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Originally posted by Spaciousmind Spaciousmind wrote:

Originally posted by progbethyname progbethyname wrote:



That looks Like an incredible list.

Goblin I’m definitely the most familiar with having a good 21 albums from them.
The Locanda album I have, but the rest of these artists on here I have never heard.
I’ll keep this list in mind. :)
I get in exploratory moods.


I tried to mix it up in styles with that selection.

What's funny is if you listen to the first riff of the first track from Blocco Mentale - Capita (1973) and then listen to King Crimson The Great Deceiver (from Starless and Bible Black 1974).  It makes you wonder if King Crimson went to Italy for their inspirations :) (tongue in cheek).

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The RPI well of talent certainly runs deep. I wouldn’t be surprised if the genre has influenced a lot of the classics.


Also I should note that I have heard of Logos.
They’re pretty amazing as well. Really enjoyed “ The Enigma of Life. “
It is a serious heavy hitter.
Gimmie my headphones now!!! 🎧🤣
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Originally posted by emisan emisan wrote:

LogoS and La Maschera Di Cera.
Outstanding bands in modern RPI.
Both have 2020 releases. 5-stars albums for me.


I want to get the new La Maschera Di Cera album.

Been hearing such incredible things about them here on the Archives. :)
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Originally posted by FatherChristmas FatherChristmas wrote:

Are there very many modern Italianprog bands?

Totally agree with the above recommendations! You can't go wrong swimming in this deep pool! 

I would like to personally recommend the amazing Rocky's Filj! 

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Hey amici, if you collect vinyl you need to keep an eye on this label:


They are reissuing some classics from the master tapes with exquisite detail to the packaging. The Vinyl Magic and Ricordi / De Agostini Prog Rock Italiano LPs that have been released over the last few years are sourced from CDs and don't sound nearly as good. Find these! I have Ys and it sounds fabulous! I have Locanda delle Fate on order from Wayside in the US. 

Man I sure hope they do Rocky's Filj! I have an original Italian LP but I would love one that sounds cleaner with analog sources. The others I really hope they do are Jumbo DNA (same story as the Filj), Procession s/t (those go for 1k for an original... way too much for me!), and De De Lind (same story as Procession). The other classic LPs are available either in late 70s issues (especially the Big 3) or 80s Japanese pressings, which also used analog sources, all much more affordable than original pressings.

Speaking of De Agostini, have you seen this? 

It's a release by Nuova Idea, originally from 1976, just now seeing the light of day! I love this band, especially Clowns and Mister E Jones.

Here's a link to hear one song.

I have mine on order from an Italian seller, should be delivered this week! 
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I just got Area's Arbeit Macht Frei and listened to it for the first time.

Spectacular!
Porg for short. My love of music doesn't end with prog! Feel free to discuss all sorts of music with me. Odds are I'll give it a chance if I haven't already! :)
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I got all 4 The Rome Pro(g)ject albums and I am speechless. 
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Originally posted by Sacro_Porgo Sacro_Porgo wrote:

I just got Area's Arbeit Macht Frei and listened to it for the first time.

Spectacular!

First couple of listens my brain had to adjust to the vocals because they're incredible.

I think the title track has my favorite vocal lines and melodies; it all rules, though! I have them all stuck in my head and I have absolutely no idea if I'm even pronouncing or saying the correct words; THAT'S the power of music right there!

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Originally posted by Frenetic Zetetic Frenetic Zetetic wrote:

Originally posted by Sacro_Porgo Sacro_Porgo wrote:

I just got Area's Arbeit Macht Frei and listened to it for the first time.

Spectacular!

First couple of listens my brain had to adjust to the vocals because they're incredible.

I think the title track has my favorite vocal lines and melodies; it all rules, though! I have them all stuck in my head and I have absolutely no idea if I'm even pronouncing or saying the correct words; THAT'S the power of music right there!

I felt like I could viscerally understand the meaning of the songs despite my extremely poor Italian, lol. Truly wonderful vocalist.
Porg for short. My love of music doesn't end with prog! Feel free to discuss all sorts of music with me. Odds are I'll give it a chance if I haven't already! :)
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Relatively new to Appreciation of Italian prog. But thanks to this thread, I’m finding a vast range of bands albums...
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Great Bandcamp Daily feature on modern Italian prog, with lots of excellent suggestions: https://daily.bandcamp.com/lists/italian-prog-list?utm_source=notification
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Originally posted by Raff Raff wrote:

Great Bandcamp Daily feature on modern Italian prog, with lots of excellent suggestions: https://daily.bandcamp.com/lists/italian-prog-list?utm_source=notification


Great catch, Raffaella! Well worth the read & listen--the author(s) seem to know their stuff!
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Man, I still love Italy. Big smileHeart


Or a bit of in-studio jamming if you prefer that flavor...
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A bit more chill is this lovely number from Capside, a band from Sardinia...

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Today I revisited an old friend from the RPI glory days, a lesser-acclaimed one-off called Apoteosi. Many don't like this album, but I do. The context that should be understood is that this was not a professional and experienced touring band but rather a group of siblings who happened to be teenagers at the time they made their personal family opus. They could play well for sure, but they were no PFM. I love albums made by youth and by folks who weren't necessarily professionals. If you come at it with expectations in check, you may enjoy it. It does tend to meander, a frequent charge against it, but I love a little meandering if I'm enjoying the mood.




Edited by Finnforest - December 28 2024 at 11:24
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Apoteosi to me is another case of a 'diamond in the rough'. Their compositions are beautifully crafted, and you can hear that the performers, though still young, had serious chops. Yet, the album's finesse is sometimes a bit overshadowed by this sorta dry and unrefined feel to the recording and production.
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Yep, agreed. The production is a tad strange, and "dry" is a good descriptor. It sure was fun to hear again.

I really need to find my Metamorfosi and QVL again! It's been a long time.
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Apoteosi in 1971, a few years before their official formation to make the album. They definitely started young!
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Edited by Finnforest - December 28 2024 at 14:22
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Jim!!! So happy to see you here!
I have not been on in quite a while, but still check the forum out now and then and saw your post and had to reply!

I had a RPI weekend a few months back with Panna Freda, Campo di Marte, Semiramis, and a few of the big hitters, PFM, Le Orme, etc.

Will need to revisit Apoteosi again, it has been awhile.

Again, so good to see ya here, hope all is well!




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Hey Jim!! 
Wow....the AENewman avatar I do remember!  LOL
I wanted to write some reviews again just to see if I could remember how, and that led me to some cool stuff I hadn't heard before and it snowballed a bit. I had no plans to come back to the forums initially, but I dipped a toe here too. The RPI movement is a siren song for sure. I didn't play any for literally years and yet the the love comes right back. We'll see if it lasts.
But I'm still alive....some days, I feel pretty rough, but Lord willin', I'll get a few more miles down the road.

Cheers, bro.  You're in the southeast, if I recall?
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Another cool album I'm digging from a few years back....their two most recent albums are not exactly old school RPI, but they are insanely catchy.
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