L'OMBRA DELLA SERA

Is there anything bad that could ever be said about music written by the guys from La Maschera di Cera? In yet another of Fabio Zuffanti's projects, L'Ombra della Sera, they manage to touch a number of styles, including, but not limited to, prog, jazz, cantebury, and avant-garde. In my opinion, this project sounds pretty different from La Maschera di Cera. It doesn't adhere so tightly to the 70's symphonic prog sound, but rather, each track seems to lean towards a distinct musical direction, be it jazz, symphonic, eclectic, or even folk. As can be expected from this group of Italians, the composition is concise and melodic while the performances are professionally and tastefully executed. My personal favorite instrument on the record?: the flute; it's absolutely beautiful, so listen for it. Lots of great Rhodes and even some Mellotron on here too. If you're familiar with these guys' work, you'll be expecting good stuff, and they'll deliver it..