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Originally posted by LinusW LinusW wrote:

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Phew! That's a lot of material. I'll see what I can find. And if my finance can tolerate it Big%20smile. Per Un Amico or L'isola Di Niente, that's the question? Because I'll play it safe first and go for more PFM.
That's probably a good idea...I'll just echo what everyone else said - get all the classic PFM albums, and then Le Orme is a good place to look next (my favorite).  The great thing is you haven't even scratched the surface yet...
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Cool Ryan, I was just about to PM you about Crisi too.  9 bucks is like taking candy from a baby.  And Wayside does have great deals on Area too, I got my copy of Crac there too.  
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Originally posted by micky micky wrote:

Originally posted by LinusW LinusW wrote:

You flatter me, friends! Embarrassed Just give me a couple of recommendations of music in that vein, and I'll try to do my best with the reviews Big%20smile.

Storia Di Un Minuto instantly rose to my top 3, and I hope to rock my musical boat with some more RPI as soon as possible.


your best bet is to snatch up the next couple PFM albums...  funnily enough.. of the 3 ... I prefer the next couple  to the one you got. L'Isola di Niente the title track of their third album still blows me away with each listen.  By then they scarfed Area's incredible bass player Patrick Djivas and you can hear the upgrade over Piazza on that album.

Then there is Le Orme... where to start... with the two any prog fan should have ..and starting point for any RPI fan's Le Orme collection.

Uomo di Pezza ( an INCREDIBLE album) or  Felona e Sorona 

get those.. and we'll go from there hahhaha
 
You can also add Contrappunti... ahh, impressive the live performence of the title track we saw in Padua....
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Originally posted by Andrea Cortese Andrea Cortese wrote:

Originally posted by micky micky wrote:

Originally posted by LinusW LinusW wrote:

You flatter me, friends! Embarrassed Just give me a couple of recommendations of music in that vein, and I'll try to do my best with the reviews Big%20smile.

Storia Di Un Minuto instantly rose to my top 3, and I hope to rock my musical boat with some more RPI as soon as possible.


your best bet is to snatch up the next couple PFM albums...  funnily enough.. of the 3 ... I prefer the next couple  to the one you got. L'Isola di Niente the title track of their third album still blows me away with each listen.  By then they scarfed Area's incredible bass player Patrick Djivas and you can hear the upgrade over Piazza on that album.

Then there is Le Orme... where to start... with the two any prog fan should have ..and starting point for any RPI fan's Le Orme collection.

Uomo di Pezza ( an INCREDIBLE album) or  Felona e Sorona 

get those.. and we'll go from there hahhaha
 
You can also add Contrappunti... ahh, impressive the live performence of the title track we saw in Padua....
 
Also "In Concerto" is a great album. Specially for Dei Rossi's drum solo in "Truck Of Fire" but also for "Sguardo Verso Il Cielo" and "Collage" because more fourious and Heavy than in studio versions!
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Originally posted by Andrea Cortese Andrea Cortese wrote:

Originally posted by micky micky wrote:

Originally posted by LinusW LinusW wrote:

You flatter me, friends! Embarrassed Just give me a couple of recommendations of music in that vein, and I'll try to do my best with the reviews Big%20smile.

Storia Di Un Minuto instantly rose to my top 3, and I hope to rock my musical boat with some more RPI as soon as possible.


your best bet is to snatch up the next couple PFM albums...  funnily enough.. of the 3 ... I prefer the next couple  to the one you got. L'Isola di Niente the title track of their third album still blows me away with each listen.  By then they scarfed Area's incredible bass player Patrick Djivas and you can hear the upgrade over Piazza on that album.

Then there is Le Orme... where to start... with the two any prog fan should have ..and starting point for any RPI fan's Le Orme collection.

Uomo di Pezza ( an INCREDIBLE album) or  Felona e Sorona 

get those.. and we'll go from there hahhaha
 
You can also add Contrappunti... ahh, impressive the live performence of the title track we saw in Padua....


oh man alive was it Clap...  still though.. short of recommending them all... we have to go with  the essential...LOLWink  the starting points.... so to speak.  Regardless though...if he gets those two... he will get Contrappunti anyway hahaha.
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Originally posted by Mandrakeroot Mandrakeroot wrote:

Originally posted by Andrea Cortese Andrea Cortese wrote:

Originally posted by micky micky wrote:

Originally posted by LinusW LinusW wrote:

You flatter me, friends! Embarrassed Just give me a couple of recommendations of music in that vein, and I'll try to do my best with the reviews Big%20smile.

Storia Di Un Minuto instantly rose to my top 3, and I hope to rock my musical boat with some more RPI as soon as possible.


your best bet is to snatch up the next couple PFM albums...  funnily enough.. of the 3 ... I prefer the next couple  to the one you got. L'Isola di Niente the title track of their third album still blows me away with each listen.  By then they scarfed Area's incredible bass player Patrick Djivas and you can hear the upgrade over Piazza on that album.

Then there is Le Orme... where to start... with the two any prog fan should have ..and starting point for any RPI fan's Le Orme collection.

Uomo di Pezza ( an INCREDIBLE album) or  Felona e Sorona 

get those.. and we'll go from there hahhaha
 
You can also add Contrappunti... ahh, impressive the live performence of the title track we saw in Padua....
 
Also "In Concerto" is a great album. Specially for Dei Rossi's drum solo in "Truck Of Fire" but also for "Sguardo Verso Il Cielo" and "Collage" because more fourious and Heavy than in studio versions!


good call Mandy... a great live album. Clap
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Originally posted by micky micky wrote:

Originally posted by Mandrakeroot Mandrakeroot wrote:

Originally posted by Andrea Cortese Andrea Cortese wrote:

Originally posted by micky micky wrote:

Originally posted by LinusW LinusW wrote:

You flatter me, friends! Embarrassed Just give me a couple of recommendations of music in that vein, and I'll try to do my best with the reviews Big%20smile.

Storia Di Un Minuto instantly rose to my top 3, and I hope to rock my musical boat with some more RPI as soon as possible.


your best bet is to snatch up the next couple PFM albums...  funnily enough.. of the 3 ... I prefer the next couple  to the one you got. L'Isola di Niente the title track of their third album still blows me away with each listen.  By then they scarfed Area's incredible bass player Patrick Djivas and you can hear the upgrade over Piazza on that album.

Then there is Le Orme... where to start... with the two any prog fan should have ..and starting point for any RPI fan's Le Orme collection.

Uomo di Pezza ( an INCREDIBLE album) or  Felona e Sorona 

get those.. and we'll go from there hahhaha
 
You can also add Contrappunti... ahh, impressive the live performence of the title track we saw in Padua....
 
Also "In Concerto" is a great album. Specially for Dei Rossi's drum solo in "Truck Of Fire" but also for "Sguardo Verso Il Cielo" and "Collage" because more fourious and Heavy than in studio versions!


good call Mandy... a great live album. Clap
 
Ooooh... Because "The World Became The World" in "L'Isola Di Niente"!
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Points: 46838 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: March 25 2008 at 11:53
Heart  I love that song.. and the album.  Listened to that a couple of times the other day for the first time in ages. Like James.. I tend to like and listen to more lesser known stuff.

Never got the english versions.. in fact...  as much as I hate to admit.. never have heard the english version of them.  The language is as much a part of the overall experience and feel to the music as ..the music.  I don't see how they could be anywhere NEAR as good as the originals in Italian.
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Originally posted by micky micky wrote:

Heart  I love that song.. and the album.  Listened to that a couple of times the other day for the first time in ages. Like James.. I tend to like and listen to more lesser known stuff.

Never got the english versions.. in fact...  as much as I hate to admit.. never have heard the english version of them.  The language is as much a part of the overall experience and feel to the music as ..the music.  I don't see how they could be anywhere NEAR as good as the originals in Italian.
 
But the music is always excellent! Big%20smileWinkClapThumbs%20UpCool
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First play of Per Un Amico...so far: Smile->Big%20smile->LOL

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Points: 46838 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: March 25 2008 at 21:57
awesome... when or if you make it to L'Isola di Niente let me know which of the 3 you enjoyed most.  Clap
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I've laid hands of L'isola Di Niente aswell! So far my only thoughts are that Per Un Amico is much more musically oriented, and more actionpacked than Storia Di Un Amico, which grandeur lies more in emotion and atmosphere. Will update with more listens!
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Oops, accidental blend up there. Smile
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I agree... I do disagree with our dear Andrea HeartLOL... I do think Per Un Amico is the more accomplished album... I'd dare say a perfect album.  L'Isola di Niente is not a perfect album.. but man alive....  3 of the songs on that probably exceed anything on the first two... just isn't as 'complete' as an album as the first two. Looking forward to your thoughts. 
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Per Un Amico sure is a burst of energy. Listening to Generale right now...the violin...and is that a piccoloflute? Smile Makes me warm and happy inside.
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Hey Mick,  you like Jet Lag?  I think its awesome...and I just noticed two of our esteemed Collabs give the damn thing 1-starCryLOL

I think it's a sweet ride, perhaps not PFMs best, but not worthy of a dissing....what say ye?
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Originally posted by Finnforest Finnforest wrote:

Hey Mick,  you like Jet Lag?  I think its awesome...and I just noticed two of our esteemed Collabs give the damn thing 1-starCryLOL

I think it's a sweet ride, perhaps not PFMs best, but not worthy of a dissing....what say ye?


I really like  the album...  and whoever gave it one star should have their collab status's withdrawn LOL
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Originally posted by LinusW LinusW wrote:

Per Un Amico sure is a burst of energy. Listening to Generale right now...the violin...and is that a piccoloflute? Smile Makes me warm and happy inside.


exactly.... that is exactly it .. if I could sum that album up in a word or two... it is such a 'happy' album.  Good call...Clap
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