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andrea 
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 Posted: January 09 2007 at 16:31 |
 Andrea Cortese wrote:
Thanks, andrea. I've read the article. Very interesting. Impressive work on the translation in the collab section. 
Could you please post the article in the general forum? Many members and aficionados will be happy to read it. Congratulations for the excellent work again.
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Thank you... However it's just a drawing, I'm still working on it and before post it in the general forum I would be pleased to have a little feed back from some other collabs...
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Posted: January 09 2007 at 16:29 |
I just stumbled upon an interesting Italian band named Id (a big hand for Freud  ) ... also not included, there is some work to do!
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Posted: January 09 2007 at 16:21 |
Thanks, andrea. I've read the article. Very interesting. Impressive work on the translation in the collab section.
Could you please post the article in the general forum? Many members and aficionados will be happy to read it. Congratulations for the excellent work again.
I don't know Il Sistema, Erik, and I'm waiting too for some inclusions: Alan Sorrenti, for instance. Riccardo Cocciante's debut is also a valid addition in any italian prog collection. And so, many others...
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Posted: January 09 2007 at 16:12 |
Andrea Cortese wrote:
I would like to thank Prog-jester for his enthousiastic comment on two Le Orme's albums: L'Infinito (2004) and Piccola Rapsodia dell'Ape (1980). The last one in particular took my attention 'cause my personal rating of this album is two. His review moves me to take another spin to the record but I think it's uncomparable with the previous acoustic glory Florian (1979) (4 stars from me). The two albums are similar but Piccola Rapsodia dell'Ape has a stronger pop influence.
 Italian Symphonic Prog
(Studio Album, 1980)
Avg: 3.40/5
from 7 ratings ORME, LE — Piccola Rapsodia Dell'Ape Review by Prog-jester (Èãîðü)
 Yes, five stars. I simply adore it!
While earlier albums show LE ORME's masterity in composing great Symphonic Prog pieces for ELP-like trio, they never fall into bombastic category - LE ORME are Italians and they care for MELODIES first!!! This one is pure brilliance - melodies and emotions. No bombastic keyboards at all - acoustic guitars, violas and pianos...My favourite from them, along with recent "L'Infinito".The opener "Il treno" reminds of BEATLES' "Hello Goodbye" - great! "La mia bianca sposa" is another highlight - pretty memorable chorus and Aldo is stunning with his trembling voice..."Piccola rapsodia dell'ape" is an instrumental,very good - acoustic and pastoral,but partly wild!"Charango" is another step away from Prog,but it is amazing song - quirky and firing, humorous in mood. My favourite here is probably the closing "Buonanotte" - simple lullaby with AWESOME melodic chorus...very peaceful and calm piece, proving that LE ORME are more melodists than bombasters. Highly recommended, especially for those who uncapable to get the genius of "classical" albums - maybe, you should try this one like I did!
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Perhaps this link could be useful...
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Posted: January 09 2007 at 16:12 |
OK, thanks but I am curious or any Italian proghead is familiar with Il Sistema (still not on Prog Archives)?
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Andrea Cortese
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Posted: January 09 2007 at 16:00 |
Hi prog rock friends.
Today some interesting reviews on italian bands.
First of all I would like to thank Prog-jester for his enthousiastic comment on two Le Orme's albums: L'Infinito (2004) and Piccola Rapsodia dell'Ape (1980). The last one in particular took my attention 'cause my personal rating of this album is two. His review moves me to take another spin to the record but I think it's uncomparable with the previous acoustic glory Florian (1979) (4 stars from me). The two albums are similar but Piccola Rapsodia dell'Ape has a stronger pop influence.
On the other hand I would also thank Erik Neuteboom who really represents the neverending love toward symphonic prog from all the contries of the world, and especially from Italy. It's the first time in my life I've heard to the modern italian band Empire.
Italian Symphonic Prog
(Studio Album, 1980)
Avg: 3.40/5
from 7 ratings
ORME, LE — Piccola Rapsodia Dell'Ape Review by Prog-jester (Èãîðü)
Yes, five stars. I simply adore it!
While earlier albums show LE ORME's masterity in composing great Symphonic Prog pieces for ELP-like trio, they never fall into bombastic category - LE ORME are Italians and they care for MELODIES first!!! This one is pure brilliance - melodies and emotions. No bombastic keyboards at all - acoustic guitars, violas and pianos...My favourite from them, along with recent "L'Infinito".The opener "Il treno" reminds of BEATLES' "Hello Goodbye" - great! "La mia bianca sposa" is another highlight - pretty memorable chorus and Aldo is stunning with his trembling voice..."Piccola rapsodia dell'ape" is an instrumental,very good - acoustic and pastoral,but partly wild!"Charango" is another step away from Prog,but it is amazing song - quirky and firing, humorous in mood. My favourite here is probably the closing "Buonanotte" - simple lullaby with AWESOME melodic chorus...very peaceful and calm piece, proving that LE ORME are more melodists than bombasters. Highly recommended, especially for those who uncapable to get the genius of "classical" albums - maybe, you should try this one like I did!
Posted Tuesday, January 09, 2007, 07:05 EST | Permanent link
 Italian Symphonic Prog
(Studio Album, 2004)
Avg: 4.13/5
from 15 ratings ORME, LE — L'infinitoReview by Prog-jester (Èãîðü)
I always got the feeling of "something missed" when I listened to classical LE ORME's albums from 70s (except for tiny Piccola Rapsodi Dell'ape, what a masterpiece!). Now everything on its own places.
Sounding a lot like IQ's "Dark Matter" released the same year, "L'Infinito" is spacy, pompous (in a good way!) and even more melodical then usually ;-) .I've noticed that so many bands release their best albums during later years - just to mention CAMEL, CLEARLIGHT, IQ and Peter Gabriel! Same goes to LE ORME - "L'Infinito" is just stunning and incredible. It has ballads ("La Voce Del Silenzio", "Tra La Luna E Il Sole"), fiery instrumental pieces (" Shanti", "Come Onde Sull'Oceano") ,mini-epics with breath-taking culminations ("Canto","Si Può Immaginare")even sitar-driven song!(" La Ruota Del Cielo"). The sound of Guitar Synth reminds me of Steve Rothery's sound ("Il Tuono E La Luce"). Honorable mention gets the title dramatic piece - "L'Infinito" has one of the best musical themes I heard last years!!! Impatiently waiting for the new one, because "ETERNITY" (English for "L'Infinito") is endlessly beautiful!
A Masterpiece of Progressive Rock and a Must for every fan of it!
Posted Tuesday, January 09, 2007, 07:18 EST | Permanent link
 Italian Symphonic Prog
(Studio Album, 1994)
Avg: 3.25/5
from 2 ratings EMPIRE — Back to Knowledge Review by erik neuteboom (erik neuteboom) Special Collaborator Symphonic Prog Expert
 This is an Italian one shot band that featured the duo formation Syndone (drummer Sburlati and keyboard player Rogani) and female singer Rosanna De Luca. Most of the nine compositions sound fluen and modern with varied keyboards that contain obvious hints from Eddie Jobson and Keith Emerson. The vocals remind me of Annie Lennox. In the track Immortal we can enjoy a guest on guitar and the composition The Nite is based upon the famous classical piece Night On Bald Mountain by Mussorgsky in which the drums sound very powerful and the keyboard play is a tribute to Emerson/Jobson. Despite the poppy overtones in the songs with vocals, this CD is a pleasant effort for keyboard freaks. Rating: 2,5 stars.
First review of this album
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Posted: January 08 2007 at 11:59 |
ROCK PROGRESSIVO ITALIANO recensions special (part 8)
AREA — Arbeit Macht FreiReview by MANDRAKEROOT (Andrea Salvador)
 THE WORKS GIVE BACK FREE
Gruesome title for the debut of the Area. We leave, however, the awkward memories to the Nazism and we discover the music. "Arbeit Macht Frei" plays (I have to be honest) like an Italian version of the East Of Eden, very personal and very different. But always the East Of Eden come me in mind. You came in mind above all in "Consapevolezza" but also in the use of Sumeric sax. In reality it is the voice of Demetrio Stratos the winning arm some group. To listen the second intro of "Luglio, Agosto, Settembre (Nero)" is pure poetry. Demetrio was able to reach the 7000Hz and possessed the gift of triplephonic voice. And in this intro three singers seem because exploits this its feature. But all of the album is extraordinary. It it plays on its voice, the Sumeric sax, Hard Rock and Jazz creating a difficult mix from copy.
Summarized: Excellent debut. It is not easy music to understand because even though is very immediate because is in possess a lot of points where a lot of listenings want us to learn its meaning. To every manner the listening is very easy and gives back this album a millestone of the Italian Prog.
For always yours, Mandrakeroot.
Posted Monday, January 08, 2007, 10:55 EST | Permanent link
ERRATA CORRIGE — Siegfried, il Drago e Altre Storie Review by MANDRAKEROOT (Andrea Salvador)
SIEGFRIED
Excellent album of Soft Prog is album al lot of interesting. Above all it is self produced album (incredible) and printed in 500 copies. Today, thanks to the BTF we can listen to this enormous album. Unfortunately the sequence of the master does not hold account of the sequence of the titles and if do not themeselves the text while the music runs is much problematic to follow the evolution of the tracks. In general well it says that it is an album very interesting and easy to understand, Symphonic and near the POP more than one of the Rock. Best the use of the flute, doing not invade and in a position to give back everything even more Prog. Interesting also the bonus track "Saturday Il Cavaliere", excellent ballad sung in English and with an excellent renaissance parts. Unfortunately the live version (included in the 2002 reprint) has a sound that to define awful is do a compliment!...!
Summarized: If sought the more than atmospheres the power this is an album that you should not lose. Sincerely it is weird than no label had to the period published this masterpiece. And today the BTF overwhelmed this gap!
For always yours, Mandrakeroot.
Posted Monday, January 08, 2007, 11:53 EST | Permanent link
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Posted: January 06 2007 at 10:49 |
OPUS AVANTRA — Venetia Et Anima (by Donella Del Monaco & Paolo Troncon; Opus Avantra)Review by MANDRAKEROOT (Andrea Salvador)
NELL'ETERNO DEL PRESENTE (IN THE ETERNAL OF THE PRESENT)
This new project to signature Opus Avantra (but credited to Donella Del Monaco and Paolo Troncon; Opus Avantra Ensemble) a lot had me make curious. I should say that renewed it formation gave back the music of Opus Avantra a lot more accessible. Besides Donella Del Monaco can express itself finally to the better one having uncovered that this theories on the song produced some followers, how writes in the booklet. As for the music there is not moment of Yielding. the better things is "Nell'Eterno Del Presente" being able and mystic. This Romance Rock contains overal the way to sing of Donella Del Monaco and it is not understood if wants raise to true art the POP song of if wants to carry in the POP it on splendid voice of soprano (finally recognize the teachings of the uncle, the famous tenor Mario Del Monaco). "Canto De Cielo" is except for exciting but it is listenned to that is a pleasure. And later recovers the tradition of Patriarcato di Aquileia in "Ave Gloriosa" and "Verbum Bonum" even if the music was written by Paolo Troncon. Same procedure for "Ierusalem Celeste" (text of Giacomo da Verona, 13rd Century) and for "El Planto De La Verzene Maria (text of Fra Enselmino da Montebelluna; 14th Century). Then there it is "Aah Venessia", poetry of Andrea Zanzotto writes poetry in Venetian dialect and recited. The magic of this CD is high. 30 years to Donella Del Monaco are wanted us to do to understand. But now it the ransom arrived. And, modestly, "Venetia Et Anima" is a magical CD.
Summarized: Different (but not too much) from the previous album of the Opus Avantra. Finally the project is mature and, thanks to consciousness of to is is not more only in its musical project, Donella Del Monaco sings with an anger and a passion ever listened to first. That it is arrived the moment of the ransom? Also in "Venetia Et Anima" done not wait for Rock music. Only art. And of the true one.
For always yours, Mandrakeroot.
Posted Saturday, January 06, 2007, 10:47 EST | Permanent link
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Posted: January 06 2007 at 05:59 |
^^^
Hi Jeff,
I know Gianna Nannini. Not her first works, though. She's a melodic mainstream rock singer-songwriter. But, who knows, it could be a nice surprise. Let me know.
Of Ricky Gianco (real name Riccardo Sanna): he was founder of I Dik Dik.
Arcimboldo (1978) - Arcimboldo is the famous painter of the seventieth century - features, as guest musicians, PFM!!! but I still haven't listened to it. It's considered as his best solo work and looking on the fact of such a participation of PFM, it should be of interest for any lover of rock progressivo italiano. Very interesting. Thanks.
Edited by Andrea Cortese - January 06 2007 at 06:04
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Posted: January 04 2007 at 09:44 |
To our Italian collaborators primarily (or anyone else if they've heard these)
I just ordered "Arcimboldo" by Ricky Bianco and "Una Radura" by Gianna Nannini from www.btf.it. This was mainly because they were cheap and I was buying some more PFM and I noticed that PFM were the session men on these two albums.
They haven't arrived yet and I have absolutely no idea what to expect from these two artists. BTF classify them as 'rock' rather than 'progressive'.
Any ideas?
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Posted: January 04 2007 at 05:31 |
FOR COLLECTORS: This is the cover of RICCARDO COCCIANTE "MU" (first press):
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Posted: January 03 2007 at 17:44 |
laplace wrote:
laplace wrote:
I just looked down the Italian Symphonic list and I'm impressed by how organized it is, and the track titles seem to be consistently capitalized for the european style. I also accidentally came away with a desire to investigate Biglietto per l'Inferno, Corte dei Miracoli and La Bambibande e Melodie, so good work.  |
MANDRAKEROOT wrote:
Other very interesting group to investigate (and that I advise to all) are also:
Opus Avantra
Area
Perigeo
Formula tre
Il Baricentro
Delirium
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Thanks, those seem like good suggestions. I'm already familiar with Area and in love with Opus Avantra. Out of interest, which of these are available in CD format?
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All the bands above mentioned are available in cd format.
Good choice on Biglietto per l'Inferno and Corte dei Miracoli, btw! I prefer Corte dei Miracoli: excellent (late) symphonic prog with two keyboardists. Not as complex and compelling as Banco or Il Volo, though, but very pleasant music! 
Edited by Andrea Cortese - January 03 2007 at 17:46
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Posted: January 03 2007 at 14:14 |
laplace wrote:
I just looked down the Italian Symphonic list and I'm impressed by how organized it is, and the track titles seem to be consistently capitalized for the european style. I also accidentally came away with a desire to investigate Biglietto per l'Inferno, Corte dei Miracoli and La Bambibande e Melodie, so good work. |
MANDRAKEROOT wrote:
Other very interesting group to investigate (and that I advise to all) are also:
Opus Avantra
Area
Perigeo
Formula tre
Il Baricentro
Delirium
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Thanks, those seem like good suggestions. I'm already familiar with Area and in love with Opus Avantra. Out of interest, which of these are available in CD format?
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Posted: January 03 2007 at 08:22 |
laplace wrote:
I just looked down the Italian Symphonic list and I'm impressed by how organized it is, and the track titles seem to be consistently capitalized for the european style. I also accidentally came away with a desire to investigate Biglietto per l'Inferno, Corte dei Miracoli and La Bambibande e Melodie, so good work. |
Other very interesting group to investigate (and that I advise to all) are also:
Opus Avantra
Area
Perigeo
Formula tre
Il Baricentro
Delirium
Aktuala
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Posted: January 03 2007 at 08:15 |
I just looked down the Italian Symphonic list and I'm impressed by how organized it is, and the track titles seem to be consistently capitalized for the european style. I also accidentally came away with a desire to investigate Biglietto per l'Inferno, Corte dei Miracoli and La Bambibande e Melodie, so good work.
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Posted: January 03 2007 at 07:09 |
evenless wrote:
Dear Andrea,
I was very pleased to read the message about NOSOUND that I posted to you on the forum topic: Rock Progressivo Italiano appreciation thread.
I was also very happy to read on www.nosound.net that their forthcoming album "Lightdark" will bereleased in February 2007. I'll make sure I will order their 2nd album as soon as it is available on www.burningshed.co.uk
I just love SOL29 which is also higly recommended by Steven Wilson (Porcupine Tree) and also by Tim Bowness (No-Man).
Once again: highly recommended!
Let me know what you think about them?
Best regards,
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Hi Martijn,
Chamberry of the Psychedelic Prog & Post RockTeams said they're already working on addition, but have been a little slow in additions since Bilek is having some problems with his computer connection.
Bilek is a valuable worker here (and a friend of mine). I'm sure we will hear soon from them.
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Posted: January 02 2007 at 11:58 |
ROCK PROGRESSIVO ITALIANO recensions special (part 7)
What it follow it is a list of non Prog discs produced from Italian Prog Bands:
I DIK DIK — I Grandi SuccessiReview by MANDRAKEROOT (Andrea Salvador)
18 songs for this good compilation. Excellent music with some knocked to the door of the Prog ("Io Che Non Vivo", "Senza Luce", "29 Settembre"), Rock'n'Roll and Slow Rock ("L'Isola Di Wight", "Sapore Di Sale", and "Diana") and to the pure Rock ("Dieci Ragazze", "Io Mi Fermo Qui"). What it hits me of this compilation is the music, that is very present. I should say that the Dik Dik is still a group that could give a lot to the music (not only Italian) and this means that when there is a passion and do not the fashions follow themeselves dies not ever.
For always yours, Mandrakeroot.
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FORMULA 3 — I Successi Di Lucio BattistiReview by MANDRAKEROOT (Andrea Salvador)
ONLY A SUCCESS
The Formula 3 after to be be reunited and to have given to produces the good album "King Kong" and partecipated in two Festival Di Sanremo has given to the revival of Lucio Battisti. The what it does not surprise given that in 70's were the group of Lucio Battisti.
Here they chose 15 more well-known songs of Lucio Battisti had carved to its name. Even though Radius do not hear itself and Di Bitonto have a fundamental role with the keyboards the pieces did not lose their office. In general the Symphonic POP/ Art Rock of Lucio Battisti is recognizable. Besides, although new arrangiaments, some songs (between the other: "Il Mio canto Libero", "Con Il Nastro Rosa", "Una Donna Per Amico", "Emozioni", "Mi Ritorni In Mente" "Fiori Rosa Fiori Di Pesco", "I Giardini Di Maggio", The Funky of "Si, Viaggiare" abd "Ancora Tu" and "Io Vorrei... Non Vorrei... Ma Se Vuoi") are absolutely better.
If do not know Lucio Battisti and the Formula 3 is a good beginning. Also because very economical. But you will not find the Psychedelic Hard Prog of the 70's.
For always yours, Mandrakeroot.
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NEW TROLLS — I Nostri PIù Grandi SuccessiReview by MANDRAKEROOT (Andrea Salvador)
JOKER!
The New Trolls in the 70's were an of supporting columns of the Italian music. Also in 89's you are succeeded to carve good songs (some absolutely best) even though not Prog. This compilation the confirmation.
Meanwhile, to make to understand what I want to say, I cite "Quella carezza Della Sera", excellent ballad, 0% Prog but quite built and very solid. Nevertheless the better one I seek it in songs like "Signore, Io Sono Irish", "Una Miniera", "Corro Da Te" /too Hard Rock), "Ho Veduto", "Lei Mi Diceva" or still in "C'è Troppa Guerra" (other pure Hard Rock), therefore in the classics.
The true problem of this compilation is the distribution, because being really economical (the cassette I paid alone 3€ and 90cent!). The advice to all those that do not know the New Trolls more Rock.
For always yours, Mandrakeroot.
Posted Wednesday, April 19, 2006, 04:46 EST | Permanent link
PREMIATA FORNERIA MARCONI (PFM) — I QUELLI (pre PFM): Flashback: I Grandi Successi OriginaliReview by MANDRAKEROOT (Andrea Salvador)
NOT ONLY FOR FANS OF THE PFM
Whoever know the PFM knows that before be it is called I Quelli and then for an only single Krel. Compelled to renounce the past, today it it is rediscovered and it is discovered that already I Quelli were in some points surprisingly Prog. Certainly they remain a Beat group, but in the cover showed to seek very technical songs and little conventional for the period (at the end I Quelli style is similar to the style of Aphrodite's Child pre "666").
Is not a novelty the cover of "Rain And Tears" (Aphrodite's Child, become "Lacrime E Pioggia"), "Hole In My Shoe" (Traffic, become "Tornare Bambino") or "Pensieri" (Italian version of "Though Of Emerlist Davjack" of the The Nice) or still "Hush" (Joe South/ Deep Purple) sung directly in English, but a large novelty is the original songs that even though be still Beat have arrangiaments complicated (for the period) and not conventional. Best in this sense the extraordinary one "Quattro Pazzi" that blends Hendrix, Led zeppelin ("Whole Lotta Love" and "Rock'n'Roll" presents very similar riff) and tribal parts.
Double fundamental CD to know the origins of the Myth PFM also because the individuals says I Quelli (One album with that name) are unobtainable. Besides you will discover like the birth of the Prog does not be an alone thing English. I repeat: double fundamental CD. For true Progsters
For always yours, Mandrakeroot.
Posted Thursday, April 27, 2006, 04:19 EST | Permanent link
BANCO DEL MUTUO SOCCORSO — CapolineaReview by MANDRAKEROOT (Andrea Salvador)
 FIRST LIVE ALBUM
It is the first live album of the Banco but of the Banco has little. It has not that magic that the studio album have, for example.
And the music here proposal is reduced to a Funky POP of to a POP very technical (like "Il Ragno"). "R.I.P." is here proposal in Funky and not convincing me (and besides left the second part) and so from dramatic becomes cheerful song... Only "Non Mi Rompete" it has a little one of magic. But it is too little.
In definitive "Capolinea" is an excellent album for 1979. Already... Only for the 1979... Erred.
For always yours, Mandrakeroot.
Posted Saturday, August 12, 2006, 04:39 EST | Permanent link
BANCO DEL MUTUO SOCCORSO — Buone Notizie Review by MANDRAKEROOT (Andrea Salvador)
GOOD (or bad) NEWS
I did not understood because the Banco it stop playing Prog and has put to do POP, anticipating the 80's Italian POP.
The music is not badly but lost a lot of that had. Honest "Taxi" that I did not understood. Best "Buonanotte, Sogni D'Oro", reasonable (in order not to say honest...) "Baciami Alfredo" and "Buone Notizie". Luck that Francesco Di Giacomo beyond the salvageable one.
Not ugly... But alone a large fan of the Banco can love this album.
For always yours, Mandrakeroot.
Posted Saturday, July 29, 2006, 17:41 EST | Permanent link
I CALIFFI — Il MeglioReview by MANDRAKEROOT (Andrea Salvador)
SO I LOVE YOU
I Califfi like Prog group? To judge from how come treated says not. I explain myself better. In Italy for the majority of the persons you are only the first band (Beat) from florence (forgetting than had been the first group of Paolo Tofani [Area]). In this album (just introduced in PA like compilation, although the songs are new version recorded in 1996) nevertheless I was able to understand some important things: 1) I Califfi were very interesting group; 2) A lot of their songs were Proto Prog (for example: "Così Ti Amo", "Al Mattino", "Acqua E Sapone", "Dedicato A Santana"...); 3) That their evolution (in the original formation) has had them conducts to their truer Prog. So this compilation results very interesting also for a Proghead.
Summarized: You will not find Prog (at least the true one) and also to talk about Proto Prog is improper. Nevertheless these new versions are very interesting and deserve more of a fleeting listening.
For always yours, Mandrakeroot.
Posted Wednesday, January 03, 2007, 09:15 EST | Permanent link
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Posted: January 01 2007 at 13:37 |
Dear Andrea,
I was very pleased to read the message about NOSOUND that I posted to you on the forum topic: Rock Progressivo Italiano appreciation thread.
I was also very happy to read on www.nosound.net that their forthcoming album "Lightdark" will bereleased in February 2007. I'll make sure I will order their 2nd album as soon as it is available on www.burningshed.co.uk
I just love SOL29 which is also higly recommended by Steven Wilson (Porcupine Tree) and also by Tim Bowness (No-Man).
Once again: highly recommended!
Let me know what you think about them?
Best regards,
Evenless (Martijn Martens)
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good call Andrea there was an article about them in a recent issue of Wonderous Stories.
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The Pedro and Micky Experience - When one no longer requires psychotropics to trip
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Posted: December 30 2006 at 19:08 |
From the official website: 2007 Nosound new album:
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