female newbie here!

geezer wrote: felona wrote: Geezer ....that's a pretty comprehensive list ...it appears that you rather like Italian Prog How did you first get into this wonderful genre? Oh boy, i luv it! It was about 5-6 years ago when I first heard Italian prog. It was the Locanda delle Fate album which I purchased blindly just because I got enthusiastic after reading many Italian prog album reviews. That album just had that something I felt was missing from everything else I had heard. It's hard to explain if you haven't experienced it. Actually, it wasn't until this experience that I really became a prog fan. After this I started to explore the Italian prog scene and little by little also many other groups from various countries. I noticed that progressive music that I like is made all over the world. I'm not limited to Italian prog in any way though it definitely is easily my favourite prog genre. And those bands that i listed are just the icing of the cake (most of the classic stuff) because there has been a lot prog released in Italy especially in the seventies. Even today the italian prog scene is one of the most active ones though not as rewarding as in the seventies (where is it?). I have albums from quite a few other italian groups as well and of which some are very good. So, how did you get into Italian prog? This site is great if you want to learn more about Italian groups because there is even mp3s. Do you have a mp3 player (WinAmp or Windows Media Player) in your computer?

how interesting ... it was the Locanda  delle Fate album that was my first purchase ... it was recommended one of those Listmania thingies on Amazon  .... and I liked the artwork! Next I downloaded many samples from here, read  reviews and then in no time I had built up a basic collection ... so as you can see Ive still got a long way to travel with this wonderful genre

There IS  something indefinable about this music -  maybe its because I don't know what the heck they're singing about (I prefer the singing in Italian)  and to focus on the musical qualities of the vocals and the musical feel of the words .... there's  lots of passion, intensity and great musicianship -I believe  many were classically trained.

Or maybe its just because I think Italian is  very  sexy ....

btw .... I have just listened to Le Orme's Elementi ... THEY'RE BACK!!!!!!

marktheshark wrote: Hi Felona, having fun with the guys I see. How do you like it so far? I see you're into Italian prog. Being a Yank, this stuff wasn't all that widely available here in the States in my era the 70s. So I'm kinda still learning about these other sub-genres. With 1500 CDs ( ego still bruised! ) you could probably teach me a few things. Fusion was the big thing for me then and still now. How 'bout you? Basically rock and jazz are my biggest musical interests. When I mean rock, I like a lot of different other genres including blues-based as well. Whereabouts in Aus are ya?

G'day/evening  marktheshark.  I am enjoying it very much here ... so much to chat to you guys about and also have a little fun along the way. Actually jazz/fusion is the genre I know least about so I guess you could teach ME  a few things too!!!

  I'm in Adelaide - where its cold, windy & rainy at the moment. Whovever promoted the myth that Oz is the land of eternal sunshine and barbies ... should to be roasted on one

geezer wrote: Alusa Fallax - Intorno alla mia Cattiva Educazione You need to get this asap! Based on the Italian groups you have mentioned i can give you a 100% guarantee that you will love this album. This album is kinda like a mix of the QVL debut and the Locanda delle Fate album. Wonderful and one of my favourites! Museo Rosenbach - Zarathustra An absolute masterpiece! The overall sound of this album is a little heavier than the likes of Banco, Le Orme and PFM but the album alternates in mellow and heavier sections (especially in the title suite) that are simply breathtaking. The mellow sections are the most beautiful you'll hear in prog. This band has a superb drummer Giancarlo Golzi who plays like he is in acids and in many ways he is the driving wheel in the band. This album didn't hit me instantly for some reason but it became my favourite 70's album. Maxophone - s/t An excellent album! I don't like this album as much as the aforementioned albums but it doesn't mean that this isn't good. You would probably like this album because you like italian prog in general. And a few extra recommendations... Biglietto per L'inferno - s/t This is one of my absolute faves! Again, this is little heavier like Museo Rosenbach. I recommend you to start with Museo Rosenbach and if you like it get this one next. Semiramis - Dedicato a Frazz This album is fantastic and quite original as well. This group is led by a fantastic guitar player Michele Zarrillo whose playing is fiery and played in hard rock way. A must! Campo di Marte - s/t Fantastic and underrated album. Apoteosi - s/t Fantastic and based on your tastes you would probably like this. Metamorfosi - Inferno Fantastic and for some reason overlooked by some. Il Rovescio della Medaglia - Contaminazione

All these are really great. I second these selections!! All prog collections should have most of these albums in it!

Man Overboard wrote: I've been told that I resemble a young Steve Hackett before...    And I certainly do play guitar...

mmm ...  now WHO could have said that ?????????????       

felona wrote: Man Overboard wrote: I've been told that I resemble a young Steve Hackett before...    And I certainly do play guitar...   mmm ...  now WHO could have said that ?????????????

Why don't you two get a room already..........MO...I am shocked!.....Tony R runs around chasing women with vaseline screaming " I'm not Gay!??"

geezer wrote: Alusa Fallax - Intorno alla mia Cattiva Educazione You need to get this asap! Based on the Italian groups you have mentioned i can give you a 100% guarantee that you will love this album. This album is kinda like a mix of the QVL debut and the Locanda delle Fate album. Wonderful and one of my favourites! Museo Rosenbach - Zarathustra An absolute masterpiece! The overall sound of this album is a little heavier than the likes of Banco, Le Orme and PFM but the album alternates in mellow and heavier sections (especially in the title suite) that are simply breathtaking. The mellow sections are the most beautiful you'll hear in prog. This band has a superb drummer Giancarlo Golzi who plays like he is in acids and in many ways he is the driving wheel in the band. This album didn't hit me instantly for some reason but it became my favourite 70's album. Maxophone - s/t An excellent album! I don't like this album as much as the aforementioned albums but it doesn't mean that this isn't good. You would probably like this album because you like italian prog in general. And a few extra recommendations... Biglietto per L'inferno - s/t This is one of my absolute faves! Again, this is little heavier like Museo Rosenbach. I recommend you to start with Museo Rosenbach and if you like it get this one next. Semiramis - Dedicato a Frazz This album is fantastic and quite original as well. This group is led by a fantastic guitar player Michele Zarrillo whose playing is fiery and played in hard rock way. A must! Campo di Marte - s/t Fantastic and underrated album. Apoteosi - s/t Fantastic and based on your tastes you would probably like this. Metamorfosi - Inferno Fantastic and for some reason overlooked by some. Il Rovescio della Medaglia - Contaminazione Fantastic and in my opinion the best interpretion of classical music. if you like classical music this is a must! Some other similar Italian groups worth checking: Alphataurus (1st), Balletto di Bronzo (Ys), Latte e Miele, J.E.T, Osanna (Palepoli), Il Volo, Pierrot Lunaire (1st), Raccomandata Ricevuta Ritorno (a little jazzy), New Trolls (especially Concerto Grosso per 1) Some other great groups but might not appeal to everyone (avant-garde, jazz fusion etc.): Area, Arti E Mestieri, Pierrot Lunaire (2nd), Picchio dal Pozzo, Pholas Dactylus I hope this post doesn't cost you too much money. My intentions are only good. BTW, are you familiar with new Italian groups?

Geezer,  the Alusa Fallax and the Museo Rosenbach are on  their way  from the USA and I'll let you know what I think when I've given them a few listens. Thanks for the recommendations

geezer wrote: I'm sure you will like the Alusa Fallax album. From your recent posts I have gotten to somewhat know your prog tastes. Based on this I'm not complitely sure that you will like Museo Rosenbach. Just remember to give it some time if it doesn't hit you instantly. ps. It seems to me that there has been quite a lot of CD traffic in your mail box lately. That must be sad for your credit card . Well, at least Greg Walker is happy .

Hi Geezer ... yes, I think I took a risk with Museo but I do like some heavier stuff too ... I definitely won't give up on it too quickly! It took me a while to get into things which I love now - eg BMS Darwin!

Yeah, the postman dreads coming to my house ... I have to sneak to the letterbox before anyone sees the sackful of packages ...