Son of the actor and director Vittorio De Sica, he studies with the composer Bruno Maderna. He composes symphonic and chambre music, but he is mostly known especially for his works in the field of film music. Amongst the many soundtracks composed by him we can mentionthe ones for "Io e dio", first movie by Pasquale Squitieri and "Cose di cosa nostra" by Steno
In his career, Piero Umiliani composed the music for more than 150 films. Umiliani's work was re-discovered during the explosion of lounge music, as he is considered the main reference point for this genre . Amongst his most relevant works produced by Cinevox: "5 bambole per la luna d'agosto" ("Five Dolls for an August Moon"), "La morte bussa due volte" ("Death Knocks Twice"), "Le isole dell'amore".
Discovered by Renzo Arbore in the early 80s, he becomes popular thanks to the participation in several tv shows presented by the eclectic anchorman. Nino Frassica's versatile talent brings him from cabaret, to music, to cinema. In 2009 he plays a role in Sofia Coppola's "Somewhere".
The band is part of the "british invasion" of Italy in late 60s. They become popular thanks to their participation in the song contest Cantagiro and in some movies like "Quattro mosche di velluto grigio" ("Four flies on grey velvet") by Dario Argento. The album "Motowns" collects the band's hits, featured in the movie soundtrack of "Un omicidio perfetto a termine di legge" (Cross Current).
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