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Originally posted by Sacro_Porgo Sacro_Porgo wrote:

I have dipped my toes in RPI over the past year with a small collection of what this website seems to deep the best releases. I haven't listened to all of them extensively, but some of them that I have are among my favorite prog albums. Among them are PFM's Per Un Amico and L'Isola Di Niente. I have them both digitally, and though I would like to have physical copies, all I can seem to find are the english versions. So my question is thus. Having only listened to the Italian versions, but knowing that the English versions do differ in places, are Photos Of Ghosts and The World Became The World recommendable to pick up on vinyl more or less in lieu of their Italian counterparts?


I haven't really listened to the english versions of albums... and in general I tend to avoid RPI albums in english, even if they didn't have an italian counterpart. I feel that RPI must be listened to in italian, that is one of the aspects that give it it's uniqueness... and the music sounds so italian that I don't think it would work as nicely in another language.
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Originally posted by Dellinger Dellinger wrote:

Originally posted by Sacro_Porgo Sacro_Porgo wrote:

I have dipped my toes in RPI over the past year with a small collection of what this website seems to deep the best releases. I haven't listened to all of them extensively, but some of them that I have are among my favorite prog albums. Among them are PFM's Per Un Amico and L'Isola Di Niente. I have them both digitally, and though I would like to have physical copies, all I can seem to find are the english versions. So my question is thus. Having only listened to the Italian versions, but knowing that the English versions do differ in places, are Photos Of Ghosts and The World Became The World recommendable to pick up on vinyl more or less in lieu of their Italian counterparts?


I haven't really listened to the english versions of albums... and in general I tend to avoid RPI albums in english, even if they didn't have an italian counterpart. I feel that RPI must be listened to in italian, that is one of the aspects that give it it's uniqueness... and the music sounds so italian that I don't think it would work as nicely in another language.

That's been my hypothesis as well. I haven't tested it, but I feel it would be unpleasantly jarring to hear, say, Generale sung in English.

But I also feel bad for not picking up PFM albums at my local record store when I see them, especially when they're in the cheaper section.
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So no RPI albums in italian there? Bummer. However, you might make up by choosing some other prog stuff they may have there (surely they have more stuff, if they go into RPI).
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Oh they do. They have a wide variety of music. I've been shopping there since I started collecting records and have never found another store I quite prefer to it. However, prog beyond the most popular groups isn't so easy to find there. 
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Just listening to Maxophone for the first time today. Wow...this is incredible!
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Hi guys,

I'm trying to contact the band as I'm trying to clear a song for a feature film and have no publishing details. Does anyone have any contact details for any member of the band please?

The track I'm trying to clear is https://www.discogs.com/I-Blahh-I-Condor-Ieri-Pioveva-Nel-Cuore-Della-Notte/release/8579679 I have the master details but need publishing details. Any help you can give would be great.

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Hi guys,

I'm trying to contact the band Condor as I need to clear the publishing for a particular track we want to use in a feature. If you have any contact details for the band that would be great.

Thanks in advance.

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Are there very many modern Italianprog bands?
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Originally posted by FatherChristmas FatherChristmas wrote:

Are there very many modern Italianprog bands?

I do not know how much RPI (Rock Progressivo Italiano) you have listened to, but my recommendation is to go listen to the oldies of this subgenre first (the 70s that is). 
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^I've only ever listened to PFM, and before coming here I thought they were just a symphonic band that was a bit different. I'll listen to Banco del Mutuo Soccorso  next if you say I should listen to the oldies.

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Originally posted by FatherChristmas FatherChristmas wrote:

^I've only ever listened to PFM, and before coming here I thought they were just a symphonic band that was a bit different. I'll listen to Banco del Mutuo Soccorso  next if you say I should listen to the oldies.

Le Orme is also a must listen, and if you like PFM a lot check out Celeste sooner rather than later.
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Originally posted by FatherChristmas FatherChristmas wrote:

Are there very many modern Italianprog bands?
Try LogoS.


One thing to note is that some bands may have been given the RPI tag, despite the sound not exactly fitting the RPI genre.


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Originally posted by Zeph Zeph wrote:

Originally posted by FatherChristmas FatherChristmas wrote:

Are there very many modern Italianprog bands?
Try LogoS.


One thing to note is that some bands may have been given the RPI tag, despite the sound not exactly fitting the RPI genre.

RPI is pretty versatile though. There's a lot of room for variation between, say, Celeste and Il Balletto Di Bronzo.
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Thanks for the recommendations. Will give them a listen. Tongue
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LogoS and La Maschera Di Cera.
Outstanding bands in modern RPI.
Both have 2020 releases. 5-stars albums for me.
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I thought this was a brand new thread until I noticed we're now on Page 357. Smile
 
My favourite Italian bands are Jacula and the very closely related Antonius Rex.
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I absolutely love Unreal City.
I feel they are at the top Of the RPI mountain.

Perfect blend of modern and classic RPI.
You can’t beat it or them.
Look forward to that 4th album whenever it comes out.
Gimmie my headphones now!!! 🎧🤣
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If you are looking for oldies 70's era, besides the bands mentioned you might try these as well.

Blocco Mentale - Poa
Celeste - Celeste
Cervello - Melos
Claudio Rocchi - Volo Magico 1
Franco Battiato - Sulle Corde di Aries
Goblin - Susperia
Locanda Delle Fate - Forse Le Lucciole Non Si Amano Più
Osanna -  Preludio, Tema, Variazioni, Canzona
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Originally posted by Spaciousmind Spaciousmind wrote:

If you are looking for oldies 70's era, besides the bands mentioned you might try these as well.

Blocco Mentale - Poa
Celeste - Celeste
Cervello - Melos
Claudio Rocchi - Volo Magico 1
Franco Battiato - Sulle Corde di Aries
Goblin - Susperia
Locanda Delle Fate - Forse Le Lucciole Non Si Amano Più
Osanna -  Preludio, Tema, Variazioni, Canzona


That looks Like an incredible list.

Goblin I’m definitely the most familiar with having a good 21 albums from them.
The Locanda album I have, but the rest of these artists on here I have never heard.
I’ll keep this list in mind. :)
I get in exploratory moods.
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Originally posted by progbethyname progbethyname wrote:



That looks Like an incredible list.

Goblin I’m definitely the most familiar with having a good 21 albums from them.
The Locanda album I have, but the rest of these artists on here I have never heard.
I’ll keep this list in mind. :)
I get in exploratory moods.

I tried to mix it up in styles with that selection.

What's funny is if you listen to the first riff of the first track from Blocco Mentale - Capita (1973) and then listen to King Crimson The Great Deceiver (from Starless and Bible Black 1974).  It makes you wonder if King Crimson went to Italy for their inspirations :) (tongue in cheek).

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