All Prog From Italy Appreciation Thread

I need Banco Help!

The only Banco record I have is the EMI double CD "Collezione Italiani" (which I think is sort of a greatest hits compilation). I love that CD (I got it in Florence Italy when I was there in 2006) BUT, I think I need to delve into the original records.

So, I humbly ask the good folks of this thread the following question:

If I had to choose 3 Banco studio albums, and (at least) 1 Banco live album, what would you choose?

As always, any advice is appreciated.

Lionheart wrote: I need Banco Help! The only Banco record I have is the EMI double CD "Collezione Italiani" (which I think is sort of a greatest hits compilation). I love that CD (I got it in Florence Italy when I was there in 2006) BUT, I think I need to delve into the original records. So, I humbly ask the good folks of this thread the following question: If I had to choose 3 Banco studio albums, and (at least) 1 Banco live album, what would you choose? As always, any advice is appreciated.

well, the obvious three are the first three studio albums(self-titled, Darwin, Io Sono Nato Libero), but you could sub one of those out for "Come in un ultima cena", "di Terra" or "Canto di Primavera".  Those are all solid although a couple I haven't heard yet.  Just check the reviews and see which of those seems like a good match...but the safe route would definately be the first three.  Live albums are tough to pick between; the only one I have is a soundboard recording from '72 with some sloppy editing...I wouln't recommend it.  I hear good things about "Made in Italy" and the one from 1975 but I can't say much else.  Good luck.

yeah... if he was to substitute any of them...  drop Darwin... and get di Terra.  I love that album 

describe it... hmmmm..


Metamorfosi (studio) - 11 minutes of the best sex you have ever had

Metamorfosi (live) - 26 minutes of the same

yeah....  none of the wham bam thank you maam bullsh*t 

micky wrote: yeah....  none of the wham bam thank you maam bullsh*t

sometimes there ain't no choice.  Of course that's when ELP is on in the background and the mood is just shot to hell

jimmy_row wrote: micky wrote: yeah....  none of the wham bam thank you maam bullsh*t  sometimes there ain't no choice.  Of course that's when ELP is on in the background and the mood is just shot to hell

why do you think I LOVE the Barbarian so much....  just like... oh brother... let me stop now

yeah... I agree... hahha

Dirk wrote: How do you all like Metamorfosi's  E Fu il festo  giorno? Not as well known as Inferno and looking at ratings not as well liked, i found it to be pretty good though.

I've heard bits of that; seems to me that it was much more laid back than Inferno, not nearly as intense...this may be why the ratings are lower although it's still probably a good album.

In only two short months, my Italian Prog myspace Page has logged 1000 views and now has 350 friends, the vast majority of whom are Italian musicians.   Not bad for a start and I think it shows the potential and vibrancy of the scene.  The one thing I've learned is how forward-looking and un-boring the current scene is.  Italy is not just a 70s thing.  The new artists are as unique and interesting as ever. 

My thanks to all who have helped get it off the ground and spread the word.  Grazie.



Jim

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