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5 years ago
United Kingdom Dardust, known also as Dario Faini, has established himself as an awarded contemporary artist, pianist, songwriter, and producer, bridging classical and electronic music with over 100 platinum records.
Tech giant Apple Inc. selected Dardust's 'Sturm I – Fear' from his album 'S.A.D Storm and Drugs' for its annual keynote presentation to launch new products, streamed from the Steve Jobs Theater in Cupertino, California.
Dardust has collaborated with Maserati to create the signature sound elements, such as beeps and chimes, for their new car models, merging his innovative musical style with the luxury automotive brand.
Dardust composed the soundtrack for 'Cover Story', a film created for the 20th anniversary of Vanity Fair, presented at the Teatro Lirico Giorgio Gaber in Milan during the Vanity Fair Stories 2023 festival.
Dardust has created commissions for the luxury brand Krug, indicating collaborations that blend his artistic vision with high-end brand experiences.
Dardust's music has been involved in sync-deals with Hyundai, suggesting his work has been featured in the brand's advertisements or promotional content.
Dario Faini, professionally known as Dardust, was born on March 17, 1976, in Ascoli Piceno, Italy. Discovering the piano through his older sister, Dardust pursued classical piano studies for eight years at the conservatory. His early exposure to artists like David Bowie, Brian Eno, and Kraftwerk broadened his musical perspective, leading him to integrate electronic elements into his classical training. This foundation allowed him to develop a distinctive style that blends neoclassical piano and contemporary electronica, creating unique soundscapes. His music frequently includes elements of surprise and challenges conventional musical structures. He has released a trilogy of instrumental albums: ‘7’ in 2015, ‘Birth’ in 2016, and ‘S.A.D Storm and Drugs’ in 2020.
Dardust’s career as a songwriter and producer is marked by significant achievements in the Italian music industry. He has contributed to numerous major Italian hits, accumulating over 100 platinum records and 500 million streams. Since 2019, he has collaborated with prominent artists such as Mahmood, Elodie, Irama, Lazza, and Angelina Mango, including during several editions of the Sanremo Festival. In 2019, he co-wrote and co-produced “Soldi” for Mahmood, which won the 69th Sanremo Music Festival and achieved second place in the Eurovision Song Contest 2019, gaining international recognition. He also co-authored “La noia,” the winning song of the Sanremo Music Festival 2024 for Angelina Mango. His work extends to feature film scores, such as “Mani Nude” and “Cover Story” for Vanity Fair’s 20th anniversary film. His album ‘Duality’, released at the end of 2022, highlights his two artistic personas: piano solo and electronic.
The global reach of Dardust’s music is evidenced by several milestones. In 2020, Apple Inc. selected “Sturm I – Fear” from his ‘S.A.D Storm and Drugs’ album for its annual keynote presentation. He performed a unique concert in AlUla, Saudi Arabia, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, in 2021 as part of the AlUla Moments festival. The same year, he performed at the 66th Eurovision Song Contest in Turin, collaborating with international artists Benny Benassi and Sophie and The Giants. In 2022, Dardust composed the soundtrack for the Olympic flag handover ceremony from Beijing 2022 to Milan-Cortina 2026, featuring tracks like “Forget To Be” and “Inno (Prologue)”. He also served as Maestro Concertatore for the 25th edition of the Notte della Taranta and performed for Rome’s bid for Expo 2030. His music has been featured at events such as the Superbowl and the NBA All-Star Game. In 2024, he received the Best Producer/Talent Scout award at the CIAO – Rassegna Lucio Dalla event.
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