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Guldbamsen 
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RPI = The Italian stamp that you can't really put your finger on but you definitely recognise when you hear it
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TeleStrat
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Posted: April 06 2015 at 12:14 |
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Thanks for the info, Aussie. I read the review and ordered the Metafora Di Un Viaggio CD.
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Yes, that would be nice.
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Posted: April 06 2015 at 12:09 |
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In the quickest possible answer, there were recurring specific qualities and elements that many of the bands shared - for instance, classical elements, theatrical vocals, perhaps use of piano and violin....
Those qualities don't, of course, necessarily originiate from Italy, but they frequently appeared on the progressive music that came from that country starting in the early 70's. Grrr, I'm on nightshift hours and my mind isn't working too well, so I probably haven't explained it very well!  Pastmaster, would you like some recommendations and suggestions of a couple of defining RPI albums/artists to investigate first? Edited by Aussie-Byrd-Brother - April 06 2015 at 12:10 |
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Read the description on the frontpage dude  ...but yes, RPI is a subgenre on PA because there is a distinct style found therein that you don't get elsewhere............and no, not all Italian bands are RPI. |
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That's what I meant. To be honest, I've never heard it. However, ever since visiting the site I've wondered why it's in its own separate place. Is it something like Krautrock where it was a sort of artistic movement?
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Italian prog doesn't have it's own sub genre - RPI has  |
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Thanks Michael - duly noted
 On the subject of modern RPI: Does anyone know what happened to Labirinto di Specchio? Their debut was one of a very few recent Italian releases that genuinely knocked my socks off.
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I'm curious, how come Italian prog is in it's own separate sub-genre?
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TeleStrat, I was on one who added the band to the Archives, as well as posting the CD details and review, which you can read here, should explain a bit more about it! http://www.progarchives.com/Review.asp?id=1391622 Sagi, Dave - this might actually be an album that appeals to you both, it's got a definite less-polished, genuine 70's sound to it. It's a really fine disc, a quiet little RPI achiever!
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I looked up Frenante Sezione on Amazon and there was only one CD available
called Metafora Di Un Viaggio. Can anyone tell me about this CD?
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^^ I like the second release, Essere O Non Essere? just as much as the first.
This band along with Arti + Mestieri were among the first Italian bands that I got into back in the seventies.
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I have a tendency to jump straight into Il Canto della Preistoria, whenever I listen to Il Volo's debut
 It's the "angry duck" sound of the moog that does it methinks. Man I love that track!
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Il Volo's debut is a delight. My fave tracks are the opening e-piano rumble on Come una Zanzara, with its diabolical bass line and the sublime Il Calore Umano, owner of a gorgeous melody and a slick guitar solo from Alberto Radius. Its not as poppy as you may think, it needs more time to blossom.
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I never post anything anywhere without doing more than basic research, often in depth.
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Gentleman, thank you both. I promise I'll give the Il Volo debut plenty of proper listens. My initial dismissal was all based on a half-concentrating listen on a busy drive home with barely any sleep!
I should also say sorry that sometimes my opinions and comments on certain things Italian prog related can be a little blunt! I certainly don't mean them to ever come across as arrogant or aggressive, not the case at all. ***** Coaster, great Le Orme `Florian ' review from you on the front page too! I seem to recall Jim wrote a terrific one a while back too. It IS a great album, one that I don't listen to all the time, but when I do, it's very special. May do so again in the next day or two ***** Thanks, Sagi, I'll spin that clip when I'm home from work! Edited by Aussie-Byrd-Brother - April 06 2015 at 11:19 |
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Indeed Bob Callero's bass is really good. I got to know Il Volo in the first place because of Bob Callero that was previously with Osage Tribe. And this is for our Aussie brother Anybody's into this beautiful album??
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Thanks for the recommendation! Checking out the live stuff on Youtube as we speak. Regarding Il Volo, give it some time. It is one of those albums you have to sit down and really let it sink in. Preferably on vinyl! I especially love Bob Callero's bass playing on that one. I so enjoy all of your recommendations and experiences, keep 'em coming.
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Mike I have this album for about two years now maybe and I gotta say, it's not the progiest album this genre has to offer that's for sure, I think its strength lies in the melodies. I always considered it to be an album with 8 solid songs, there's a lot to enjoy really, first of all the material is good, the melodies are good and the playing and sound is really crisp, it's not straight forward at all and I actually never thought of it as poppy. I guess it will take a few spins for the magic to kick in, I like it better than their second album Essere O Non Essere. Enjoy it buddy!
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Latte Miele complete work is the best thing to come out for the whole of the year.
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^ First off Michael and the den mates, Happy Easter! Have not been in here in a while as I have been in a retro, crossover world of late.
I have not heard the first album of IL Volo so I cannot comment, but I do like the 2nd album, Essere O Non Essere. It is very jazz electronic oriented. Oh, the a fore mention of Blocco Mentale Poa became one of my favorites after a long road trip a few years back in which I had a play list of all RPI. Chopping wood or a road trip, Poa would fit the bill .Have not tried Opus Avantra yet, it sounds tempting but dangerous as I have a love hate relationship with Opera...In the Spirit of the holiday, good time to listen to Latte E Miele's, PASSIO SECUNDUM MATTHEUM: THE COMPLETE WORK!!!
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Aussie-Byrd-Brother wrote:
), but I played this for the first time in the car on the drive home....
