From: Mark Fonda
I have Divae - Determinazione which was based on scouring the Cranium catalog
which says:
> Beautful symphonic progressive Italian band from the 90's. Vocals are
in Italian. This album sits easily among the top ten best Italian progressive
releases of all time. Track nine is a twelve and a haf minute tribute to
GENTLE GIANT.
I certainly agree with this... great symphonic sounds as well as some
heavy rock sequences and then some delicate vocal sections (in Italian). They
use Hammond Organ, Mellotron, e-piano, synthesizers, bass, percussion and
vocals (if I translate the Italian ok). They claim to be a mix of Deep
Purple, Camel and Gentle Giant. IMO they are tighter than GG and I'd compare
them more to Triumvirat (instrumentally at least). The album was recorded in
1994 to 1995. Good stuff!!
From: Mark Fonda
I'm no expert on Italian prog, but suffice to
say that this is a powerhouse keyboard and guitar album with some light
vocals in Italian and solid percussion and bass guitar. This is their debut
album recorded in 1994-1995. It is a sextet with two keyboard players,
guitar, bass, vocals and drums... all Italian names I don't recognize. Per
the liner notes it had guest appearances from Lino Vairetti (singer: ex
Osanna), Gianni Leone (keyboards: Balletto di Bronzo), Gary Green (guitar: ex
Gentle Giant) and several others. Bountiful portions of
synthesizer, mellotron, hammond organ, electric piano are interlaced with
some deft electric guitar passages. They are compared with Deep Purple,
Camel, Gentle Giant and Banco by the author of the liner notes. I'd go so far
as saying some sections are reminiscient of ELP circa Tarkus. I got the CD
from our friend in New Zealand. :) Highly recommended (by me). More of this
PLEASE!!