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Garybaldi biography
The Gleemen quartet from Genoa is rather a typical for Italian prog
groups, generally avoiding the heavily slanted symphonic influences most
of their countrymen were choosing and were relying on a heavy
guitar-based sound and were often hard rocking. Their first album (1970)
is still regarded nowadays as a gem from collectors all over the world,
although it will surprise progheads a bit with its very 60's sound and
major Hendrix influences, and absolutely stupendous artwork.
Having
changed their name to a more Italian sounding name (Garybaldi being
some hero of the late XIXth century in Liguria and neighbouring French
Provence), they proceeded to record two further album with the same
heavily slanted Hendrix influences even if the keyboards are also a good
part of the sound). The first one sports an astounding and complex
artwork by future Italian comix superstar Guido Crepax. Sidelong tracks
are a common feature in those albums and they are self-indulgent,
either.
Fosastti then disbanded the group, and with
drummer/singer Cassinelli went on to form La Bambibanda E Melodia that
released one record late 74. Guitarist Fossati has reformed the group
(although he was the only original member) during the late 80's but the
general sound was much bluesier and released one album.
Somehow
their short career is almost parallel to Flea/Etna group (they also
changed their name while retaining the same line-up), developing the
same kind of unusual (for Italy) guitarey hard prog during the same
years.
Discography:
As Gleemen
- Gleeman - 1970 - CGD FGS 5073 - CD Mellow MMP 168
As Garybaldi
- Nuda - 1972 - CGD FGL 5513 - CD CGD (75262 2)
- Astrolabio - 1973 - Fonit LPQ 09075 - CD Fonit Cetra CDM 2036
As Bambi Fossati & Garibaldi
- Bambi Fossati & Garibaldi -1990 - Artis ARCD 014
Sending Signals (DiN88) is inspired by the work of renowned British astrophysicist Sir Roger Penrose, in particular the concept that advanced civilisations could leave markers or signals for the next cycle or rebirth of the universe. Indeed his music has its origins in the Berlin School and space music genres but he takes it far beyond their limits with the introduction of intricate rhythms and modern digital textures to produce a sound all his own.
Over the course of nine tracks the music gently meanders through a series of tone poems incorporating Vangelis like lead lines, ostinato sequencer patterns and lush chordal pads. At other times more glitchy textures are introduced as well as field recordings and IDM style drum patterns. This all adds up to a totally unique album that crosses the boundaries of musical genres which is something DiN has always encouraged.
Released in a limited edition Digipak CD featuring artwork by Wendy Gibson Boddy this is another must have album of spellbinding music in the DiN catalogue.
credits
Our thanks to Ian Boddy for providing us with a copy of this release.
Music composed, performed, produced and mixed by Ulises Labaronnie.
Recorded at U_estudio, Buenos Aires, Argentina between October 2023 and January 2024.
Mastered by Ian Boddy July 2024.
This album is dedicated to the mathematician, astrophysicist and philosopher Sir Roger Penrose for his profound thoughts that have been a great source of inspiration.
Special thanks to Ian Boddy & Wendy Gibson Boddy / DiN Records.
Instrumentation:
Eurorack modular system
Yamaha DX7, SY77 & CS15
Waldorf Blofeld
Korg Monopoly, Opsix, Poly 800 & SQ64 sequencer
Behringer Model D, K2, Pro 1 & Crave
Elektron Model Samples
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