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This exceptionally rare library album by Italian composer, musician, and guitarist Mario Molino was first released on the obscure library music imprint B.M.P. during the 1970s. It was later issued on the highly collectible Music Scene label rebranded as Action Beat Group (MSE-144), featuring different track titles and attributed to the pseudonym Luigi Ferracioli. Although much about him remains unknown to this day, Mario Molino was a prominent figure in the world library music, celebrated for his genre-spanning versatility. On one hand, he was a virtuoso classical guitarist, while on the other, he had a strong foundation in jazz and contemporary music. This duality, spanning from classical guitar solos to spaced out psychedelic rock with fuzzed guitars, eccentric funk-infused Hammond organ grooves, proto-hip hop, and orchestral compositions, is reflected in his discography. His catalog includes rare and sought-after releases like Antico e Moderno (C 364) on Fonit's Usignolo series, Love on Vroommm Records, Beat Gregoriano on Montecarlo, I Beats on Pentaphon, alongside numerous library and soundtracks releases. The Diamonds Four stands as a hidden gem in Molino's oeuvre, seamlessly aligning with his best releases, as it contains a superb blend of groovy psychedelic funk, breezy bossa nova, killer jazz beat tunes and expansive mood-music. With only a handful of original pressings ever surfacing over the years, The Diamonds Four (as well as the later issue as Action Beat Group) earned its status as a unique and widely valued record among library and soundtrack enthusiasts worldwide.
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"Following our reissue of Silvano Chimenti's classic Disco Music, Holy Basil delves back into the Usignolo catalog with the reissue of C 364, one of the most iconic releases of the series, the incredible Antico E Moderno by Mario Molino. Bringing some of the most eccentric, chaotic and spaced-out vibes you could hear in the mid '70s, Molino's mind bending arrangements are timeless classics, still standing the test of time and showing how he was way ahead of his time. Literally translating to 'Ancient and Modern,' showcases Molino's unique blend of traditional and contemporary musical styles, creating a captivating auditory experience for listeners."
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Warehouse find, last copies. Cinedelic Records presents a reissue of Mario Molino's original soundtrack for Inside (1975). Mario Molino, one of the few composers-guitarists in the fascinating world of library music, created this original soundtrack for a documentary movie produced by RAI, the Italian national TV, of sci-fi environments by blending fuzz, distorted and psychedelic sounds with Hammond organ, clavinet and electronic effects played by himself to merge into symphonic epochal moments. Of the eight tracks that make up the album, many have cosmic krautrock moments. Inside was recorded in 1975 in the then renowned studios Fonit Cetra of Rome. "Tema Spazio" introduces us to the ethereal galaxy before we get into the mysterious stars of "Le Pleiadi" where Molino's prog-rock begins to take shape with fuzz guitar, drum-breaks, deep bass and an orchestra to strengthen the melody with an approach similar to Luis Bacalov for New Trolls (Concerto Grosso) and Rovescio della Medaglia (Contamination), but with spatial inspiration. "Finale Titoli" lends symphonic rock to blues moments; the eight minutes of "Tempesta" are definitely one of the most cosmic tunes where Molino, as well as the guitar, experiences a crescendo of electro-analog effects. "Tecnologia Moderna IIa Parte" is an obsessive psychedelic guitar and drums loop that recalls the Teutonic Can. Comes in a thick cover. Includes a digital download code. Edition of 500.
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