Except, he doesnt think its such an unusual ability at all.
Its basically the concept that bats use for their orientation.
When you walk, you make sounds, and that sound comes back to you.
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Echolocation, the Italian tenor tells Deadline.
The fact is we all have this capacity.
Its just that we dont know we do.
Andrea Bocelli and wife Veronica Berti Bocelli on horseback in New York City on March 23, 2023.Bryan Bedder/Getty Images for Trinity Broadcasting Network
And we dont use it because we dont develop it.
His mother Edi insisted he not indulge in any self-pity.
Though blind, he rides horses with remarkable skill, deriving obvious pleasure from the activity.
I live in a beautiful place Tuscany is incredible.
And to ride in the middle of the fields and woods, its very inspiring.
And you breathe freedom.
We asked if he felt happiest singing or on horseback.
Its a tie, he replies.
If Im singing well, its a tie.
If its not good, I like my horse.
Rapturous fans can attest that the singing tends to go very well indeed.
He said he doesnt have a favorite song to perform.
Its like every day and every moment, theres a mood for a certain song, he says.
So, there is no favorite.
Its just what youre in the mood for.
Shes a good traveler.
Very happy, he says.
Shes always the first to get in the car, first to get on a plane.
Oh, shes very happy.
