STORIA DI UN MINUTO

"Impressioni Di Settembre". Our first stop brings us to the hills of Tuscany. The sun's fading rays glimmer on the rippling fields, where farmers are reaping their final harvest of the season. A sense of tranquillity permeates through the village. The sky is a rhapsody of colour, hues of red and yellow complementing the aging vines and crisp fallen leaves. Letting out a sigh, you ooh and ah at the rustic scene, taken away by the autumn splendour.

"E Festa". With the midday sun beating down in its unrelenting heat, the village has sprung to life once again. A wedding? A national holiday? A seasonal festival? Merely a family get together? Whatever the reason, the region has been swept up in the festivities. You sit back as the food and drink flow freely. Laughter, cheer, and song fill the air. It's time to ease the mood and have a little fun! With smiles on their faces, the townspeople take to their feet and dance. Why not join them?

"Dove... Quando... Pt. 1". A light fog and a gentle rain fill the valley. The serenity is obscured only by the melancholy. Looking out the window, doubts fill your mind. Your lover is no longer with you. ...Where? ...When? Questions persist, but no one is around to offer answers. The rain persists, the bird's song offers a sole reprieve. ...Why?

"Dove... Quando... Pt. 2". The city is abreast with life all hours into the evening. The sights, the sounds, the lights, the crowds. All surrounding you, engulfing you, mesmerizing you. The urban pace is disorienting, but oddly inviting. Streetlights, window lights, candlelight, the buzz of activity sucks you into its seductive allure.

"La Carrozza Di Hans". Off the main streets, you find a small "hole in the wall". An intimate ambience, some fine wine, and pleasant conversation. It's a cozy fit, but there's plenty of breathing room from the hectic nightlife. A light meal and a private concert, courtesy of the solo guitarist serenading the room; his technique is impeccable, but never distracting from the romance of the setting.

"Grazzie Davvero". The red curtain is drawn back, you ease yourself back into your velvet-trimmed seat. The stage is filled with action, the actors' boisterous voices engaged almost in competition. "Drama" is the name of the game, and no theatrics are too extravagant for this production. Taking a final bow, the vaudevillian troupe is met by standing ovation. Encore!

So there you have it: your very own 35 minute tour of Italy, all from the comfort of your record player. All the romance, the joy, the beauty, the pathos, the atmosphere, the urban and rural, the melding of eras. In short, everything that makes Italy so wonderful, all on one brief album, masterfully composed and delivered. PFM's debut is not just a fantastic, well-rounded, human album, but it's the perfect tip of the hat to the band's home culture, and the Italian musical tradition. If you're a fan of not just excellent prog, but fine music in general, then consider "Storia Di Un Minuto" to be none other than an essential addition to your collection.

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