What is the best thing that I love about my work?
Traveling. I love the road’s smell.
What is my idea of perfect happiness?
To be curious like a child.
What is my greatest fear?
Stop loving.
What is the trait that I most deplore in myself?
I made peace with my weaknesses . Without them, I could not write music.
What is my greatest extravagance?
Trying to be a normal person.
On what occasion would I lie?
After one of my concerts, one of my fans found out that I’m graduated in history and philosophy, and he asked me to talk about Marx. I was tempted to say “ I’m sorry: Marx who?” because I was very tired!
What is the influence of role models, in my work and in my life?
My older brother. He is a songwriter and a bass player too. We grew up together.
What is the thing that I dislike the most in my work?
The stupid competitions between musicians.
When and where was I the happiest, in my work?
When I was writing my last record. It’s a concept album that takes place into the future. I was in a trance-like state.
If I could, what would I change about myself?
The Italian government.
What is my greatest achievement in work?
Being sure of being a musician everyday.
What is my most inspirational location, in my city?
The vintage flea market. I love discovering stuff from another time and thinking about who used it.
What is my favourite place to eat and drink, in my city?
Taverna dell’Orso, a small tavern located on a hill, surrounded by olive trees, far away from the city.
Who is my greatest fan, sponsor, partner in crime?
My grandmother. She was a pianist.
Whom would I like to work with in the future?
Peter Gabriel, Jack White, Joan As Policewoman, Muppet Band (I Love Kermit the Frog and Ani-mal!)
What project, in the nearby future, am I looking forward to work on?
I’m working to put on a collective of crazy musicians from all over the world to work on my next albums in english language. Do you have someone in mind? 😉
How can you contact me? http://www.robertacartisano.it info@robertacartisano.it