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La Fine Non Esiste
This came as a total surprise. Semiramis' "Dedicato A Frazz" was one of the greatest Italian prog albums and a one and done to boot...until now. This is a new version of Semiramis put together by the original drummer Paolo Faenza. I'm not going to say that this carries on in the musical style of Semiramis (I'm not sure they could if they wanted to) but the album does have all the characteristics of the classic 70s "RPI" sound. Perhaps a sprinkling of contemporary sounds but it all gels quite well. Superb vocals and expressive guitarwork, tasty keys...yeah I'm liking this quite a bit. If you are a fan of Italian progressive rock I'd say this is a must own. Highly recommended.
"Thanks to the determination of founder Paolo Faenza, intent on continuing the reunion experience already shared since 2014 with his lifelong companions, in particular Maurizio Zarrillo and Giampiero Artegiani, the new work was recorded by a renewed lineup, made up of talented musicians coming from Rome’s progressive rock scene.
Paolo Faenza - drums, vibraphone
Ivo Mileto - bass
Emanuele Barco - electric guitars
Marco Palma - acoustic guitars
Giovanni Barco - vocals
Daniele Sorrenti - keyboards, organs, synth, flute
“La fine non esiste” (The End Does Not Exist) consists of 6 unreleased tracks, sung in Italian, characterized by a modern sound but still in continuity with the debut album. In fact, all the instruments that characterize Semiramis’ background are present, such as keyboards, moog, flute, acoustic and electric guitars, vibraphone, leading to wide-ranging compositions, supported by rich and lively arrangements, definitely “prog rock”.
This new work, unlike “Dedicato a Frazz”, is not a concept album. In fact, the lyrics are not linked by a single narrative thread, but each song tells stories of different characters, real or imaginary. Musically the album is full of typical SEMIRAMIS melodies, in which the progressive is always pressing. Rhythmic changes and arrangements that border on hard rock are the backdrop. The band wanted to pay homage to themselves by bringing out the SEMIRAMIS trademark!
“La fine non esiste” is a hymn to the ability to go beyond, to overcome the boundaries of what is considered possible, normal, right. A spark, brilliant and crazy at the same time, which allows the individual to take a step forward, however small or large. A step that increases collective awareness, useful for tackling the radical changes of a frenetic society. Overcoming boundaries involves a sacrifice, a renunciation, an effort that can only be conceived by those who really look within themselves, illuminating the thousand universes (mille universi) that dwell within each of us.