Vasco Rossi breaks the silence and takes a stand onMameli's anthem played by Laura Pausini at the inauguration ceremony of Milan Cortina. And he does it without mincing words.
After the usual controversy that exploded on social media over the singer's interpretation of the anthem, the rocker intervenes without nuance and publicly sides with the singer.
Laura Pausini: Mameli's anthem in Milan Cortina and the controversies
Pausini's performance during the opening of the Winter Olympics in Milan Cortina divided the public and the web. An intense, personal version, with marked vocal variations that sparked debate online.
For some, an interpretation that is too free for a symbolic song of the Republic. For others, a powerful vocal performance consistent with the artist's international profile (we also talked about it in this article).
If a shower of criticism was unleashed on Italian social media – in some cases even offensive and aggressive – there was no lack of appreciation from abroad. Part of the international press highlighted the vocal quality of the singer and colleagues like Celine Dion they expressed support with public reactions.
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Vasco Rossi defends Laura Pausini on the Mameli anthem
It is in this climate, where honestly few colleagues have shown support for Pausini publicly, Vasco Rossi he chose to intervene through his Instagram stories.
“I would add that Pausini sang the National Anthem impeccably.
With the vocal variations, allowed by her great talent and which an international artist like her had the right and duty to do.
And everyone go fuck yourselves!!”
Clear words, in the direct style of the rocker, who is no stranger to taking strong positions when it comes to defending colleagues and artistic freedom. Words in which he rightly underlines Pausini's internationality, an element that we often seem to forget about in Italy.
Laura and Vasco, a bond that has lasted for years
The streets of Laura Pausini And Vasco Rossi they have crossed paths professionally several times over the years.
Just a few days ago Vasco had dedicated a story to the singer after her version of A sensecontained in the album I sing 2calling it “Wonderful Laura”.
Over the years Pausini has paid homage to the rocker several times: in the first I sing he had interpreted Fragile soulWhile Blessed passion it was a song written especially for her by the rocker and included in the album Stay listening of 2004.
So to the question “To what extent can an artist personalize a national anthem?” the answer, at least of Vascoappeared clear.
