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PFM - Dracula Opera Rock

Label - Sbme
Reviewed by: Jeff Melton
Genre: Prog Rock
Country: Italy
Language: English
Length: 56:08
Release Date: February 7, 2006
Label:
Sbme
Band Members: Franz Di Cioccio / vocals, percussion and vocals Franco Mussida / guitars and vocals
  Patrick Djivas / bass and programming Flavio Premoli / piano, organ, synthesizers and vocals
     
Track Listing: 1.)- Ouverture (5:08) 8.)-Terra Madre (6:16)
  2.)- Il Confine dell'Amore (1:13) 9.)- Male d'Amore (3:59)
  3.)- Non è un Incubo è Realtà (5:38) 10.)-La Morte Non Muore (2:53)
  4.)-Il Mio Nome è Dracula (7:16) 11.)-Un Destino di Rondine (11:07)
  5.)- Il Castello dei Perchè (4:03)  
  6.)-Non Guardarmi (4:11)  
  7.)-Ho Mangiato gli Uccelli (3:57)
     
The Review

Finally PFM fans literally have something new to sink their teeth into. An opera is a stylistic approach that the band easily adopts based on the well-known gothic story of the Transylvanian icon. From the initial notes of the "Overture" it's clear that PFM can link themes that transition well to create a unifying structure that holds up on replay. "Non E'Un Incubo E' Reala'" is perhaps the most standard rock and roll the band has played since "Suonare Suonare" although more recent recordings have been well-crafted (such as on the more recent "Serendipty"). Some pomp on "Il Mio Nome E' Dracula" rears its head with a strong theme not dissimilar to that from "Phantom of the Opera" or the Christmas projects by Trans Siberia Orchestra. Producer David Zard has taken the basic elements of the quartet and successfully imposed competent arrangements which at times can seem a bit cheesy. "Il Castello Dei Perche" shows Premoli in good form on synth leads and accompanying piano with Mussida trading licks with him. Bluesy Gospel themes open the high energy rocker, "Male D'more" while Mussida's accompaniment on electric guitar is spirited and note worthy. The ominous finale piece, "Une Destino De Ronde" ends the recording on a somber note with female guest vocalist dueting on a lush ballad. Overall the project has been well conceived with a balanced approach by the band and producer that make may some international inroads. It is hoped that the band gets the opportunity to take the project on stage at some point. -

Jeff Melton

 

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