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by mario serra
Sat Dec 08, 2007 7:15 am
Forum: The Burt Bacharach Forum
Topic: me and Mario Serra.....
Replies: 2
Views: 3231

Re: Me and Mario Serra

Thank you for your kind words from deep down in my heart. It's good to have true friends you Roberto Pinardi and all who share the passion for BURT'S music,on this forum.
by mario serra
Sat Nov 03, 2007 12:51 pm
Forum: The Burt Bacharach Forum
Topic: Bacharach-David Musical Love Sweet Love
Replies: 6
Views: 6042

Love Sweet Love

Very good news!!!. Specially that Burt and Hal are partners once more in this new adventure.GOOD LUCK,sincerely for this new enterprise to both of you.I do hope that we'll have the opportunity to have the play staged in Italy, or at least in Europe. :D 8)
by mario serra
Thu Aug 09, 2007 2:37 pm
Forum: The Burt Bacharach Forum
Topic: Phil Ramone sells his memoirs
Replies: 1
Views: 2833

Phil Ramone's memories

Great news!. He is one of the outstandning producers -engeneers Wizard of a recording Studio. Can't wait to read them.
A perfectionist as well as Burt;he,Herb Alpert - A&M Records Awe him much of their hits. :lol:
by mario serra
Tue Jul 24, 2007 1:06 pm
Forum: The Burt Bacharach Forum
Topic: Brubeck,Milhaud and Burt
Replies: 0
Views: 2301

Brubeck,Milhaud and Burt

Roberto Pinardi's post was just great.It really would be an outstanding event if the 2 former Milhaud Scholars,should join to play and record something,in honor of Their Beloved Master.
by mario serra
Sun Jul 08, 2007 2:56 pm
Forum: The Burt Bacharach Forum
Topic: "La Voce Del Silenzio" (Silent voices)
Replies: 8
Views: 7000

La Voce Del Silenzio

The song was composed by two Italian authors:music Carlo Donida lirichs,Paolo Limiti,who is also a prominent author of TV programs.Limiti,once said in one of his tv programs that the song was selected personally by Burt for Dionne,and that he also suprvised the arrangement .
by mario serra
Sat Jun 02, 2007 1:00 pm
Forum: The Burt Bacharach Forum
Topic: Hal David's Lyrics
Replies: 7
Views: 7053

Hal David's lirhycs

Once more let me say that I think that Hal is among the finest writers o scriptwriters of the 20th century.The long partnership between our 2 favourite authors - has produced some of the finest songs ever wrritten.Even among the less popular ones. My personal list is: 1 24 hours from Tulsa. 2 - Alfi...
by mario serra
Fri Jun 01, 2007 12:08 pm
Forum: The Burt Bacharach Forum
Topic: concerti italiani dionne
Replies: 3
Views: 3844

Re:Benvenuto tra noi,cipos!

Benvenuto fra noi, tutti i gusti sono gusti, ma purtroppo, la DIonne Warwick attuale, non è più almeno da una dozzina di anni, quella che è stata, fino agli inizi degli anni 90. È piuttosto triste sentirla oggi e di esibirsi dal vivo.è venuta a Roma l'anno scorso, all'auditorium di via della co...
by mario serra
Mon May 21, 2007 1:15 pm
Forum: The Burt Bacharach Forum
Topic: got a Whiff of Serene Dominic's Book
Replies: 4
Views: 4788

Serene Dominic's book:Burt Bachrach:Song by Song.

I shall always be gratefull to Serene Dominic for this really complete researach about B.B.'s overall opus and work.It includes also the many cover versions of his huge musical production- for over 40 years. It's a Must, that every true B. B.'s fan should have.Only AT THIS TIME is not included, beca...
by mario serra
Sat May 12, 2007 8:32 am
Forum: The Burt Bacharach Forum
Topic: HAPPY BIRTHDAY, DEAR MAESTRO!!! . YOUR DEVOTED FANS
Replies: 0
Views: 2300

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, DEAR MAESTRO!!! . YOUR DEVOTED FANS

Dear Burt, I would like to wish you my most senceire best wishes for your birthday. 2007,started very hardly for you and your family.I hope you feel the profound admiration and love, that we, your devoted world-wide fans have for you, at the same time, as a composer an artist and preformer-and as a ...
by mario serra
Sat Jan 06, 2007 1:25 pm
Forum: The Burt Bacharach Forum
Topic: Very sad news -- Nikki Bacharach 1966-2007
Replies: 24
Views: 25044

God Bless Nikki and her parents

My condolences, from the deep of my heart to Burt & Angie fo this tragic loss. I remember talking with Burt about Nikki,just before the opening of the 2004 concert in Rome,Italy. I clearly felt, how much her parents loved her and aimed to obtain the best they could for her. May God Bless Nikki,B...
by mario serra
Thu Dec 28, 2006 1:39 pm
Forum: The Burt Bacharach Forum
Topic: Bacharach new cd "New Music From An Old Friend"
Replies: 1
Views: 3386

Only Herb Alpert Seems to be missing.....

Ciao Davide, Only Herb Alpert seems to be missing from this ideal picture. Considering that he was the co-founder with Jerry Moss of A&M Records: That has been of paramount importance for the musical and artistic Career of many music Geniusses of the last third of the 20th Century. Burt is obvio...
by mario serra
Fri Dec 22, 2006 1:18 pm
Forum: The Burt Bacharach Forum
Topic: Merry Xmas and or Season's Greatings To The Bachrach's
Replies: 0
Views: 2273

Merry Xmas and or Season's Greatings To The Bachrach's

I Just want to send my best,deepest and warmest wishes to Burt and his family. Thankfull for all your wonderfull work , that means so much for us who consider our self's, your true Fans. A very special thanks to Mark for this woderfull site. My love to you all Folks!!! :lol: :D Mario Serra, Rome. It...
by mario serra
Mon Oct 30, 2006 2:07 pm
Forum: The Burt Bacharach Forum
Topic: Barbra & Burt perform "Be Aware"
Replies: 7
Views: 7881

Be Awere 2

I do agree with vou - that Be awere is one of one of Burt and Hal's finest songs,under many aspects. What I consider quite unbelilievable is Burt's candid statements that while working he was interested only in the musical ad orchestational side of the job. Not paing to much attention to the content...
by mario serra
Sat Oct 28, 2006 10:25 am
Forum: The Burt Bacharach Forum
Topic: here he is with lesson 2
Replies: 7
Views: 7020

Bravo Gabba

Dear Gabba, Thank you for the link on rehesals.com. Iwonder if you get any sleep or rest. Hope you do Thank you also for giving me the opportunity to visit the web site of one of one of the most prominent italian composers & conductor - arranger Armando Trovajoli.A LONG TIME FRIEND . :D Take car...
by mario serra
Sun Oct 08, 2006 8:54 am
Forum: The Burt Bacharach Forum
Topic: Austin Tonight should be good.
Replies: 6
Views: 6156

The Joys of a justley proud father.

I understand fully David's pride for his daughter's (Eliza James) talent. I've seen her in action,last july, at the maestro's concert in Forlì.She really is a very talented violinist.she is also a charming lady from what I figured out.David,my friend, could you ask Eliza to post something on this F...