The Vad Vuc were formed on the 26th December 2000 and in short became one o… Read Full Bio ↴The Vad Vuc were formed on the 26th December 2000 and in short became one of the well-known and most appreciated local bands. The Vad Vuc were the only band able to win three of the most important local contests for new comers (Corteglia, Locarno, Lugano), and thanks to its striking and energic live shows the band won the Kleiner Prix Walo in 2003, as best upcoming band of the year in Switzerland. They held live radio concerts and session, and one entire concert was broadcasted live in the whole country on 1st August 2004 (Swiss National Day).

5 CDs have now been released (Murrayfield Pub - 2003, Il Monastero dei Folli - 2004, Live in Cevio - 2005, Trans Roonkaya Express - 2006, The Vad Vuc & Orchestra - 2007) and The Vad Vuc have been on tour nearly every year in all Europe. Among these, "Trans Roonkaya Express" had great success and went in the top ten during its first week, and stayed there for 11 weeks. Moreover, "Trans Roonkaya Express" was voted by the readers of CdT as best CD of the year, and best CD by a Swiss band. The same poll showed that the band show was voted as 2nd best concert of the year in Switzerland after Depeche Mode, and as the best live performance by a Swiss act. Now The Vad Vuc are out with a brand new cd, "The Vad Vuc & Orchestra", which also reached Top Ten for 8 weeks.

The Vad Vuc have played many concerts and in many festivals in Europe, especially in Switzerland, Italy, Germany, and France alongside artists such as Ska-P, Misfits, No Use for a Name, Jamie Clarke, Kelly Joyce, Gotthard, Goldfinger, Neck.

Lately The Vad Vuc have appeared in several places other than their official CDs, including the track "Compagnia Bella" and other jingles, which The Vad Vuc composed specifically for the homonymous program broadcasted weekly by the Swiss National TV. The song "Vaya con Dios" has been chosen as soundtrack for the program "A Modo Mio". The Vad Vuc also made a special song for a Swiss hockey team, and are in constant contact with Italian, German and French bands for collaborations and apparitions.

In 2008 the band caught the attention of the famous promoter and manager of Linkin Park, Mike Galaxy, who asked the band to join a compilation that will be released in the USA in February 2008.

Il vecchio saggio
The Vad Vuc Lyrics

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Sempru setaa, sempru in quel bar
Stessa cadrega vegia, stess öcc incavaa
Ann da sapienza seraa denta in un bar
Anca 'na candela la va ben par ciciarà...

Parla e beef, a vegn föö tütt
Tanti esperienz i henn ann da fadiga
E tütt sa ferman, e tütt ta scultan

Ta cünti da tütt, ta incanti tütt...

L'ispiraziun la cola gio tranquila
E i gamb dal tavul a par che i balan
Ma dopu sa incanta, l'urigin da tütt
Eh sì, l'è finii anca l'ültim gott...

La gola la grata, i labri i henn squamaa
La lingua l'è sücia e ul cervell 'l po' pü pensà

La lapa la trota, però vegn fö nagott... Nagott...
E alura, scià sota, che 'n bevum ammò un gott!

Overall Meaning

The song "Il vecchio saggio" by The Vad Vuc paints a picture of an old man sitting in the same old chair in the same old bar, surrounded by the same old things. The man is a wise sage, and people come to him to hear his stories and learn from his experiences. The atmosphere is peaceful, with the only light coming from a candle on the table. The old man speaks of things that have made him tired, but all who listen are entranced by his words. As the night goes on, inspiration begins to flow freely, and the man's words become more animated. But even though the night is long and drinking is involved, the old sage must eventually call it a night, and the song ends with everyone sharing one last drink.

Line by Line Meaning

Sempru setaa, sempru in quel bar
Always seated, always in that bar

Stessa cadrega vegia, stess öcc incavaa
Same old chair, same eyes staring

Ann da sapienza seraa denta in un bar
Years of wisdom gathered in a bar

Anca 'na candela la va ben par ciciarà...
Even a candle can partake in conversation

Parla e beef, a vegn föö tütt
Speak and boast, everyone does it

Tanti esperienz i henn ann da fadiga
Many experiences lead to fatigue

E tütt sa ferman, e tütt ta scultan
Yet everyone stays, and everyone listens

Ta cünti da tütt, ta incanti tütt...
You tell your story, you enchant everyone...

L'ispiraziun la cola gio tranquila
Inspiration flows quietly

E i gamb dal tavul a par che i balan
And the table legs seem to dance

Ma dopu sa incanta, l'urigin da tütt
But after the enchantment, the origin of everything