LIBRA - MUSICA E PAROLE - 1975

Libra biography
Formed and reformed in various combinations, Libra rised from the Italian progressive rock scene back in 1974, delivering an unique, personal take on jazz rock , funky grooves, classical instrumental, psychedelic-prog rock and electronic weirdness. The original line up includes members from Buon Vecchio Charlie, Myosotis and Logan Dwight. Released in 1975, their first album "Musica e parole" has some mainstream italian prog influences from that period (PFM, Le Orme...). This album will be released in the United States for Motown. One year later, the guitarist D'Andrea (ex-Myosotis) leaves and the drummer Walter Martino (ex-Goblin) joins the band. They released their second US album called "Winterday's Nightmare" which was recorded during an American tour that lasted from Oct-Dec 1975. The band finally returned to Italy with a new line up including keyboardist Maurizio Guarini (ex-Goblin) and guitarist Carlo Pennisi (ex-Flea). This musical team released the album "the Shock" (1977) as a soundtrack for Mario Bava's classic giallo-horror movie. The music vibe is groovy and catchy, featuring creepy synths and gorgeously mysterious atmospheres. Libra disbanded a few months later.

Similar Bands: Goblin, Fabio Frizzi, Il Baricentro

Libra first recording is one of the great italian progressive rock albums! Libra were a mix of progressive and jazz fusion and really hit the mark with this album. The line up on this album included members from Buon Vecchio Charlie, Myosotis and Logan Dwight. Musically this album has characteristics of the classic 70's Ital-prog with strong allusions to the music of PFM and Buon Vecchio Charlie! Libra also on this album blend a certain soul-like funk to a few pieces which makes it very interesting (this is a direction they would continue to go in after this album). This band were full of originality and were incredible musicians! For those who like a less symphonic sound will love this album !
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