PREMIATA FORNERIA MARCONI - STORIA DI UN MINUTO 1st Press BANCO AREA GENESIS EX+

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PREMIATA FORNERIA MARCONI (PFM)- 

STORIA DI UN MINUTO

 Numero Uno

 1st UK PRESS 1972

First Press matrices

Influenced by the expansive progressive winds blowing from the British Isles since the late 60's and early 70's, Premiata Forneria Marconi absorbed and experimented with the new textures and their endless possibilities, and fused them with elements of the proud native folk music to create a recognisable identity of their own. It is in this context of effervescence and creative freedom that the Italians released the relaxed "Storia Di Un Minuto", considered at the time one of the best debut albums of the genre.

Generally reflective and melodic landscapes are sustained by a neat and impeccable instrumentation, as in the autumnal "Impressioni di Settembre", which as soon as the brief and crimsonian "Introduzione" is finished, plunges into an arpeggiated acoustic development and Franco Mussida's whispering singing, where the flutes and the moog, a novelty for the peninsulars, add a misty and dramatic effect, or in the medieval and sentimental "Dove.... Quando... (Part I)", or in the atmospheric "La Carrozza di Hans" that although it follows the same introspective acoustic path, towards its progressive epilogue introduces electric guitars and genesian melotrons.

But "Storia Di Un Minuto" also has its own festive moment with the lighthearted and successful "E Festa", a piece developed in the best Italian tarantella style in prog rock mode and driven by the extroverted keyboards of Flavio Premoli. The same Premoli, very much in the style of Keith Emerson on the keyboards, also stars in the interesting "Dove... Quando... (Part II)", a jazzy improvisation supported by a hesitant flute and violins, both played by Mauro Pagani.

The upbeat "Grazie Davvero" and its calm beginning and subsequent instrumental development, which includes experimental orchestral sounds, up to its arpeggiated acoustic ending, closes the album peacefully.

With no low points to overshadow its content, "Storia Di Un Minuto" is an unbeatable starting point for Premiata Forneria Marconi, one of the iconic bands of the Italian progressive movement and the one with the greatest international repercussion.

Generally reflective and melodic landscapes are sustained by a neat and impeccable instrumentation, as in the autumnal "Impressioni di Settembre", which as soon as the brief and crimsonian "Introduzione" is finished, plunges into an arpeggiated acoustic development and Franco Mussida's whispering singing, where the flutes and the moog, a novelty for the peninsulars, add a misty and dramatic effect, or in the medieval and sentimental "Dove.... Quando... (Part I)", or in the atmospheric "La Carrozza di Hans" that although it follows the same introspective acoustic path, towards its progressive epilogue introduces electric guitars and genesian melotrons.

But "Storia Di Un Minuto" also has its own festive moment with the lighthearted and successful "E Festa", a piece developed in the best Italian tarantella style in prog rock mode and driven by the extroverted keyboards of Flavio Premoli. The same Premoli, very much in the style of Keith Emerson on the keyboards, also stars in the interesting "Dove... Quando... (Part II)", a jazzy improvisation supported by a hesitant flute and violins, both played by Mauro Pagani.

The upbeat "Grazie Davvero" and its calm beginning and subsequent instrumental development, which includes experimental orchestral sounds, up to its arpeggiated acoustic ending, closes the album peacefully.

With no low points to overshadow its content, "Storia Di Un Minuto" is an unbeatable starting point for Premiata Forneria Marconi, one of the iconic bands of the Italian progressive movement and the one with the greatest international repercussion.

 The heavy vinyl with high groovewalls provides a fantastic audio experience with channelling not equalled by the later CD version. I played this on my Technics turntable with a Linn cartridge and through my very revealing Rotel amp and B&W three way speakers!!! A beautiful CLASSIC with supreme songcraft, a joy to listen to!!!!

Vinyl: EX+.  I'm very happy to be able to present this gem in this great condition. Only lightly played, possibly unplayed . The audio is simply sublime played on my Technics deck with Linn Sondek cartridge and through my rotel amp and B&W speakers.  This really heavy vinyl sounds out of this world, a majestic album that went largely unnoticed at the time.  No marks or hairlines. Great replay on my premium sound system without any skips or jumps.The labels still retain their beautiful original appearance without any spindle traces.

Sleeve: EX.   A looked after matt gatefold sleeve. The opening is crisp. The colours are deep and unfaded. NO damage, NO writing or stickers, a lovely example of this beautiful classic prog album! A tiny tear to bottom of the spine, see pic. This one doesn't come around very often!

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