SOM IMAGINÁRIO - Matanca Do Porco [1973] ODEON / FLAC

Wagner Tiso é de Três Pontas, Minas, vizinho de Milton Nascimento, com quem tocou nos bailes da região e com quem integrou o conjunto Sambacanas, tocando e arranjando os primeiros discos, com músicas de Pacífico Mascarenhas. Tocou nos conjuntos de Edson Machado e Paulo Moura e compôs, aos 24 anos, a trilha do filme Os deuses e os mortos, de Ruy Guerra, que incluía a faixa “Matança do porco”.
No show Milton Nascimento e ah, o Som Imaginário, de 1970, foi criado o conjunto e lançado o primeiro disco, contando com Zé Rodrix, Robertinho Silva, Tavito, Luiz Alves e Laudir de Oliveira. O som do grupo foi afiliado ao rock, especialmente o progressivo, sem perder a pegada MPB. No segundo disco, em 1971, Zé Rodrix se afastou e Frederiko (Federa) se juntou ao grupo. O terceiro LP do Som Imáginário, A matança do porco de 1973, é mais um disco de Wagner Tiso, que assina todas as canções e considera o trabalho uma preparação para seu primeiro disco solo de 1978. by osomdovinil.org

Etonnant mélange que ce Matança do Porco (1973) de Som Imaginário. Un album qui commence avec "Armina", un titre de Prog Symphonique / Art Rock à la Moody Blues. Poursuite avec "A 3" qui bascule dans le Jazz Fusion, à l'image de l'évolution Jazz Rock d'un groupe tel que Soft Machine (Som Imaginário qui n'est pas sans évoquer Azymuth ou l'inverse). Wagner Tiso, en signant la majorité des titres, a pris le pouvoir au sein du groupe. Matança do Porco est proche de l'album concept en délivrant une "orgie" instrumentale complexe et fascinante, fusionnant le Jazz, le Rock Progressif, la musique classique et la MPB. Dans cet esprit conceptuel, le point culminant l'album, l'orgasme ultime, la chanson-titre, "A Matança do Porco" (11 minutes) divisée en trois mouvements assez époustouflants. La line-up est composée de Wagner Tiso (Hammond, acoustique et piano électrique), Tavito (guitare), Luiz Alves (basse) et Robby Silva (batterie). L'album comprend également des apparitions : Milton Nascimento, Danilo Caymmi et les Golden Boys. Magistral tour de force  by Dominique Deret
Faixas
ARMINA 5:41
Wagner Tiso
A3  3:09
Wagner Tiso
ARMINA (Vinheta 1) 0:45
Wagner Tiso
A Nº 2  6:35
Wagner Tiso
A MATANÇA DO PORCO  11:01
Wagner Tiso
ARMINA (Vinheta 2)  0:34
Wagner Tiso
BOLERO  3:08
Wagner Tiso, Roberto da Silva, Tavito, Luiz Alves, Milton Nascimento
MAR AZUL 3:43
Wagner Tiso, Luiz Alves
ARMINA (Vinheta 3)  0:46
Wagner Tiso
Ficha Técnica
Produção
MILTON MIRANDA
Arranjos
WAGNER TISO
Piano e teclados
WAGNER TISO
Bateria
ROBERTINHO SILVA
Baixo
Luiz Alves
Violão, violão de 12 cordas
TAVITO
Percussão
LAUDIR DE OLIVEIRA e NANÁ VASCONCELOS

cover (c) rm 2003

Credits:
Wagner Tiso - keyboards
Luís Alves - contrabass
Roberto da Silva - drums
Tavito - violin
Fredryko - guitar
Zé Rodrix - keyboards, vocals & flute
Laudir de Oliveira - percussion
Nana Vasconcelos - percussion
Guest musicians:
Nivaldo Ornelas - saxophone
Toninho Horta - guitar

SOM IMAGINÁRIO - Matanca Do Porco [1973] 

[2003] ODEON / EMI / FLAC / scans

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FINCH - Glory of the Inner Force [1975]

 Tracklist
1 Register Magister 9:22
2 Paradoxical Moods 10:43
3 Pisces 9:29
4 A Bridge To Alice 13:13
Bonus Tracks
5 Colosus Part 1 3:28
6 Colosus Part 2 3:36
Credits
Bass, Synthesizer [Pedal Bass] – Peter Vink
 Design [Sleeve Design] – Beer Klaasse
Drums – Beer Klaasse
Electric Guitar, Acoustic Guitar – Joop van Nimwegen
 Organ [Hammond L100], Mellotron, Grand Piano [Steinway], Electric Piano [Cei Carnaval], Synthesizer [Arp Pro-solist], Piano [Honky Tonk] – Cleem Determeijer
 Written-By – Joop v. Nimwegen

FINCH - Glory of the Inner Force [1975]

Pseudonym 1994  CBR320 / scan

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CELESTE - Celeste [1976] FLAC

 Along with Museo Rosenbach, Celeste were born from the ashes of the legendary Il Sistema, a band from Sanremo whose only posthumous released recordings don't give a real idea of what they were.
Formed by drummer Ciro Perrino and sax player Leonardo Lagorio (who had played with Museo Rosenbach in their early days) this four piece went in a totally different direction from their beginnings, playing a mostly acoustic, dreamy and delicate prog. A studio group, they had a very limited live experience.
Their first album, Celeste, also known as Principe di un giorno, was released by the small Grog label only in 1976, but the tracks had been composed in 1973 and recorded in 1974. It contains seven tracks, with pastoral lyrics and a style not far from the softer side of early King Crimson.
A second album, recorded in 1977, was released in 1991 by Mellow with the obvious title of Celeste II. Closer to jazz-rock and very far from their debut album, this suffers from poor quality and unfinished recordings.
Another album, born as a soundtrack and called I suoni in una sfera was also released in 1992, more similar to their first work and including two songs also on Principe di un giorno.
After the band split Ciro Perrino played with St.Tropez (that also included Celeste bass player Battaglia), Compagnia Digitale and SNC and released a solo album (Solare in 1980), before founding with Mauro Moroni the praiseworthy Mellow label, so important during the years for the world diffusion of the Italian prog. wiki

Tracklist  
1 Principe Di Giorno
Bass, Pedal Steel Guitar, Xylophone – Giorgio Battaglia
Guitar, Violin – Mariano Schiavolini
Percussion, Flute, Mellotron, Vocals – Ciro Perrino
Piano [Acoustic], Electric Piano, Flute, Alto Saxophone, Mellotron, Synthesizer [Eminent] – Leonardo Lagorio
2 Favole Antiche
Bass – Giorgio Battaglia
Guitar – Mariano Schiavolini
Percussion, Flute, Vocals – Ciro Perrino
Piano [Acoustic], Electric Piano, Synthesizer [ARP Odyssey], Flute, Spinet – Leonardo Lagorio
3 Eftus
Bass – Giorgio Battaglia
Effects [È Qui - Si È] – Aldo De Scalzi
Flute, Synthesizer [ARP 2600], Mellotron – Leonardo Lagorio
Guitar, Vocals – Mariano Schiavolini
Percussion, Flute, Vocals – Ciro Perrino
4 Giochi Nella Notte
Bass, Chorus – Giorgio Battaglia
Guitar, Violin, Chorus – Mariano Schiavolini
Percussion, Flute, Flute [Flauto Dolce], Vocals, Chorus, Xylophone – Ciro Perrino
Piano [Acoustic], Electric Piano, Flute, Synthesizer [ARP 2600, Eminent], Mellotron, Chorus – Leonardo Lagorio
5 La Grande Isola
Bass – Giorgio Battaglia
Effects [Plop] – Aldo De Scalzi
Flute – Leonardo Lagorio
Guitar – Mariano Schiavolini
Percussion, Vocals – Ciro Perrino
6 La Danza Del Fato
Bass – Giorgio Battaglia
Guitar – Mariano Schiavolini
Percussion, Flute, Vocals – Ciro Perrino
Piano [Acoustic], Synthesizer [ARP 2600], Flute, Mellotron – Leonardo Lagorio
7 L'imbroglio
Bass, Electric Guitar – Giorgio Battaglia
Guitar, Violin – Mariano Schiavolini
Percussion, Flute, Mellotron, Vocals, Flute [Flauto Dolce] – Ciro Perrino
Piano [Acoustic], Electric Piano, Flute, Synthesizer [ARP 2600], Mellotron, Saxophone [Contralto], Tenor Saxophone – Leonardo Lagorio

CELESTE - Celeste [1976]  

Belle Antique 2006 / FLAC

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CARPE DIEM - En Regardant Passer le Temps [1978]

Tracklist

1 Voyage Du Non-Retour 3:45

2 Réincarnation 12:50

3 Jeux Du Siècle 9:00

4 Publiphobie 10:50

Credits

Bass – Alain Berge

Drums, Percussion – Alain Faraut

Guitar – Gilbert Abbenanti

Keyboards, Vocals – Christian Truchi

Soprano Saxophone, Flute, Percussion – Claude M. David

CARPE DIEM - En Regardant Passer le Temps 

Musea [1978] CBR320 / scan

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CARPE DIEM - Cueille Le Jour [1976]

 French progressive rock band active during the 1970's. They originated in Nice, first as Deis Corpus (a Jethro Tull and King Crimson cover band), transmuting into Carpe Diem "Seize the day!" By 1973 they had an entirely self-penned repertoire, with a music that cross-bred many progressive rock influences, with jazz and classical touches, but it took a further two years to get a record contract, thanks to support from Jean-Pierre Massiera. Carpe Diem recorded two albums during their lifetime, and split-up in 1979.

Tracklist

Couleurs (21:38)
1a Premiers Pas
1b La Traversée Des Sables
1c Dernier Village... Premières Neiges
1d Rencontre
1e Les Portes Du Silence
2 Naissance 3:23
3 Le Miracle De La Saint-Gaston 3:38
4 Laure 2:44
5 Tramontane 3:37
6 Divertimento 3:56
7 Rencontre (Excerpt From Couleurs - English Version) 3:22

Credits
Bass – Alain Bergé
Drums, Percussion – Alain Faraut
Guitar [Guitars] – Gilbert Abbenanti
Lyrics By [English Lyrics], Photography By – Gilles Bertho
Lyrics By [French Lyrics] – Yves Leu
Organ, Synthesizer [String-ensemble], Piano, Lead Vocals, – Christian Truchi
Soprano Saxophone [Soprano Sax], Flute, Percussion – Claude-Marius David

CARPE DIEM
Cueille Le Jour [1976] CBR320 / scan

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EGG - DISCOGRAPHY [1970-1974] 3CD

With a strong Canterbury influence implanted into their sound, Egg's first album has the band looking to establish their niche as a progressive group, with Dave Stewart's sharp, effective keyboard work outlining much of the album's overall feel. Mixing jazz and progressive rock drifts, the tracks on Egg contain rhythms and meters that are never at a standstill, with ongoing instrumental action encompassing nearly every track. Numerous classical overtones make for a familiar listen against a backdrop of loose-ended jazz fusion and an unordered yet inviting array of haphazard progressive spillages. The fragmented instrumentals sport an attractive inexperience, especially on "Bulb" and "The Song of McGillicudie the Pussilanimous," which also introduce Egg's lighthearted whimsy. Both "Blane" and "I Will Be Absorbed" represent the most colorful example of Egg's progressive rock fundamentals, with quick tempos and assertive keyboard runs. Although Egg's cohesiveness as a band is in its early stages, Dave Stewart ascertains himself as an elite keyboard player throughout the album, later moving on to play with Hatfield and the North and National Health. Egg's next album, 1971's Polite Force, has them sounding firmer and more self-contained, but their debut presents an entertaining example of different progressive genres playing off of one another. by Mike DeGagne   

1970 Egg

Tracklist 

1 Bulb 0:09

2 While Growing My Hair 3:53

Engineer – Roy Thomas Baker

3 I Will Be Absorbed 5:10

4 Fugue In D Minor 2:46

5 They Laughed When I Sat Dawn At The Piano... 1:17

6 The Song Of McGillicudie The Pusillaminous (Or Don't Worry James, Your Socks Are Hanging In The Coal Cellar With Thomas) 5:07

7 Boilk 1:00

Symphony No. 2

8 First Movement 5:47

9 Second Movement 6:20

10 Blane 5:28

11 Third Movement 3:11

12 Fourth Movement 3:10

13 Seven Is A Jolly Good Time 2:45

14 You Are All Princes 3:45

Credits

Bass, Vocals – Mont Campbell

Drums – Clive Brooks

Organ, Piano, Audio Generator [Tone Generator] – Dave Stewart

 

1971 The Polite Force

Tracklist

1 A Visit To Newport Hospital 8:25

2 Contrasong 4:21

3 Boilk 9:23

4 Long Piece No. 3 - Part 1 5:06

5 Long Piece No. 3 - Part 2 7:39

6 Long Piece No. 3 - Part 3 8:01

7 Long Piece No. 3 - Part 4 2:51

Credits

Artwork By [Cover Design], Photography [Cover] – Terry Yetton

Engineer – Robin Black

Engineer [Assistant] – Mike Butcher, Peter Flanagan, Simon Baron

Music By, Words By – Egg 

Producer – Neil Slaven

1974 The Civil Surface 

Tracklist  

1 Germ Patrol 8:31

Bassoon, Oboe – Lindsay Cooper

Clarinet – Tim Hodgkinson

2 Wind Quartet I 2:20

Bassoon – Chris Palmer 

Clarinet – Maurice Cambridge

Flute – Stephen Solloway

French Horn – Mont Campbell

3 Enneagram 9:07

4 Prelude 4:17

Vocals [Vocal] – Amanda Parsons, Ann Rosenthal, Barbara Gaskin

5 Wring Out The Ground (Loosely Now) 8:11

Guitar – Steve Hillage

6 Nearch 3:22

Bass – Dave Stewart

Bassoon, Oboe – Lindsay Cooper

Clarinet – Tim Hodgkinson

7 Wind Quartet II 4:48

Bassoon – Chris Palmer 

Clarinet – Maurice Cambridge

Flute – Stephen Solloway

French Horn – Mont Campbell

Credits

Bass, Voice, Piano – Mont Campbell

Drums – Clive Brooks

Engineer – Dave Ruffell, John Purdy

Organ, Piano – Dave Stewart

Producer – Egg 

EGG - DISCOGRAPHY 

[1970-1974] 3CD / CBR320 / scan

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TAÏ PHONG - 5 ALBUMS

French progressive band founded by Vietnamese brothers Taï Sinh and Khanh Maï.

1975 - Tai Phong

Tracklist

1 Goin' Away 5:41

2 Sister Jane 4:04

3 Crest 3:25

4 For Years And Years (Cathy) 8:33

5 Fields Of Gold 7:37

6 Out Of The Night 11:25

         Bonus Tracks

7 (If You're Headed) North For Winter 3:13

8 Let Us Play 2:34

9 Sister Jane (Single Version)

Credits

Arranged By – Taï Phong

Drums, Percussion – Stephan Caussarieu

Piano, Organ, Synthesizer [Moog], Keyboards – Jean-Alain Gardet

Vocals, Bass, Acoustic Guitar, Synthesizer [Moog] – Taï

Vocals, Electric Guitar, Acoustic Guitar, Slide Guitar, Mixed By, Engineer – Khanh

Vocals, Electric Guitar, Acoustic Guitar, Violin – J.J. Goldman

 1976 - Windows

Tracklist

1 When It's The Season

2 Games

3 St. John's Avenue

4 Circle

5 Last Chance

6 The Gulf Of Knowledge

7 Dance

8 Back Again

9 Cherry

Credits

Arranged By – Taï Phong

Keyboards – Jean-Alain Gardet

Percussion, Drums – Stephan Caussarieu

Vocals, Bass, Acoustic Guitar, Keyboards – Taï

Vocals, Guitar – Jean-Jacques Goldman

Vocals, Guitar, Engineer – Khanh

 1979 - Last Flight

Tracklist 

1 End Of An End

Drums – Stephan Caussarieu

Vocals – Khanh

Vocals, Bass – Michaël Jones

Vocals, Piano [Acoustic] – Pascal Wuthrich

Written-By, Vocals, Electric Guitar, Acoustic Guitar – Jean-Jacques Goldman

2 Farewell Gig In Amsterdam

Acoustic Guitar – Johnny Sehlhoff

Electric Piano, Organ [Hammond] – Pascal Wuthrich

Slide Guitar – Khanh*

Tenor Saxophone – Michel Gaucher

Vocals, Bass, Electric Guitar – Michaël Jones

Vocals, Electric Guitar, Acoustic Guitar – Jean-Jacques Goldman

Written-By, Drums, Percussion, Acoustic Guitar, Vocals – Stephan Caussarieu

3 Sad Passion

Drums – Stephan Caussarieu

Piano, Synthesizer [Moog] – Pascal Wuthrich

Vocals, Electric Guitar, Bass – Michaël Jones

Written-By, Vocals, Electric Guitar – Jean-Jacques Goldman

4 Thirtheenth Space

Drums – Stephan Caussarieu

Vocals, Electric Guitar, Bass – Michaël Jones

Written-By – Michaël Jones

Written-By, Electric Piano, Synthesizer – Pascal Wuthrich

5 Last Flight

Bass – Michaël Jones

Drums – Stephan Caussarieu

Piano, Electric Piano, Synthesizer – Pascal Wuthrich

Vocals – Jean-Jacques Goldman

Written-By, Vocals, Electric Guitar – Khanh Mai

6 How Do You Do

Drums – Stephan Caussarieu

Piano, Electric Piano – Pascal Wuthrich

Slide Guitar – Khanh

Written-By, Vocals, Acoustic Guitar, Bass – Michaël Jones

Bonus Tracks

7 Follow Me

8 Fed Up

9 Shanghai Casino

 2000 - Sun 

Tracklist Hide Credits

1 Rainy Night In Saigon (Part 1 & 2)

Lead Vocals – Hervé Acosta

2 Everything's Wrong

Lead Vocals – Stephan Caussarieu

3 Lisa

Lead Vocals – Hervé Acosta

4 Know I Know (Part 1 & 2)

Lead Vocals – Stephan Caussarieu

5 Lady Love

Lead Vocals – Hervé Acosta

6 Last Friend

Lead Vocals – Stephan Caussarieu

7 Sister Jane (Definitive Version)

Lead Vocals – Hervé Acosta

8 Sun

Lead Vocals – Stephan Caussarieu

9 Fly Away

Lead Vocals – Hervé Acosta

Credits

Arranged By – Angelo Zurzolo, Stephan Caussarieu

Bass – Manu Ducloux

Drums, Percussion, Piano, Keyboards, Vocals – Stephan Caussarieu

Electric Guitar, Acoustic Guitar – François Ovide (tracks: 1, 2, 3, 4, 8, 9)

Electric Guitar, Acoustic Guitar, Slide Guitar, Vocals – Khanh Mai

Synthesizer, Programmed By, Keyboards, Piano – Angelo Zurzolo

Vocals – Hervé Acosta

2013 - Return of the Samurai

Tracklist

1 One Day

2 Carry Me

3 Davy

4 Long Ago

5 Maggie

6 The Second Life

7 Sherry

8 Come To Me

9 Never Let Me Go Away

10 Talk To Me

11 Reviens-moi

12 Eclipse

Credits

Guitar, Keyboards, Lead Vocals – Khanh Maï

Guitar, Synthesizer, Programmed By – Davy Kim

Lead Vocals – Sylvie Tabary

Piano, Keyboards – Jean-Philippe Dupont 

 TAÏ PHONG

5 ALBUMS / FRENCH / PROG

CBR320/scan

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BUON VECCHIO CHARLIE - Buon Vecchio Charlie [1972] ITALY / PROG

 Formed in Rome in 1970, Buon Vecchio Charlie are the all-but unknown creators of what has since been described among the greatest of all Italian prog albums, a self-titled effort recorded around spring 1971 for the Venice-based Suono label, but left to languish on the shelf for the next twenty years. Comprising three tracks, including a mammoth adaptation of "The Hall Of The Mountain King", it was finally unearthed by Melos in 1992.

Buon Vecchio Charlie themselves continued working into 1972, with several band members joining singer-songwriter Beppe Palomba on his album A Rosa, a Giovanna e alle altre. (Two tracks from this album were included on the late 1999 Akarma label reissue of Buon Vecchio Charlie.) From there, guitarist Luigi Calabrò, bassist Paolo Damiani and drummer Rino Sangiorgio formed a new band, the jazz-rock outfit Bauhaus - no relation, of course, to the British goths of early 1980s renown! . by Dave Thompson

Tracks
1 Venite Giù Al Fiume 12:09
2 Evviva La Contea Di Lane 6:35
        All'Uomo Che Raccoglie I Cartoni (15:00)
3a Prima Stanza
3b All'Uomo Che Raccoglie I Cartoni
3c Terza Stanza
3d Beffa
3e Ripresa
Bonus Tracks
4 Rosa 4:33
5 Il Guardiano Della Valle 2:39
Credits
Acoustic Guitar, Electric Guitar, Vocals – Luigi Calabrò
Bass – Paolo Damiani
Drums – Rino Sangiorgio
Keyboards – Sandro Centofanti
Lead Vocals, Twelve-String Guitar – Richard Benson
Music By – Calabrò (tracks: 1, 3), Benson (tracks: 2)
Tenor Saxophone, Flute – Sandro "Cicero" Cesaroni

BUON VECCHIO CHARLIE
Buon Vecchio Charlie [1972]
ITALY / PROG / CBR320/scan

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VENT D'EST - Vent D'est [1980] FRENCH / PROG

These representatives of the French art-rock scene knows very little, almost nothing. Yes, it is not surprising, since the contribution of the ensemble Vent D'est (Wind from the east) in the history of progressive rock is surprisingly modest: only one unnamed album. It is a pity, because the guys music is not devoid of beauty and melody. If you believe the site ProGGnosis, in the group worked two guitarists - Kristian Devo and Jean-Luc Vysotsky (by God, and it is written!), Keyboardist Patris Vitt, drummer Jean-Marc Fisher and bassist Jean-Louis Sigle. Strangely enough, there is no information about the vocalist plate material by and large pesennorientirovanny (from a purely instrumental tracks - only the opening "Traveller" drayvovy number). The vocal part - decomposition voices - male and female. Sing nicely, then in their native language, then Inglish. Guitar solos carefully follow the canons laid down by Endi Letimerom ( Camel). However, to the level of the giants of instrumentalists do not hold out. Well, let. Music plays Vent D'est is not aspire to the depth and epic, it's just very emotional, well-played composition. At times I caught myself thinking that there is a distinct pop flavor in some moments. However, French pop music has always distinguished the exceptional professionalism, and nothing wrong with such a comparison is not. 

Awesome, in my opinion, the fact remains skip this release major progressive label Musea. In fact, employees of the company tend to jealousy and respect for the art-rock heritage compatriots here a number of excellent editions of progressive artists of the past. However Vent D'est and go unnoticed, but because there is a long record in the original vinyl version.
Tracklist
A1 Traveller
A2 La Toile
A3 Your Eyes
A4 La Dame En Noir
B1 La Madonne Des Sleepings
B2 California's Calling
B3 Eastwind
B4 Nighttime
Credits
Acoustic Guitar, Vocals – Christian Devot
Bass [Fretless] – Jean Luc Siegler
Drums – Jean Marc Fischer
Electric Guitar, Guitar Synthesizer, Vocals – Jean Luc Wysocki
Keyboards, Synthesizer, Piano – Patrice Witt

VENT D'EST - Vent D'est [1980]
CBR320/scan

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MONA LISA - DISCOGRAPHY 1974 - 2000 [7 ALBUMS] FLAC / FRENCH / PROG

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. H.T. Riekels (bhikkhu) Mona Lisa official website  by .progarchives

1974 - L'Escapade (1991)

Tracks Listing

1. Prélude A L'Escapade (2:10) 

2. La Fantôme De Galashiels (6:38) 

3. Voyage Vers L'Infini (3:42) 

4. Les Vieilles Pierres (8:43) 

5. Le Colporteur (8:12) 

6. Petit Homme De La Terre (12:04) 

Total time 41:29

Bonus tracks on CD release:

7. Diableries (8:49) 

8. Les Vieilles Pierres (5:35) 

Link

Line-up / Musicians

- Dominique Le Guennec / lead vocals, alto sax, flute, percussion

- Christian Gallas / electric guitar, violin

- Gilles Solves / acoustic & electric guitars

- Jean-Paul Pierson / keyboards, guitar, backing vocals

- Jean-Luc Martin / bass

- Francis Poulet / drums, percussion, backing vocals

1975 - Grimaces (1994)

 

Tracklist

La Mauvaise Réputation 3:30

Brume 5:05

Complainte Pour Un Narcisse 4:25

Le Jardin Des Illusions 6:35

Accroche-Toi Et Suis-Moi 6:00

Au Pays Des Grimaces 6:15

Manèges Et Chevaux De Bois 7:00

Credits

Bass Guitar, Vocals – Martin Jean Luc

Drums, Percussion, Vocals – Poulet Francis

Guitar, Effects [Special Effects], Vocals – Gallas Christian

Keyboards [Diverse Keyboards], Guitar, Vocals – Pierson Jean Paul

Vocals, Flute, Alto Saxophone [Sax Alto], Tambourine – Leguennec Dominique

Link

1977 - Le Petit Violon de Monsieur Grégoire  (1995)

Tracklist

Le Chant Des Glaces 4:30

Allons Z'Enfants 6:15

Le Publiphobe 2:27

Solaris 2:50

Le Petit Violon De Mr Grégoire

La Folie 5:37

De Toute Ma Haine 5:56

Plus Loin Vers Le Ciel 9:00

Credits

Bass Guitar, Vocals – Jean-Luc Martin

Drums, Percussion, Vocals – Francis Poulet

Electric Guitar, Acoustic Guitar – Pascal Jardon

Engineer – B. Belan*, J.P.Massiera*

Illustration, Concept By – Philippe Huart

Piano, Organ, Synthesizer – Jean-Paul Pierson

Realization – Jean-Claude Pognant

Vocals, Flute, Synthesizer – Dominique Le Guennec

Link

1978 - Avant Qu'il Ne Soit Trop Tard

Tracklist

Avant Qu'il Ne Soit Trop Tard 3:30

La Peste 6:00

Souvenirs De Naufrageurs 7:00

Tripot 4:00

Léna 5:00

Créature Sur La Steppe (9:45)

I. Comme Dans Un Rêve

II. L'Oppression

III. Avec Le Vent

Credits

Bass Guitar – Jean-Luc Martin

Drums, Percussion – Francis Poulet

Electric Guitar, Acoustic Guitar, Synthesizer – Pascal Jardon

Illustration, Concept By – Michel Lecoeur

Mixed By – Philippe Omnès

Organ, Piano, Synthesizer, Mellotron – Jean-Paul Pierson

Realization – Jean-Claude Pognant

Vocals, Flute, Percussion – Dominique Le Guennec

Link

1979 - Vers Demain (1994)

 

Tracklist

Maldonne 2:00

Prélude A L'Enfer 3:26

Bla Bla Bla 2:50

Le Rat Débile Et Le Rat Déchanté 4:05

Vers Demain 3:20

Curriculum Vitae 4:50

Maria 3:15

A Tombeau Ouvert 3:20

Rien Ne Va Plus 4:00

Rétrospective 4:30

Credits

Bass, Effects [Pedal Bass], Acoustic Guitar – Jean Betin

Cover – Bob Anton

Drums, Percussion – Patrick Moriniere

Engineer – Richard Loury

Guitar, Keyboards – Jean-Paul Pierson

Keyboards, Bandoneon – Michel Grandet

Vocals, Percussion – Francis Poulet

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1998 - De l'ombre à la Lumière

Tracklist

1 Captif De La Nuit 7:00

2 L´échiquier De La Vie 5:22

3 Les Guerriers 7:12

4 Passions 7:27

5 Voyage Avec Les Morts 10:28

6 Souvenirs 3:18

7 Quelque Part Sur Un Quai 6:12

8 Les Noces De Cendre 4:11

9 Comme Un Songe 5:26

Credits

Bass – Philippe Maury

Drums, Percussion – Benoit de Gency

Guitar, Flute, Vocals, Choir – Guillaume de la Pilière

Keyboards, Vocals, Choir – Alain de Lille

Vocals, Flute – Dominique Le Guennec

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2000 - Mona Lisa - Progfest 2000

Tracklist

1 Captif De La Nuit

2 Le Petit Violon De Mr Grégoire

3 Les Sabots De Lena

4 Voyage Avec Les Morts

5 L'Échiquier De La Vie

6 Les Guerriers

7 Tripot

8 Les Noces De Cendres

9 Au Pays Des Grimaces

10 Comme Un Songe

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MONA LISA - DISCOGRAPHY

1974-2000 / Symphonic Rock

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