Ovidi Montllor facts for kids
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Ovidi Montllor
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Montllor, receiving a medal from his hometown.
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| Birth name | Ovidi Montllor Mengual |
| Born | 4 February 1942 Alcoi, Valencian Community |
| Died | 10 March 1995 (aged 53) Barcelona, Catalonia |
| Genres | Nova Cançó |
| Occupation(s) | Singer-songwriter actor |
| Instruments | Vocals guitar |
| Years active | 1968–1995 |
| Labels | Discophon, Edigsa, Ariola |
Ovidi Montllor (born February 4, 1942, in Alcoi, Spain – died March 10, 1995, in Barcelona, Spain) was a talented singer, songwriter, and actor from the Valencian Community. He was known for his powerful voice and engaging stage presence.
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Ovidi Montllor's Career Highlights
Ovidi Montllor was born in Alcoi. When he was 24, he moved to Barcelona. There, he joined several independent theater groups. He worked with famous theater artists like Núria Espert.
In 1968, Ovidi started singing. He performed songs with lyrics by other writers. He also wrote many of his own songs. He became a key part of the Nova Cançó movement. This was a movement of artists who sang in Catalan. They often sang about social and political topics.
Ovidi was famous for his deep voice. He also had a very dramatic way of performing on stage. Even though he was very talented, he was not always the most popular singer. However, other famous artists like Miquel Gil and Pascal Comelade have honored his work. This has helped more people discover his music.
Ovidi was also a gifted actor. He starred in the important Spanish film Furtivos with Lola Gaos. This movie is considered one of the best in Spanish cinema history.
His Illness and Death
Ovidi Montllor sadly passed away on March 10, 1995. He was 53 years old. He died in Barcelona from esophageal cancer.
Just five months before he died, his hometown of Alcoi held a special event. They honored him for all his achievements. It was a very emotional tribute from his community.
Tributes to Ovidi Montllor
Many people have honored Ovidi Montllor since his death. In 2005, ten years after he passed away, many events took place. These celebrations were held across the Catalan countries. They remembered his life and work.
Also in 2005, a band called Inadaptats released a special CD. It was named "Homenatge a Ovidi," which means "A Tribute to Ovidi." The CD featured their versions of 14 of Ovidi's most famous songs. Inadaptats is a band that supports Catalan independence.
Another band, Obrint Pas, also honored him. They are a Valencian band who support independence. In 2006, they dedicated their song "No Hem Oblidat" (We Have Not Forgotten) to Ovidi Montllor.
His Music Albums
Ovidi Montllor released many recordings during his career. These included shorter collections of songs called EPs, and single songs. He also released several full-length albums.
Studio Albums
Ovidi released many albums recorded in a studio. Some of his early works were EPs:
- "La Fera Ferotge" / "Llicó De Sumes i Verbs" / "Cançó De Les Balances" / "Cançó De Llaurador" (1968)
- "Gola Seca" / "La Fàbrica Paulac" / "Cançó d'Amor" / "Història d'Un Amic" (1969)
He also released singles, like Sol d'estiu / Ell (1971). His main studio albums include:
- Un entre tants... (1972)
- Crònica d'un temps (1973)
- A Alcoi (1974)
- Salvat-Papasseit per Ovidi Montllor (1975)
- Ovidi Montllor diu 'Coral romput' (1979)
- Bon vent... i barca nova! (1979)
- 4.02.42 (1980)
- Verí Good (2000) - This album was released after he passed away.
Live Albums
Ovidi also released albums recorded during his live performances:
- Ovidi Montllor a l'Olympia (1975)
- De manars i garrotades (1977)
Other Music Collections
After his death, special collections of his music were released:
- Ovidi Montllor... per sempre (1995) - This was an anthology, a collection of his best songs.
- Antologia (2000) - A very complete collection of his works.
Images for kids
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Montllor, receiving a medal from his hometown.
See also
In Spanish: Ovidi Montllor para niños
