Canzoni, Preghiere, Danze del II Millennio - Sezione Europa
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Canzoni, Preghiere, Danze del II Millennio – Sezione Europa (Songs, Prayers, Dances of (the) II Millennium - Section Europe) is the third studio album released by the Italian
punk rock
band CCCP Fedeli alla linea
in 1988.
It signs their musical change to a much electropop music style. Keyboard instead of guitar becomes the most important instrument in all of their compositions. Their sound is now strongly influenced by Middle Eastern music
and becomes more and more soft than the previous ones. The original sociopolitical emphasis is now replaced by a mystical overtones, and their industrial hardcore with a far less revolutionary synth-pop.
The cover features a picture of the Virgin Mary with the Holy Child
.
The first track, "Il Testamento del Capitano
", is a live performance of a traditional song-chorus by the Alpini
, an elite mountain warfare
soldiers of the Italian Army
, that was booed by the spectators.
"Fedele alla lira?" is a reply to the fans that renamed them as “CCCP fedeli alla lira” when the band signed for Virgin
in 1987.
"Madre" is a song dedicated to the Virgin Mary. For the reason above stated, Famiglia Cristiana
, an Italian
weekly magazine owned by a Roman Catholic publishing group, for the first time, reviewed one of their album, and interviewed some of the band's members.
Italy
Italy , officially the Italian Republic languages]] under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages. In each of these, Italy's official name is as follows:;;;;;;;;), is a unitary parliamentary republic in South-Central Europe. To the north it borders France, Switzerland, Austria and...
punk rock
Punk rock
Punk rock is a rock music genre that developed between 1974 and 1976 in the United States, the United Kingdom, and Australia. Rooted in garage rock and other forms of what is now known as protopunk music, punk rock bands eschewed perceived excesses of mainstream 1970s rock...
band CCCP Fedeli alla linea
CCCP Fedeli alla linea
CCCP Fedeli alla Linea were an Italian band formed in 1982 in Berlin by vocalist Giovanni Lindo Ferretti and guitarist Massimo Zamboni. The band's style was self-defined by the members themselves as “Musica Melodica Emiliana—Punk Filosovietico” Their name, CCCP, stems from the cyrillic script for...
in 1988.
It signs their musical change to a much electropop music style. Keyboard instead of guitar becomes the most important instrument in all of their compositions. Their sound is now strongly influenced by Middle Eastern music
Middle Eastern music
The music of Western Asia and North Africa spans across a vast region, from Morocco to Afghanistan, and its influences can be felt even further afield. Middle Eastern music influenced the music of India, as well as Central Asia, Spain, Southern Italy, the Caucasus and the Balkans, as in chalga...
and becomes more and more soft than the previous ones. The original sociopolitical emphasis is now replaced by a mystical overtones, and their industrial hardcore with a far less revolutionary synth-pop.
The cover features a picture of the Virgin Mary with the Holy Child
Jesus
Jesus of Nazareth , commonly referred to as Jesus Christ or simply as Jesus or Christ, is the central figure of Christianity...
.
The first track, "Il Testamento del Capitano
Alpini songs
The Alpini are a mountain infantry corps of the Italian Army, that distinguished itself in combat during World War I and World War II. In addition they are also famous in Italy for their songs and choirs....
", is a live performance of a traditional song-chorus by the Alpini
Alpini
The Alpini, , are the elite mountain warfare soldiers of the Italian Army. They are currently organized in two operational brigades, which are subordinated to the Alpini Corps Command. The singular is Alpino ....
, an elite mountain warfare
Mountain warfare
Mountain warfare refers to warfare in the mountains or similarly rough terrain. This type of warfare is also called Alpine warfare, named after the Alps mountains...
soldiers of the Italian Army
Italian Army
The Italian Army is the ground defence force of the Italian Armed Forces. It is all-volunteer force of active-duty personnel, numbering 108,355 in 2010. Its best-known combat vehicles are the Dardo infantry fighting vehicle, the Centauro tank destroyer and the Ariete tank, and among its aircraft...
, that was booed by the spectators.
"Fedele alla lira?" is a reply to the fans that renamed them as “CCCP fedeli alla lira” when the band signed for Virgin
Virgin Records
Virgin Records is a British record label founded by English entrepreneur Richard Branson, Simon Draper, and Nik Powell in 1972. The company grew to be a worldwide music phenomenon, with platinum performers such as Roy Orbison, Devo, Genesis, Keith Richards, Janet Jackson, Culture Club, Lenny...
in 1987.
"Madre" is a song dedicated to the Virgin Mary. For the reason above stated, Famiglia Cristiana
Famiglia Cristiana
Famiglia Cristiana is an Italian weekly magazine. It was founded in 1931, and is currently owned by Edizioni San Paolo, a Roman Catholic publishing group....
, an Italian
Italy
Italy , officially the Italian Republic languages]] under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages. In each of these, Italy's official name is as follows:;;;;;;;;), is a unitary parliamentary republic in South-Central Europe. To the north it borders France, Switzerland, Austria and...
weekly magazine owned by a Roman Catholic publishing group, for the first time, reviewed one of their album, and interviewed some of the band's members.
Track listing
- "Il Testamento del Capitano"
- "Svegliami (Perizia Psichiatrica Nazionalpopolare)"
- "Huligani Dangereux"
- "B.B.B."
- "Fedele alla lira?"
- "Roco · Roço · Rosso"
- "Le qualità della danza"
- "È vero"
- "Palestina (15/11/1988)"
- "Madre"
- "Conviene"
- "And the radio plays"
- "Vota FATUR"
- "Reclame"
Personnel
- Giovanni Lindo FerrettiGiovanni Lindo FerrettiGiovanni Lindo Ferretti is an Italian singer-songwriter, composer and author.- Biography:Giovanni Lindo Ferretti was born in Cerreto Alpi , in the province of Reggio Emilia, in the western part of the Italian region of Emilia-Romagna...
- vocals - Massimo Zamboni - guitarGuitarThe guitar is a plucked string instrument, usually played with fingers or a pick. The guitar consists of a body with a rigid neck to which the strings, generally six in number, are attached. Guitars are traditionally constructed of various woods and strung with animal gut or, more recently, with...
- Ignazio Orlando - bassBass guitarThe bass guitar is a stringed instrument played primarily with the fingers or thumb , or by using a pick....
, keyboardsKeyboard instrumentA keyboard instrument is a musical instrument which is played using a musical keyboard. The most common of these is the piano. Other widely used keyboard instruments include organs of various types as well as other mechanical, electromechanical and electronic instruments...
, drum machineDrum machineA drum machine is an electronic musical instrument designed to imitate the sound of drums or other percussion instruments. They are used in a variety of musical genres, not just purely electronic music... - Carlo Chiapparini - guitarGuitarThe guitar is a plucked string instrument, usually played with fingers or a pick. The guitar consists of a body with a rigid neck to which the strings, generally six in number, are attached. Guitars are traditionally constructed of various woods and strung with animal gut or, more recently, with...
- Danilo Fatur - “Artista del popolo”
- Annarella Giudici - “Benemerita soubretteSoubretteA soubrette is a female stock character in opera and theatre. The term arrived in English from Provençal via French, and means "conceited" or "coy".-Theater:...
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See also
- CCCP discography
- Consorzio Suonatori Indipendenti (C.S.I.)Consorzio Suonatori IndipendentiConsorzio Suonatori Indipendenti, also C.S.I. is an Italian band evolved from former punk/art band CCCP Fedeli alla linea....
- Per Grazia Ricevuta (PGR)Per Grazia RicevutaPer Grazia Ricevuta, often abbreviated as PGR, is an Italian band led by Giovanni Lindo Ferretti.The band grew out of the ashes of his previous project Consorzio Suonatori Indipendenti, which disbanded following the departure of long-time collaborator Massimo Zamboni. Their name Per Grazia Ricevuta...
- Punk rockPunk rockPunk rock is a rock music genre that developed between 1974 and 1976 in the United States, the United Kingdom, and Australia. Rooted in garage rock and other forms of what is now known as protopunk music, punk rock bands eschewed perceived excesses of mainstream 1970s rock...