Franco Battiato - Zâ

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Review by Nicole Watson

Zâ by Franco Battiato: A Sonic Journey That’ll Mess With Your Head (In a Good Way) Let’s talk about Zâ, the 1993 brainchild of Franco Battiato, an Italian maestro who seems to have taken his electronic-meets-modern-classical vibes straight from some alternate dimension where Kraftwerk hangs out with Mozart. Released under Artis Records, this album isn’t just music—it’s more like wandering into an avant-garde art gallery where everything feels slightly off-kilter but oddly mesmerizing. The first thing you notice is Antonio Ballista’s artwork and Giordano Casiraghi’s design, which scream “pretentious” in the best possible way—like that one friend who always wears scarves indoors but somehow pulls it off. Then there’s the lineup of talent: Alide Maria Salvetta on soprano vocals, Claudio Rocchi handling sounds, Carlo Martenet as the tech wizard, and Pino Massara producing the whole shebang. Oh, and Ballista tickling the ivories like he’s got something to prove. Now, onto the tracks. Let’s zoom in on two standouts because, honestly, if I tried to cover all of them, we’d be here till next Tuesday. First up, "Cafè - Table - Musik"—a track so smooth it feels like sipping espresso at midnight while pretending you’re in Milan. It starts with these haunting piano notes that spiral into layers of synth textures, like someone spilled glitter on your headphones but made it sound classy. The interplay between Ballista’s keys and Battiato’s electronic wizardry is just... chef’s kiss. Every time I hear it, I half-expect David Lynch to pop out and say, “Yeah, this is exactly what I wanted for Scene 17.” Then there’s "Zâ," the title track, which hits you like a velvet-covered brick. It opens with this eerie choral vibe courtesy of Alide Maria Salvetta, whose voice floats around like a ghost trying to sell you opera tickets. The song builds slowly, layer upon layer of ethereal soundscapes until you’re not sure whether you’re listening to music or having an existential crisis. Spoiler alert: You’re probably doing both. What sticks with me most about Zâ is how unapologetically weird it is. This isn’t background music for your yoga class; it’s the kind of album that demands attention, like a cat knocking over your glass of water just to remind you it exists. And yet, despite its quirks—or maybe because of them—it works. So, would I recommend Zâ? Absolutely. But only if you’re ready to embrace the strange and beautiful chaos of life. Or if you need something to play during your next dinner party to make everyone think you’re smarter than you actually are. Either way, crank it up and let Franco take you on a trip. Just don’t blame me when you start seeing colors no human should ever see. Final thought: If aliens ever visit Earth, I’m handing them this album before anything else. They’ll either leave us alone forever or ask for Battiato’s autograph.

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Download

Filename: franco-battiato-z.zip
  • MP3 size: 11 mb
  • FLAC size: 99.2 mb

Tracks

TrackDurationPreview
Zâ19:35
Cafè - Table - Musik20:24

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Catalog Numbers

ARCD 046

Labels

Artis Records

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Formats

  • CD
  • Album
  • Reissue

Credits

RoleCredit
Artwork ByAntonio Ballista
CoordinatorAlfredo Tisocco
IdeaGiordano Casiraghi
DesignGiordano Casiraghi
Music ByFranco Battiato
PianoAntonio Ballista
ProducerPino Massara
Soprano VocalsAlide Maria Salvetta (tracks: 2)
SoundsClaudio Rocchi
TechnicianCarlo Martenet

Notes

  • Ristampa a cura della ARTIS Records
  • Su licenza della DISCHI RICORDI spa
  • ℗ 1977
  • first cd reissue (taken from vinyl)

Barcodes

Barcode: 0 42217 02732

About Franco Battiato

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Franco Battiato, born Francesco Battiato (Ionia, March 23, 1945 - Milo, May 18, 2021), was an Italian singer-songwriter, composer, musician, and painter. An internationally known artist, Franco Battiato has been everything in his long career, from beat singer to avantgarde performer, producer, contemporary music composer. His beginnings lay in the mid 60's, with many singles released with no particular success, the first two under his real name of Francesco. He had left the native Sicily moving to Milan around 1965. In 1970 after his collaboration with Osage Tribe (that he quit before their only album Arrowhead) he had a record deal with Bla Bla, releasing his first solo album in 1972. "Fetus

Real Name

    • Francesco Battiato

Name Vars

  • Battiato
  • Battiato F
  • Battiato Franco
  • F. Battiato
  • F. B.
  • F. Battiato
  • F.Battiato
  • Francao Battiato
  • France
  • Francesco Battiato
  • Franco

Aliases

  • Albert Kui
  • Martin Kleist
  • Kilim
  • Astra
  • Franc Jonia
  • Süphan Barzani

Interesting fact about Album

Here’s something cool: Franco Battiato's album *Zâ* isn’t just music—it’s an experience. Released in 1993 in Italy, it blends electronic sounds with modern classical vibes. The album features stunning piano work by Antonio Ballista and ethereal soprano vocals by Alide Maria Salvetta on one track. What makes it even more special? The artwork and design were crafted by Giordano Casiraghi, adding a visual layer to the auditory journey. It’s like holding a piece of art in your hands while listening.