ALAS rincon / aire 1st 7" non-LP SINGLE 45 ARGENTINA PSYCH PROG progressive jazz
£
19
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25
£ 19
Sold For
Jul 12, 2016
Sold Date
Jul 2, 2016
Start Date
2
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Netherlands
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Description
ALAS: Rincon, Mi Viejo Rincon / Aire (Surgente)
This is the first single by Alas that pre-dates their first album by a year. It contains non album tracks. Original pressing from Argentina from 1975.
Condition:
Record: NM
Sleeve: NM
ALAS was one of the most exquisite progressive bands in Argentina. The effective way in which they infused airs of Creole Argentinean folklore into their main prog sound - influenced by the massive energy of ELP (30 %) and the exuberant magic of WEATHER REPORT and RETURN TO FOREVER (70 %) - made ALAS a world of their own.
Keyboardist/wind player/vocalist/main writer Gustavo Moretto had been a prominent figure in his country's musical scene. With the idea of forging a new musical direction leaning towards art-rock, he founded the band in 1975 in allegiance with bassist Alex Zucker and drummer/percussionist Carlos Riganti. Their recording debut took place later that same year, with a single comprising the tracks 'Aire' and 'Rincón, Mi Viejo Rincón'. It wasn't until 1976 that they released their eponymous debut album, which gained critical acclaim instantly. Even though the band felt happy with the album's artistic results, Zucker had plans of his own (mostly regarding the enhancement of his academic formation), so he left the ALAS before the band set plans for their following release. Young virtuoso Pedro Aznar replaced Zucker (long before his PAT METHENY days), and with this altered line-up the band started the recording process for "Pinta tu Aldea" in the latter half of 1977. The artistic goal was now focused on the increase of tango colours and a decrease of the ELP influence, as well as in becoming an exclusively instrumental ensemble. Halfway of this recording process, Riganti quit the band: him not being replaced, the two tracks of side 2 were left without a proper rhythm section! A few days after the second album had been completed, in January '78, the band split up for good.
Particularly recommended for lovers of ELP with WEATHER REPORT flavours, who don't mind the inclusion of PIAZZOLLA-influenced modern tango in their prog. Admirers of M.I.A., ICONOCLASTA, CRUCIS and other patently energetic prog acts from Latin America will be pleased with ALAS, too.
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