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Studio Album, released in 1973, Italy.

Rock Progressivo Italiano.

SEMIRAMIS is one of the many "one-shot" bands of the 70"s Italy. Their only album is one of my favorite albums of the 70"s Italian art rock. Combining elements of Italian folk, heavy progressive passages (especially in the middle of the album), Baroque church music, jazz, classical, and a good dose of insanity. "Dedicato A Frazz" pounds every sense, challenges every synapse in a flurry of ideas. There are more symphonic, keyboard-led parts as well where SEMIRAMIS may sound closer YES, GENESIS or BANCO. A fantastic album...! 



At the pick of progressive rock fame in Italy,a group of young musicians published a thrilling album in 1973.SEMIRAMIS were found in Rome by keyboardist Maurizio Zarrillo around 1970.The band also played at the famous Villa Pamphilli festival along with BANCO DEL MUTUO SOCCORSO before releasing their first (and only) album ""Dedicato a frazz"".Listening to this album,you can feel the energy and lust of the band coming out of the majestic compositions.Their sound is based on Michelle Zarrillo"s harsh vocals and his raw guitar attacks,supported by the atmospheric,symphonic double keyboards of Gianpiero Artegiani and Maurizio Zarrillo.The final result comes like a cross between MUSEO ROSENBACH and ALPHATAURUS,a sound balanced between symphonic rock music and frenetic jazzy interplays with a muddy production.Considered as one of the best italian prog discs of the 70"s,""Dedicato a frazz"" unquestionably deserves a front place among your collection"s items.


Songs / Tracks Listing

1. La bottega del rigattiere (6:01)
2. Luna Park (5:58)
3. Uno zoo di vetro (4:28)
4. Per un strada affolata (5:00)
5. Dietro una porta di carta (5:42)
6. Frazz (5:05)
7. Clown (4:34)

Total Time: 36:48


Line-up / Musicians

- Paolo Faenza / drums, vibraphone
- Marcello Reddovide / bass
- Gianpiero Artegiani / synthesizer
- Michele Zarrillo / guitar
- Maurizio Zarrillo / piano, synthesizer