Just like the other two big names of this genre (PFM and Banco), Le Orme is releasing an English
version of an original Italian album. But on the contrary of their colleagues, this one is a perfect image
of Felona E Sorona and not some sort of a compilation.
While PFM was working with Pete Sinfield (Photos of Ghosts and The World ), this time it is another
giant of prog music who is giving them a hand with the English lyrics. Namely Peter Hammill. And as the
great Francesco Di Giacomo, the delicacy of the vocals featured here is so emotive that you can hardly
say at times that they are sung in English.
There shouldnt be too many reasons now to prefer this English version. Of course, at the time of release,
the band wanted to conquer the U.K. and potentially the U.S. But this time has passed.
There are of course some enjoyable tracks (The Plan), but no real passionate moments. As its original
counterpart, I would rate this album with three stars. Not too many highlights and definitely not as strong
as Uomo . But this one was their best work IMO.
version of an original Italian album. But on the contrary of their colleagues, this one is a perfect image
of Felona E Sorona and not some sort of a compilation.
While PFM was working with Pete Sinfield (Photos of Ghosts and The World ), this time it is another
giant of prog music who is giving them a hand with the English lyrics. Namely Peter Hammill. And as the
great Francesco Di Giacomo, the delicacy of the vocals featured here is so emotive that you can hardly
say at times that they are sung in English.
There shouldnt be too many reasons now to prefer this English version. Of course, at the time of release,
the band wanted to conquer the U.K. and potentially the U.S. But this time has passed.
There are of course some enjoyable tracks (The Plan), but no real passionate moments. As its original
counterpart, I would rate this album with three stars. Not too many highlights and definitely not as strong
as Uomo . But this one was their best work IMO.
