Aldo Tagliapietra

Italian singer associated with the progressive rock band Le Orme who has released solo albums including Il Viaggio, Unplugged, Nella Pietra e nel Vento and L'Angelo Rinchiuso.

Reviews note a definitive split between Aldo Tagliapietra and other Le Orme members (mentioned as occurring in 2009). His solo records discussed here include Nella Pietra e nel Vento (2012) and L'Angelo Rinchiuso (2013). Paul Whitehead provided album artwork for some releases. Themes cited in reviews include Eastern mysticism and an encounter referenced with the Dalai Lama (song "Il Santo"). Instrumentation referenced in reviews includes sitar (noted on Il Viaggio), Hammond organ and Minimoog. Musicians credited in the reviews for recent albums include Aligi Pasqualetto, Andrea De Nardi, Matteo Ballarin and Manuel Smaniotto.

Two reviews praise Aldo Tagliapietra's recent solo albums, noting strong prog influences, autobiographical lyrics and Eastern-mystic themes. Reviewers highlight the presence of Hammond and Minimoog, Paul Whitehead covers, and contributions from notable session musicians. Overall, the reception in these reviews is favorable.

For:Fans of Italian progressive rock, listeners of Le Orme, readers interested in prog concept albums