Matteo Bocelli, the son of legendary tenor Andrea Bocelli, discussed singing at Jeff Bezos’ wedding in Venice and his time with celebrities like Kim Kardashian.
With his Italian charm and chiselled good looks, it’s little surprise that Matteo Bocelli is regarded as one of the music world’s heartthrobs. But the singer, son of superstar tenor Andrea Bocelli, is coy when we suggest so.
“Heartthrob? Don’t tell me that, otherwise I’ll believe it! My head will get big,” laughs the 27-year-old musician as we sit down to discuss the release of his romantic new album, Falling In Love . “No, I do appreciate it, it’s part of the job and everyone likes to be appreciated,” he assures OK! in an exclusive interview, albeit with a bit of a blush.
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While he is grateful for the support from his huge following, Matteo admits overeager fans can occasionally cross the line. “When I did my first European tour, my last gig was in Rome and when I got back home, I found a fan in my back yard – they were home before me. I was like, ‘OK, I understand coming to my show but why are you in my house?’ That was a little weird,” he says.
He continues, “I do have to be grateful, though.” We all value someone’s work ethic above all else. So I just need to be appreciative of how other people view me as long as it doesn’t turn into a bore.
Matteo’s popularity began with the release of a duet with his father, Fall On Me, for Andrea’s 16th studio album, S. The Nutcracker and the Four Realms, a Disney film that Matteo’s career took off in a flash, later adapted from the duet.
Matteo has made significant strides in the industry since then, choosing to focus on contemporary pop music rather than follow his father’s formulaic, operatic footsteps. Matteo claims that Andrea leaves him to his own devices when it comes to his sound, despite the abundance of advice that can be shared between the father and son.
He leaves me to do my own things entirely, but technically speaking, I can learn a lot from him. I’m always on the lookout for ears. He offers a lot of support. Because he is a huge fan of opera, he is more apt to understand this style of music.
The singer acknowledges that Andrea can also serve as Matteo’s harshest critic due to his extensive experience. He texted me a few days ago, saying that he thought my first single from the album was impressive. Dad compliments me on a real level because otherwise, he wouldn’t say it.
Matteo was born in Tuscany, where the family owns a sprawling farm, and his mother is Enrica Cenzatti’s ex-wife. When he’s not on tour or in the studio, he claims his life is far from glamorous. He frequently spends time with animals or picks up fresh produce from the farm. It resembles idyllic.
When I’m at home, he says, “Whenever I’m home, I enjoy doing the things I love, hanging out with people I love, and doing things I love.” Our farm and garden are home to many horses, which my father enjoys so much. So for me, it’s just valuing tiny things like that, like a freshly minted tomato or freshly minted chicken eggs.
“I also enjoy cooking.” Because I believe that good cooking results from having good quality ingredients, my cooking style is fairly basic. I adore how delicious food I make from organic produce I grow. Nothing fancy; I just enjoy cooking and spending time with my family and friends.
After performing at the multi-million dollar wedding of Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez in Venice earlier this summer, which attracted guests from the Kardashian family, Bill Gates, Orlando Bloom, and a number of other well-known names, Matteo has added a few more A-listers to his contacts list.
Matteo answers that the year’s wedding was nothing short of spectacular when we ask him how it was. A touching moment was had at the wedding. I embraced the privilege of being a part of it all. I performed during the ceremony, which followed a cocktail party and dinner. The Kardashian family is very nice, and it was nice to see them again.
“And I finally had the opportunity to talk to Tom Brady, who is such a nice guy. It was a lot of fun to go there. I admired the work that the artists had done there.
The musician has worked on his new album, which was released earlier this month, for the past 12 months in addition to living the dolce vita. Although the album is titled Falling In Love and has a lot of romance, Matteo maintains an intriguingly tight-lipped outlook on his own private life. He’s also happy to discuss how he feels about love.
“Falling In Love,” which is the title of my album, means a lot to me because I believe love is the theme of 80% of albums because it’s fascinating. However, for me, love isn’t just meant to be a couple; it can also be a union between friends and the potential love of your family. This is the subject of this album. It’s 360 degrees when I say “love,” and it’s crucial to fall in love with someone every day. You know, whether it’s an animal, people, nature, or both.
Matteo claims the music is a nod to his beautiful home country because the album features a mix of Italian and English on it. Because, as you know, we are the sum of our lives, and I have been shaped by Tuscany and Italy in general, along with the people around me, I wanted to bring everyone to Tuscany.
Matteo, who has dates scheduled for November in various UK cities, says he loves nothing more than traveling. He plans to start a tour next month. It’s just about the voice, not the stress, I find when I travel. It’s stressful if your voice is bad or you’re not feeling well. However, when the voice is present and you are in good health, it’s actually only joy and excitement. You have to be passionate about what you’re doing, and I totally am, in my opinion.
Decca Records has the release date for Matteo’s new album Falling In Love. In November, he makes a tour of the UK.
Source: Mirror
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