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Finnforest 
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 Topic: The Italian Prog Appreciation denPosted: July 20 2012 at 23:07 |
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Here are four very obscure tracks from a defunct band with an unfortunate band name that doesn't do them justice. I have a hunch some may really enjoy this. Not everyone, but worth a quick spin to find out. They are on PA but I believe I'm the only review thus far.
BraindeaD Review Edited by Finnforest - July 20 2012 at 23:10 |
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opethpainter
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Posted: July 21 2012 at 09:35 |
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hi there guys,
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Finnforest
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Posted: July 21 2012 at 09:56 |
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We'll look the other way this time
 Be sure to start a thread though in our specific section for Prog Retailers, then keep it updated, that will bring regular attention for your great work. Cheers! |
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hellogoodbye
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Posted: July 22 2012 at 04:39 |
The "Root version" of the Showmen 2's album. Fantastic stuff 
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BassoonAng
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Posted: July 23 2012 at 00:53 |
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Only Italian prog band I've invested any significant time in is Goblin. I think they were pretty short-lived and it's not quite for everyone, but here's one song I've enjoyed.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YuEpnoXcaFI |
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hellogoodbye
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Posted: July 23 2012 at 02:05 |
CAMALEONTI : AMICIZIA & AMORE (1974)
Soft progressive rock.
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seventhsojourn
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Posted: July 23 2012 at 16:22 |
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Hey Pierre, funnily enough I only recently bought the the Showmen 2 album... as for I Camaleonti, yeah we've discussed them before, might be worth a closer inspection in the near future.
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hellogoodbye
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Posted: July 24 2012 at 01:17 |
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Lucky you. The two "Showmen 2" are great. I don't know another example like this in pop music. The two albums are twins, but false twins. The form, the arrangements or the atmosphere are totally different. That kind of miracle could only happen in Italy
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hellogoodbye
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Posted: July 29 2012 at 05:23 |
LE VITE PARALLELE : DIMENSIONI SOLARI.
Not essential for a prog fan. Just pop.
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Todd
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Posted: July 30 2012 at 10:54 |
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^ I had hopes for that one, but it was a bit of a letdown. Decent and all, but I thought it would be much better.
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"A good album should always be much more about questions than answers." Bill Bruford
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hellogoodbye
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Posted: July 30 2012 at 11:23 |
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I agree Todd. It could have been much better. Really hard now to dig the past of RPI. I'm waiting for some Matt's new suggestions.
Good holidays.
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hellogoodbye
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Posted: August 04 2012 at 14:12 |
  The more I listen to those two records, the more I can't choose between them. Imagine that you find a copy of "The Sunflowers" by Van Gogh in your attic. It is very similar to the original, but it is yet very different. Different to the point that you end up no longer know which is the original. And then what happens? Now you can no longer live without the two on your side. Of course the Showmen 2 album cannot be compared to Van Gogh, but I don't think that there is such an opportunity to listen to two ways a work that is neither one public reproduction of the other, neither an alternate take, but a complete replay. I've often dreamed of such a miracle The Italians did it. |
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CPicard
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Posted: August 04 2012 at 15:18 |
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Today, I bought two records which I'm a bit afraid to listen to: Area's Event '76 (but if it's some improvised music or Free Jazz, I'm okay with it) and Franco Battiato's L'Egitto prima delle sabbie - and I'm not sure about this one.
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Excuse me, sir, do you have a moment to talk about our lord and savior, Neptune, god of the Sea?
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hellogoodbye
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Posted: August 04 2012 at 15:58 |
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The Battiato is experimental music, close to minimalism. Not so great for me. I prefer the three first albums.
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Todd
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Posted: August 04 2012 at 19:14 |
Pierre, I haven't heard the first, but I really enjoy the second. But you've inspired me to dig!
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"A good album should always be much more about questions than answers." Bill Bruford
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Todd
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Posted: August 04 2012 at 19:17 |
I'll admit I'm not a huge fan of these albums, thinking there are other Area and Battiato albums that are better. But happy hunting! Speaking of hunting, I invite the followers of this thread to look at the 1970s Italian Prog poll series I've just begun. I would love to hear your insights!
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hellogoodbye
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Posted: August 04 2012 at 21:09 |
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Todd, you won't be disappointed. It is a unique experience in music.Where can I find your 70 italian prog poll series ?
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Todd
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Posted: August 04 2012 at 21:29 |
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"A good album should always be much more about questions than answers." Bill Bruford
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hellogoodbye
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Posted: August 06 2012 at 17:43 |
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Rare prog I like :
Rebus, 1973 : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=So7YrAZ0uns Le Estensioni, 1971 : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ssLQYK6ZDmA&feature=relmfu Scorpyo, 1977 : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x_Juor2xTRY&feature=relmfu Young I Giganti, 1970 (Space Oddity) : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rKIewKrElhk&feature=related |
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Finnforest
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Posted: August 06 2012 at 21:42 |
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The new Il Bacio Della Medusa is mighty tasty.
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