PHOENIX
Progressive rock
Romania
"The beginnings of Romanian band PHOENIX must called back from the 60's. They released a few EPs during this period, featuring several original compositions and some covers of BEATLES songs. Unfortunately (or fortunately, God knows) the communist officials were not impassive regarding their western style and music and started to create them some problems. Despite all opinions, the leader Nicolae Covaci abandoned the beat influences and instead turned to archaic Romanian music as the source of inspiration. Their journey to old Romanian folklore begin with "Cei Ce Ne-au Dat Nume" continues with "Mugur De fluier" (subtitled Introduction for an old Romanian music concert) and ends with "Cantofabule", a poem inspired by medieval books (bestiars) dedicated to mythical creatures.
The work of PHOENIX is a pleasant guide through Romanian spirit and meanwhile some really progressive pages. Living guitar, nice bass, accurate drums and emotional vocals alongside proper arrangements, originality and musical depth describe three of the best Romanian albums ever."
Discography:
1972 Cei ce ne-au dat nume
1973 Mugur de fluier
1975 Cantafabule
1981 Transsylvania
1992 Symphoenix
1992 Evergreens
1993 Cantafabule
1994 Cantafabule
1997 Aniversare 35
2000 In umbra marelui urs
2005 Baba Novak
Albums:
1972 - Cei Ce Ne-Au Dat Nume
Line-Up:
- Nicolae Covaci / guitar, blockflote, vocals
- Mircea Baniciu / vocals, guitar
- Iosif Kappl / bass, vocals, violin
- Costin Petrescu / drums
- Valeriu Sepi / percussion
"The beginnings of Romanian band PHOENIX must called back from the 60's. They released a few EPs during this period, featuring several original compositions and some covers of BEATLES songs. Unfortunately (or fortunately, God knows) the communist officials were not impassive regarding their western style and music and started to create them some problems. Despite all opinions, the leader Nicolae Covaci abandoned the beat influences and instead turned to archaic Romanian music as the source of inspiration. Their journey to old Romanian folklore begin with "Cei Ce Ne-au Dat Nume" continues with "Mugur De fluier" (subtitled Introduction for an old Romanian music concert) and ends with "Cantofabule", a poem inspired by medieval books (bestiars) dedicated to mythical creatures.
The work of PHOENIX is a pleasant guide through Romanian spirit and meanwhile some really progressive pages. Living guitar, nice bass, accurate drums and emotional vocals alongside proper arrangements, originality and musical depth describe three of the best Romanian albums ever."
Discography:
1972 Cei ce ne-au dat nume
1973 Mugur de fluier
1975 Cantafabule
1981 Transsylvania
1992 Symphoenix
1992 Evergreens
1993 Cantafabule
1994 Cantafabule
1997 Aniversare 35
2000 In umbra marelui urs
2005 Baba Novak
Albums:
1972 - Cei Ce Ne-Au Dat Nume
Line-Up:
- Nicolae Covaci / guitar, blockflote, vocals
- Mircea Baniciu / vocals, guitar
- Iosif Kappl / bass, vocals, violin
- Costin Petrescu / drums
- Valeriu Sepi / percussion
Track list:
01 Preludia - A Oiler
02 Preludia - Jocul Timpulul
03 Primavara - Introducere
04 Primavara - Paparuga
05 Vara
06 Toamna 07 Iarna - Introducere
08 Iarna - Jocul Caprelor
09 Nunta
10 Negru Voda - Balada
11 Pseudo - Morgana
12 Vremuri (Bonus Track)
13 Mama, Mama (Bonus Track)
14 Te Intreb Pe Tine, Soare (Bonus Track)
15 Totusi Sint Ca Voi (Bonus Track)
16 Floarea Stincilor (Bonus Track)
17 Ar Vera Un Eschimos (Bonus Track)
18 Canarul (Bonus Track)
19 Nebunul Cu Ochii Inchisi (Bonus Track)
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