Calliope - La Terra Dei Grandi Occhi - 1992

Исполнитель: Calliope
Альбом: La Terra Dei Grandi Occhi
Жанр: Rock Progressivo Italiano, Symphonic, Neo Prog.
Страна: Italy [Vinyl Magic - VM NP 01]
Формат: ape (image + .cue)
Битрейт аудио: lossless
Размер: 160 [5% восстановление]
Дополнительно: Full scans

New Italian Progressive band, Calliope is a based-keyboards quartet which uses only old vocals. This Italian band features voice, guitar, keyboards, bass and drums. The compositions
make use of plenty of Italian lyrics, Hammond organ, electric guitar and energetic rhythms. The sounds are rich, varied and mostly electric. This music is faithful to Italian tradition
and relies on an energetic approach and an imposing sound. They are one of the more promising progressive rock bands of the modern Italian scene, especially if you like the rich, 70s
analog symphonic sound. It's like LATTE & MIELE, LE ORME, but also PREMIATA FORNERIA MARCONI.
CALLIOPE are a five piece band from Italy who really pay their respects to the golden era of RPI with their vintage keyboards(moog,hammond,mellotron) and strong Italian vocals.This is
their debut which was released in 1992.This is the only album i have by this band but i'm so impressed.I'm really surprised this record isn't rated higher than it is. What caught my
attention right away with the title track "La Terra Dei Grandi Occhi" was how fast the keyboardist is! As tszirmay points out this guy plays at the speed of light.What's more
impressive to me though is the mellotron that floods in when it settles down.Vocals join in and they sound really good.Great section! The synths then guitar really rip it up as the
mellotron continues.Amazing! Bass comes in prominantly.It settles again before 6 1/2 minutes and vocals return.Mellotron follows. "Non Si Credo Piu" is led by organ and drums as bass and
guitar help out.Vocals a minute in.The organ and bass really standout.Synths come in then it settles but not for long.Great tune. "Lunario" offers a variety of keyboard sounds and check
out the tasteful guitar 3 minutes in.Nice instrumental. "Pensieri Affascinanti" is a feel good song to me.The vocals and organ sound great while the guitar and relentless bass all add
to this wonderful sound.Nice guitar work after 3 minutes.Mellotron follows.It calms right down 4 1/2 minutes in with organ,mellotron,bass and drums.Vocals join in.Kicks in before 7
minutes.Vocal melodies end it. "Passi Dentro Il Tempo" opens with 1 1/2 minutes of fantasic instrumental sounds before the vocals come in.Another feel good song.The guitar lights it up
3 minutes in. "Avalon" sounds so good when the strong vocals arrive followed by a river of mellotron.The bass and organ shine as well on this powerful track. "L'anima Del Cielo" opens
with guitar,bass and drums.Cool sound.Organ joins in with vocals.It turns powerful then settles back as the contrasts continue.What a great sound 6 minutes in,especially the vocals
and organ. "Mellotronmania" is simply that,lots of mellotron and other vintage keyboard sounds. The mellotron,hammond and vocals alone cry out for 4 stars.

Studio Album, released in 1992
Songs:
1. La Terra dei Grandi Occhi (8:35)
2. Non si Credo più (5:03)
3. Lunario (3:54)
4. Pensieri Affascinanti (8:54)
5. Passi Dentro il Tempo (4:24)
6. Avalon (4:18)
7. L'Anima del Cielo (6:49)
8. Mellotronmania (1:32)
Total Time: 43:29

Line-up:
- Massimo Berruti / lead vocals
- Gianni Catalano / drums
- Rinaldo Doro / keyboards
- Mario Guadagnin / guitar (acoustic 6 & 12 string, electric, vocals)
- Enzo Martin / bass

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