Rare 1972 FORMULA 3 "Sognando E Risognando" PROG PSYCH HAMMOND Mellotron Guitar
$
140
$ 140
Sold For
Jul 14, 2024
Sold Date
Jul 7, 2024
Start Date
10
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USA
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- RARE!!
- ORIGINAL 1972 FIRST PRESS
- TOP FLIGHT Italian PROGRESSIVE
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- ★★★★★★★★★★
- Formula 3
- Sognando & Rosognando
- Formula 3
- "Dreaming & Dreaming Again"
- ★★★★★★★★★★
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- Italy - NUMERO UNO - ZSLA 55152
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- Investment VALUE: 3 x $(+) over opening bid
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- Rare & Sought 1972 Original the mighty Formula 3 made three desired / collected Lp's in 1970 - 1972 before turning into the equally respected IL VOLO producing another two Lp's in highest levels of early 70's collectible progressive rock.
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- FORMULA 3 / IL VOLO were basically centered around a talented trio bombastic musicians including Alberto Radius who can be heard on the () (1970) first Formula 3 "Dies Irae"(Grapes Of Wrath) and his own 1972 solo Lp "Radius" where he unleashes the power guitar bombs on both Lp's. His other works display equal, and better in a complex sophisticated manor. Perhaps equal important was multi-instrumentalist Gabriele Lorenzi Hammond organ, bass, electronics/effects, vocals -- both RADIUS & LORENZI were backbone of the trio format, not to forget producer MOGOL an integral part of the group's sound, quite unique, no matter heavy-rock to sweeping infectious symphonics and progressive in between.
- "Sognando e Sisognando" (("Dreaming & Dreaming Again")) is the third album by Formula 3 and was released in 1972 on the Numero Uno label with a consolidated line up featuring Tony Cicco (drums, percussion, vocals), Gabriele Lorenzi (piano, organ, Minimoog, synth, bass, vocals) and Alberto Radius (electric and acoustic guitar, bass, vocals). It marks an evident change in the band's musical direction that here turns from the song-oriented psychedelic rock of their first two albums to a full fledged progressive rock and more complex structures. As for the art cover, don't be mislead: the provocative, macabre subject elaborated by Caesar Monti, Gianfranco Marabelli and Wanda Spinello does not represent the content of an album where horrific, gloomy atmospheres do not prevail at all...
The opener, "Sognando e risognando" (Dreaming and Dreaming Again), is a suite divided into four parts signed Battisti-Mogol. A different, shorter version of this piece was released in 1971 on Lucio Battisti's album Umanamente uomo: il sogno but here the band deliver a new good arrangement adding some instrumental parts. It begins by an introduction subtitled "Fermo al semaforo" (Standing at The Traffic Lights) that sets a foggy atmosphere and a melancholic mood. Then, on the second part subtitled "Sognando" (Dreaming), the rhythm rises and soaring vocals without words begin to drive you far from the traffic jams and the daily grind of a big city. The third part, subtitled "La Stalla Con I Buoi" (The Stable With The Oxen) depicts in music and words a beautiful, pastoral country landscape where you can live in harmony with nature and your sweetheart, surrounded by singing birds, rivers full of fish and woods. You'd better hurry up and try to reach that place as soon as possible leaving behind the hectic city life. You can do it when the traffic lights turn to green... The short last part, subtitled "Risognando" (Dreaming again) ends the piece in a soft, peaceful mood.
The long, autumnal "L'Ultima Foglia" (The Last Leaf) is a suite composed by FORMULA 3 and divided into three parts. The first one, subtitled "L'Albero" (The Tree) begins by drum rolls and dark organ waves then the rhythm rises and the electric guitar draws some disquieting melodies conveying a nightmarish atmosphere... The second part, subtitled "Non Mi Ritrovo" (I'm Not At Ease) starts by a drum solo, then the pace accelerates bringing some echoes of Latin rock à la Santana while the last part, subtitled "Finale", ends the suite with a slight Gothic flavor...
"Storia Di Un Uomo e Di Una Donna" (Story Of A Man and A Woman) is a relatively short piece signed Battisti-Mogol that deals with a tormented relationship between a man and a woman slowly coming to an end. It opens with a soft acoustic guitar pattern and a melancholic feeling with the voice of Alberto Radius depicting the waning enthusiasm, the desire to look for another love, the fear to suffer again the pain of a broken romance... But there's still something left, a bit of love is still hanging in the air and some doubts rise, so the final curtain of this love story can wait another day!
The last track, "Aeternum", is another suite divided into four parts and composed by the band with the help of Lucio Battisti former "Formula 3") The first part, subtitled "Tema", sets the atmosphere with a powerful incipit that after a minute gives way to a calmer passage where music and vocals describe a magic moment where time stands still and there's no need to think of a distant world nor to worry about the past. You can breathe slowly looking at the nature that surrounds you as the wind sweeps away your troubles, you can feel eternal at least for while... The second part, subtitled "Caccia" (Hunt), is evocative and dreamy and leads to the complex "Interludio", that begins by a piano solo pattern and is full of classical influences and sonic fireworks. Then the last part, subtitled "Finale", ends the album with a softer, dreamy mood...
On the whole, a very good album! - - Tony Cicco / drums, percussion, vocals
- Gabriele Lorenzi / Hammond organ, piano, Minimoog, electronics, bass, vocals
- Alberto Radius / electric & acoustic guitars, bass, vocals- ...............................................................................................................................
CONDITION: - The cover: rated: EX (excellent) cared for over the past 52 years when realized the thin gatefold and black shows only signs of light previous use, probably gonna be the best original copy one will find. There are bright colors, no delete marks, no split seams, and no writing ...
- The vinyl: Rated: near M- both sides play with joyful audio throughout and the 'Numero Uno' labels are clean ...
- you get a keeper copy
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GRADING SCALE: M, M-, EX, VG++,VG+, VG, VG- M Completely clean, no marks, plays clean
M- Carefully used, looks clean, plays clean, shiny gloss, plays clean
EX Faint scuff or superficial mark, near M-, high gloss, plays clean VG++ Glossy with minimal scuffing or light mark playing very nice, enjoyable
VG+ a bit more scuff or marks still plays well with very minimal surface at worse VG more marks/scratches only minor, nothing deep, no loud clicks or pops this grade is abused by many, VG here does not mean "trashed" VG- surface noise present, will not have skips or jumps ALL PAYMENTS SHOULD BE MADE WITHIN 5 DAYS Of AUCTIONS END BIDDERS PLEASE = Do Not Bid If You Are Not Serious About Following Through The Transaction! ALL ITEMS GUARANTEED FOR WINNING BID - LESS SHIPPING!
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