Franco Battiato Special.
The polyhedric Italian music artist Franco Battiato, who recently passed away, had an incredible career: started as a Sicilian folk songs performer in the late 60s, then avant-garde electronics and classical music experimenter in the 70s, to ‘chart-topping’ italo rockstar in the 80s and beyond.
Battiato’s songs contain esoteric, philosophical and religious themes and was for decades one of the most popular singer/songwriter in Italy.
Here’s a photograph of his multiform career, including some Spanish versions of his most memorable hits.
RIP Maestro.

The Cosmic Pizza Show  #14 Franco Battiato Special

Episode 27 : Cosmic Pizza's new guest is young and talented, Munich based DJ, Suena.
Moved by her passion for dark disco, early EBM, post-punk, German Synth-Pop and the indescribable charme of the Italo Disco sound - she is presenting a specially crafted ‘San Valentine’ mix for all the Italo lovers. 🚀🇮🇹🍕

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The Cosmic Pizza Show #27 Feat Suena

Episode #28 : Cosmic Pizza’s new guest is Belgrade based Nevena Stankovic aka Tsunamica.
She’s a digger, selector, vinyl collector, DJ, party starter but above all an absolute music lover with a PHD in Political Science.
Nevena plays whatever suits her at the moment, her sound is seductive and goes from the most elegant downtempo to deep, hypnotic Balearic beats.
Passing through a slow burning cosmic disco to explosive italo bombs. There are no djs prime movers that she has not been involved in some way in hosting , promoting and djing. Inspired and learned from the best such as Jose Padilla, Andrew Weatherall, DJ Harvey, Derrick Carter and many more.
Dive deep into Tsunamica’s space sounds !🚀🚀🚀

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The Cosmic Pizza Show #28 Feat Nevena Stankovic

Opilec Music have looked back to look forward once again, and for the next release re-visit an absolute Italo disco cult classic in the form of Clay Pedrini’s ‘New Dream’, which in original form on the Sensation Records vinyl from 1984 is worth a pretty penny on discogs.

Of course this is a fully licenced release rather than an illegal bootleg, and has seen label head I-Robots, Dynamicron, Craxi Disco and Slicer all re-work the track in subtle and sensitive ways.

Despite releasing only this one single, Pedrini proved himself to be one of the shining stars of the Italo scene with his unprecedented charisma and coordination. Unfortunately, his career was cut short by a severe case of whiplash but his fusion of live music with electronic trickery has more than stood the test of time.

First up is I-Robots’ Reconstruction (previously available on the We Are Opilec Vol. II compilation), which stays close and true to the original, simply removing some of the more dated elements and bringing them up to today with some classic touches.
The result is a spangled, clap laced disco strider that will help lift dancefloors off into the stratosphere.

Next up is someone who has remixed on the label before and runs his own Los Grandes label in Madird, Dynamicron. He strips back some of the synths and lays down a rooted disco groove before embellishing it with some molten synth stabs, uplifting vocals and plenty of percussive drama.

London based Italian producer Craxi Disco (who has also appeared on We Are Opilec Vol. I) goes next with his Rework. It’s a more laid back affair but still drives forward and sees the vocals getting plenty of filter and vocoder treatment. Washes of synth and jarring drums bring plenty of tension and texture to the remix and it is a fine alternative version indeed.

Finally, Argentinian disco lover and revered re-editer Slicer gets his hands on the track and removes some of the harshness, which allows the arpeggiated electronic melodies room to breath and soar even more.
Plenty of tooting chords bring oodles of colour and future imagery and the vocals really become the focal point.

This is another fantastic and lovingly compiled package from Opilec Music that brings Clay Pedrini’s already classic New Dream right up to date.

Clay Pedrini - New Dream (Craxi Disco Rework) OPCM 12 031

The Cosmic Pizza Show #33 feat Stefanie Chew

Bandcamp

Gianni Bui - Helicopter Money

Gianni Bui -Lead The Way

Gianni Bui - Not Tonight

Super Paolo - Unicorn (Craxi Disco Remix)

In the vibrant summer of 1984, the sun beat down on the picturesque streets of Bologna, Italy. It was a day like any other, except that the world of music was about to witness a serendipitous encounter that would change the course of Italo dance history.

Claudio Cecchetto, a renowned Italo dance producer and DJ legend, was on his way to Rome for a crucial meeting with a record label executive. As he drove through the charming streets of Bologna, the city's energy seemed to beckon him, urging him to pause for just a moment.

He decided to stop by a local café, drawn by the aroma of freshly brewed espresso and the sound of Italian chatter. As he sipped his coffee, a man with a vibrant aura caught his attention. This man was Oderso Rubino, a well-known figure in the Italian music scene and the founder of Italian Records.

Claudio couldn't help but introduce himself to Oderso, who, in turn, recognized the famous DJ instantly. Their conversation flowed effortlessly, fueled by their shared passion for music. Oderso mentioned that he was on his way to a club where a talented band called Gaz Nevada was performing that night.

Excitement filled Claudio's veins as he realized the potential of this opportunity. He shared his vision for a new Italo dance track he had been working on called 'People From Ibiza' something fresh and exciting that could light up the dance floors. Oderso's eyes sparkled with enthusiasm, and he asked Claudio if he had a demo of the song.

Claudio nodded and reached into his bag to retrieve a cassette tape. This was the original demo, a treasure he had been carrying with him, unsure of where destiny would lead him. With a smile, he handed it to Oderso.

The two music enthusiasts made their way to the club where Gaz Nevada was performing live. The atmosphere was electric, and the dance floor pulsed with energy. Gaz Nevada took the stage, and as the crowd swayed to their rhythm, Oderso approached the band with Claudio's demo.

Gaz Nevada agreed to give it a listen during their break. As the demo played, the pulsating beats and infectious melodies filled the room. It was as if Claudio's music had captured the very essence of that moment, blending seamlessly with the euphoria of the crowd.

As the sun began to rise over Bologna, the city still reverberated with the echoes of the electrifying performance of Claudio Cecchetto's demo by Gaz Nevada the previous night. The morning after this historic encounter promised even more excitement and inspiration.

Claudio Cecchetto had spent the night supervising the recording of the demo, alongside the talented vocalist Sandy Marton. The chemistry between the two artists was undeniable, and their shared passion for music fueled their creative energies.

In the studio, the atmosphere was charged with anticipation. Claudio, Sandy, and the members of Gaz Nevada were ready to breathe life into the masterpiece they had discovered. The song was born right there, in the heart of Italy, a tribute to the vibrant spirit of the island of Ibiza.

As the recording session progressed, the song "People From Ibiza" began to take shape. Claudio's deft production skills brought out the best in Sandy's powerful vocals, while Gaz Nevada added their signature touch with electrifying instrumentals.

This is the original tape of the forgotten initial version, recovered and restored by Italo Disco's collector and aficionado  Craxi Disco.

Sandy Marton - People From Ibiza (Craxi Disco Breaks Extended Edit)

The Cosmic Pizza Show #39

Episode 40: Cosmic Pizza's new guest is Berlin based Italian DJ Roberta Deflorio, aka Roberta.

From electrifying debuts in Tblisi to rocking sets across London, Barcelona, Athens, Antwerp, and Rome for Sound Tales Electronic Festival alongside Montreux Jazz Festival, she's been interviewed by Couleur 3 Radio.

Roberta's sonic palette is a fusion of New-Wave, New Beat, Synth Pop ,Italo Disco dark gems, Electro and 90s Trance.

Tune in and deep dive into Roberta's world!🚀🚀

The Cosmic Pizza Show #40 Feat ROBERTA

gianna nannini - fotoromanza (craxi disco edit)

Bassline (Edit)

The Cosmic Pizza Show #41

The Cosmic Pizza Show #42

Bring back the beauty, limping drums now enhanced.
Enjoy this timeless gem

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Hypnotic Samba (Craxi Disco Drums Enhancement)

Duke Lake - Do You (Craxi Disco Edit)

Lunastrass (Original Mix)



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Lonely Nights (Edit)

Koma Band - Cavrones (Craxi Disco V Edit)



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Vasco Rossi - Deviazioni (CraxiDisco's Visions of SantAnna)

Ghedaffi (craxidisco rework)

Kirlian Camera - Edges (CraxiDisco'S Extended EBM Drill)



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vasco rossi - la noia (craxi disco balearic edit)

Dune Mosse (Craxi Disco Balearic Edit)



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Vasco Rossi-Portatemi Dio(Craxi Discos Uplifting Bongos)

enzo avitabile - madonna nera (craxi disco edit)

Craxi Disco - Jerusalem ( Chariots of Fire edit )

Brennero Express

Gianni C, aka Craxi Disco. 
London based Italo disco collector, producer, selector, social agitator 🇮🇹
Radio host @ Cosmic Pizza Show 🍕🚀

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