MONA LISA - PROGFEST - 2000 (DVD)

MONA LISA - PROGFEST - 2000 (DVD)



Страна исполнителя: France
Стиль: Symphonic Prog, Art rock
Качество: DVD5, 4:3
Формат: DVD Video
Видео кодек: MPEG2
Аудио кодек: AC3
Аудио каналы 2
Размер: 4.06 gb
Продолжительность: 68мин

Говорят, что это Французский Genesis и это соответствует действительности!


Mona Lisa biography
Founded in 1973, in Orleans, this is a symphonic band in the style of Genesis, but with a distinctively French flair (Because of it's peculiar stage show they are labeled as French Theatric Symphonic in some sources).

Another close comparison is Atoll, with some references to Osanna and Premiata Forneria Marconi.

The first album was recorded with Christian Gallas on electric guitar and violin, Jean-Luc Martin on bass, Jean-Paul Pierson on keyboards, guitar and backing vocals, Francis Poulet on drums, percussion and backnig vocals, Gilles Solves on additional guitars, and , ?Dominique LeGuennec on lead vocals, sax, flute, and percussion. Solves would not remain for the next album, and Gallas would be replaced by Pascal Jordan for the third release. This lineup stayed intact for two albums.

Disillusioned by lack of success, singer Dominique LeGuennec left the band. He was soon followed by Jordan. This led to a major reshuffling of personnel, and assignments. Drummer Francis Poulet pulled a Phil Collins, and became the lead singer for 1979's "Vers Demain." This would be the last of any semblance of the original Mona Lisa.

In 1998 Le Geuennec reformed the band with most of the members of Versailles. A younger band, who were influenced by Mona Lisa and Ainge. This Lineup recorded "De l'ombre à la Lumière," and "Progfest 2000" (with only one change in personnel).

The band is described as being highly orchestral, and very theatrical. Dominique LeGuennec receives constant comparisons to Peter Gabriel. They may not have had the notoriety of their contemporaries, but they are strongly recommended.

DVD/Video, released in 2004

Songs / Tracks Listing

1. Captif De La Nuit (5:41)
2. Le Petit Violon De Mr Grégoire (5:53)
3. Les Sabots De Lena (6:45)
4. Voyage Avec Les Morts (9:48)
5. L'Échiquier De La Vie (5:21)
6. Les Guerriers (7:21)
7. Tripot (4:27)
8. Les Noces De Cendres (4:06)
9. Au Pays Des Grimaces (8:11)
10. Comme Un Songe (11:11)

Total running time: 68:51

Line-up / Musicians

- Guillaume De La Pilière / guitar, flute and vocals
- Alain De Lille / keyboards and vocals
- Martin Goethals / bass
- Benoit de Gency / drums
- Dominique Le Guennec / vocals and flute

Releases information

Musea Records FGBG 9010

А я который год гляжу в магазине Союз как раз на этот альбом (но музеевский сидюк) - и хожу мимо...

Они, конечно, не без театральности, но тут, скорее, параллели не с Genesis, а с соплеменниками типа Ange...

Ange Жэка у нас не жалует. У них ОЧЕНЬ много альбомов, все не слышал, но те, что удалось (из ранних) - очень даже ничего. Хороший клавишный прог. Но со временем многие деградируют, к сожалению.

не с Genesis, а с соплеменниками типа Ange...

очень часто сравнивают именно эти две группы, но Мона Лизу я просто обожаю, чистейший дженезис, а вот Андж просто ненавижу