Sunday, November 30, 2008

Paolo Benvegnù "Cerchi nell'acqua" clip

Hello PanoPeople!

Some of you probably know Perturbazione, the great band from Torino.
We made them play twice in Luxembourg a couple of years ago, also for the release party of our first compilation, Tales from my Pocket.

Well, they're strictly linked to our future guest, Paolo Benvegnù.
Not only because Paolo has produced Canzoni allo specchio, Perturbazione's penultimate record, but also because Tommaso Cerasuolo, the singer of Perturbazione, as worked with Paolo as video-maker.

Hereafter a wonderful clip Tommaso made for Paolo's Cerchi nell'acqua, in 2005.
Check it out!!!







Cya @ d:qliq on 12/12!!!
The Panoplie Team

Wednesday, November 26, 2008

Paolo Benvegnù bio

Hello PanoPeople!

Lots of you seem to be getting curious about our next guest, Paolo Benvegnù...
So, we thought you might like to read his full bio in English (thanx Lorenzo!): there you go.


Cya there!!!
The Panoplie Team

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Paolo Benvegnù

After being the fromtman of seminal indie-band Scisma, and two solo records like Piccoli Fragilissimi Film and Le Labbra, Paolo Benvegnù is considered one of the best and most original Italian artists. With an incredible band and an emotionally driven show Paolo Benvegnù will be touring Europe in december.

Paolo Benvegnù is the founder, singer and guitar player of seminal Italian indie-rock band Scisma, who released 3 albums on Parlophone-EMI.
Active between 1996 and 2000, Scisma had from the start a very international approach, with shows in festivals like Europe connection and Le primtemps de Bourges.
They also had their last record Armstrong released in France and Benelux and played extensively Italy and Europe with hundreds of gigs.
After Scisma split up Paolo Benvegnù, starts collaborating with important names of the Italian music scene, like Marco Parente, David Riondino and Stefano Bollani.
After building his own recording studio in Florence, Paolo Benvegnù starts working as artistic producer on the records of various artists like Marti, Perturbazione, Terje Nordgarden and Brychan.
His song E' solo un sogno is included in 2003 top selling album by Italian pop singer Irene Grandi.
In the same period Benvegnù signs a record deal with Santeria/Stoutmusic and releases his first solo album Piccoli Fragilissimi Film in 2004.
The record immediately becomes a "classic" for the Italian indie scene, and gets voted as on of the best records in the end of the year poll by all music magazines.
The release is followed by a 150 date Italian tour that receives the prize of "2004 Best Tour" at MEI.
Between 2006 and 2007 is busy playing live and producing/performing in the record Cime Domestiche (RadioFandango): a very succesful reworking of folk songs of the Trentino area with the company of Petra Magoni e Ares Tavolazzi.
In october 2007 Paolo Benvegnù releases the 14-19 EP on his own brand-new record label La Pioggia Dischi, the record is incredibly well received and creates great expectations for his new album Le Labbra, released in february 2008.
Le Labbra (trad: The lips) deals with love in such a deep, gut-twisting honesty and passion, that was never put on a record in such a way before.
It is welcomed as one of the best Italian record in years and shortly followed by a long and very successful tour that touched with incendiary shows the best Italian venues and festivals like Arezzo Wave, Ypsig Rock (with dEUS), V-Day, and MIAMI.


The band

Paolo Benvegnù: lead vocals and guitars
Andrea Franchi: drums and keyboards
Luca Baldini: bass and keyboards
Igor Cardeti: guitars
Guglielmo Ridolfo Gagliano: guitars, cello and piano


Press quotes for the album “Le Labbra” (2008)

11 songs close to perfection. Rolling Stone
A masterpiece. La Repubblica
Le Labbra is one of the most inspired records of 2008. La Stampa
A touching analisys on love, in all directions. Corriere Della Sera
Benvegnù is one of the most important Italian singer-songwriters. Il Mucchio
Don't miss it. Blow Up
If there is still a meaning in the definition "Quality music", it's in records like this. XL
Paolo Benvegnù definitive record (Record of the Month). Rockerilla

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Monday, November 24, 2008

News from Solaris Empire

Hello PanoPeople!

Our friends from Solaris Empire, Berlin's indie label, have just launched a contest.
Give a look, because you could win lots of cds...



Take care & keep cool
The Panoplie Team

Thursday, November 20, 2008

20 days to go!

Hello PanoPeople!

We know, we can't stop talking about it... but we just don't want you to forget and miss this great event!
So... here a nice animated gif on 12/12.




Cheers
The Panoplie Team

Panoplie on Le Quotidien!!!

Hello PanoPeople!

We're happy to announce that tomorrow Le Quotidien will feature an article on us.
We thank Pablo Chimienti for his interest in our activities.

So, get your copy and go to page 39!!!


Take care & keep cool

The Panople Team

Tuesday, November 18, 2008

Headquarter Delirium reviews

Hello PanoPeople!


Headquarter Delirium, Giovanni Ferrario's cd published by our Pocket Heaven records, is distributed in Italy by Audioglobe since a few weeks now.

We are happy to say that it has received wonderful reviews by Italian press.
Here a few quotes:




Well, if you have already bought the cd, you can understand, if not... go and get it!!! ;)


Take care & keep cool

The Panoplie Team

Monday, November 17, 2008

Looking for December...

Hello PanoPeople!

Musetta's wonderful gig has just gone, and we're already looking forward to our next one: Paolo Benvegnù!
Yes, we're excited... he really is one of the Italian artists of the moment.

Here you can see and listen Paolo and his band playing live for Italian RAI2 recently...




And here some images of a big gig in Italy...




Aren't you beginning to feel excited, too? ;)


Cya there!!!
The Panoplie Team

Sunday, November 16, 2008

Proiettili Buoni interview

Hello PanoPeople!

As you know, on December 12th, we're gonna welcome to d:qliq the great Paolo Benvegnù and his band.

But probably you don't know that Paolo also plays in a band, called Proiettili Buoni, with another friend of Panoplie, Marco Parente.
Well, we can start saying that you will hear more about this band soon...
To start, if you understand italian, take a look at this great interview!




Take care & keep cool

The Panoplie Team

Saturday, November 15, 2008

Athebustop on Rockit

Hello PanoPeople!

More good news from Italy, concerning one of the artists we're supporting the most.
Well-known Italian webzine Rockit is giving lots of space to Athebustop!

Here you have the links to an interview, as well as a review of the demo recorded at Lazy Sunday, on Radio Ara:
interview
demo review
Check them out, and stay tuned to panoplie.lu for more news!


Take care & keep cool
The Panoplie Team

Friday, November 14, 2008

Marinella, Matteo... thanx!

Hello PanoPeople!

It has really been a wonderful night, last night at d:qliq!

Musetta presented us their wonderful cd Mice to meet you, as well as some new songs... also with video-projections...
Good vibes, for a great show: we have all been enchanted by Matteo's beats, and Marinella's voice...

Thus, we had to thank them: two true artists, and two really nice human beings!

And for those who missed it... too bad for you!!! :pp


Take care & keep cool
The Panoplie Team




Thursday, November 13, 2008

Musetta live tonight @ d:qliq!!!

Hello PanoPeople!

The big day has finally come: Panoplie season starts tonight!!!

It's gonna be a wonderful night... DO NOT MISS IT!!!


Cya there!
Panoplie Team