Tuesday, June 20, 2006

Triumvirat - "Mediterranean Tales" [1972] @256 (prog rock)

Here is a copy paste from progarchives: Triumvirat have always been referred to as an ELP clone band a view which I have failed personally to adopt... sure there are some strong similarities but also a number of differences... "Mediterranean Tales" is certainly one of those differences ! The opening side long title track is simply killer with heavy 70’s keyboard and German underground sensitivities. Cleverly energized epic track with some breathtaking instrumental-passages and instrumentation. "Mediterranean Tales" is a strong mix of classical and rock genres including overtures, fugues, thematic restatements and many different styled movements. Make no mistake this album is full of Jürgen Fritz’s killer keyboard work (a classically trained musician). The rest of the band include Hans Bathelt (drums, percussion) and Hans Pape (bass, vocals). Re-mastered CD edition also includes four bonus tracks previously appeared on singles. A Classic Recording from a great progressive rock band ! Happy lisyenings :)

Across the waters/Triumvirat ......
E Minor 59 Minor 5/Triumvirat .....

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3 comments:

Eddie Riff said...

Very exciting! One of the great prog keyboard albums of all time! Looking forward to the download. Thanks!

nahavanda said...

link: http://tinyurl.com/mpk3b

rich said...

Another piece in the German 70s underground jigsaw puzzle. Much appreciated

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