It's been awhile since I posted some rare Italian rock here. This particular album comes from 1974 and is presented by a talented group performing under the name Quella Vecchia Locanda. The album is called Il Tempo Della Gioia and is a stellar collection of classical inspired prog-rock that brims and bubbles with inspired flourishes at every turn. What sets this album apart from most other Italian rock albums of the era is the heavy inclusion of almost all acoustic instrumentation. Hear it for yourself: violin, flute, piccolo, string bass, acoustic piano, harpsichord, drums, acoustic guitar. There are a few electric instruments used: guitar, keyboards, etc. but the emphasis remains on classical arrangements and fantastic interplay among the acoustic players.
Also--dig the crazy "I'm on acid in the Italian red light district" artwork.
Seize it!
3 comments:
Thank you so much for this album. I had never heard of it and I absolutely love it. Keep up the good work.
time for a siezure..feelin' the zshare
is there anyway you could repost this? the files are no longer available. i just listened to this for the first time and i'm absolutely in love.
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