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The words that become songs — Interview with Alberto Salerno

The voice of this interview

Alberto Salerno

Profession
Paroliere and record producer
Country of origin
Milan, Lombardy, Italy

Alberto Salerno, parolyer and record producer, is at the heart of this conversation on the theme: the words that become songs. The dialogue retraces experiences, choices and reflections that emerged during the interview, leaving room for the guest’s voice.

Music and words

When did you get the trash into the plane and be in the same time? What is it for you?

Salerno: Very soon, I was only 15 years old

Alberto Salerno
Alberto Salerno · portrait of the archive of Voci dell’Arte

What's the matter with you?

Salerno: 50 percent of a song.

What is there between a CANZONI and a CANTAUTORE?

Salerno: The songwriter must be ductile, knowing how to adapt, the songwriter has the great advantage of writing for themselves.

“I’m a bit pessimistic, I don’t have a great passion for today’s songs”

WHEN YOU CANCERS FOR OTHER REDIGIONS WHEN TO PARTICULAR YOUR OWN OR A QUALCOSA THAT IS SUCCESSING IN THE WORLD (COME LA VIOLENCE ON WOMEN, VIOLENCE ON CHILDREN, VECCHI, THE PACE IN THE WORLD AND OTHER NOW?

Salerno: Only my imagination and vision of the world

The path and ideas

You're the one who's trying to do it. I'll ask you what I did to your mother. Are you aware of the fact that these social NETWORKs and DIGITAL PIATTAFORMs are likely to be a TALENT?

Salerno: The web has unleashed a lot of potential artists, so it was an advantage. Then you will have to see how much they will resist

Is it difficult to do the CANZONI AUTHOR AND THE TIME A DISCOGRAPHIC PRODUCTOR?

Salerno: No, if you fully understand the artist you work with.

“The songwriter must be ductile, knowing how to adapt, the songwriter has the great advantage of writing for themselves”

How do you see the MUSIC FUTURE?

Salerno: I’m a bit pessimistic, I don’t have a great passion for today’s songs.

How did you find out how to make a great choice of CANZONS and DISCOGRAPHIC PRODUCTOR?

Salerno: My father, Neapolitan doc, who created songs that still play today.

Inspirations and references

What's your PROFESSIONAL PERSONAL PERCORSO?

Salerno: The Beatles and the great music of the 70s

Who do you want to RING FOR YOUR PERSONAL PROFESSIONAL PERFORMANCE? What are your FUTURE PROJECTS?

Salerno: All the records and the works I've collaborated with.

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