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Sacro_Porgo 
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 Posted: February 24 2021 at 20:01 |
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I just got Area's Arbeit Macht Frei and listened to it for the first time.
Spectacular!
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Porg for short. My love of music doesn't end with prog! Feel free to discuss all sorts of music with me. Odds are I'll give it a chance if I haven't already! :)
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Todd
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Posted: February 10 2021 at 16:55 |
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Hey amici, if you collect vinyl you need to keep an eye on this label:
They are reissuing some classics from the master tapes with exquisite detail to the packaging. The Vinyl Magic and Ricordi / De Agostini Prog Rock Italiano LPs that have been released over the last few years are sourced from CDs and don't sound nearly as good. Find these! I have Ys and it sounds fabulous! I have Locanda delle Fate on order from Wayside in the US. Man I sure hope they do Rocky's Filj! I have an original Italian LP but I would love one that sounds cleaner with analog sources. The others I really hope they do are Jumbo DNA (same story as the Filj), Procession s/t (those go for 1k for an original... way too much for me!), and De De Lind (same story as Procession). The other classic LPs are available either in late 70s issues (especially the Big 3) or 80s Japanese pressings, which also used analog sources, all much more affordable than original pressings. Speaking of De Agostini, have you seen this? It's a release by Nuova Idea, originally from 1976, just now seeing the light of day! I love this band, especially Clowns and Mister E Jones. Here's a link to hear one song. I have mine on order from an Italian seller, should be delivered this week!
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Todd
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Posted: November 05 2020 at 10:42 |
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Totally agree with the above recommendations! You can't go wrong swimming in this deep pool! I would like to personally recommend the amazing Rocky's Filj! Check out these links Edited by Todd - November 05 2020 at 11:51 |
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progbethyname
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Posted: October 27 2020 at 03:16 |
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I want to get the new La Maschera Di Cera album. Been hearing such incredible things about them here on the Archives. :) |
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Gimmie my headphones now!!! 🎧🤣
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progbethyname
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Posted: October 26 2020 at 19:16 |
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The RPI well of talent certainly runs deep. I wouldn’t be surprised if the genre has influenced a lot of the classics.  Also I should note that I have heard of Logos. They’re pretty amazing as well. Really enjoyed “ The Enigma of Life. “ It is a serious heavy hitter. |
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Spaciousmind
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Posted: October 26 2020 at 05:25 |
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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). Chicken or Egg regards. Edited by Spaciousmind - October 26 2020 at 05:28 |
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progbethyname
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Posted: October 26 2020 at 03:18 |
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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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Posted: October 25 2020 at 18:27 |
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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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progbethyname
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Posted: October 25 2020 at 17:30 |
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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. |
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Psychedelic Paul
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Posted: October 25 2020 at 16:14 |
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I thought this was a brand new thread until I noticed we're now on Page 357.
 My favourite Italian bands are Jacula and the very closely related Antonius Rex.
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emisan
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Posted: October 25 2020 at 15:54 |
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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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FatherChristmas
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Posted: October 25 2020 at 13:47 |
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Thanks for the recommendations. Will give them a listen.
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"Music is the wine that fills the cup of silence" - Robert Fripp
"I am an anti-Christ" - Johnny Rotten |
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Sacro_Porgo
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Posted: October 25 2020 at 11:22 |
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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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Zeph
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Posted: October 25 2020 at 03:38 |
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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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Sacro_Porgo
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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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FatherChristmas
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Posted: October 24 2020 at 08:25 |
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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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Cristi
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Posted: October 24 2020 at 06:16 |
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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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FatherChristmas
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Posted: October 24 2020 at 06:06 |
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Are there very many modern Italianprog bands?
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"Music is the wine that fills the cup of silence" - Robert Fripp
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Joe Rice
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Posted: July 02 2020 at 07:20 |
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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. All the best, Joe
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Joe Rice
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Posted: July 02 2020 at 07:19 |
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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. All the best,, Joe |
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