| Band
Members: |
Franz Di Cioccio / vocals, percussion
and vocals |
Franco Mussida / guitars and vocals
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Patrick Djivas / bass and programming
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Flavio Premoli / piano, organ,
synthesizers and vocals |
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| Track
Listing: |
1.)- Ouverture (5:08)
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8.)-Terra Madre (6:16)
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2.)- Il Confine dell'Amore (1:13)
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9.)- Male d'Amore (3:59) |
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3.)- Non è un Incubo
è Realtà (5:38) |
10.)-La Morte Non
Muore (2:53) |
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4.)-Il Mio Nome è
Dracula (7:16) |
11.)-Un Destino di
Rondine (11:07) |
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5.)- Il Castello dei
Perchè (4:03) |
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6.)-Non Guardarmi (4:11) |
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7.)-Ho Mangiato gli Uccelli (3:57)
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| 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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