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Contents Introduction [Series Introduction] The Progressive New Age Series is the ultimate series encompassing numerous masterpieces by artists who have been active since the golden age of progressive rock, as well as the New Age works they have arrived at as a way of expressing their own world as they have aged and gained experience. It is an excellent opportunity to learn about the past and present of amazing artists from around the world who have been active on the front lines, and it is sure to be a place to encounter new music. From rare works that have been difficult to obtain until now to the latest works, the Progressive New Age Series is an invitation to a broad and deep journey of musical exploration. All works are scheduled to be released on CD in beautiful paper jackets. [The third release is Pepe Maina's official Japanese release!] The third release in the series features Pepe Maina, Italy's proud "singing troubadour". Born in Milan in 1950, Pepe Maina received musical education from a young age, partly because his father was a professional violinist. However, he drastically changed direction when he picked up an electric guitar at the age of 13. Pepe's music is characterized by "playing all instruments himself" and "showing influences from the East." He himself says that he became interested in the essence of Eastern music and instruments after listening to the British band Jade Warrior, but he plays a type of music that is clearly different from that of the Mediterranean, the Middle East, and Arab countries, making him a rare sensibility for an Italian. In Japan, he was an unknown, mysterious multi-artist, and only his debut work, "Il Canto Dell'arpa E Del Flauto" (1976), was released. However, he has since independently released 37 works and can be considered a hidden master of the New Age scene. The lineup includes Pepe Maina's legendary second album, "Scherizza," which is being officially released on CD for the first time, as well as the completely unreleased album "The Belgirate Tapes," which was recorded around the same time and had been lying dormant. All works are being released in Japan for the first time. Pepe Maina, Italy's proud "non-singing troubadour," presents his 2010 fantasy work, now available in Japan for the first time! A psychedelic and crazy fairy tale that evokes memories of nights spent with friends as a child. Includes the dramatic 12-minute epic "Optimism by a Pessimist." Includes one bonus track. 2010 Release [TRACKLIST] 1. The Best Roast Can Be Eaten 2. Living in Ubak 3. Midnight Dance 4. Lion or Crown 5. Pagan Night 6. Hotel Long Cross 7. Aphrodisias 8. Pessimist's Optimism 9. Tunes from Idetunes 10. Sea of ??Possibilities 11. Memories of Juan-les-Pins 12. Hill Tales * * Bonus Track Media Reviews and More Italy's proud "non-singing troubadour," Pepe Maina's 2010 fantasy album is released in Japan for the first time! A psychedelic and crazy fairy tale that evokes memories of nights spent with friends as a child. Includes the dramatic 12-minute masterpiece "Pessimist's Optimism." (C)RS
