Passio Secundum Mattheum [Import]

Product Description
2004 reissue of the Italian progressive rock act's 1972 album, features 13 tracks including 1 bonus track, 'Mese Di Maggio'. Si-Wan Records.

Passio Secundum Mattheum,Latte E Miele,Rock/Pop

Average customer rating: Yet another album of excellent Italian Prog Rock Classic italian prog Music with passion Another good Italian Prog release Rubbish.

Passio Secundum Mattheum Latte e Miele Manufacturer: Universal/Polygram ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Krautrock | Rock | Alternative Styles | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Italy | Continental Europe | Europe | International | Styles | Music General | International | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Progressive Rock | Progressive | Rock | Styles | Music International | Imports | Stores | Music Similar Items: Zarathustra Felona E Sorona Reale Accademia Di Musica Ys Forse le Lucciole Non Si Amano Più ASIN: B00000IPOK Release Date: 1999-04-26

Tracks:

1. Introduzione
2. Giorno DeGli Azzimi
3. Ultima Cena
4. Getzemani
5. Processo
6. I Testimoni, Pt. 1
7. I Testimoni, Pt. 2
8. Pianto
9. Giuda
10. Re Dei Giudei
11. Calvario
12. Dono DeLla Vita
13. Mese di Maggio

Customer Reviews:

Yet another album of excellent Italian Prog Rock.......2006-04-02

I am beginning to think that the Italian prog scene may actually be infinite. There is certainly no shortage of incredible albums, and this great 1972 release is no exception. Passio Secundum Mattheum is a concept album of a religious nature that revolves around 12 pieces that range in length from 0'43" to 7'04". The original album is roughly 35'00" in length, and the mediocre, poppy bonus track from 1974 (track 13 - Mese di Maggio) brings the CD up to just under 40 minutes. The CD was remastered in 1994 and the sound quality is excellent. With regard to the music, it is of the standard of excellence that I have come to associate with Italian prog - brilliant and haunting melodies/harmonies, superior musicianship by excellent drummer Alfio, guitarist Marcello (bass guitar, acoustic and electric 6 string guitar (sometimes heavily distorted), and classical guitar), and keyboardist Oliver (pipe organ, celeste, Hammond organ and acoustic piano, mellotron, mini-moog, and solina string synthesizer). This recording is largely instrumental but there is some spoken dialogue and very good vocal parts by the band members. In addition to the band vocalists, there are some brief operatic "choir" parts by a baritone, (two?) sopranos, and an alto (I think). With respect to outside influences, I Testimoni (parts 1 and 2) seems to be largely based upon the jam section of Traffic's lengthy piece Low Spark of High Heeled Boys (1971), while the introduction to Il Calvario consists of an unaccompanied pipe organ solo that sounds a great deal like Keith Emerson's pipe organ solo on Clotho from The Three Fates (ELP, 1970). Although this album is excellent, I have two very minor complaints including (1) the abrupt ending on track 4 (Getzemani) - not sure if it was intentional, or an error that occurred during the 1994 transcription; and (2) the odd track Guida, which ranges from death metal, to lounge jazz, then back into excellent prog. Fortunately, Guida is only 0'43 in length so it is not completely disruptive and does not affect the overall quality of the album. All in all, this really is a great recording and is certainly right up there with the great prog albums from Italy. Recommended.

Classic italian prog.......2004-12-18

This an excellent, heavily classical-inspired album from Latte E Miele, one of of the best italian prog band from the 70s. "Passio Secumdum Mattheum" is progressive rock at its best. The diversity and quality of the music are very impressive for a trio (yet it is NOT a rip of ELP), and the vocals are excellent and very typical of the Italian prog bands.
The only complaint I have are the lyrics, even if I don't understand italian it's obvious that they are related to Jesus and the bible. It's not really annoying in itself, but I think the theme don't really fit the mood of the album.

Music with passion.......2004-10-26

Attempting to break free of the traditional constraints of pop music (verse - chorus - bridge etc.) many progressive groups started experimenting with classical musical forms. Latte e Miele are, however, the only group that I am aware of who have tried to tell the Matthew Passion in the same way that Bach did.

The music doesn't overtly borrow from Bach, but this is clearly done in the same spirit, with passages slowly building up to strong, powerful crescendos. The songs are generally shortish in length, but run one into the other giving a strong feel of continuity.

It always amazes me how much power a three piece band can get, and Latte e Miele certainly deliver with all the flair perculiar to the Italian prog bands. While not quite in the league of the very best Italian albums, this certainly has its moments with a couple of strong riffs and good musicianship all around. A must have for those starting to delve deeper into the wonders of Italian prog.

Another good Italian Prog release.......2002-04-21

As I explore Italian progressive rock of the 1970s, one thing becomes clear; there was a great deal of depth in this scene. Latte E Miele's debut release in another fine example of the music being generated in Italy at the time. On this one, the songs are generally in the 2:00 to 4:00 minute range and the ideas change fairly rapidly. For moments there is a small choir, then jazzy sounding piano breaks, next Emerson-like church organ (think The Three Fates), this might be followed by a brief spoken section and then some "chunky" guitar chords. While it sounds fragemented, it actually flows together fairly well. At the time this was recorded Latte E Meile was a trio, and they play more as a combo than as individuals. Supposedly the overall theme has to do with religion, but, since I don't speak italian, you couldn't prove it by me.

To Simon, I have read many of your reviews (in fact I wish they were all together somewhere as I generally find them randomly in exploring) and usually find them very insightful and useful, but, I really think you missed the boat on this one. The music is somewhat innocent and derivative of other sources (and therefore not as mature as some of the better known Italian prog bands), but it is put together nicely with a lot of variety. There aren't many vocals other than the choir, which I find pleasant.

Overall, another good listen from Italy.

Rubbish........2000-12-30

If you want to hear some of the finest in Italian progressive rock go to PFM, Banco Del Mutuo Soccorso, Le Orme, Locande Delle Fate and Museo Rosenbach. This recording is a vastly overated piece of rubbish. The vocals are overblown and grating. They come across as pseudo-operatic bombast. The musicianship is competent but definately not inspired. They sound as if they are a group of assembled studio musicians attempting to record progressive music. The compositions and production are dated, stiff and uninteresting. Don't bother with this one...Simon

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Tracks:

1. Motets: Nescien mater
2. De Profundis: 'And One Of The Pharisees'
3. De Produndis: Solfeggio
4. Chansons de Trouveres: 'Voex vous que je vous chant'
5. Chansons de Trouveres: 'Quant voi la flor nouvele
6. 'A Land Of Pure Delight': 'I Am The Rose Of Sharon'
7. Carols From The Old & New World: 'En etsi valtaa, loistoa'
8. Carols From The Old & New World: 'There Is No Rose'
9. A Wassail, A Wassail Thorughout All This Town
10. Cantigas From The Court Of Dom Dinis: 'Un cavalo non comeu
11. The Age Of Cathedrals: Resonemus hoc natali
12. The Age Of Cathedrals: Benedicamus Domino
13. Goostly Psalmes: 'Let Tyrants Shake Their Iron Rod'
14. Biter Ballads: Clever Tom Clinch
15. St. Mathew Passion: Coenantibus autem
16. Lamentations, Motets, String Music: 'If ye Love Me'
17. Lamentations, Motets, String Music: Benedictus

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Tracks:

1. Een Meysken Eens Voerbij Passeerde - Colleguim Vocale/Wolfgang Fromme
2. Il Bianco E Dolce Cigno - Colleguim Vocale/Wolfgang Fromme
3. Lecker Beetgen En Clyn Bier - Colleguim Vocale/Wolfgang Fromme
4. Scene De Ballet - Gustav Svardstrom/Hans Michael
5. De Plus En Plus Se Renouvelle - Erika Metzger-Urlich/Otto Pinge
6. Missa L'homme Arme: Kyrie - Ursula Lambert-Brahms/Voc Ens Pro Musica
7. Missa L'homme Arme: Gloria - Ursula Lambert-Brahms/Voc Ens Pro Musica
8. Missa L'homme Arme: Motetus 'Flos Florum' - Ursula Lambert-Brahms/Voc Ens Pro Musica
9. Allegro in C - Stuttgart Chm Orch/Bernhard Guller
10. O Amoureusich Mondeken Root - Colleguim Vocale/Wolfgang Fromme
11. Chorale in a - Kurt Rapf
12. Chorale in E - Hans-Christoph Becker-Foss

Tracks:

1. Sym in d: Lento - Allegro Non Troppo - Nuremberg SO/Rato Tschupp
2. Sym in d: Allegretto - Nuremberg SO/Rato Tschupp
3. Sym in d: Allegro Non Troppo - Nuremberg SO/Rato Tschupp
4. Prld, Fugue Et Var Op. 18 - Kurt Rapf
5. Pastorale Op. 19 - Kurt Rapf
6. Finale Op. 21 - Kurt Rapf

Tracks:

1. Kyrie - Vox Ens Pro Musica/Collegium Inst/Johannes Homberg
2. Innsbruck, Ich Muss Dich Lassen - Collegium Vocale Caloniensis/Wolfgang Fromme
3. Susser Vater, Herre Gott - Franz Xaver Lehrndorf
4. Passio Domini Nostri - Friederike Sailer/Margarete Beuce/Naan Pold/August Messthaler/Schwabisher Singkreis Chor...
5. Final: A Sexta Antem Hora - Friederike Sailer/Margarete Beuce/Naan Pold/August Messthaler/Schwabisher Singkreis Chor...
6. Audi Dulcis - Capella Carolina (Dome Chor Aachen)/Rudolph Pohl
7. Besser Ist Gut Wein Denn Bier - Collegium Vocale Caloniensis/Wolfgang Fromme
8. Bon Jour Mon Coeur - Collegium Vocale Caloniensis/Wolfgang Fromme
9. La Nuict Froide Et Sombre - Collegium Vocale Caloniensis/Wolfgang Fromme
10. Matona Mia Cara - Collegium Vocale Caloniensis/Wolfgang Fromme
11. Missa Super Crediti Propter: Kryie - Capella Vocale Hamburgiensis/Martin Behrmann
12. Missa Super Crediti Propter: Gloria - Capella Vocale Hamburgiensis/Martin Behrmann
13. Missa Super Crediti Propter: Credo - Capella Vocale Hamburgiensis/Martin Behrmann
14. Missa Super Crediti Propter: Sanctus - Benedictus - Capella Vocale Hamburgiensis/Martin Behrmann
15. Missa Super Crediti Propter: Agnus Dei - Capella Vocale Hamburgiensis/Martin Behrmann
16. Prophetiae Sibyllarum: Carmina Chromatico - Capella Vocale Hamburgiensis/Martin Behrmann
17. Prophetiae Sibyllarum: Sibylla Persica - Capella Vocale Hamburgiensis/Martin Behrmann
18. Prophetiae Sibyllarum: Sibylla Libyca - Capella Vocale Hamburgiensis/Martin Behrmann
19. Prophetiae Sibyllarum: Sibylla Delphica - Capella Vocale Hamburgiensis/Martin Behrmann
20. Prophetiae Sibyllarum: Sibylla Hellespontica - Capella Vocale Hamburgiensis/Martin Behrmann
21. Prophetiae Sibyllarum: Sibylla Phrygia - Capella Vocale Hamburgiensis/Martin Behrmann
22. Prophetiae Sibyllarum: Sibylla Europaea - Capella Vocale Hamburgiensis/Martin Behrmann
23. Noch Weet Ick Een Schoen Joffrau Fyn - Collegium Vocale Caloniensis/Wolfgang Fromme

Tracks:

1. Pieces: Allemande 'La Dialogue Des Graces Sur Iris' - Michael Schaffer
2. Pieces: Sarabande 'La Mallassis' - Michael Schaffer
3. Pieces: Canarie 'L'amant Content' - Michael Schaffer
4. Missa Pange Lingua: Kyrie - Cantoria Berlin Spandau/Martin Behrmann
5. Missa Pange Lingua: Gloria - Cantoria Berlin Spandau/Martin Behrmann
6. Missa Pange Lingua: Credo - Cantoria Berlin Spandau/Martin Behrmann
7. Missa Pange Lingua: Sanctus - Benedictus - Cantoria Berlin Spandau/Martin Behrmann
8. Missa Pange Lingua: Agnus Dei - Cantoria Berlin Spandau/Martin Behrmann
9. Baisez Moi, Ma Douce Amie - Collegium Vocale Coloniensis/Wolfgang Fromme
10. Gloria - Vocal Ens Pro Musica/Johanes Homberg
11. Requiem 'Missa De Profundis': Introtus - Cantoria Berlin Spandau/Martin Behramm
12. Requiem 'Missa De Profundis': Kyrie - Cantoria Berlin Spandau/Martin Behramm
13. Requiem 'Missa De Profundis': Psalmus - Cantoria Berlin Spandau/Martin Behramm
14. Requiem 'Missa De Profundis': Offertorium - Cantoria Berlin Spandau/Martin Behramm
15. Requiem 'Missa De Profundis': Sanctus - Benedictus - Cantoria Berlin Spandau/Martin Behramm
16. Requiem 'Missa De Profundis': Agnus Dei - Cantoria Berlin Spandau/Martin Behramm
17. Requiem 'Missa De Profundis': Communio - Cantoria Berlin Spandau/Martin Behramm

Tracks:

1. Een Costerken Op Sijn Clockenclanc - Collegium Vocale Coliniensis/Wolfgang Behrmann
2. Mein Junges Leben Hat Ein End - Helmuth Riling
3. Echo - Fant - Helmuth Riling
4. Fant Chromatica - Fritz Neumeyer
5. Ich Fuhr Mich Uber Rhein - Fritz Neumeyer
6. Unter Der Linden Grune - Fritz Neumeyer
7. Toccata in A - Fritz Neumeyer
8. Toccata in C - Fritz Neumeyer
9. Balleto Del Granduca - Fritz Neumeyer
10. Von Der Fortuna Wird Ich Getrieben - Helma Elsner
11. Est-Ce Mars - Helma Elsner
12. Chant D'amour - Hans Kalafusz
13. Amor Mi Fa Morire - Collegium Vocale Coliniensis/Wolfgang Behrmann

Average customer rating: For experts only

Lassus: St. Matthew Passion; Paschal Vigil Manufacturer: Harmonia Mundi ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD All Works by Lassus | Lassus, Orlando di(Lasso) | ( L ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music General | Sacred & Religious | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Passions | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Classical | Imports | Stores | Music ASIN: B0000007DI Release Date: 1994-04-05

Tracks:

1. St. Mattew Passion: Passio Domino
2. St. Mattew Passion: Vespere Autem Facto
3. St. Mattew Passion: Coenantibus Autem
4. St. Mattew Passion: Respondens Autem
5. St. Mattew Passion: Tunc Venit Jesus
6. St. Mattew Passion: Adhuc Eo Loquente
7. St. Mattew Passion: Et Osculatus Est
8. St. Mattew Passion: Principes Autem
9. St. Mattew Passion: Petrus Vero Sedebat
10. St. Mattew Passion: Mane Autem Facto
11. St. Mattew Passion: Consilio Autem Inito
12. St. Mattew Passion: Jesus Autem Stetit
13. St. Mattew Passion: Et Postquam
14. St. Mattew Passion: Praetereuntew Autem
15. St. Mattew Passion: A Sexta Autem Hora
16. St. Mattew Passion: Quidam Autem
17. St. Mattew Passion: Et Ecce Velum
18. St. Mattew Passion: Erant Autem
19. Visitatio, O Deus - Paul Elliott/Paul Hillier/Neal Rogers
20. Ezsultet, Exsultet - Paul Elliott/Paul Hillier/Neal Rogers

Amazon.com

The only one of Lassus's four Passion settings to be printed in his lifetime, the St. Matthew successfully served its liturgical purpose while offering its singers and listeners music of high artistic merit. Alternating recitation-style chants (individual characters) with polyphonic sections (crowd), the work elegantly handles the dramatic action while creating a proper reverential mood, all of which is effectively captured on this, the only existing recording. --David Vernier

Customer Reviews:

For experts only.......1999-09-11

Although I consider myself to be a sophisticated musical listener, this CD was beyond my abilityto appreciate it. Most of the CD consists of chants with a minority of the CD being Lassus' polyphonic music. It is abstruse and requires great patience. The performance is excellent.

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Passio Secundum Mattheum ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Rock | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Rock | Imports | Stores | Music ASIN: B0002233PU Release Date: 2004-04-06

Album Description

2004 reissue of the Italian progressive rock act's 1972 album, features 13 tracks including 1 bonus track, 'Mese Di Maggio'. Si-Wan Records.

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Passio Secundum Mattheum Latte e Miele Manufacturer: Polygram Int'l ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Krautrock | Rock | Alternative Styles | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Italy | Continental Europe | Europe | International | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Progressive Rock | Progressive | Rock | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Rock | Imports | Stores | Music ASIN: B00005YNE9 Release Date: 2002-01-08

Tracks:

1. Introduzione
2. Giorno DeGli Azzimi
3. Ultima Cena
4. Getzemani
5. Processo
6. I Testimoni, Pt. 1
7. I Testimoni, Pt. 2
8. Pianto
9. Giuda
10. Re Dei Giudei
11. Calvario
12. Dono DeLla Vita
13. Mese di Maggio

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Passio Secundum Mattheum Latte e Miele Manufacturer: Japanese Import ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Krautrock | Rock | Alternative Styles | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Italy | Continental Europe | Europe | International | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Progressive Rock | Progressive | Rock | Styles | Music Rock | Imports | Stores | Music ASIN: B00005Q7TY Release Date: 2002-03-05

Tracks:

1. Introduzione
2. Il Giorno Degli Azzimi
3. Ultima Cena
4. Getzemani
5. Il Processo
6. I Testimoni, Pt. 1
7. I Testimoni, Pt. 2
8. Il Pianto
9. Giuda
10. Il Re Dei Giudei
11. Il Calvario
12. Il Dono Della Vita
13. Mese Di Maggio [*]

Album Details

Digitally Remastered Japanese Limited Edition in an LP-STYLE Slipcase. Features a Bonus Track: 'mese Di Maggio'

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