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Epignosis 
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First listen of this. I'm really liking it so far.
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Guldbamsen
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Posted: June 23 2012 at 10:18 |
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Yeah what am I doing in the listening thread, when we have this wonderful place
  There are some terrifying sections in La Luna Nuova that literally spiral out of proportion, yet they sound utterly fantastic. I am left in sheer amazement every time I hear that track. It boggles the mind how they are able to keep the tempo so fluctuating without ever loosing a beat.
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“The Guide says there is an art to flying or rather a knack. The knack lies in learning how to throw yourself at the ground and miss.”
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Mellotron Storm
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Posted: June 23 2012 at 10:19 |
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^ That was my very first non-English album i listened to Robert. It's not bad.
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"The wind is slowly tearing her apart"
"Sad Rain" ANEKDOTEN |
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Todd
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Posted: June 23 2012 at 10:19 |
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Robert!
 Some (not I) consider this one their best.
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Guldbamsen
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Posted: June 23 2012 at 10:20 |
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Me for example
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Mellotron Storm
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Posted: June 23 2012 at 10:29 |
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I can't believe i'm associating myself with the Dane but it's my favourite too.  Will Italy break the Brits hearts tomorrow in ...ahem... football. |
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"The wind is slowly tearing her apart"
"Sad Rain" ANEKDOTEN |
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Guldbamsen
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Posted: June 23 2012 at 10:36 |
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This Canadian's got taste  I hope Italy wins. England has never been a fave of mine, but mostly I blame that on the hooligans. It's nonsense I know, because every other team sadly also has them, but it still remains one of my uneraseable misconceptions. Back to music here: Can somebody here think of any artist(s) that share the 'feel' of those first 4 Battiato albums?
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LinusW
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Posted: June 23 2012 at 10:37 |
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I've been hoping for an answer to that question for quite some time now. |
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Epignosis
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Posted: June 23 2012 at 10:38 |
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Based on the first listen, "L'isola Di Niente" is my favorite. Fantastic stuff. But I thought the whole album was very good.
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Finnforest
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Posted: June 23 2012 at 10:44 |
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David, you might try Luciano Cilio, Rocchi, or early Opus Avantra. No one is just like Battiato but given your tastes I think you might enjoy these.
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...that moment you realize you like "Mob Rules" better than "Heaven and Hell"
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Todd
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Posted: June 23 2012 at 10:44 |
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Linus! Good to hear from you! Hope things are well. I can't help you on the Battiato question. David, your enthusiasm is infectious! Listening to Maurizio di Tollo's first solo album, L'uomo trasparente. Nice stuff! Mellow, lots of piano, keys, and flute. Understated drums, not what you'd expect from such an accomplished drummer/percussionist.
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Todd
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Posted: June 23 2012 at 10:45 |
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Ah, forgot about Cilio. That's a good one. Juri Camisasca too, just reissued. I think he worked with Battiato.
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Posted: June 23 2012 at 10:49 |
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Thank you Jim. And I think you're right about Franco boy - he really is one of a kind. I do however sense a similar feel in Pierrot Lunaire's Gudrun, which just so happens was a rec from you my friend. Double thanks
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LinusW
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Posted: June 23 2012 at 10:50 |
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Things are just fine, thank you!
Spending another summer slaving for science How have you been? Edited by LinusW - June 23 2012 at 10:58 |
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Guldbamsen
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Posted: June 23 2012 at 10:53 |
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Thanks Todd. Music gets me all worked up - even on a day like today, where my head feels like a punchbowl of wasps. I had a wild night to say the least... Maybe I should clean out the ol' cabeza with a personal fave. I'll give you a hint: you're wearing it as a face
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Todd
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Posted: June 23 2012 at 10:57 |
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Stirring up some trouble, John? With the football, I mean. You've already chastised me about L'isola di niente.
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Todd
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Posted: June 23 2012 at 11:01 |
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You can't go wrong with that one! Maybe I'll spin it myself. Here I go . . .
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Todd
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Doing well, thanks. I just took my oldest daughter to college--that's the biggest development in my life these days. It was strange to see her in the same spots I used to hang out--it seems like yesterday, and I should still be doing it! Other than that I'm working...like I am now.
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Posted: June 23 2012 at 11:16 |
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I can imagine it being a bit surreal  .Any new finds in the wacko-RPI department? Things like Battiato, Area, Sorrenti and other genre-benders? I'd love to find something new like that to listen to. |
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Todd
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Posted: June 23 2012 at 11:23 |
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Let me think about it and I'll get back to you.
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