BREAKDOWN
Vasco Rossi’s 2023 tour stood out not only for the power of his performances and the overwhelming response from the audience, but also for the strong focus on live visuals, which became a key part of the overall experience. The digital stage design worked as a parallel narrative, enhancing the meaning of the songs
and intensifying their emotional impact. The stage itself turned into a dynamic space where music
and visuals constantly interacted.
and intensifying their emotional impact. The stage itself turned into a dynamic space where music
and visuals constantly interacted.
Large LED screens played a central role throughout the show, delivering high-quality visuals tailored to each song. A mix of live camera feeds, animated graphics, and symbolic imagery helped bridge the distance between Vasco and the audience, even in massive stadiums. Real-time close-ups of the artist blended seamlessly
with visual effects that highlighted his expressions, gestures, and iconic presence.
with visual effects that highlighted his expressions, gestures, and iconic presence.
The use of visuals was especially powerful during the more introspective and emotional songs. Here, slower rhythms, carefully chosen colors, and atmospheric imagery created moments of suspension and reflection. Themes such as freedom, rebellion, and love were translated into simple yet striking visual symbols, making
the visuals an active part of the storytelling rather than a mere background.
the visuals an active part of the storytelling rather than a mere background.
During the more energetic tracks, the screens burst with movement, bold colors, and fast-paced animations
that followed the rhythm of the music, turning the stadium into a single, collective pulse. The 2023 tour confirmed Vasco Rossi’s ability to evolve his live language, using technology not as an end in itself,
but as an expressive tool that deepens emotion and strengthens the bond with his audience.
that followed the rhythm of the music, turning the stadium into a single, collective pulse. The 2023 tour confirmed Vasco Rossi’s ability to evolve his live language, using technology not as an end in itself,
but as an expressive tool that deepens emotion and strengthens the bond with his audience.
CREDITS
Vasco Rossi - Italian God of Rock
Direction and visual
concept: Pepsy Romanoff
Produced: ExceptFilm, Maurizio Vassallo
Coordinamento Floriano Fini x Giamaica Line Producer: Enrico, Simo Sant
Ass. Director and music consultant: Alberto Cerchierini
Video mixer: Ettori Simone
Editor and Sound Efx: Davide Olivastri
Live Dop: Lele Cerri
Light designer: Giovanni Pinnald
Motion Design and Art direction: Chunk Studio Milano, Fabio Fubah, Enrico Amato
Notch designer: Lorenzo Venturini with Notchvfx GX2C
Steadycam operator: Mauro Gianesini
Videomaker: Dario Garegnani, Drone Capture
Cameraman: Francesco Mazzotta, Stefano Castiglioni, Giuseppe Talotta, Alessandro Marti, Andrea Sponza
Playout D3: M2L
Notch operator: Nicholas Di Fonzo
Ob Van and camera service: EmgItaly
Addictional camera service: Moovie Film
Production show: Live Nation Italia
Stage design: Gio Forma
Security manager: ATS Around the show srl
Press Office: Tania Sachs
Members of: AIR3 Directors
Band: Vincenzo Pastano, Stef Burns, Matt Laug, Andrea Torresani, Frank Nemola, Gallo1250,
Diego Spagnoli, Alberto Rocchetti
Direction and visual
concept: Pepsy Romanoff
Produced: ExceptFilm, Maurizio Vassallo
Coordinamento Floriano Fini x Giamaica Line Producer: Enrico, Simo Sant
Ass. Director and music consultant: Alberto Cerchierini
Video mixer: Ettori Simone
Editor and Sound Efx: Davide Olivastri
Live Dop: Lele Cerri
Light designer: Giovanni Pinnald
Motion Design and Art direction: Chunk Studio Milano, Fabio Fubah, Enrico Amato
Notch designer: Lorenzo Venturini with Notchvfx GX2C
Steadycam operator: Mauro Gianesini
Videomaker: Dario Garegnani, Drone Capture
Cameraman: Francesco Mazzotta, Stefano Castiglioni, Giuseppe Talotta, Alessandro Marti, Andrea Sponza
Playout D3: M2L
Notch operator: Nicholas Di Fonzo
Ob Van and camera service: EmgItaly
Addictional camera service: Moovie Film
Production show: Live Nation Italia
Stage design: Gio Forma
Security manager: ATS Around the show srl
Press Office: Tania Sachs
Members of: AIR3 Directors
Band: Vincenzo Pastano, Stef Burns, Matt Laug, Andrea Torresani, Frank Nemola, Gallo1250,
Diego Spagnoli, Alberto Rocchetti
