MAXOPHONE scarce US copy of top Italian Prog Listen
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MAXOPHONE scarce US copy of top Italian Prog Listen
MAXOPHONE scarce US copy of top Italian Prog Listen
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Cover: VG++ slight seam wear Record: VG+ to NM , Original US stereo pressing , with English Lyrics , there is an Italian version as well.
From the New Gibraltar progressive music site:
One of the best of the 70's italian progressive releases, a high-energy six-piece, cohesive and forceful music with strong melodies and tight changes. Their album was released in both Italian and English versions.
Splendid Italian ensemble strongly influenced by P.F.M. and King Crimson. Their one album combines jazz, rock and classical ideas in a dazzling stylistic whirlpool where you never know what's coming next. So at one moment they're playing a gentle, romantic melody, the next they move into Dixieland jazz, then suddenly furious rock guitar comes out of nowhere. And so on. They use jazz (clarinets, saxes, trumpets) and classical (horns, flutes, strings, harp) instruments to give them a textural depth most such bands could only hope to achieve. Perhaps the best sample of their arresting style is the instrumental "Fase", which grips you immediately with the punchy Frippian guitar, then goes into some lighter classical-like moments, and not the other way around as many of the other tracks do. Nonetheless, a beautiful and thoroughly enjoyable album. -- Mike Ohman
Maxophone are another of the crop of Italian progressive rock acts, who recorded one quality release (in early 1975), and then disappeared. Their music was very much in the pastoral PFM vein, with similarities to bands such as Locanda Delle Fate, and, perhaps, Le Orme. The vocals are in Italian, and, interestingly enough, a version with English vocals was released in the US! In addition to the keyboards/guitar/drums line-up, Maxophone featured two players on wind instruments, including clarinet, flute and horns. This added a more symphonic dimension to their music, which should surely appeal to those who enjoy the bands noted in the comparisons above.
Ah yes, yet another great Italian band. The closest comparison that I can make is with Locanda Delle Fate, but that doesn't quite describe Maxophone. While Locanda was a full, rich seven piece that composed some of the most beautiful multi-instrumental counterpoint I've ever heard, Maxophone uses a full, rich complex approach with a heavy guitar and some occasional harshness. Not only do they layer complex harmonies with ease, the point that pleased me the most when listening to this CD was the sudden, surprising changes of tempo and style. They switch from virtuouso classical piano melodies to mid twentieth century jazz between measures. Not only that, but with metalish guitar leads in some tracks, they move to gospel style vocal overdubs in others. This is a feast for those of you who like the 70's Italian bands or contradicting mood changes. Unfortunately, the CD was mastered off a record and loses its excellent sound quality occasionally on the high-end parts. But don't let that stop you from enjoying this masterpiece. Even at the import price, it is well worth the money. Highly recommended.
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"Listen" or "Hear" in description indicates that a sound sample is available in listing. Samples are in MP3 format and are taken from actual record listed
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