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"Core 'ngrato" (Neapolitan: [ˈkɔːrə ŋˈɡrɑːtə]; "Ungrateful Heart"), also known by the first words "Catarì, Catarì" (short and dialectal form for Caterina, a female first name), is a 1911 Neapolitan song by emigrant American composer Salvatore Cardillo (in pic) with lyrics by Riccardo Cordiferro (real name Alessandro Sisca).
It was adopted by Enrico Caruso but it is not known whether he commissioned Cardillo and Sisca to write it. It is the only well-known standard Neapolitan song to have been written in America. The song was sung in the season three finale of The Sopranos by Dominic Chianese in character as Corrado "Junior" Soprano Jr.
In my instrumental version I play mandolins (Napolitan and Octave) and guitar. I produced this at my home with Band in a Box and Reaper.

****** Song Summary *************
File:Catari C80.MGU
Key=C , Tempo 80, Length (m:s)=3:54
Style is _RAMPART.STY (Rampart Celtic Harp Serenade)
MelodyCustom Synth is Hi-Q 050 01 Strings, Ensemble, Movie Sforzando
RealTracks used:
RealTracks in style: ~2474:Bass, Acoustic, Held Ev 085
RealTracks in style: 2773:Harp, Rhythm Celtic16ths Ev16 075
+ Piano + Drums + Electric Bass + String Quartet
+ Komplete Kontrol French Horn + Cathedral Organ

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Hi Esa!
Good choice of RealStyle for this, and your own additions to it really added well. To me, it made me think of the music playing to movie credits after and epic life story - sort of like a resolute, measured triumph after a long struggle.
I enjoyed listening and played it twice.
Andrew
PS I can relate to the photo used on your instrumental playlist on SC - it feels like that for me sometimes!

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Cheers mate!

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Beautiful instrumental, Arri! 100%.


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Thanks.

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As always, so nicely done. I like how you modernize these classics with much respect for the original and the history.


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Thanks. Marty. Your kind words encourage me carry on producing these.

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