The 1979 tour was a revolutionary collaboration that fused De André’s deep, poetic "chanson" style with PFM’s complex, powerful rock arrangements.
: A folk-style song about hypocrisy in a small town, featuring a nimble piano solo by Flavio Premoli.
is a 2020 documentary film directed by Walter Veltroni that captures a landmark moment in Italian music history. The film centers on the recently recovered video footage of the historic January 3, 1979, concert at the Genoa International Fair, where the legendary singer-songwriter Fabrizio De André performed alongside the pioneering progressive rock band Premiata Forneria Marconi (PFM) . Historical Significance
: A joyful, funky version of the classic song, famous for the prominent violin work of Lucio Fabbri .
: The partnership transformed De André's live sound from acoustic-folk to a more robust, rock-oriented style, paving the way for other Italian singer-songwriters to adopt similar transitions.
The documentary was released in theaters in early 2020 and later made available on home video and streaming platforms. Fabrizio De André + PFM In concerto - Prog Archives
: While the tour resulted in two famous live albums, video footage was long thought lost until it was rediscovered in a private collection after 40 years. Film Content and Soundtrack
The 1979 tour was a revolutionary collaboration that fused De André’s deep, poetic "chanson" style with PFM’s complex, powerful rock arrangements.
: A folk-style song about hypocrisy in a small town, featuring a nimble piano solo by Flavio Premoli.
is a 2020 documentary film directed by Walter Veltroni that captures a landmark moment in Italian music history. The film centers on the recently recovered video footage of the historic January 3, 1979, concert at the Genoa International Fair, where the legendary singer-songwriter Fabrizio De André performed alongside the pioneering progressive rock band Premiata Forneria Marconi (PFM) . Historical Significance
: A joyful, funky version of the classic song, famous for the prominent violin work of Lucio Fabbri .
: The partnership transformed De André's live sound from acoustic-folk to a more robust, rock-oriented style, paving the way for other Italian singer-songwriters to adopt similar transitions.
The documentary was released in theaters in early 2020 and later made available on home video and streaming platforms. Fabrizio De André + PFM In concerto - Prog Archives
: While the tour resulted in two famous live albums, video footage was long thought lost until it was rediscovered in a private collection after 40 years. Film Content and Soundtrack