Dropping Hollowscene
Year 2022 brought many changes. One of them was the decision to drop the name Hollowscene and return to our original name: Banaau.
With a completely new line-up, it made little sense to remain faithful to the name under which we released the Hollowscene album.
A new name also meant a new logo. The new one was crafted by our Sound Engineer Franscesca di Natale. We think it perfectly represent us.
Banaau at Poesia in Musica
In 2023 we attended the Poesia in Musica festival, performing our Broken Coriolanus concept, as well as tracks
from The Burial, plus a new (and yet unpublished) one titled Zeus. This is going to be a yearly appointment, so
we plan to meet you all again next year!
A new Line-up
Banaau features now an almost entirely new line-up, featuring Paolo Callioni (Vocals)
Ketty Mancuso (Bass & Bass Pedal), Massimiliano Varotto (Drums), Francesca di Natale
(Sound Engineer), as well as three of the original members: Andrea Massimo (Guitar), Lino Cicala (Keyboards),
Demetra Fogazza (Backing Vocals, Flute, Cello). We also host several special guests in our gigs. Check our Bio
for more details.
Hollowscene Album
After signing for Black Widow Records, on the 2nd of June 2018 our album Hollowscene has been released in both digital and CD format.
By the time you read this, there are already plenty of reviews around and all of them are very encouraging.
It features the Broken Coriolanus concept, as well as two more tracks: The Worm and The Moon is Down (Gentle Giant cover).
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The Burial Album
At the end of 2015 Banaau released the album titled "The Burial". The album contains five track and is inspired
by Part One of the Waste Land by T.S. Eliot. It can be purchased on all major digital stores. Or you can listen
to the tracks both on Amazon Music
and Spotify. Check reviews on
ProgArchives and
Progressivamente
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Performing at FIM
We performed at FIM twice, both as Banaau in 2016,
and as Hollowscene in 2018. On this occasion we presented our concept Broken Coriolanus
which constitutes the core of our album Hollowscene.
You can browse some pictures of our gigs at FIM by clicking on the image below:
Banaau at Fim 2018. Click on the arrow to view all pictures.
Hollowscene at Fim 2018.
Hollowscene at Fim 2018.
Hollowscene at Fim 2018.
Hollowscene at Fim 2018.
Hollowscene at Fim 2018.
Hollowscene at Fim 2018.
Hollowscene at Fim 2018.
Hollowscene at Fim 2018: Matteo Paparazzo (drummer) and Tony Alemanno (bass) with Massimo Gasperini from Black Widow Records.
Banaau at Fim 2016.
Banaau at Fim 2016.
Banaau at Fim 2016.
Banaau at Fim 2016.
Banaau at Fim 2016.
Banaau at Fim 2016.
Banaau at Fim 2016.
Banaau at Fim 2016.
Banaau at Fim 2016.
Banaau at Fim 2016.
Banaau at Fim 2016.
Banaau at Fim 2016.
Banaau at Fim 2016.
Banaau at Fim 2016.
Banaau at Fim 2016.
Get the Hollowscene album directly from Black Widow...
Get The Burial album directly from Amazon Music...
Latest news from the band...
Hollowscene album and the Broken Coriolanus concept released
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The Burial cover art... What's this?
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Banaau Line-up
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Banaau presentation video
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About Us
Banaau is a progressive rock band from Italy. Its style can be classified as "symphonic prog" and shows influences by bands such as Genesis and Pink Floyd.
Banaau's music draws inspiration from American and British poets of the last centuries, building evocative soundscapes centered around
famous and not-so-famous literary texts, breathing life into these words through a highly evocative sound...
Continue reading to learn about Hollowscene music and Band bio!
...Listening to your music... Dear Banaau, you are the companion of my trips by car. Thank you for the endless atmospheres and dimensions
your music create, for the meticolous care and depth you put in every detail. I'm so happy to have you with me!
"What are the Roots" is a real plus! Spreading culture through art is an important step for intellectual growth. For this reason, every song
you create is a contribution to changing our world.
Great genious!
It is exciting to see Banaau involved in such a big cultural project. In this project music joins effectively with other forms of art and culture. Really well done!
That's what our followers said!