NOTABENE

NotaBene

Rock Progressivo Italiano

3.76 | 26 ratings

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apps79
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4.5 stars to be honest...

Among my best prog discoveries,NOTABENE are a new Italian band (possibly from Brescia) formed in 2003 with a dramatic and personal progressive sound.Influenced by both symphonic and jazz Italian rock bands of the 70's,their eponymous debut release is a endless journey in the world of skills,emotions and changing moods.Adapting a somewhat heavy symphonic sound,NOTABENE's style is based on alternating raw/melodic guitar parts,an intense vocal performance and the fantastic Hammond organ work,while some smooth flutes delicate their sound.Their haunting symphonic approach is often digged by the amazing fusion/ethnic breaks of Rocco Vitello's violin,close to the likes of MAHAVISHNU ORCHESTRA or even QUELLA VECCHIA LOCANDA,and the additinal cultural trumpet doses.An fascinating work for lovers of rich top-notch musicianship.

apps79 | 4/5 | 2007-10-18

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