VOCI

Fantastic instrumental album with a deep classical core courtesy of pianist Luciano Basso. A fusion of all kinds of strings, pianos and keys, with very solid drums heavying it all up. Songs like Promenade I and II are melodically perfect, each playing over an initial, simple tune in which every instrument participates, both ending abrupty and leading to beautiful Voci, the title track and best part of the album. This beautiful song starts with a dramatic environment-setting piano, flawlessly followed by some keys and drums. A short piano solo is slowly accompanied by an electric guitar, blending together in a passionate duo, with some strong bass/drums work on the rear, before falling into the initial melody, perfectly enclosing the 11-minute track. The following song, Echo, fuses some early dreamy voices and strings (the echoes of which give the song the title) with a more jazzy middle part, with Bassos' keyboard ever-present, masterfully directing the song. In a nutshell, an amazing and highly original work of late RPI.