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La voce del padrone
Franco Battiato · 1981 · Track 3
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Duración4:46
ÁlbumLa voce del padrone
Año1981
ISRCITUM72001393
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The story behind
The song *Gli uccelli* by Franco Battiato immerses us in a soundscape that, with its 4 minutes and 44 seconds duration, invites reflection. What makes this track special is the way Battiato, an artist who explored a very wide range of styles—from his romantic beginnings to electronic music and opera—manages to intertwine diverse influences. His lyrics often reflected his deep interests in philosophy, esotericism, and Eastern spiritual traditions, and *Gli uccelli* is no exception, inviting attentive and contemplative listening.
This track is part of the album La voce del padrone, released in 1981. This record marked an important milestone in Battiato's career, becoming the first full-length album to sell over a million copies in Italy. It remained at the top of the charts for eighteen non-consecutive weeks throughout 1982, catapulting the Sicilian artist to massive popularity. The album title, La voce del padrone, is a nod to the historic British record label His Master's Voice. Franco Battiato, whose real name was Francesco Battiato, was born in Ionia in 1945 and passed away in Milo in 2021, leaving a legacy as one of the most influential and original singer-songwriters on the Italian scene. Throughout his career, he collaborated with notable figures such as violinist Giusto Pio and philosopher Manlio Sgalambro, who co-wrote many of his compositions.