The
story of “The Revelations” is part of a
fruitful and unique period of Italian Discography. A moment of great creativity
and innovation, when the boundaries between music, cinema and television were
uncertain. A story of great orchestras, film directors and inspired composers
which were endlessly producing in a
country getting back on its feet after the Second world war.
“The
Revelations”, released in 1970, is a gem that emerged from this period. A
record amongst many that although relatively unknown, remains highly sought
after by record collectors world over.
Adventurous
is probably the most appropriate word to describe those fantastic years that we
fondly remember for famous film scores and the birth of the Italian pop scene.
Help!,
the Rome based record label which released “The Revelations”, was the first
music business run by the young producer Gianni dell’Orso.
Conceived
by Dell’Orso, appearing here under his alter ego Proluton, and his brother
Giacomo, “The Revelations” LP was produced as Library Music for television and
manufactured in a very limited number of copies. It was a peculiar recording
within the label context, with musical intuitions that sparked great interest
in this release which in turn has made it both valuable and highly collectable.
The LP blends diverse inspirations and heterogeneous moods, since its aim was
to offer many options to television producers.
Giacomo
Dell’Orso, musician, composer and orchestra director, signed most of the tracks
under the moniker Oscar Lindok. His music takes the listener into a journey
through cinematic atmospheres and funk influences with a beat background – a
world of moving melodies and strong grooves. Giacomo’s life is an example of
dedicating one’s existence to music for we can’t avoid the underlying
connection of his private life, music and cinema without also remembering his
marriage to Edda Sabbatini - better known as Edda Dell’Orso, Ennio Morricone’s
favourite singer.
The
musicians featured on this record are great session men with glorious careers:
Silvano Chimenti, Giovanni Tommaso, Enzo Restuccia and Mario Scotti - all
famous for their work on film scores and as featured musicians who enjoyed
great Italian Pop success as well.
“The
Revelations” arrives back on record store shelves in this remastered version –
a must-have for all Library Music lovers and vinyl collectors. ~ Schema
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