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Il giorno aveva cinque teste
Lucio Dalla · 1973
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Duración2:58
ÁlbumIl giorno aveva cinque teste
Año1973
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The story behind
In Pezzo zero, Lucio Dalla explores a form of vocal expression that goes beyond conventional words. Instead of letters with meaning, the artist uses his voice to create a sequence of sounds, onomatopoeias, and noises. It is a conscious choice to renounce traditional language to convey sensations and emotions, a "nonsense" that reflects the artist's own personality and intensity. This approach raises an interesting question: if words can express dehumanization and alienation in relationships, why not use sounds that also feel dehumanized and detached from their usual meaning?
This instrumental piece, which includes Dalla's vocalizations, was originally released in 1973 on the album Il giorno aveva cinque teste. Later, in 1974, it had a new edition on a single alongside Anna Bellanna. The album Il giorno aveva cinque teste marked a turning point in Dalla's career, initiating his fruitful collaboration with the poet Roberto Roversi. This work, along with the subsequent Anidride solforosa and Automobili, is considered a pillar in his trajectory and in the history of sung music in Italian. Dalla, with a musical background that included jazz and the practice of clarinet and saxophone, was drawn to experimentation, even emulating the vocal style of artists like James Brown, with a deliberately discordant and rough use of the voice, and exploring unexpected melodic variations.