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Porcupine Tree In Absentia

30 nov 06

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You're welcome, but I'm "unengaged"...... :) hello Dantone!

Igor Fëdorovič Stravinskij La Sagra della Primavera

30 nov 06

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Every time I passed by the island of San Michele in Venice, I felt a thrill knowing that behind those walls lay the tombs of Richard Wagner and Igor Stravinsky. I was also moved to learn from Mirco, the bartender at a hotel where I worked a long time ago, that he personally served the "maestro" in his room. I listened to "La Sagra" for the first time at twelve, and it was, for me, a true (and difficult) revolution. Now I'm a few years older, but that revolution, when I listen to it again, is somehow still ongoing. Beautiful review.

Porcupine Tree In Absentia

30 nov 06

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Dante! I apologize. I just now saw your post (always due to the onset of aging-induced forgetfulness...) and I apologize for the considerable delay. To answer your question, I would say that the choice can confidently fall on "Lightbulb Sun." There are a couple of episodes that are absolutely anthological (notably "Russia on Ice"); footnote: there is a double version of the work. One is double because on the second CD there are three (if I remember correctly) live tracks and a video in MPEG format. The price difference is minimal. Curiosity: the photographer of the cover of "Lightbulb Sun" is none other than (I wanted to write nientepopopopodimeno, but perhaps that’s too long.... man, what nonsense pops into my head...) "Mr. Metamatic" John Foxx. Don’t miss this album! Cheers.

King Crimson Lizard

30 nov 06

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@blucamel: I'm following DaveJon's doubts and asking you if maybe blukamel would have been a better nickname... and what the heck!!

King Crimson Lizard

29 nov 06

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@bjork 68: okay, now I think I've got it. I believe that a few more listens to the "objects" in question wouldn't hurt. Enjoy listening. :) Let me know. For the record, I did it thirty years ago. I also had some difficulties back then.....

Porcupine Tree Stupid Dream

29 nov 06

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@Tikal 77: I completely agree on all fronts; I’ll add that I’m a huge fan of Wilson’s group, but let me just say one thing: Wilson and Porcupine are not geniuses. They may be great musicians, but they are not geniuses. :)

King Crimson Lizard

29 nov 06

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I still don't understand why they are hard to digest and pretentious. Sorry.

Paul Simon Still Crazy After All These Years

29 nov 06

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Willing or not, Paul Simon has been (and perhaps still is) one of the prominent figures in "light" but contemporary music. A superb author and "popular" performer, he has managed to span nearly four decades, changing only the aesthetics of his compositions while maintaining their simplicity, melodiousness, and quality. "Still Crazy" is one of the most refined pieces of his work that, thanks to valuable session musicians (like Gadd, for instance), boasts a rich and elegant sound. But even elsewhere, with other collaborators, Simon has proven his immense value. Enjoy the review and... a necessary "rescue." Greetings to all.

Popol Vuh Hosianna Mantra

29 nov 06

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I hereby reaffirm the belief that this work is one of the most beautiful and profound pages of mystical music inspired by religion, captivating and deep, from all the 70s.