Sulle Corde Di Aries [Import]

1. Sequenze E Frequenze

2. Aries

3. Aria Di Rivoluzione

4. Da Oriente Ad Occidente

Tracks:

Sequenze E Frequenze
Aries
Aria Di Rivoluzione
Da Oriente a Occidente

Customer Reviews:

More great avant-garde/prog from Franco Battiato.......2006-01-16

Although less "prog rock-like", the four pieces on Sulle Corde di Aries (1973) continue the bizarre vocal passages and synthesizer-heavy experimental progressive rock of his first two albums. There are noticeable differences however, including the absence of a full drum kit and bass guitar. Another new element includes Terry Riley (minimalist) influences, which are nicely integrated on the lengthy (16'21") opening track Sequenze e frequenze. Instrumentation on the album consists largely of spacey VCS3 synthesizer passages and acoustic/electric guitar, with an admixture of mandolin (I think), prepared piano, "free-jazzish" saxophone, clarinet, oboe, and cello, along with various and sundry percussion instruments. Although the compositions are largely instrumental, vocal parts include "standard" vocal sections, spoken word passages, and odd experimental vocal parts by Battiato in addition to sopranos Rosella Conz and Jutta Neinhaus (Jutta contributes some spoken word passages in German). All in all, this is a great album that marks the gradual transition towards a more thoroughly avant-garde approach adopted on the follow - up album Clic (1974) - evidently, Battiato was smitten with composers like Terry Riley, Varese, and John Cage. Recommended to fans of experimental electronic music and the avant-garde.

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