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"Classic" 70s Le Orme Poll |
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presdoug 
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 Topic: "Classic" 70s Le Orme PollPosted: August 06 2022 at 07:16 |
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I have made a poll from what I consider to be the best "classic" 1970s period for Italy's Le Orme. (I am not including the English lyric version "Felona and Sorona" recording) I feel what came after these early to mid 70s albums from Le Orme is not in their league. It is a tough choice for myself, as I really admire all of these listed, but in the final analysis, I am going with Felona e Sorona. That album distills for me most all the great attributes of the band from that time; deeply moving vocals, and wonderful instrumental technique, making for their most cohesive and "emotional" album. What is your fave from the list?
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Posted: August 06 2022 at 10:08 |
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It's impossible for me to choose. I love all these albums quite the same.
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Posted: August 06 2022 at 11:49 |
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Felona E Serona, Uomo Di Pezza and Contrapunti are all 5 star releases in my opinion. I will not take away from any of these legendary releases by choosing a favorite. In all honesty Collage is almost a 5 star release too and I listen to this release just as often. I have yet to pick up the In Concerto release. Someone needs to remaster these releases in 24/96 format/gold discs. Not to take away from the very good quality of the Phillips AAD transfers. Shows how good the original recording quality was. I’d love to hear them in ADD 24/96 remaster in nice mini lp sleeve. Maybe someone did this already? Steven Wilson would do an excellent job.
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Posted: August 06 2022 at 11:51 |
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Felona e Sorona
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Posted: August 06 2022 at 14:21 |
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Collage
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Posted: August 06 2022 at 14:32 |
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I think Felona e Sorona is just a liiiittle bit superior to the others. It has something in its spirituality that conquers me.
Edited by Argentinfonico - August 06 2022 at 15:07 |
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Posted: August 06 2022 at 15:03 |
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Contrappunti is my favorite, followed by Felona e Sorona.
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Posted: August 06 2022 at 15:39 |
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good poll, and Felona e Sorona is my sure favourite |
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Posted: August 06 2022 at 15:51 |
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Felona and Sorona is considered Le Orme's masterpiece.
Even in PA it got the best score. It's certainly a great opera, a beautiful concept album. But in my opinion, from a musical point of view, Collage is slightly better. Uomo di pezza included some weak songs and in general is less inspired.
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Posted: August 06 2022 at 15:59 |
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Felona.
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Posted: August 07 2022 at 00:31 |
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Don't think I have a favourite although I have at least 3 of those on constant rotation.
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Posted: August 07 2022 at 09:28 |
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Felona'. The band at its zenith.
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Posted: August 07 2022 at 09:36 |
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Felona e Sorona (1973)
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Posted: August 08 2022 at 13:50 |
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What a great band!!
Love all their albums, but my fav its Felona e Sorona
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Posted: August 08 2022 at 14:23 |
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puzzling poll
I like all of their first efforts Felona/Sorona Contrapunti ? Contrapunti Felona/Sorona ? Felona/Sorona Contrapunti ? Contrapunti Felona/Sorona ? Felona/Sorona Contrapunti ? Contrapunti Felona/Sorona ? |
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Posted: August 08 2022 at 15:16 |
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Posted: August 08 2022 at 21:25 |
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Florian is absolutely on this level. In fact it's better than Contrappunti.
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Posted: August 08 2022 at 22:43 |
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I consider Elementi a great album too
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Posted: August 09 2022 at 00:54 |
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I think I'll give it to Collage. There's this sort of undistanced innocence that I find so endearing (also present on their following albums) and soothing. Cressida (both), Celeste (debut)... and I suppose early Moody Blues got it too. For those days when I'm not up for a challenge, but need beauty, warmth and comfort.
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Posted: August 09 2022 at 18:37 |
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While I truly cannot pick a favorite I will choose a favorite for the day. The choice goes to Uomo Di Pezza. My mother could not get enough of the beautiful piano parts. It’s gotta be good to bring the Italian out in my 76 year old mother. I used to listen to this release with my Godmother, Grandfather and Grandmother. My Grandfather was born in Italy. This is music the whole family can enjoy without being derivative, pop, corny or Barry Manilowesk and without understanding Italian. I do not know of many bands that have this same quality.
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