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Music from Italy

April Orchestra Vol. 5 (LP)
French 1976 edition on RCA's "April Orchestra" library series of the superlative experimental/mechanical electronic album Industria 2000 by Silva Savigni or Amedeo Tommasi in disguise.
Caratteristici Vari (LP)
Rare 1976 library album on Fonit's "Serie Usignolo" with a mix of playful and dramatic experimental pieces for acoustic and electronic instruments. Never re-issued on either LP or CD.
Perversion Story (LP)
Ultra-rare original edition on CAM of the 1969 cult experimental psychedelic soundtrack to Lucio Fulci's film (a.k.a. "I caldi amori di una minorenne") featuring Alessandro Alessandroni's Cantori Moderni. Amazing soundtrack.
Il Dio Serpente (LP)
1976 re-issue on Cinevox' "Orizzonte" series of the classic exoric lounge soundtrack to Piero Vivarelli's 1971 film. With original innersleeve.
Ennio Morricone (book)
Very rare first ever full book on Morricone, a 1989 biography compiling interviews, international press excerpts, and deep analysis of his massive catalog up to the late 1980s.
Musica Sul Velluto (LP)
Original US edition on Elektra of the wonderful and tense soundtrack to the 1988 film by Roman Polanski. With original sticker on shrink.
Film Music 1966-1987 (2LP)
Excellent wide-ranging 2LP compilation on Virgin / General Music from 1986 with lots of (at the time) uncommon tracks. Promotional copy.
Frantic (LP)
Original US edition on Elektra of the wonderful and tense soundtrack to the 1988 film by Roman Polanski. With original sticker on shrink.
Maddalena / Questa Specie D'Amore (CD)
1994 first CD re-issue on GDM of one of Morricone's most experimental and psychedelic soundtracks for the 1971 film by Jerzy Kawalerowicz, coupled with the most traditional and evocative soundtrack for Alberto Bevilacqua's 1972 film.
Spasmo / Cosa Avete Fatto A Solange? (CD)
1997 first CD re-issue on RCA of two of Morricone's greatest experimental and psychedelic soundtracks respectively for Umberto Lenzi's 1974 and Massimo Dallamano's 1972 giallo films.
Giornata Nera Per L'Ariete / Gli Occhi Freddi Della Paura (CD)
1996 CD on Point with two previously unreleased and essential experimental soundtracks for two 1971 films respectively by da Luigi Bazzoni and Enzo G. Castellari, the latter performed by no less than the Gruppo di Improvvisazione Nuova Consonanza.
La Dolce Vita (LP)
1986 Spanish re-issue on Vinilo/RCA of the wonderful classic soundtrack to the 1960 Federico Fellini film.
Inedits (LP)
1982 France-only compilation on General Music with previously unreleased rarities.
Messa Alleluia (LP)
1970 re-press of the 1969 album on the Christian PCC label with possibly the best ever rock-mass for voices, organ, electric guitars and percussion by the very eclectic and experimental composer.
Camminiamo Nella Speranza (LP)
1970 album on the Christian PCC label with a great rock-mass for voices, organ, electric guitars and percussion by the very eclectic and experimental composer.
I Semi Del Futuro (LP)
1974 album on the Christian PCC label with chants for catechism and baptism for voices accompnied by organ or Arp synthesizer by the very eclectic and experimental composer.
Transvitaexpress (LP)
Amazing and trippy 1974 experimental album on the Christian PCC label with superb narrative musique concrète including wacky songs and grooves by the very eclectic and experimental composer. One of the weirdest Italian albums ever made and absolutely essential.
Io Canterò Pace (LP)
1977 album on the Christian PCC label with religious songs accompanied by organs, synthesizer and drums by the very eclectic and experimental composer.
18ª Raccolta (LP)
1974 album on Durium with mood jazz cover renditions of popular international tunes by the celebrated saxophone player with distinctive glamour cover.
20ª Raccolta (LP)
1975 album on Durium with mood jazz cover renditions of popular international tunes by the celebrated saxophone player with distinctive glamour cover.