In this Spanish name, the first or paternal surname is Silvetti and the second or maternal family name is Adorno.
Juan Fernando Silvetti Adorno (27 March 1944 – 5 July 2003), professionally known as Bebu Silvetti or simply Silvetti, was an Argentine- born Mexicanpianist, composer, conductor, arranger, and record producer. In the 1970s he moved to Mexico and became a citizen. Popularly known for the 1977 instrumentaldiscohit, "Lluvia De Primavera" ("Spring Rain" in English), the album was produced in Spain and for the 1980 modern instrumentalmariachi album. Silvetti was also a successful, Grammy-winning producer for a wide variety of Latin and international music performers. He was the father of six children, including the actress Anna Silvetti.[1] Silvetti also worked in the music of successful films and telenovelas in Mexico.
He started his piano education at the age of six. During his teenage years he formed his own jazzquartet and a few other musical groups. At 19, Silvetti left Argentina to go to Spain where he stayed a few years working as a pianist at some of the most popular jazz clubs of the time.
Career
In the early 1970s he moved to Mexico and started arranging and composing. He recorded his first album, which contained his hit offering, "Spring Rain." The LP was released in the US on Salsoul Records. Other albums followed. Silvetti continued arranging, composing and producing mostly for other artists. After 10 years working in Los Angeles, California, he eventually settled in Miami, Florida, where he produced, arranged, and composed for a wide variety of Latin and international artists.[2]
Silvetti achieved many successes and accolades throughout his long and prolific career. In 2004, Silvetti was honored posthumously as recipient of the 2003 Latin Grammy Award for Producer of the Year[3] for his work on "Hasta Que Vuelvas" by Luis Miguel, "Quién Da un Peso Por Mis Sueños" by Armando Manzanero featuring Alex Lora and the albums Rocío Dúrcal ... En Concierto Inolvidable by Rocío Dúrcal and Suma by Ricardo Montaner. In 2002, he received the Billboard Producer of the Year Award.[4] In 2001, he topped Billboard's year-end "Hot Latin Tracks Producer Chart."[5]
Death
Bebu Silvetti died at the age of 59 from respiratory failure caused by complications from lung cancer treatment.[6] At the time of his death, he reportedly had composed more than 600 songs, over 200 TV and radio commercials, and a number of film and TV soundtracks.[7]
Musical legacy
His hit track "Spring Rain" was remixed by DJ YOSHITAKA for the Japanese music game beatmania IIDX 13 DistorteD. The song name was changed to "Spring Rain (Lluvia De Primavera)" to signify the remix.
Denki Groove's song "Shangri-La", a remix of which was the ending theme of the 2009 anime series Kūchū Buranko, is based around looped samples of "Spring Rain". Silvetti is credited as a co-writer of the song.
Select discography
World Without Words (as Silvetti) (1976)
Super Disco Sound (1976)
The Sensuous Sound of Silvetti: Spring Rain (as Silvetti) (1977)
Concert From The Stars (as Silvetti) (1978)
I Love You (as Silvetti) (1980)
Silvetti en México (as Bebu Silvetti) (1980)
Lluvia De Primavera (as Bebu Silvetti) (1994)
Íntimos (Armando Manzanero and Bebu Silvetti) (1997)
Boleros Eternos (Carlos Greco and Bebu Silvetti) (2006)
References
^"Life Lines: Deaths [Bebu Silvetti]". Billboard: The International Newsweekly of Music, Video and Home Entertainment. 11 (529): 63. 19 July 2003.
^Rother, Larry. Miami, the Hollywood of Latin America. The New York Times, 18 August 1996. Accessed 7 February 2010.
^"Juanes Shines at Latin Grammys". CBS News. CBS Interactive. March 28, 2004. Retrieved 30 January 2020.
^"Bebu Silvetti: music producer." Latino Leaders, April–May 2003: 28. Retrieved 8 February 2010 from General OneFile. (Document ID: A113053452)
^Cobo, Leila. "Source of 'Silvetti Sound' Still Excels: Veteran, Tops Billboard's Year-End Hot Latin Tracks Producer Chart (Artists & Music)." Billboard, 29 December 2001: 15. Retrieved 8 February 2010 from General OneFile. (Document ID: A81470576)
^Perez, Erwin. "La música pierde un talento mágico." El Nuevo Herald, 9 July 2003, 2A. Retrieved 8 February 2010 from Ethnic NewsWatch (ENW). (Document ID: 492542641)
^"Latino Leaders: Deaths [Bebu Silvetti]". Billboard: The International Newsweekly of Music, Video and Home Entertainment. 11 (529): 63. 19 July 2003.
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In this Spanish name the first or paternal surname is Silvetti and the second or maternal family name is Adorno Juan Fernando Silvetti Adorno 27 March 1944 5 July 2003 professionally known as Bebu Silvetti or simply Silvetti was an Argentine born Mexican pianist composer conductor arranger and record producer In the 1970s he moved to Mexico and became a citizen Popularly known for the 1977 instrumental disco hit Lluvia De Primavera Spring Rain in English the album was produced in Spain and for the 1980 modern instrumental mariachi album Silvetti was also a successful Grammy winning producer for a wide variety of Latin and international music performers He was the father of six children including the actress Anna Silvetti 1 Silvetti also worked in the music of successful films and telenovelas in Mexico Bebu SilvettiBackground informationBirth nameJuan Fernando Silvetti AdornoBorn 1944 03 27 March 27 1944Quilmes ArgentinaDiedJuly 5 2003 2003 07 05 aged 59 Coral Gables FloridaOccupation s Singer Songwriter Music producer Contents 1 Biography 1 1 Early life 1 2 Career 1 3 Death 2 Musical legacy 3 Select discography 4 References 5 External linksBiography EditEarly life Edit Silvetti was born in the city of Quilmes Argentina located in the province of Buenos Aires approximately 17 kilometers from the capital city of Buenos Aires He started his piano education at the age of six During his teenage years he formed his own jazz quartet and a few other musical groups At 19 Silvetti left Argentina to go to Spain where he stayed a few years working as a pianist at some of the most popular jazz clubs of the time Career Edit In the early 1970s he moved to Mexico and started arranging and composing He recorded his first album which contained his hit offering Spring Rain The LP was released in the US on Salsoul Records Other albums followed Silvetti continued arranging composing and producing mostly for other artists After 10 years working in Los Angeles California he eventually settled in Miami Florida where he produced arranged and composed for a wide variety of Latin and international artists 2 During his career Silvetti worked with performers such as Jose Jose Placido Domingo Luis Miguel Paul Anka Engelbert Humperdinck Vikki Carr Ana Cristina Roberto Carlos singer Rocio Durcal Rocio Jurado Jerry Rivera Tamara Los Kjarkas Daniela Romo Armando Manzanero Jose Luis Perales Daniel Barenboim Juan Gabriel Maggie Carles Los Nocheros Marco Antonio Solis Ricardo Montaner Paloma San Basilio Raul di Blasio Vic Damone and Selena Silvetti achieved many successes and accolades throughout his long and prolific career In 2004 Silvetti was honored posthumously as recipient of the 2003 Latin Grammy Award for Producer of the Year 3 for his work on Hasta Que Vuelvas by Luis Miguel Quien Da un Peso Por Mis Suenos by Armando Manzanero featuring Alex Lora and the albums Rocio Durcal En Concierto Inolvidable by Rocio Durcal and Suma by Ricardo Montaner In 2002 he received the Billboard Producer of the Year Award 4 In 2001 he topped Billboard s year end Hot Latin Tracks Producer Chart 5 Death Edit Bebu Silvetti died at the age of 59 from respiratory failure caused by complications from lung cancer treatment 6 At the time of his death he reportedly had composed more than 600 songs over 200 TV and radio commercials and a number of film and TV soundtracks 7 Musical legacy EditHis hit track Spring Rain was remixed by DJ YOSHITAKA for the Japanese music game beatmania IIDX 13 DistorteD The song name was changed to Spring Rain Lluvia De Primavera to signify the remix Denki Groove s song Shangri La a remix of which was the ending theme of the 2009 anime series Kuchu Buranko is based around looped samples of Spring Rain Silvetti is credited as a co writer of the song Select discography EditWorld Without Words as Silvetti 1976 Super Disco Sound 1976 The Sensuous Sound of Silvetti Spring Rain as Silvetti 1977 Concert From The Stars as Silvetti 1978 I Love You as Silvetti 1980 Silvetti en Mexico as Bebu Silvetti 1980 Lluvia De Primavera as Bebu Silvetti 1994 Intimos Armando Manzanero and Bebu Silvetti 1997 Boleros Eternos Carlos Greco and Bebu Silvetti 2006 References Edit Life Lines Deaths Bebu Silvetti Billboard The International Newsweekly of Music Video and Home Entertainment 11 529 63 19 July 2003 Rother Larry Miami the Hollywood of Latin America The New York Times 18 August 1996 Accessed 7 February 2010 Juanes Shines at Latin Grammys CBS News CBS Interactive March 28 2004 Retrieved 30 January 2020 Bebu Silvetti music producer Latino Leaders April May 2003 28 Retrieved 8 February 2010 from General OneFile Document ID A113053452 Cobo Leila Source of Silvetti Sound Still Excels Veteran Tops Billboard s Year End Hot Latin Tracks Producer Chart Artists amp Music Billboard 29 December 2001 15 Retrieved 8 February 2010 from General OneFile Document ID A81470576 Perez Erwin La musica pierde un talento magico El Nuevo Herald 9 July 2003 2A Retrieved 8 February 2010 from Ethnic NewsWatch ENW Document ID 492542641 Latino Leaders Deaths Bebu Silvetti Billboard The International Newsweekly of Music Video and Home Entertainment 11 529 63 19 July 2003 External links EditBebu Silvetti at IMDb Discography at Billboard com Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Bebu Silvetti amp oldid 1151087261, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
