- Wed May 20, 2026 7:33 pm
#157587
I was excited for that until i saw the second LP is all extended mixes and dance remixes :(
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Fantasy by Piero Umiliani
The lost chapter of Piero Umiliani’s discography is finally being released for the very first time, over forty years after its creation, on the exact day marking the centenary of the composer’s birth.
Recorded in 1983, Fantasy was intended to be the fourth title for Telesound, the last of the library labels founded by Umiliani – after Omicron, Liuto Records, SWS, Ciak, and Videovoice. However, the composer’s sudden illness put a stop to its release, and the project remained shelved and forgotten in the Sound Work Shop archives.
More than thirty years later, the discovery of two original 1/4-inch stereo reels brought these masters back to light, revealing a record that perfectly captures Umiliani’s final creative phase. While three of the tracks were previously featured on the Four Flies compilations Studio Umiliani and L'Uomo Elettronico, this is the very first time Fantasy can be heard in its complete, original form—presented in the exact track sequence and format intended by the composer.
The album occupies a pivotal place within Umiliani’s sonic universe, blending easy listening and experimental electronic music with imagery from science and nature and a playful sensibility. It is a journey of the imagination where analogue synthesizers, light orchestrations, smooth rhythms, and futuristic soundscapes coexist with the expressive immediacy that made Umiliani a unique figure in the Italian musical landscape.
Heard today, Fantasy stands as an unintended artistic testament: the last great original project completed by the Maestro before illness abruptly halted his career. More than just a historical document of extraordinary value, this release provides an essential missing piece to understanding Umiliani's output and his pioneering role in the evolution of Italian film, library, and electronic music.
Presented in a deluxe tip-on sleeve featuring original artwork by Eric Adrien Lee, with extensive liner notes by Alessandra Umiliani, Elisabetta Umiliani, and Four Flies A&R Pierpaolo De Sanctis.
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releases July 17, 2026
Bezulsqy wrote: ↑Sat Jun 13, 2026 4:16 am https://www.soundohm.com/product/il-ras ... artiere-lpPretty pricey for a 4 track EP
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The legends of the golden era of Italian soundtracks and library music go by many names, but the backbone of that era’s definitive sonic identity is most often identified as I Marc 4 (also known as Marc 4 or I Marc Quattro). While the moniker might be less familiar to the uninitiated, it is a simple acronym derived from its founding members: Maurizio Majorana (bass), Antonello Vannucchi (organ), Roberto Podio (drums and percussion), and Carlo Pes (guitar). The number "4" serves to highlight the core synergy of these four master musicians.
Their journey began in Rome’s vibrant jazz scene of the 1950s and early 1960s, where they honed their craft as members of the RAI national orchestra and collaborated with the most prominent jazz and pop icons of the day.
However, it was their pivotal role in defining the Italian cinematic sound of the 1960s and 1970s that secured their legacy. Their unmistakable style was an eclectic fusion of beat, jazz, classical, and Latin influences—textured with early synthesizers, experimental sound effects, and a blend of electronic and baroque instrumentation. Consequently, their initials are etched into the credits of countless landmark recordings by legendary composers such as Nino Rota, Armando Trovajoli, Gianni Ferrio, Alessandro Alessandroni, Piero Umiliani, and Ennio Morricone.
Beyond their work as session luminaries, they produced a vast body of library music under their own name at the legendary Telecinesound Studios in Rome. These recordings were released through prestigious library labels like Sermi, Ricordi, and Fonit Cetra, as well as through their own imprints: Nelson Records, Silver Men, and Silver Music, spanning a definitive series of sixteen albums.
Ten of these volumes were issued on Nelson Records during the 1970s, featuring the now-iconic military stencil design. Each release was color-coded: red (G.L.P. 1001), dark blue (G.L.P. 1002), gold (G.L.P. 1003), light green (G.L.P. 1004), brown (G.L.P. 1005), black (G.L.P. 1006), light blue (G.L.P. 1007), yellow (G.L.P. 1008), orange (G.L.P. 1009), and cool green (G.L.P. 1010). The series was completed by two elusive companion releases: S.M. 2001 on Silver Music and S.M. 2002 on Silver Men, both presented in the same distinctive brown sleeve. Rediscovered in the 1990s and 2000s, these Nelson releases have since achieved cult status among collectors, producers, and DJs worldwide.
The final two installments, S.M. 2001 and S.M. 2002, remain the rarest and most enigmatic of the set. Often overlooked, they contain some of the most profound "hidden gems" in the group’s catalog. The tracklist traverses a wide stylistic spectrum: from the rare groove and proto-hip hop energy of "Trama Nella Metropoli", "Beat Morbido", and "Candy", to the lush cinematic atmospheres featuring the ethereal vocals of Edda Dell'Orso on "Summer In Love", "On The Rain", and "Arcobaleno". The collection is rounded out by sophisticated jazz pieces like "Flauti Ensemble", "Passeggiata", and "Atmosfere Dolci".
Sonor Music Editions has meticulously curated the finest moments from these two rare albums for this first-ever dedicated reissue. Bringing together the best of Silver Music (S.M. 2001) and Silver Men (S.M. 2002), this release retains the iconic stencil artwork but introduces a striking silver finish. This design choice honors the original ten-album sequence while shedding new light on these outstanding recordings—works that remain, in every sense, golden.
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releases June 26, 2026
Tracks 1–6 originally released in 1976 on Silver Music (S.M. 2001); 7–12 on Silver Men (S.M. 2002).
