Coral Caves – Journey to the end of the light (M.P. & Records, 2022)
“Journey to the end of the light” presents the latest work by Palermo band Coral Caves. The group performs progressive rock inspired by British and Italian masters with engaging vocals (in English on this occasion) influenced by Peter Gabriel, PFM and other fine classic acts.
For this recording, the band added the name Project after Coral Caves. This is to reflect the fact that the album became a much more ambitious initiative, with bandleader Pietro Saviano bringing in friends and former members.
“Journey to the end of the light” is divided into three sections: the first part is a suite inspired by the novel “Journey to the End of the Night” by L.F. Celine; the second segment is made up of “lost and found” songs; and the third set presents high grade recreations of “Here comes the flood” by Peter Gabriel and “Lavender” by Marillion.
Initially, the album begins with smooth jazz saxophone that holds little attraction. However, the music gets much better as the album progresses, incorporating outstanding, diverse vocals and notable guitar, flute and keyboard work.
Coral Caves deliver two outstanding versions of the previously mentioned songs by Peter Gabriel and Marillion. Although Peter Gabriel stopped making progressive rock after he left Genesis, Coral Caves have skillfully proggified his famous song “Here comes the flood.”
Even though Coral Caves has been around since 2001, their first recording, a 4-track EP titled “Coral Caves promo 2006” was released in 2006. This was followed by a full length Italian language album, “Mitopoiesi” (2008) on Mellow Records.
The cover artwork and illustrations are by Alessia Bennardo.
Coral Caves Project lineup: Pietro Saviano on vocals, bass and flute; Dario Gallotta on guitars;
Lucio Gallotta on guitars; Francesco “Pippo” Ribaudo on guitars and mandolin; Andrea Montalbano on guitars; Simone Campione on steel and lead guitar; Massimiliano Vacca on drums; Luca Di Salvo on drums; Salvadores Arcoleo on piano and organ; Gianni Varrica on Rhodes, organ, Mellotron and synths; Alessio Romeo on synths and piano; Alessandro Fiore Bettina on piano; Vincenzo Cosenza on saxophones; and Federico “Chicco” Mordino on percussion.
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