Perdurabo
{{Short description|Italian musician (born 1982)}}
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{{Infobox musical artist
| name = Perdurabo
| background = electronic_musician
| image = Perdurabo 5 (Photography by Glashier).jpg
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| caption = Perdurabo at the ICC in Berlin in 2023
| birth_name = Davide Arneodo
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1982|09|05|df=y}}
| genre = {{hlist|Electronic|Experimental|Contemporary classical}}
| occupation = {{flatlist|
- Musician
- Composer
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| years_active = 2000–present
| instrument = Synthesizer, Piano, Violin, Guitar, Percussions, Analog Systems, Backing Vocals
| label = Perdurabo World, Kowloon Records, Bad Panda Records
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Davide Arneodo (born 5 September 1982), better known by his stage name Perdurabo, is an Italian musician, composer, and record producer. His work blends electronic, acoustic, and experimental sounds with classical influences, combining acoustic instruments with analog synthesizers.
He is also a member of the Italian band Marlene Kuntz and has collaborated with artists and producers such as Gareth Jones, Jochen Arbeit (Einstürzende Neubauten), and Jörg Wähner (Apparat).
Early life and education
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Arneodo’s passion for music began at an early age. He started studying classical music at the age of ten and studied violin at the Giuseppe Verdi Conservatory of Music in Turin in 2003{{cite web | url=https://www.sound36.com/davide-arneodo/ | title=Davide Arneodo - SOund36 Magazine di Cultura Musicale, Arti e Spettacolo | date=15 April 2024 }}{{cite web | url=https://www.polkadot.it/2013/12/17/interview-with-davide-arneodo-marlene-kuntz | title=Interview with Davide Arneodo - Marlene Kuntz | date=17 December 2013 }}. He later deepened his studies in electronic music{{cite web | url=https://www.einaudi.it/autori/davide-arneodo/ | title=Davide Arneodo, info e libri dell'autore. Giulio Einaudi editore }}, further developing his interest in sound experimentation and synthesis. Early experimentation with analog synthesizers and electronic music{{cite web | url=https://midiware.com/artisti/1122-arneodo | title=Davide Arneodo - Marlene Kuntz }} led to a deep curiosity about the interplay between electronic and acoustic elements{{cite web | url=https://www.algameko.com/it/artist/davide-arneodo | title=Davide Arneodo Artista NORD }}{{cite web | url=https://furtherdot.com/2025/03/26/perdurabo-magnetar-unpublished-works/ | title=Perdurabo – Magnetar (Unpublished Works) | date=26 March 2025 }}.
Career
= Marlene Kuntz (2007–2014) =
In September 2007, Arneodo became a member of Marlene Kuntz, one of Italy’s most renowned alternative rock bands.{{Cite web|url=https://www.rollingstone.it/musica/interviste-musica/marlene-kuntz-il-mondo-brucia-e-noi/671789/|title=Marlene Kuntz – Il mondo brucia, e noi? | Rolling Stone Italia|date=3 October 2022}}. As a multi-instrumentalist, he contributed to the band's evolution, introducing instruments such as the violin, keyboards, and Moog synthesizers into their sonic landscape. His role in the band helped shape the distinctive, experimental sound that characterized Marlene Kuntz's later albums. His close work with Moog synthesizers led to an endorsement deal with the Italian distributor Midiware, making him the first Moog endorser in Italy{{Cite web|url=https://midiware.com/artisti/1122-arneodo|title=Davide Arneodo - Marlene Kuntz|website=MidiWare}}.
= Perdurabo and Solo Career (2014–2023) =
In 2014, Arneodo relocated to Berlin, immersing himself in the city's electronic music scene. During this period, he began developing his solo project Perdurabo, collaborating with German drummer Jörg Wähner (of Apparat) and British singer Roman Rappak (of Breton). This collaboration culminated in the recording of the Komponent EP{{Cite web|url=https://www.rollingstone.it/musica/interviste-musica/komponent-in-equilibrio-tra-i-marlene-kuntz-e-lelettronica-berlinese/552164/|title=Komponent, in equilibrio tra i Marlene Kuntz e l'elettronica berlinese | Rolling Stone Italia|date=25 February 2021}} at Funkhaus Nalepastraße in Berlin. The 2018 release marked a key moment, as Perdurabo began to emerge as a distinct musical identity.
This was followed by The Time Traveller in 2021, a collaborative album with Tomat (!K7){{Cite web|url=http://www.dmcworld.net/features/perdurabo/|title=Perdurabo|date=5 July 2021}}, which further refined Arneodo's style and approach to sound. His commitment to experimentation continued with 10 Pianos, an experiment that took place at the Piatino Piano Factory, a historic piano manufacturer in Turin. Arneodo composed a track with ten different pianos in just ten hours. Both The Answer and 10 Pianos were featured on the official Piano Day 2021 and 2022 playlists curated by Nils Frahm.
= Magnetar (2024–present) =
In 2024, Arneodo released his debut solo album Magnetar{{Cite web|url=https://www.flexmusicblog.com/post/perdurabo-shines-bright-on-his-dynamic-debut-album-magnetar|title=Perdurabo shines bright on his dynamic debut album 'Magnetar'|date=29 January 2024|website=flex}}{{Cite web|url=https://www.obscuresound.com/2024/01/perdurabo-magnetar/|title=New Album: Perdurabo - 'Magnetar' -- Obscure Sound|first=Mike|last=Mineo|date=27 January 2024|website=Obscure Sound: Indie Music Blog}}{{Cite web|url=https://www.mysticsons.com/article/perdurabo-releases-debut-album-magnetar|title=Perdurabo releases debut album 'Magnetar'|date=26 January 2024|website=Mystic Sons}}{{Cite web|url=https://plasticmag.co.uk/2024/01/brand-new-album-from-perdurabo/|title=Brand new album from Perdurabo – Plastic Magazine}}, mixed at Strongroom Studios in London by Gareth Jones, known for his work with Depeche Mode, Erasure, and Yann Tiersen. The album, which took ten years to produce, reflects a long process of experimentation and refinement.{{Cite web|url=https://stream24.ilsole24ore.com/video/cultura/perdurabo-la-sfida-oggi-e-immaginare-musica-fatta-durare/AFruyGyC|title=Perdurabo: «La sfida oggi è immaginare musica fatta per durare»|date=8 March 2024|website=Il Sole 24 ORE}}{{Cite web|url=https://www.ilsecoloxix.it/cultura-e-spettacoli/2024/03/24/video/perdurabo_il_sogno_elettronico_che_regala_luce_a_giorni_difficili-14171067/|title=Perdurabo, il sogno elettronico che regala luce a giorni difficili|date=24 March 2024|website=Il Secolo XIX}} Jones applied his expertise in blending electronic and experimental elements, contributing to the album’s sound. Magnetar was highlighted for its fusion of electronic, rock, and experimental music, with Clash (8/10){{Cite web|url=https://www.clashmusic.com/reviews/perdurabo-magnetar/|title=Perdurabo - Magnetar | Reviews|date=27 February 2024}} praising its originality, while Rolling Stone{{Cite web|url=https://www.rollingstone.it/musica/interviste-musica/perdurabo-elettronica-oltre-i-marlene-kuntz/890418/|title=Perdurabo, elettronica oltre i Marlene Kuntz | Rolling Stone Italia|date=9 April 2024}} recognized its distinct artistic vision.
The album featured collaborations with Jochen Arbeit (Einstürzende Neubauten), Jörg Wähner (Apparat), and guest vocalists Roman Rappak (Miro Shot), Chloe Charles (Echlo){{Cite web|url=https://www.mesmerized.io/perdurabo-enthrals-with-hypnotic-jewel-dark-fire/|title=Perdurabo Enthrals with Hypnotic Jewel 'Dark Fire'|date=16 April 2023}}, Daudi Matsiko, and Tom Adams{{Cite web|url=https://plasticmag.co.uk/2023/02/interview-perdurabo-drops-new-single/|title=INTERVIEW: Perdurabo drops new single – Plastic Magazine}}, who added additional layers to the sound. Mastered at Metropolis Studios in London by Matt Colton, a Grammy Award-winning engineer known for his work with Thom Yorke, James Blake, and Fontaines D.C., the album’s sound was refined with enhanced clarity and depth.
In 2025, Arneodo released Magnetar (Unpublished Works){{Cite web|url=https://furtherdot.com/2025/03/26/perdurabo-magnetar-unpublished-works/|title=Perdurabo – Magnetar (Unpublished Works)|date=26 March 2025}}, a collection of tracks that were left off the final album. These pieces offer a deeper look into the creative process behind Magnetar, providing further insight into the artist’s development and complementing the original album.
Discography
==== Studio Albums ====
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| scope="row"| The Time Traveller
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== EPs ==
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| scope="row"| Mad
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| scope="row"| Komponent
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| scope="row"| Komponent (Unreleased)
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| scope="row"| Magnetar (Unpublished Works)
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== Singles ==
- 2015 - Leads Me Outside - Bad Panda Records
- 2016 - Miss You More - Bad Panda Records
- 2019 - Now Remember - Perdurabo World
- 2020 - The Self Isolation Remixes - Perdurabo World
- 2021 - The Answer - Perdurabo World
- 2021 - Unleash the Revolution - Perdurabo World
- 2021 - Journeys out of the Body - Perdurabo World
- 2021 - No Limits of Extension - Perdurabo World
- 2022 - 10 Pianos - Perdurabo World
- 2022 - A Day on Earth - Perdurabo World
- 2022 - Hopes - Perdurabo World
- 2023 - Dark Fire - Perdurabo World
- 2023 - Cast Stones - Perdurabo World
- 2024 - All The Things That Could Happen Next - Perdurabo World
- 2025 - Grain Of Sand - Perdurabo World
== Remixes ==
References
External links
- {{official|http://www.perduraboworld.com/}}
- [https://www.discogs.com/it/artist/3393564-Perdurabo?srsltid=AfmBOopCSuh5aZBUfuQ14OI1oW7Ew_p4SwwB614wOKVsZ0C278f7h34C/ Discography at Discogs]
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