Felona e Sorona

by Le Orme

Overview

This excellent recording is largely considered to be Le Orme's magnum opus. The trio, comprised of Aldo Tagliapietra (vocals, bass, guitar), Toni Pagliuca (organ/Mellotron, piano), and Michi Dei Rossi (drums), produced some of the best Italian progressive rock ever recorded. Influenced by Emerson, Lake & Palmer and Genesis, the band forged their own unique blend of sophisticated symphonic prog rock. Tagliapietra's vocals give the music an ethereal quality, and he actually sounds quite a bit like Sting (or the other way around). Their high level of musicianship is evident on "Sospesi Nell 'Incredibile," but the focus is more on mood, song structure, and texture. The original recording contains Italian lyrics, while Van Der Graaf Generator vocalist Peter Hammill penned English lyrics for a subsequent release. Stick with the Italian version for the full effect of this prog rock classic. ~ Robert Taylor

Product Details

Release Date:	10/20/1998
Label:	Polygram / Universal
UPC:	0042284250726
Rank:	37294

Tracks

1. Sopesi Nell 'Incredible
2. Felona
3. La Solitudine Di Chi Protegge Il Mondo
4. L' Equilibrio
5. Sorona
6. Attesa Inerte
7. Ritratto un Mattino
8. All 'Infuori del Tempo
9. Ritorno Al Nulla

Album Credits

Performance Credits

Le Orme   Primary Artist
Tony Pagliuca   Keyboards
Antonio Pagliuca   Keyboards
Toni Paglicua   Tastiere
Aldo Tagliapietra   Vocals,Guitar,Bass
Michi Dei Rossi   Percussion,Drums

Technical Credits

Bruno Malasoma   Recording,Sound Technician
Antonio Pagliuca   Composer
Aldo Tagliapietra   Composer
Gian Piero Reverberi   Producer
Le Orme   Recording Arranger,Composer,Arranger