Osanna – Preludio Tema Variazioni Canzona(1972 ITALY Prog Rock, Symphonic Rock)Full Album

Osanna is a pioneering Italian progressive rock band from Naples, formed in 1971, known for their theatrical live performances and high-intensity musical style. In 1972, the band was highly active, producing one of their most critically acclaimed studio albums and a significant film soundtrack. Key 1972 Highlights for Osanna: Album Release - Palepoli: Released in 1972, this album is considered a masterpiece of the Italian progressive rock scene (RPI), featuring complex, intense, and symphonic prog. Soundtrack - Milano calibro 9: The band recorded the soundtrack for this 1972 Italian crime film in collaboration with composer Luis Enríquez Bacalov. The soundtrack was released as the album Preludio, Tema, Variazioni, Canzona. Line-up: The 1972 line-up included Lino Vairetti (vocals, synth), Danilo Rustici (guitars), Elio D'Anna (sax, flute), Lello Brandi (bass), and Massimo Guarino (drums). Style: Known for using, at the time, innovative costume makeup on stage, similar to early Genesis. Musical Style in 1972: The sound in 1972 was a mix of hard rock, symphonic prog, and jazz fusion, often compared to bands like Led Zeppelin or Jethro Tull due to the heavy guitar riffs and flute parts. Tracks: 01. Preludio (Luis Enriquez Bacalov) - 4:09 02. Tema (Luis Enriquez Bacalov) - 4:48 03. Variazione I (To Plinius) (Osanna) - 2:14 04. Variazione II (My Mind Flies) (Osanna) - 4:57 05. Variazione III (Shuum...) (Osanna) - 1:36 06. Variazione IV (Tredicesimo Cortile) (Osanna) - 1:30 07. Variazione V (Dianalogo) (Osanna) - 2:08 08. Variazione VI (Spunti Dallo Spartito N.1472 EAY² Del Prof. Imolo Meninge) (Osanna) - 2:47 09. Variazione VII (Posizione Raggiunta) (Osanna) - 1:26 10. Canzona (There Will Be Time) (Sergio Bardotti, Baldazzi, Luis Enriquez Bacalov) - 4:54 Personnel: - Lino Vairetti - vocals, harp, ARP synthesizer - Danilo Rustici - acoustic & electric guitar, vocals - Elio D'Anna - flute, tenor sax, soprano sax, vocals - Lello Brandi - bass - Massimo Guarino - drums, vibraphone, percussion, vocals + - Luis Enriquez Bacalov - arranger, orchestra conductor - Sergio Bardotti - producer