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Distillene di Malto:
Il manuale dei piccoli discorsi
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Band/Artist:
Distillene di Malto
Title:
Il manuale dei piccoli discorsi
Release Date:
2001
Label:
Independent
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Track List:
1. Allegro con brio
2. Phoebus
3. Melodia di fine autunno
4. Aria e vento
5. 5/5/1555
Total Time
49:00
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Fabrizio Pellicciaro
voice, guitars, recorder
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MUSICIANS
Fabiano Cudazzo
keyboards
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Luca Latini
flute
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GiulianoTorelli
bass
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Marco Angelone
electric and acoustic guitar
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Maurizio Di Tollo
drums and voice
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Il manuale dei piccoli discorsi
 I am not sure what I expected when I received the Il Manuale Dei piccolo Discora
from Distillene di Malto. Then again, I am never sure what to expect from imports.
The rest of the world doesn't have to deal with certain unnamed Mega-Corporations
doling out all of the music we are exposed to here in the states. Needless to say,
whatever it is they dole out to us unsuspecting Plebes is not very good music, and
it's certainly not progressive! All of which means there is a far greater variety of
music to be had from most of the rest of the world. Even the CD itself was unmarked,
giving me no clue as to what to expect.
Upon first listen, my initial impression of this band was that they reminded me of a
mix between Supertramp and Deep Purple. Odd, yes, but I don't mean to say they
sounded like either of those two bands. It was more the style of writing. These
songs are long and flowing. Well written and well played. It's not the kind of music
- progressive music - that you hear around the states. This is more symphonic in
nature.
Although there are only five tracks on this CD, my favorite would have to be track
three; Melodia di fine autumno. This is a very cool piece that starts out spacey and
moody and evolves into a harder driving song that still remains ethereal at the same
time.
The production on this CD is excellent. Each instrument stands out clearly. Maybe
this seems silly to some but, for me, clarity in the instrumentation is a must. I
want to hear what every musician is doing in the song. My only complaint here would
be that I think, in Mastering, they could have added just a touch more sparkle to
the overall mixes. However, this is purely a minor point.
Who would enjoy this disc? Fans of good, symphonic progressive rock. This isn't the
flashy kind of musician showmanship of some prog bands. It's just good prog rock
worth repeated listens, especially for those who enjoy the meandering, ethereal vein
of prog.
Reviewer: Rowen Poole
Rating: seven keyboards
Review Date: 7-24-2002
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Distillene di Malto
Additional Information
Recorded at Miciomaos Studio
Mixed by Domenico Pulsinelli
Arrangement and production
Distillerie di Malto
Discography:
Live in Temple Pub: 1999
Il manuale dei piccoli discorsi: 2001
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