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Well, I asked him if he could contact the members of the band for an interview...

ITALIAN PROG MAP - A journey through the Italian Progressive Rock

Man I´ve been listening to this album all day, and it only seems to get better with every spin:

(The cover is also refreshingly absurd, and just my kind of thing)

The interplay between the sax and guitar is just astonishingly brilliant, and rather reminds me of Danish bands Burnin´ Red Ivanhoe and Secret Oyster. Both with Karsten Vogel wielding the sax. I guess they just lack the Italian vocals, but then again the vocals of Melos are not that typical "Italian" - I feel they are much closer to Procession and Il Balletto than PFM and Le Orme.

Anybody else out there who loves this one off gem?

“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

^The title track is perhaps also my fave, but in all fairness the album just jumps from strength to strength Star

Do you have any of the 2 Procession albums Zorro?

If not, then have a listen. I couldn´t possibly choose between them though - they are just magnificent in each their own way Heart

Gotta love this track - seems to me as the Italian equivalent of Zeppelin´s No Quarter, albeit with a slightly more gentle touch:

“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

presdoug wrote:

Mellotron Storm wrote:

Really enjoyed the "Chocolate Kings" today.I spun it a couple of times.I had forgotten that the former AQUA FRAGILE singer made his vocal debut for PFM on this album.It certainly gave the band a different dynamic with those Gabriel sounding English vocals.I know not everyone likes this one but...

The other PFM i've been enjoying is the "Live In USA" disc.I swear that last tune "Alta Loma Five Till Nine" might be 16 minutes long but you could double that length and i'd be happy.

I have always passionately loved "Chocolate Kings"-it has always really clicked with me, and could never understand negativity towards it
It has that unique, inimitable PFM coupling of great technique and gutsy emotion
Never heard LIve in USA-i should check it out Tongue

I'm forgetting the name of that singer on Chocolate Kings but he's part of a new band called CCLR with Mr.Roversi from Moongarden.They're a trio with various guest guitarists helping out on the album including Steve Hackett on one track.Interesting that the singer feels strongly about singing in English and not Italian, even to the point of feeling that a lot of young Italian bands are making a mistake singing in Italian.I couldn't disagree more but to each his own.

"The wind is slowly tearing her apart"

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Guldbamsen wrote:

^The title track is perhaps also my fave, but in all fairness the album just jumps from strength to strength Star

Do you have any of the 2 Procession albums Zorro?

If not, then have a listen. I couldn´t possibly choose between them though - they are just magnificent in each their own way Heart

Gotta love this track - seems to me as the Italian equivalent of Zeppelin´s No Quarter, albeit with a slightly more gentle touch:

I'm on the fence regarding a preference between the two. The first one really rocks but the second is a more mature piece of work. Both great albums though.

FRANCO BATTIATO : MECCANICA. I love this song. So incredibly original !

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vYegDuZivhQ&feature=related

It makes me irresistibly think of two of my all time favorite songs : Drugs by the Talking heads or African Night Flight by David Bowie.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bGpE2oXf0aE

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JFbjCrJi0MQ

1. Go to the Youtube video and click on Share.

2. Copy the line after the / sign.

3. Come back to this forum and do not insert "funny cat videos" in the subject line.

4. Click on the movie button on the upper line

5. Insert the link from Youtube there

6. Post it.

Edited by toroddfuglesteg - October 24 2011 at 09:21

Actually, Pierre does it the preferable way for those of us with slow speed connections. Use links rather than posting the whole video here.

If the Den turns into a string of videos, some of us will have to stay out because it just slows us to a crawl when there are too many. Everyone is free to do as they choose of course, but links rather than videos are greatly appreciated by some.

I've made this suggestion to Andrea P as well, as I had to stop reading his blog because of this. He is now doing more links I believe.

Edited by Finnforest - October 24 2011 at 10:06

Guldbamsen wrote:

^The title track is perhaps also my fave, but in all fairness the album just jumps from strength to strength Star

Do you have any of the 2 Procession albums Zorro?

If not, then have a listen. I couldn´t possibly choose between them though - they are just magnificent in each their own way Heart

Gotta love this track - seems to me as the Italian equivalent of Zeppelin´s No Quarter, albeit with a slightly more gentle touch:

Guldbamsen! No, although I've had them on my list since one of your polls a few months back, and I was bummed out that I couldn't find them when I was in Italy! I agree, definitely got that gentler feel.

The album that's stealing most of my time is actually Osanna's Suddance which doesn't get a whole heap of love, but I'm really enjoying the first four tracks. I love Lino's voice.

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Finnforest wrote:

A nice piece for Area fans

Are you trying to woo me Jim? If so, it is working like a charm LOL

Seeing these guys in the flesh, really ads another dimension to their music. All of them outrageously capable musicians - and for me personally, a rhythmic gymnast, drummer Giulio Capiozzo is both a rare and unique treat to watch. He is one of my all-time faves. Thanks Clap

“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