RARE 1972 Orig PREMIATA FORNERIA MARCONI Storia Un Minuto CRIMSON ELP PROG
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RARE ORIGINAL 1972 FIRST PRESS
MAGICAL PROGRESSIVE DRAMA!
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PREMIATA FORNERIA MARCONI
Storia Di Un Minuto
ITALY - NUMERO UNO - ZSLN 55055
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RARE and...CLEAN ::::Original 1972 ITALIAN first pressing in gatefold cover of the great Italian Progressive collectible....
The very first "PFM" Lp arguably surpasses anything they did in their long career. PFM throw every "Prog" instrument into the mix to wonderful effect: Acid leads & acoustic guitar, flute, Moogs, Mellotrons, and violin. It all blends so fantasticaly well, with wonderful melodies and moods....Magical.
When PFM released their first album, all the members of the band were already experienced musicians and their live performances were excellent. So, according to the band, they chose to record "Storia Di Un Minuto" playing "live in studio" to keep the freshness of their concerts and the result was a "fresh" and very personal blending of progressive rock, classical influences and Italian folklore, powerful and delicate in the meantime.
The first track "Introduzione" is just a short introduction with reminiscences of King Crimson that leads to "Impressioni Di Settmbre" (September's Impressions), probably the best known PFM's song. Also with echoes "From The Court Of The Crimson King", while the suggestive lyrics written by (Formula 3 / Il Volo) Mogol "paint" the feelings of a man "looking for himself" in the countryside on a foggy September's morning. The instrumental refrain is really catchy, with the powerful sound of the moog in the forefront, "à la Emerson Lake & Palmer" (according to the band, "Lucky Man" was really a source of inspiration for this track).
"E' Festa" is another outstanding track. It's a kind of joyful and frenzy "Rock- Tarantella" almost completely instrumental with a short vocal part. "As always that's the feast of a light bird that keeps on flying." Here elements of Italian folklore are blended with classical influences.
The first part of "Dove. Quando." (Where. When.) is a dreamy and delicate ballad about a man longing for his sweetheart. The inspiration for the music comes from XV century and the shy vocals get along very well with melody and lyrics. In the second part, completely instrumental, the band develop the theme of the first part trying to blend their classical influences with jazz and rock and the result is definitely strong. "La Carrozza Di Hans" (The Carriage Of Hans) is a fan favourite PFM song. The piece is built up around the amazing guitar work of Franco Mussida. By the way, in this track there's not only amazing guitar technique to be found, but a perfect interaction between the guitar and the other instruments. The last track "Grazie Davvero" (Thanks A Lot) is another great track with a melancholic mood and lyrics about the rain that brings life to the world, the "ageless water" playing with the colours and sounding falling on a pond.
A great finale for one of the most important albums of the Italian prog scene of the early seventies. Side 1
Introduzione (1:10)
Impressioni Di Settembre (5:44)
E' Festa (4:52)
Dove... Quando... (Parte I) (4:08)
Side 2
Dove... Quando... (Parte II) (6:00)
La Carrozza Di Hans (6:46)
Grazie Davvero (5:52)
CONDITION: The cover: The delicate gatefold cover is still very collectible at 45 years later, well cared for, we'll call it "EX" (excellent) but essentially M- except for the one minor issue in that the "genius" originally selling the item at store wrote (lightly) the price on the cover, very light so photo not picking up and not easy to see but is there if looking hard (on the forehead of face) otherwise very little evidence of use which is amazing for this cover. So delicate there are normally bends and creases, you will find no bends or creases on this copy ...still very colorful CLEAN front & back...no split seams, no writing ...collection keeper that has gotten quite rare and in demand...
The vinyl: All very clean, M- looking and playing TOP LEVEL ... Nice addition to one's rarities and has clean Numero Uno labels
A cool addition to anyone's music library!
SEE: SELLERS OTher items for similar cool sounds for "head" people...
EFFICIENT/CAREFUL GRADING
All imperfections are noted both cover & record
NOTE: All Items backed by money back guarantee! IF you have a problem PLEASE let us solve for you BEFORE leaving ANY negative feedback. Thanks! GRADING SCALE: M, M-, EX, VG++,VG+, VG, VG- M Completely clean, no marks M- Carefully used, looks clean, plays clean, shiny gloss, no marks EX Faint scuff or superficial mark, near M-, high gloss, plays clean VG++ Glossy with minimal scuffing or light mark playing very nice, clean VG+ a bit more scuff or markls still plays well with very minimal surface at worse VG more marks/scratches only minor, nothing deep, no loud clicks or pops this grade is abused by many, VG here does not mean "trashed" VG- surface noise present, will not have skips or jumps ALL PAYMENTS SHOULD BE MADE WITHIN 5 DAYS Of AUCTIONS END BIDDERS PLEASE = Do Not Bid If You Are Not Serious About Following Through The Transaction! ALL ITEMS GUARANTEED FOR WINNING BID - LESS SHIPPING!
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