August 31, 1996 in the courtyard of the elementary school "San Giovanni Bosco" Torremaggiore, played the first rock guitars of "Torstock. It was the first edition of the musical event sponsored by the City of Torremaggiore, dedicated to young people, organized by young people and played by young people so they could communicate their way of life with music, offered as an alternative to the forms of addictions to alcohol, smoking and drugs . For these reasons, the concerts were included in the "Project Pinewood" from 1996 to 1998 and in the "Compass" in 1999, conceived of the Councillor social services, as part of for youth policy.
Torstock as Woodstock, the reunion of the biggest names in rock in modern music, but the U.S. rally was also the failure of an entire generation that consumed their enjoyment of the abuse of alcohol, sex and drugs. Today, the world is still fascinated by the young and the dangerous attractions follow trends that hurt the public space and threaten civilized life.
After nearly twelve years, using music is still the primary and essential tool to grow in young people and through them, the sensitivity to respect for life and the common sense of citizenship in everyday life. Changing fashions, the taste for art, how to have fun, express themselves and technology changes that should help us live better, but the music remains the most attractive form of language. Call it rock, jazz, grunge, alternative and folk music, never mind that comes from the United States, plays from England or from India, not scared, because music is universal language is the language of young people to communicate when the words do not come.
Torstock in 1996 was the only musical space free and open to young people in national and provincial scene, where performing without incurring the costs, subject to regulations or sprayed in the Machiavellian "courtesy dictated by the market." Torstock has welcomed hundreds of young people from the cities of the captains, and even from Andria Bari
Supported by sound reinforcement and lighting effects of the highest quality, supported by experienced technicians, the bands participants in previous editions have followed on stage with the relevant Torstock necessary to perform and bring the show, playing the different trends of music in a context that has been able to ward off labels, propaganda and ideology details, creating intense moments of music played strictly live.
The music you listen to Torstock, through languages, styles and trends of the time, became the main reason that united, he did know, friendships and professional relationships, without making it a contest to elect a winner. The musicians took part in the spirit of pure fun, without asking for compensation and aware that he was part of a great event.
Through this post, the organizers want to pay a proper thanks to those with passion, professionalism, dedication and spirit of friendship, have designed, built or physically worked from 1997 to 1999 the first four editions of Torstock.
Torstock as Woodstock, the reunion of the biggest names in rock in modern music, but the U.S. rally was also the failure of an entire generation that consumed their enjoyment of the abuse of alcohol, sex and drugs. Today, the world is still fascinated by the young and the dangerous attractions follow trends that hurt the public space and threaten civilized life.
After nearly twelve years, using music is still the primary and essential tool to grow in young people and through them, the sensitivity to respect for life and the common sense of citizenship in everyday life. Changing fashions, the taste for art, how to have fun, express themselves and technology changes that should help us live better, but the music remains the most attractive form of language. Call it rock, jazz, grunge, alternative and folk music, never mind that comes from the United States, plays from England or from India, not scared, because music is universal language is the language of young people to communicate when the words do not come.
Torstock in 1996 was the only musical space free and open to young people in national and provincial scene, where performing without incurring the costs, subject to regulations or sprayed in the Machiavellian "courtesy dictated by the market." Torstock has welcomed hundreds of young people from the cities of the captains, and even from Andria Bari
Supported by sound reinforcement and lighting effects of the highest quality, supported by experienced technicians, the bands participants in previous editions have followed on stage with the relevant Torstock necessary to perform and bring the show, playing the different trends of music in a context that has been able to ward off labels, propaganda and ideology details, creating intense moments of music played strictly live.
The music you listen to Torstock, through languages, styles and trends of the time, became the main reason that united, he did know, friendships and professional relationships, without making it a contest to elect a winner. The musicians took part in the spirit of pure fun, without asking for compensation and aware that he was part of a great event.
Through this post, the organizers want to pay a proper thanks to those with passion, professionalism, dedication and spirit of friendship, have designed, built or physically worked from 1997 to 1999 the first four editions of Torstock.
thank the Mayor and Alderman of the City of Social Services Torremaggiore and greet friends: Filena Angeloro, Giusy Aquilano, Giuliana Barassi, Enzo Beccia, Carmine Celozzi, Piero Celozzi, Patrick Coppola, Danilo de Felice, Vinicio Faienza, Orazio Giancola, Giannasso Marco and Gianluca, Giuseppe Giarnetti, Paul Iammarrone, Matteo Marolla, Annarita Mastrogiacomo, Teresa Pagliaro, Tony Papantonio, Sergio Petta, Pettersson Michael, Anthony and Patrick Piano, Ciro Russo, Michele Siena, Pina Tuosto, Nicola Villani, the association "ACM" art-culture-music, the Social Centre "Sciortz", the Brotherhood of Mercy Torremaggiore, New Sound Service technicians and all the musicians who performed during the evening concert. Many thanks to all these special people.
the organizers of Torstock 2008
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