AD GLORIAM

I notice an increasing interest for the wonderful early Italian progrock scene. One of my favorite bands is Le Orme, especially their albums Felona E Sorona and Collage manages to delight me every time. This CD features music from their very early period in the late Sixties (Le Orme was founded in 1967). The cover is typical 'flower power' art, I like it very much because of its creativity and many colours. The 11 compositions are simply structured but tastefully arranged and contain a varied instrumentation, from flute, acoustic - and electric guitar to keyboards like the piano, harpsichord and organalong warm vocals. Some tracks deliver a short, psychedelic inspired intro (like I Miei Sogni and Fumo) with echoes from Syd Barrett era Pink Floyd. Other songs have hints from The Moody Blues, The Beatles and Rare Bird. To me this CD sounds as a pleasant progressive blend of beat, flower power and rock.