TOP M- 1973 ORIG = LE ORME FELONA & SERONA ORGAN PROG VAN der GRAAF psych

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167

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MINT CLEAN VINYL !!!                          

              1973 BRITISH FIRST PRESSING!

                              LE ORME

                 FELONA & SERONA

                             UK - CHARISMA - CAS 1072

MINT VINYL !!!

ORIGINAL 1973 BRITISH first pressing of one of the TOP Italian progressive rock bands from the early 70's, here, in an eye-catching gatefold cover ...

The album was actually recorded twice, one release in Italy with Italian vocals and THIS more accessible copy pressed in England with English vocals...

All said the album is and excellent clkassic early-70's progressive rock with classical stylings, featuring organ developments to the fore and a unique dreamy/powerful style. Le ORME was one of the three major Italian groups, the other two being PFM and BANCO.

Le Orme's lyrics throughout are provided by Peter Hammill (Van Der Graaf Generator). His words are based on a concept which originated within the band, relating to two contrasting planets which have no knowledge of each other. Felona is a happy planet whose people are sustained by "soap balls" falling from the sky. Their houses are spherical mobile homes which bounce through the countryside "like elastic whales".

Sorona on the other hand is a depressive place which is waiting for a miracle. When this conveniently comes along, the planets co- exist in harmony only briefly before the change in the equilibrium bring with it disaster to both planets. The lyrics actually tell a slightly different story to the summary on the album sleeve, but you get the picture.

OK, nice imaginative story, how about the music? There is a definite symphonic prog feel throughout this album -- considering the trio who make up the band use a sparse array of instrumentation consisting only of keyboards, guitars and drums, the sound is lush and melodic. Indeed the melodies provide the underlying strength for the album, which has a generally soft feel. There are no aggressive guitar solos or manic synthesiser runs, the album being based on symphonic influences as much as it is in rock.

There are no tracks which stand apart from the others here, with the possible exception of "The Balance" which is accessible enough to have been a potential single. The album really demands to be heard as a whole though, something most listeners should be able to accomplish easily given the albums running time.

A fine album of majestic beauty which should have served to introduce Le Orme to a much wider international audience than it succeeded in doing. Recommended for those who enjoy both symphonic prog and progressive rock.

In Between (8:43)
Felona (1:58)
The Maker (1:57)
Web Of Time (3:47)
Sorona (2:28)
The Plan (3:25)
The Balance (3:29)
Return To Naught (4:08)

CONDITION: The Cover: the fragile cover is still very collectible, rated "EX" (excellent) absolute collection worthy having no alarming split seams, no bends, no writing

The Vinyl: is all glossy over both sides, rated top copy M- plays clean and smooth with excellent audio ...both UK Charisma labels are clean

A GREAT ADDITION TO ANYONE'S COLLECTION !

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All imperfections are noted both cover & record