Quella Vecchia Locanda [Limited Edition] [Import]

Product Description
Special limited edition reissue of the Italian progressive rock act's 1972 debut album, packaged in a miniature gatefold LP sleeve. BMG. 2003.

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Quella Vecchia Locanda ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Italy | Continental Europe | Europe | International | Styles | Music International | Imports | Stores | Music ASIN: B00005S3HO Release Date: 2006-04-04

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Quella Vecchia Locanda Quella Vecchia Locanda Manufacturer: Bmg Japan ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | International | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music International | Imports | Stores | Music Rock | Imports | Stores | Music Similar Items: Il Tempo Della Gioia Palepoli Reale Accademia Di Musica ASIN: B0000AZSS8 Release Date: 2006-02-28

Tracks:

1. Prologo
2. Villaggio, Un' Illusione
3. Realta'
4. Immagini Sfocate
5. Cieco
6. Dialogo
7. Verso la Locanda
8. Sogno, Risveglio E...

Album Description

Japanese reissue of 1972 album, packaged in a limited edition miniature LP sleeve. Ricordi/BMG. 2003.

Album Details

Japanese Limited Edition Issue of the Album Classic in a Deluxe, Miniaturized LP Sleeve Replica of the Original Vinyl Album Artwork.

Average customer rating: Very classically oriented Italian prog with some subtle dissonance

Il Tempo Della Gioia Quella Vecchia Locanda Manufacturer: Bmg Japan ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | International | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music International | Imports | Stores | Music Rock | Imports | Stores | Music Similar Items: Quella Vecchia Locanda Forse le Lucciole Non Si Amano Più Reale Accademia Di Musica Melos Dedicato a Frazz ASIN: B0000AZSS9 Release Date: 2003-12-09

Tracks:

1. Villa Doria Pamphili
2. Forma Di
3. Tempo Della Giola
4. Giorno, Un Amico
5. E' Accaduto Uma Notte

Album Description

Japanese reissue of 1974 album, packaged in a limited edition miniature LP gatefold sleeve. Ricordi/BMG. 2003.

Album Details

Japanese Limited Edition in an LP-STYLE Slipcase.

Customer Reviews:

Very classically oriented Italian prog with some subtle dissonance.......2006-05-20

This is a great recording of very classically influenced Italian progressive rock that was released in 1974. The musicians on the album are all excellent and include the wickedly talented Claudio Gilice (violin), Giorgio Giorgi (vocals, flute, piccolo), Elbassimo Giorgi (vocals, electric bass, string bass); fantastic keyboardist Elbassimo Roselli (acoustic piano; harpsichord; electric piano); Patrick Fraina (drums); and Raimondo Cocco (vocals, acoustic and electric guitar). The five tracks on the album range in length from 4'12 to 9'42, and the entire album is only 34 minutes in length.

What sets this album apart from all of the other mid 1970s Italian prog includes the instrumentation, which is mostly dominated by acoustic instruments, and the compositions themselves, which are the most polite rock pieces I have ever heard. In fact it is a little like listening to a Baroque period string ensemble with an electric bassist, the occasional clean sounding and delicate electric guitar, a drummer, and good vocalists (the vocals are in Italian). I should note that although synth fans won't like this album too much, there is a brief passage at the end of the album that lasts for about 45 seconds or thereabouts, that features some string synth and an ARP 2600 "explosion".

In general, this is a very warm and intimate album that is just plain nice to listen to - the acoustic piano work and the violin playing is excellent. Furthermore, the flute work reminds me a little of PFM's quieter moments. There are however, fleeting moments when the arrangements get really interesting and become a little more angular and modern classical sounding. I should note that these passages are neither overbearing nor harsh - the instrumentation is the same, with incredible violin playing weaving in and out and around the (great) drumming, electric bass and soft electric guitar parts. Things just get a little more insistent.

This album was remastered by BMG Ricordi in 2003 and reproduces the LP format. Although the mini-LP format is cool and the sound quality is excellent, there are no informative tidbits in the liner notes.

All in all this is a great album of Italian prog that is a little different than most of the heavier sounding albums of the mid 1970s. Highly recommended along with Florian (1979) by Le Orme, which is a late period attempt at arranging pop/rock tunes to be played on acoustic instruments.

Average customer rating: Simply great

Quella Vecchia Locanda Quella Vecchia Locanda ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music ASIN: B0002JC4X0

Album Description

Reissue in standard jewel case. Details TBA.

Customer Reviews:

Simply great.......2005-01-08

this is one of the landmark records in Italian prog history

yeah people, I'm saying that this can be compared to the best moments of PFM and Banco del Mutuo Soccorso...

sometimes it sounds like early Jethro Tull, but it's very original indeed and the approach is romantic and classical (there are many violin parts)

buy it now!!! It's just GREAT!

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Quella Vecchia Locanda Quella Vecchia Locanda Manufacturer: BMG Japan ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | International | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music International | Imports | Stores | Music Rock | Imports | Stores | Music ASIN: B0000ARL8I Release Date: 2006-02-28

Tracks:

1. Prologo
2. Villaggio, Un' Illusione
3. Realta'
4. Immagini Sfocate
5. Cieco
6. Dialogo
7. Verso la Locanda
8. Sogno, Risveglio E...

Album Description

Reissue of Italian Prog album from BMG, packaged in a digipak. 2004.

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Il Tempo Della Gioia ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Rock | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Rock | Imports | Stores | Music ASIN: B0000CGOTU Release Date: 2003-10-07

Tracks:

1. Villa Doria Pamphili
2. A Forma Di
3. Il Tempo Della Gioia
4. Un Giorno Un Amico
5. E Accaduto Una Notte

Album Description

Limited edition reissue of the progressive rock act's 1972album packaged in a miniature gatefold LP sleeve. BMG. 2003.

Average customer rating:

Quella Vecchia Locanda Quella Vecchia Locanda Manufacturer: Bmg Int'l ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Italy | Continental Europe | Europe | International | Styles | Music General | Continental Europe | Europe | International | Styles | Music General | International | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music International | Imports | Stores | Music ASIN: B00008L3O9 Release Date: 2003-03-04

Tracks:

1. Prologo
2. Villaggio, Un' Illusione
3. Realta'
4. Immagini Sfocate
5. Cieco
6. Dialogo
7. Verso la Locanda
8. Sogno, Risveglio E...

Album Description

Special limited edition reissue of the Italian progressive rock act's 1972 debut album, packaged in a miniature gatefold LP sleeve. BMG. 2003.

Average customer rating:

Il Tempo Della Gioia Quella Vecchia Locanda Manufacturer: Japanese Import ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | International | Styles | Music ASIN: B000BRAMEG Release Date: 2003-12-09

Tracks:

1. Villa Doria Pamphili
2. Forma Di
3. Tempo Della Giola
4. Giorno, Un Amico
5. E' Accaduto Uma Notte

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