Alex Carpani "Microcosm"

Country: Italy
Genre(s): Progressive Rock
Label: Independent Artist Records
Format: CD, digital
Release date: April 29, 2022
Tracklist

01. Starless (04:49)

02. Kiss And Fly (04:31)

03. God Bless Amerika (04:09)

04. The Mountain Of Salt (04:19)

05. We Can’t Go Home Tonight (05:29)

06. Footprints In The Hearts (04:22)

07. Prime Numbers (05:25)

08. What Once Was (04:33)

09. When The Tears Roll Down (05:42)

10. The Outer World (04:30)

11. Redemption (05:46)

12. Microcosm (05:30)

Credits

Alex Carpani - Lead and Backing Vocals, Keyboards, Synth Bass, Mellotron, Drum Loops & Electronics

David Jackson  (Van der Graaf Generator) - Sax and Flute

Theo Travis (Soft Machine, Porcupine Tree, Steven Wilson) - Sax

David Cross  (King Crimson) - Violin

Jon Davison (Yes) - Lead and Backing Vocals (2)

Bruno Farinelli - Drums

Andrea Torresani - Bass

Davide Rinaldi - Guitar

Emiliano Fantuzzi - Guitar

Description/Reviews:

At the opening we find the version of “Starless” proposed here in a modern key and with Alex’s personal touch, managing to impress his own brand with modern sounds, while remaining close to the original. The following “Kiss And Fly” was proposed as a single to present the album, characterized by a solid and tight rhythm session and good guitar work. The melodic vocal fits well into the context of the piece, enriched by the tempo changes and the wind inserts that intertwine in the melodies. Energetic and in pure Prog style, it alternates vocal and instrumental parts, involving the listener with refined plots.

Read the full review by Jacopo Vigezzi at progrockjournal.com

Media/Samples
Bandcamp (from release date)
Teaser
Starless
Kiss And Fly (album single)
Prime Numbers (at 34:20)

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