Author: Maurizio Biancani. Publisher: Fernandel. Moderated by Corrado Minervini
The Alchemist of Sound is the sincere and passionate account of Maurizio Biancani, a historic sound engineer and music producer, founder and driving force behind Studio Fonoprint in Bologna. Behind the mixing desk, Biancani has recorded the voices and music of Luca Carboni, Lucio Dalla, Laura Pausini, Pooh, Eros Ramazzotti, Vasco Rossi, Zucchero, and many other artists, bringing out their power and emotion. The book is a journey through Italian music from the 1970s to the present, a memoir packed with anecdotes, mistakes, insights, sleepless nights, and unforgettable moments shared alongside those who have shaped the history of song. But it is also a reflection on the profession of a sound engineer, on what it truly means to work behind the scenes, silently contributing to something greater. An intimate autobiography, designed for music lovers and those who want to discover what happens in a recording studio or on stage.