Zalla (Piero Umiliani) - Paesaggi
Posted on May 15, 2007 by davesrecords
Paesaggi in Italian means ‘landscapes’ (I checked on Alta Vista Babel Fish translator). With a dull cover and very non descript name, I’m not sure what I was thinking in shelling out almost $80 for this record on Eb*y. Boy was I pleasantly surprised. Seems as if (almost) everything Umiliani touched turned to gold. His records contain an undertone of depth (and also sublimity) not usually found on library/lounge record’s grooves.
This record is a tribute to various countries music, but it all sounds Italian to me. My favorite tracks are Prime Nebbie (First Fogs ((babel fish again)). Swirling organ and subtle bossa/lounge groove on this one. Also the track Risaie is a nice bit of exotica tinged flute with funky backbeat. Apparently there is a I Marc 4 connection here, and this song is sort of a give away to their sound (think Beat Generation). Another Marc 4 sounding track is Tanto Lontano, with psychedelic vibrations; reminds me of the song ‘Metropolis’ off the Echoing America library on Sermi (also another Marc 4 backed album).
This is one of the lesser known Umiliani records but well worth seeking.
Oh yeah if anyone has a copy of Umiliani’s – Viaggio Nel Domani (Travel in Tomorrow) LP, please contact me! 
MP3's:
Prime Nebbie
Risaie
Tanto Lontano
Filed under: Library, Lounge / Exotica, Psych / Prog
10 Comments to “Zalla (Piero Umiliani) - Paesaggi”
hello dave . i have the today sound by Piero Umilian. i can hook you up if you want.
Umiliani never ceases to amaze me. Thanks for sharing these samples. Contact me about Umiliani when you get a chance.
hi cosmo, i already have today’s sound on mp3, unless you were offering me a vinyl copy of that record…
dave, this record is beautiful. Thanks for the clips. Especially the first song.
Yo Dave,
New to the board, drop by jus to say here’re the originals…http://www.soul-food.fr/Images/LIUTO%202.jpg
Originally released thru Liuto label.
thanks for the info flash. i had a feeling that record was the same, but wasn’t sure.
God I love this….
ain’t no party like a waxidermy party
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Risaie = Rice fields
Tanto lontano = Far away