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Il Tempio delle Glessidre: Alie Natura
 Il Tempio delle Glessidre, formed in 2006 in Genoa, Italy released their latest album Alie Natura in 2013. This latest album follows the band's deep progressive rock sound from the early 1970s and provides flashes of the greatness we as fans all remember from that golden era.
Il Tempio delle Glessidre is made of Elisa Montaldo, on vocals, keyboards, piano, organ, and concertina; Giulio Canepa, on guitars; Francesco Ciapica, on vocals; Paolo "Paolo" Tixi, on drums; and Fabio Gremo, on bass.
Highlights include the opener, "Kaze (Ciò Che Il Vento Porta Con sé) and second track "Senza Colori". They are both full of that deep slow crawling and moody keyboard, guitar, bass and drum homage to King Crimson. Every track on this album is full of professional musicianship and deep symphonic and emotional vocals and sound. The piano and majestic strings on "Il Passo" make it another of the best tracks. The deep piano notes on "Onirica Possessione" convey the deep emotion being expressed by Francesco Ciapica, even if all of the lyrics are delivered in Italian. You can feel the emotion and commitment. The natural sounds and background playfulness which later surrounds the music brings to life a feeling of the natural world to the music.
Elisa Montaldo's vocals are a wonderful operatic surprise on "Notturna", as the Hackett-like guitar and piano play in the background. Another album highlight.
The epic over fourteen minute closer "Il Cacciatore" opens with majestic keys and plenty of furry from Ciapica. The Melotrons, choir-like vocal support and the symphonic and cinematic sound of the piece is worth the price of admission alone.
Add another band to the growing list of Italian progressive composers who understand the important elements and perform the music we cherished as youth. I look forward to their next album with anticipation.
Track Listing:
1. Kaze (Ciò Che Il Vento Porta Con sé) (4:15)
2. Senza Colori (8:30)
3. Il Passo (9:25)
4. Fino alla Vetta (7:42)
5. Onirica Possessione (9:08)
6. Notturna (2:40)
7. Il Cacciatore (14:50)
- I La Vera Preda
- II Volo di Rapace
- III La Lince
- IV Il Lupo
- V Il Cacciatore
Added: May 6th 2014
Reviewer: Mark Johnson
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Il Tempio delle Glessidre: Alie Natura
Posted by Jon Neudorf, SoT Staff Writer on 2014-05-06 16:32:13
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Il Tempio delle Clessidre is an Italian progressive rock band relatively new on the scene having released their self-titled debut in 2010. Their second album alieNatura features new vocalist Francesco Ciapica and was released in 2013. Also in the band are Elisa Montaldo (vocals, keyboards, piano, organ, concertina), Giulio Canepa (guitars), Paolo Tixi (drums) and Fabio Gremo (bass). The band plays music in the tradition of classic Italian symphonic prog and I am quite impressed with this release.
The album begins with wind effects and pretty acoustic guitar. There is an oriental feel here before the song gets into full swing with heavier guitar and hypnotic keyboards. "Kaze" is an excellent opening number. "Senza colori" continues with a somber feel in the guitars and keys as darker tones continue through the song's eight plus minute running time. There is a wonderful flow here, especially in the more gentle sections. "Il passo" is a real symphonic delight with excellent guitar, piano and keyboards. Again, lots of variation as mellower sections build into heavier motifs with emotional vocals and soaring lead guitar. The organ and synth work is exceptional. "Fino alla vetta" is just a beautiful piece of lush symphonic prog starting as a ballad before the music takes on a heavier vibe with wonderful guitar and organ interaction. Of course the synth solos are never too far away as there is a real beauty here. Ciapica puts in a stellar vocal performance as well. "Onirica possessione" is the first track to feature the vocals of Montaldo and she does a great job. The theme here is classic '70s symphonic prog in the vein of early Genesis. The album ends with the five part epic "Il cacciatore", fourteen minutes of intense progressive rock with huge organ riffs, softer atmospherics, emotive lead vocals and soaring lead guitar.
There you have it. alieNatura is a must have for anyone seeking out symphonic Italian prog. It is a powerful and riveting album that keeps getting better the more I listen. Excellent stuff!
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