Sheherazade
Ornella Vanoni · 1995
57 min · 14 tracks · pop music
A lush tapestry of orchestral arrangements and emotive vocals that encapsulate Italian pop's romantic essence.
Top tracks — play these first
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Il mio trenino Start here — This opening track sets the tone for the album with its playful melody and catchy hooks, reflecting Vanoni's ability to blend lighthearted themes with musical sophistication.
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Rossetto e cioccolato — This song highlights Vanoni's vocal range and emotional depth, combining evocative lyrics about love with a rich instrumental backdrop, making it a standout piece.
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Sheherazade — The title track embodies the album's central themes of storytelling and enchantment, showcasing both lyrical intrigue and Vanoni's powerful delivery.
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Per l'eternità — This track features a poignant exploration of love's timelessness, enhanced by an acoustic version later on the album that strips it down to its emotional core.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady mid-tempo romantic flow
- lush orchestral arrangements throughout
- for evening relaxation
- emotive vocals that linger
- narrative themes of love
Maybe skip if you
- seeking high-energy tracks
- prefer short standalone songs
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Critical Peak — Represents a high point in Vanoni's artistic exploration with orchestral influences.
- Themes
- romantic storytelling· nostalgic desire· orchestral intimacy
- Career context
- By the time 'Sheherazade' was released in 1995, Ornella Vanoni was already an established figure in Italian music, known for her distinctive voice and emotive performances. This album followed her previous work, showcasing her continued evolution as a pop artist while still drawing on her roots in traditional Italian music.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Mina· Dalida· Patty Pravo
Tracklist
- 1 Il mio trenino Start here 4:11
- 2 Rapiscimi 4:42
- 3 Per l'eternità 3:52
- 4 Lupa 4:31
- 5 Rossetto e cioccolato 4:01
- 6 SOS 4:10
- 7 Io credo 3:32
- 8 Sei 4:58
- 9 La rosa 4:21
- 10 I desideri delle donne 3:50
- 11 Buonanotte piccolina 4:20
- 12 Angeli e no 4:19
- 13 Sheherazade 3:13
- 14 Per l'eternità (versione acustica) 2:57
If this landed
Records by other artists that run on the same instinct.
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