Forever Begins Tonight

by

Patrizio Buanne

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I've only listened to this album twice, but I think I can submit a revue. I loved it.

Patrizio Buanne has a clear, pure voice that occasionally gives me little tingles on the back of my neck, like a caress. Can a singer really do that, or am I coming down with something? You decide.

This album has a slightly different feel than the first, but Christian Seitz is the producer again, so it remains true in spirit. I suspect they had a bigger budget this time, and it shows.

This album seems to have more English lyrics than the previous. There is also some Spanish. However, I think Patrizio's voice really soars when he sings in Italian. I would love to see an album of his that is all Italian, but I understand the need and desire to be commercial, and to reach a world wide audience. Music is the universal language, anyway.

With the first album, many people heard a resemblance to Engelbert Humperdink. When I listened to this new album, I thought I heard a resemblance to a young Elvis Presley. And then I laughed, because any similarity to other artists comes from the song selections! Patrizio sounds like himself; he's an original, and at the same time, he's a throwback to the days when a recording artist possessed a really great talent.

I enjoyed all of the songs, but I particularly liked "Maledetta Primavera;" "Sorridi; "You're My World (Il Mio Mondo)" gave me goose bumps, and "Vicin' 'O Mare" has got to be the prettiest song that you will never hear on the radio; it's just a guitar, the ocean, and Patrizio.

"Only You" and "Bella Bella Signorina" are a lot of fun, and allow Patrizio to show off his playful personality.

I was a little leery of spending this much for a CD, but I'm not sorry. It's worth it.

13 tracks, 48 minutes