Geddyleegenes Posted November 29, 2015 Share Posted November 29, 2015 Because in Italy, it's officially pronounced "Bar-Ket-tah". Didn't know this until a year or so ago. Heard it pronounced "Bar-Ket-tah" on one of those Classic Car shows on Spike TV or some cable channel like that. Thought the guy who said it like that was an idiot, but then it turned out he was saying it correctly. Geddy didn't know that the "H" wasn't pronounced and neither did Neil when he wrote the lyrics. How do people in Italy sing it when they sing along with Geddy? Do they sing "Bar-Chet-tah" or do they sing "Bar-Ket-tah"? And just how exactly do people in Canada sing it when they sing along with Geddy? Do they sing "Bar-Chet-Zed"? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Narps Posted November 29, 2015 Share Posted November 29, 2015 (edited) I have heard Neil pronounce it in its proper way in at least one interview before. Not sure that means anything but... Edited November 29, 2015 by Narps Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geezer Posted November 29, 2015 Share Posted November 29, 2015 Official answer from an Italian fan: in full respect of the artists involved I say "Bar-Chet-Tah" (but it sounds awful!) 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ancient Ways Posted November 29, 2015 Share Posted November 29, 2015 But geddy pronounced it bar-chhhhhhhhhh-etta. That makes it the official pronunciation. Whaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa!!!!!!!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laughedatbytime Posted November 29, 2015 Share Posted November 29, 2015 This topic is as interesting as the CP forum. That's not praise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goose Posted November 30, 2015 Share Posted November 30, 2015 (edited) Along these same lines, do you say "par-ma-zhan" or "par-me-san"? How about "poin-sett-a" in stead of "poin-set-tia"? Irregardless, does any of this matter? Not hardly. Literally a mountain out of a mole hill. Edited November 30, 2015 by goose Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RUSHHEAD666 Posted November 30, 2015 Share Posted November 30, 2015 Because in Italy, it's officially pronounced "Bar-Ket-tah". Didn't know this until a year or so ago. Heard it pronounced "Bar-Ket-tah" on one of those Classic Car shows on Spike TV or some cable channel like that. Thought the guy who said it like that was an idiot, but then it turned out he was saying it correctly. Geddy didn't know that the "H" wasn't pronounced and neither did Neil when he wrote the lyrics. How do people in Italy sing it when they sing along with Geddy? Do they sing "Bar-Chet-tah" or do they sing "Bar-Ket-tah"? And just how exactly do people in Canada sing it when they sing along with Geddy? Do they sing "Bar-Chet-Zed"? I think this song title is pronounced: ZED BARCHETTA! LOL!!!!!!!! I love myself!! No really I do! I don't need to be co-dependant on a woman anymore! FUKK IT! RIGHT? I'm "Nobody's Hero!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RUSHHEAD666 Posted November 30, 2015 Share Posted November 30, 2015 ZED LENSES Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RUSHHEAD666 Posted November 30, 2015 Share Posted November 30, 2015 ZED TIDE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RUSHHEAD666 Posted November 30, 2015 Share Posted November 30, 2015 ZED SECTOR A Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RUSHHEAD666 Posted November 30, 2015 Share Posted November 30, 2015 If I ever find that 29 year old again and get a second chance to ask her out not only am I going to marry her, I'm going to have a baby. I will name the baby ZED!!!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EagleMoon Posted November 30, 2015 Share Posted November 30, 2015 I am beginning to see the light about this place. Sigh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alexmai Posted November 30, 2015 Share Posted November 30, 2015 Because in Italy, it's officially pronounced "Bar-Ket-tah". Didn't know this until a year or so ago. Heard it pronounced "Bar-Ket-tah" on one of those Classic Car shows on Spike TV or some cable channel like that. Thought the guy who said it like that was an idiot, but then it turned out he was saying it correctly. Geddy didn't know that the "H" wasn't pronounced and neither did Neil when he wrote the lyrics. How do people in Italy sing it when they sing along with Geddy? Do they sing "Bar-Chet-tah" or do they sing "Bar-Ket-tah"? And just how exactly do people in Canada sing it when they sing along with Geddy? Do they sing "Bar-Chet-Zed"? It's barKetta, but I sing the way I feel in that moment... it comes natural to sing barketta, anyway... ;)And when we talk about the song, it's ALWAYS barketta :) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alexmai Posted November 30, 2015 Share Posted November 30, 2015 BTW... what is La villa STRANGIATO? ahah La villa is a house with a garden all around... but strangiato is a big question point ;)I think it could come from the word "strano" that is your "strange/weird/bizarre". So strangiato could be about something that become strange, so it's a house with the garden that become strange after something happened ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rutlefan Posted November 30, 2015 Share Posted November 30, 2015 Having a bad thing for Italian cars I really wish they had got it right on MP; Bar-KE-tah sounds so much better to me. I realize Neil didn't have the benefit of the internet in 1981, but being such a big car guy, I still wonder how he could not know how to pronounce barchetta. The namesake, the Ferrari 166, starred at the Mille Miglia race in its day (hence the name change to166MM), which at the time was the world's most prestigious race, like Le Mans would later become. Probably he had only read about these things and had not heard someone say it; I've heard barchetta said so many times (in reference to the car) that I almost can't help but wonder how he couldn't have known the word, but then he didn't have the benefit of watching documentaries and interviews on YouTube like me of course. Still, Toronto must have some genuine Italian restaurants; go get dinner and ask a native how to pronounce the word. Even so, Red Bar-CHE-tah remains their best song, with the possible exception of Xanadu. Minor sin, easily overlooked. Of course Neil will sleep better knowing I feel that way ;) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnRogers Posted December 1, 2015 Share Posted December 1, 2015 (edited) FOOLS! All of you! There is a mispronunciation but it is not the one you are thinking. You've got the wrong car for one.http://blog.caranddriver.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/1980_Camaro_Berlinetta_Ad_1.jpg It is Red Berlinetta as in Camaro Berlinetta. Edited December 1, 2015 by JohnRogers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ancient Ways Posted December 1, 2015 Share Posted December 1, 2015 A brilliant berlinetta from a better, vanished time? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnRogers Posted December 1, 2015 Share Posted December 1, 2015 A brilliant berlinetta from a better, vanished time?Of course they don't call 1978-1980 The Grand Second Gilded Age for nothing! Ride like the windStraining the limitsOf Camaro and manLaughing out loud with fear and hopeI've got a desperate plan Of course the plan was desperate. The build quality of a 1980 Camaro was terrible! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ancient Ways Posted December 1, 2015 Share Posted December 1, 2015 A brilliant berlinetta from a better, vanished time?Of course they don't call 1978-1980 The Grand Second Gilded Age for nothing! Ride like the windStraining the limitsOf Camaro and manLaughing out loud with fear and hopeI've got a desperate plan Of course the plan was desperate. The build quality of a 1980 Camaro was terrible!I think the gleaming alloy air car was just a Chrysler k car Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rutlefan Posted December 1, 2015 Share Posted December 1, 2015 A brilliant berlinetta from a better, vanished time?Of course they don't call 1978-1980 The Grand Second Gilded Age for nothing! Ride like the windStraining the limitsOf Camaro and manLaughing out loud with fear and hopeI've got a desperate plan Of course the plan was desperate. The build quality of a 1980 Camaro was terrible! True, LOL. At least Ford didn't put out a Mustang II Berlinetta (adding insult to injury). Looks like the Camaro Berlinetta has craftsman-stitched fine Corinthian weave fabric seats (all the way from Corinth!). 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geddyleegenes Posted December 1, 2015 Author Share Posted December 1, 2015 I think this song title is pronounced: ZED BARCHETTA! Now THAT was a good one. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RUSHHEAD666 Posted December 1, 2015 Share Posted December 1, 2015 I think this song title is pronounced: ZED BARCHETTA! Now THAT was a good one. Hahaha! Thank you my friend for getting my sense of humor. It's like pulling teeth out of a Great White Shark's mouth to get understood around here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ctbadger Posted December 1, 2015 Share Posted December 1, 2015 Three other words a lot of folks pronounce incorrectly: - Guacamole - Agua- Tsunami 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnEggplant Posted December 1, 2015 Share Posted December 1, 2015 Three other words a lot of folks pronounce incorrectly: - Guacamole- Agua- Tsunami Guac-ah-moh-lehAh-goo-ahSue-nah-me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue J Posted December 1, 2015 Share Posted December 1, 2015 (edited) Along these same lines, do you say "par-ma-zhan" or "par-me-san"? How about "poin-sett-a" in stead of "poin-set-tia"? Irregardless, does any of this matter? Not hardly. Literally a mountain out of a mole hill. Irregardless? On the subject of the thread, I say Bar-chet-ta...(hmm, and I do like Chet Atkins, while I'm at it...but that doesn't have anything to do with it). However- if I ever find myself in Italy, I will say Bar-Kett-ta...because, you know...when in Rome... Edited December 1, 2015 by Blue J Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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