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CAP. 7 - TRA LE ANTICHE MURA

Il Castello Di Atlante

 

Rock Progressivo Italiano

4.05 | 123 ratings

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Mellotron Storm
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4 stars It was Todd's review of this album some 4 months ago that led me to track "Capitolo 7" down. It's not that I was unfamiliar with this band as I have their previous album "Quintessenza" from 2004 which I enjoy very much. All vocals are in Italian but the band gives us both the English and Italian lyrics in the liner notes which is pretty cool. And it's a good story with well thought out lyrics. I'll focus on the music though.

"Prefazione" is the intro track of course with deep spoken words with background music. "Tra Le Antiche Mura" sounds so good with the keyboards and drums turning quickly into a fuller sound with what sounds like mellotron. A change after 2 1/2 minutes as the guitar, piano then vocals take over. Contrasts continue as the synths return. Reserved vocals, piano, then violin before 6 1/2 minutes. A change after 8 1/2 minutes as it becomes uptempo. An earlier theme returns to end it. Just a fantastic song ! "Malebolge" is the longest track at 19 1/2 minutes. Water sounds to open before we get haunting sounds and whispers and people crying out.This is a place within hell. Choirs come in then piano, violin then vocals. A melody arrives after 2 1/2 minutes with vocals.This is good. Some nice bass here with synths and drums. Great sound 7 1/2 minutes in with guitar, bass, piano and organ. Vocals are back after 11 minutes. It pretty much stops after 14 minutes before piano, violin and almost spoken words come in. It kicks back in about a minute later as themes are repeated. Great sound from 17 1/2 minutes to 19 1/2 minutes.

"Ancora Suonare Ancora Insieme" features prominant vocals, guitar, drums and bass early. Violin before 2 minutes as the drums pound. Organ after 3 minutes then vocals.It settles with piano before 6 1/2 minutes before picking back up again late. "Leggi E Ascolta" is one of my favourites along with the next track. Piano to start as vocals join in. Love the guitar after 1 1/2 minutes, nice bass too. Vocals and violin after 3 minutes. It kicks in heavily 4 1/2 minutes in then settles back. I like the passage 8 minutes in with guitar, piano and drums. "L'uomo Solo" opens with vocals then a full sound.The guitar is excellent a minute in as the organ floats along. It settles with violin,piano and reserved vocals 2 1/2 minutes in. Lots of synths after 6 minutes as bass and organ support. It's heavier a minute later then vocals return. Synths are leading again 8 1/2 minutes in. "Epilogo" is the conclusion. Similar to the intro really but with piano as spoken words come in.

A solid 4 stars and a must for RPI fans.

Mellotron Storm | 4/5 |

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