Show Date: May 21, 1999
Show #12
Spain - part 1



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Playlist:
# Artist Song (click to play) Album Year CD label
1 Mezquita Ara Buza (Dame un Beso) Recuerdos De Mi Tierra 1979 Si-Wan
This is Mezquita's sole release, AFAIK. It is a great symphonic release spiced with flamenco influences. I am reminded of Ange's "Le Cimetiere des Arlequins" mainly because of the keyboard sounds. A moog?
 
2 Fusioon Dialogos Fusioon 1972 Divusca
I am not sure if this is their first or second album, therefore I am not sure if this is from 1972 or 1974. The first and second are both self/titled and no year is indicated. But, the good news is that they are both very good and worth picking up. Alot of the music reminds me of Renaissance with lots of classical styled piano.
 
3 Crack Descenso en el Mah llstrong Si todo hiciera 1979 Si-Wan
Flute laden symphonic with male and female vocals. This appears to be their only release. The keyboardist often plays Tony Banks sounding timbres as well as phrases. Symphonic that's easy on the ears.
 
4 Iceberg Andalusia, Andalusia Sentiments 1977 Actual Records
Some fiery guitar playing. This is fusion in a Mahavishnu Orchestra and Return to Forever style. All instrumental. They appear to have 5 albums.
 
5 Ibio Cuevas de Altamira Cuevas de Altamira 1978 Fonomusic
Yet another Spanish prog band with only a single release. Folky and upbeat. Lots of mildly distorted and phased guitar which seems to be common in the Spanish prog arena. Mostly instrumental. A very nice easy listen.
 
6 Granada No Se Si Debo Valle del Pas 1978 fonomusic
This is Granada's third and last release. This, my only CD by them, is completely instrumental. Symphonic and jazzy at times with some very nice touches of orchestral strings. I thought that some of the playing sounded unpolished, as if they were performing the music live in the studio, but, not as rehearsed as it could have been.
 


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