From discogs:
Venezuelan band ANANTA was formed in London, UK by Ilan Chester and the brothers Jorge and Charly Spiteri in the late 70's. They were joined by Mark Francis, Patrick Bernard and Dave Early .
Probably most already know their first 2 albums, which have some really tasty passages of symphonic style progressive with hints of the South American style but mostly based on standard US/Genesis-inspired prog, like North Star. But I was surprised to see they also released a cassette in 1982 which was different, upbeat and funky-disco in parts, amazingly well-written in terms of songs. The opener, Watch it go:
As a whole I found this hugely enjoyable actually.
Now consider Behind the Mask from the first album from 1978:
That classic prog sound is so delicious.
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Another unknown treat with a really tasty south american twist on the classic symphonic prog-style with great lyrics too!!
ReplyDeleteNight And Daydream is very strong, like track #2 'Behind The Mask' (appropriately titled for the times) with some inspiring lyrics,
"Couldn't we all share real happiness? In a world filled with peace.
Why won't people understand?"
...this Lp musically reminds at times me of a fave US prog rarity, 'Earthrise' from 1977....track #5 Wheel Of Time....great solos like a sunny day - enthusiastic about living! Fucking refreshing - like it came from another planet!
Love that 2nd Lp cover & title 'Songs From Future'
The whole 1st side is the outstanding multi-faceted prog-heaven of one track! The 3rd part, 'Over The Edge', with its strong polyrhythms morphs into the great 'Logical Progressions'...dam if our prog brother doesn't spell out our self-created dead-end dilemma, "We close our minds, we close our eyes..." And totally agree with you on that 3rd cassette release 'Summer'...one for a happier day than this dark nadir...
Thank you my friend
https://cadaescritocuentaunahistoria.blogspot.com/2021/07/summer-el-tercer-disco-de-ananta-no-es.html
DeleteSummer is a recording of Flying Home band, not is from Ananta. You can read about it in the following link:
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Thx for info
ReplyDeleteGreat blog Julian .. Congratulations!!!
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