The Italian Prog Appreciation den - Progressive Rock Music Forum

hellogoodbye wrote:

Mikael, the first Capricorn College's album : ORFEO 2000 is excellent. Don't miss it, if you can find it. It took me two years.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FqOGCIZny1Q

Wow, that was cool! I have their other one but it doesn't hop like this!

...that moment you realize you like "Mob Rules" better than "Heaven and Hell"

I think I'll give this a listen, Pierre....going by the description on his Archives bio page, the main guy Nik Comoglio sounds pretty talented.

"The second - and final - album of the group Syndone, Inca is definitely the one which comes closest to the acoustics and the progressive rock composition style of the 1970's. Inca isn't a concept album like Spleen, but brings independent, seemingly unrelated pieces together. The only unifying element is a more or less deliberate celebration of the indigenous South American civilization, its rituals and its holocaust.

On Inca, keyboardist Edo Rogani (ex- Empire) joins the original trio of Syndone. Brought in as support during live performances, he's become an integral part of the group and bring in sound characteristic dual keyboards attacks. Hammond, Moog and other keyboards built ELP - like atmosphere with slight jazzy arrangements, not-too-complex compositions and often bombastic vocals."

Sounds a bit like that Par Lindh Project from Sweden to me?

I've seen the latest CD `La Bella E La Bestia' around, and I looked at the cover and thought it was a metal album?!

Anyone know if it's any good?

Edited by Aussie-Byrd-Brother - January 04 2013 at 04:13

Michael, I don't hear too much Mercury or the horrible Muse guy. The italian language helps, i think. As you say " very nicely played" but ... something is missing.

I agree. Let's give it a chance ! Wink

Pierre, shame it's not sung in Italian, because it sounds TOO much like Ian Anderson/Tull! Beautifully played, though!

Sadly, Tull is one of the few prog bands I don't have much love for. I don't really relate to the words, and I find Anderson's voice tiring very quickly. I did just buy a 5 disc box set for $16 of five of their 70's albums, so I think this will be my last attempt at liking them. So far `A Passion Play' works best for me, many more instrumental sections on that one.

Now, something like an instrumental version of the track you played above would be perfect, Pierre, or something sung in Italian! Any suggestions?!

Dave, freaking LOVE that Delirium 3, man I dig that guy's raspy voice! Love the heavy music, dark dirty sax, angry flute, etc. Yeah, one I think of straight away to recommend to newies!

It's a bit of a duck favourite too, from what I recall!

Edited by Aussie-Byrd-Brother - January 04 2013 at 15:10

Good man!

And yes, the watery fowl also digs this album like there was no tomorrow.

Oh, before I go - and in thread with what you were asking for:

Era di Acqua: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=09FxO6Yig_E

Procession: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=If5QZnzLijE (This one is pretty heavy as well, but it's infused with some breathtaking folky bits)

Edited by Guldbamsen - January 04 2013 at 15:20

“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.”

- Douglas Adams

I know, Sagi, kind of really beating a dead horse here!

Who knows, maybe some newie will hear it and it will blow their minds?!

Uh oh, I DO have several Rush albums, but I've never heard `Moving Pictures'....time for me to go hang my head in shame!

Me neither

^ Go slow my friend, you have a lot to discover.

Talking about Rush makes me want to post a track but I'm afraid I'll get banned.