carlos Chaouen, Pippo Spera, Tontxu, Mercedes Ferrer, Jorge Galemire, Samantha Navarro, Cristina Narea, Javier Paxariño, La Tercera Republica, Adrián Sepiurca, Alex Ferreira, Pedro Moreno and Evaldo Robson among others.
In his recording studio in Madrid, he experiments with a diversity of instruments, resulting in an enriching combination between electronic and acoustic sounds. His lyrics are influenced by metaphysics, science fiction and astronomy of which he is very fond of. He has ventured in various musical genres, from Jazz, Bossa Nova, Candombe, Folk, Funk, Pop, Electronic, etc.
It’s very frequent to see him in concert venues throughout Madrid, venues such as Libertad 8, Clamores, Galileo and many other cities in Spain where he performs with his band or on his own using samples and loops in real time as a multi-instrumentalist. He has also been known for his work as a “VJ” in shows with the soprano Pilar Jurado, Leo Minax, etc.
His music is appreciated in countries like Argentina, Uruguay, Mexico and China where his songs have spread massively.
In 2009, Pablo puts together a new band formation, “Astronomos Urbanos” where renowned musicians of various countries have played a part, such as Fabián Miodownic (Drums, Uruguay), Carlos Maeso (Bass, Spain), Sebastián Crudeli (Piano, Argentina), Matías Nuñez (Bass, Argentina), Álvaro Genta Cubas (Guitar, Uruguay), Olmo Sosa (Guitar, Argentina), Adrián Carrio (Piano, España), Ernesto J. Espinoza (Violin, Chile), Martín Muollo (Bass, Argentina) and Ignacio Rodríguez (Drums, Argentina).
In November 2011 he records his most introspective album yet, “Las Ideas del Aire”. A live recording without any additional tracks, recorded at Estudio Brazil in Madrid with Javier Ortiz. This live recording is also filmed on video and is directed by the Argentinean director of photography Gabriel Di Martino.
99 Pasos
Pablo Sciuto Lyrics
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que no es un libro
hasta sacarlo del estante
una canción
no es una canción
hasta que alguien la cante
Así como una guitarra
hasta sacarla del estuche
un cantautor
no es un cantautor
hasta que alguien lo escuche
Todo esta ahí
falta que vayas
y lo hagas revivir
basta dar un paso
hacia la vida
que la vida dará
noventa y nueve pasos
hacia ti
The lyrics of Pablo Sciuto's song "99 Pasos" explore the concept that just like a book needs to be taken off the shelf to be enjoyed and a guitar needs to be taken out of its case to be played, a song is not truly a song until someone sings it, and a singer-songwriter is not truly a singer-songwriter until someone listens to their music.
The first verse reflects on the idea that a book is simply an object until someone picks it up and reads it. Similarly, a song is just a composition until someone gives it life by singing it. This emphasizes the transformative power that occurs when a piece of art is shared and experienced by others. The act of singing is what gives meaning and purpose to a song.
The second verse compares the guitar to the cantautor, or singer-songwriter. Until the guitar is taken out of its case and played, it remains just an instrument. Similarly, a singer-songwriter remains unknown and undiscovered until someone listens to their music. This highlights the importance of an audience in the artistic process. Without someone to listen and appreciate the music, the singer-songwriter's work is incomplete and lacks fulfillment.
The chorus brings these ideas together by expressing that everything is already there, waiting to be discovered and brought back to life. However, it is necessary for the individual to take the initiative and make the effort to revive it. The phrase "basta dar un paso hacia la vida" (just take one step towards life) emphasizes the importance of actively engaging with the world and pursuing one's passions.
The final line of the chorus, "noventa y nueve pasos hacia ti" (ninety-nine steps towards you), suggests that by taking these steps towards life and actively pursuing their dreams, the individual will also draw closer to their true self. The act of embracing life and the creative process is not only about external achievement but also about self-discovery and personal growth.
In summary, the lyrics of "99 Pasos" highlight the transformative power of sharing art and music. They convey that a song is not complete until it is sung, and a singer-songwriter's work is not fulfilled until their music is heard. The chorus encourages individuals to take active steps towards embracing life and pursuing their passions, ultimately leading to self-discovery and fulfillment.
Line by Line Meaning
Así como un libro
Just like a book
que no es un libro
that is not a book
hasta sacarlo del estante
until you take it off the shelf
una canción
a song
no es una canción
is not a song
hasta que alguien la cante
until someone sings it
Así como una guitarra
Just like a guitar
que no es una guitarra
that is not a guitar
hasta sacarla del estuche
until you take it out of its case
un cantautor
a singer-songwriter
no es un cantautor
is not a singer-songwriter
hasta que alguien lo escuche
until someone listens to them
Todo esta ahí
Everything is there
falta que vayas
all that is missing is for you to go
y lo hagas revivir
and make it come alive
basta dar un paso
just take one step
hacia la vida
towards life
que la vida dará
that life will give
noventa y nueve pasos
ninety-nine steps
hacia ti
towards you
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Pablo Sciuto Silva
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