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Banco del Mutuo Soccorso

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Italian progressive rock group famed for 1970s symphonic, keyboard-driven concept albums and the distinctive voice of Francesco Di Giacomo; later work moved toward more pop-oriented sounds in the 1980s.

Formed in the late 1960s (early recordings and debut released 1972). Core members and contributors cited in DeBaser reviews include Vittorio and Gianni Nocenzi (keyboards), Francesco Di Giacomo (vocals), Rodolfo Maltese (guitar), Marcello Todaro (early guitar), Renato D'Angelo (bass) and Pierluigi Calderoni (drums). Key albums praised in reviews include the early trilogy (debut 'Banco del Mutuo Soccorso', 'Darwin!', 'Io sono nato libero') and instrumental/film work like '...di terra' and 'Garofano Rosso'. The band released an English-language edition on Manticore in the 1970s (reviewers reference Greg Lake/Emerson, Lake & Palmer). Francesco Di Giacomo died in 2014 (noted in reviews); Vittorio Nocenzi remained the group's leading figure in later projects and reissues mentioned in the reviews.

DeBaser reviewers consistently praise Banco del Mutuo Soccorso for their 1970s progressive masterpieces (notably Darwin! and Io sono nato libero), their dramatic vocals and rich keyboard arrangements. Reviews trace their later move toward more pop-oriented sounds in the 1980s and note significant live documents and reissues. Overall the reception on DeBaser is appreciative and often enthusiastic.

For:Fans of progressive rock, Italian-prog enthusiasts, listeners of concept albums and vintage rock collectors.

 ...lamentations of guitars, wrongly suspected, softly sighed...

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 Why do you want to disturb me if I might be dreaming of a winged journey on a wheel-less cart pulled by mistral horses, in the mistral... flying.

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 releases one of the most beautiful prog albums ever on the national scene.

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