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Studio Album, released in 1974, Spain.

Vivaldi's  "Vier Jaargetijden" uitgevoerd door deze Spaanse Symphonic Progband.

Voor de toetsen liefhebber.


LOS CANARIOS was a Spanish band that started playing back in the late 60's. At the beginning, they played Soul and R&B influenced music, singing mostly in English. Recorded in the Seventies, "Circlos" shows an adaptation of VIVALDI's "Four Seasons" with a rock and Hispanic flavour. This is a concept album with an interesting story line that goes from the creation of the Earth to the Apocalypse in 2700 A.C.

The music reminds of this era, with a predominant Hammond organ, a blend of rock and classical music in the style of THE NICE and other EKSEPTION. This album is a heavy and dynamic work in its own right with plenty of synth and organ work as well as guitar. Vocals (in English) are heard throughout but I'd say the album is dominated by instrumental sections. "Ciclos" is a classic of the Spanish progressive scene. But otherwise I have to agree with other prog fans that this is a classic.



Songs / Tracks Listing

1. Primera Transmigración (Paraiso Remoto) (16:50)
2. Segunda Transmigración (Abismo Próximo) (16:45)
3. Tercera Transmigración (El Entorno Futuro) (17:47)
4. Cuarta Transmigración (El Eslabón Recobrado) (21:53)

Line-up / Musicians

- Alain Richard / drums, percussion
- Antonio Garcia de Diego / guitar, acoustic guitar, vibraphone, voice
- Mathias Sanvellian / electric piano, Hammond, acoustic piano, violin
- Christian Mellies / bass, synthesizer
- Alfredo Carrion / choral arrangement and conducting
- Teddy Bautista / keyboards, synthesizers, voice
- Rudmini Sukmawati / voice