Alan Sorrenti

Label: Harvest
Country: Italy
Released: 1973
Format: Vinyl,LP,Album

Album Overview

Alan Sorrenti's second album, Come Un Vecchio Incensiere All'Alba Di Un Villaggio Deserto, was released in 1973 by Harvest Records. This album followed his debut, Aria, which came out a year earlier. The recording sessions took place at Island Studios in London, spanning from February to March of the same year.

Musical Composition

The album features a rich tapestry of sounds that blend rock, pop, acoustic, and experimental elements. Side A consists of five shorter tracks, each showcasing Sorrenti's distinct vocal style alongside a variety of instrumental contributions. Noteworthy collaborators include Ron Mathienson on contrabass, Antonio Esposito on percussion, and Francis Monkman, who provides synthesizer and piano work.

Tracks like "Angelo" and "Serenesse" highlight Sorrenti's ability to meld acoustic guitar with orchestral arrangements, including strings and woodwinds. The arrangements support his lyrical themes, which are both introspective and evocative. The album's centerpiece is the 23-minute title track that occupies the entirety of Side B. This suite moves through various musical landscapes, incorporating influences from jazz and folk while utilizing both electronic and acoustic instruments.

Production Details

The engineering and mixing were handled by Roger Mayer, ensuring a polished sound that enhances the album's experimental nature. The graphics for the album were designed by Bruno Fedetto, while Umberto Telesco contributed photography. Sorrenti took an active role in the production, providing lyrics and music for the tracks.

Release Information

Come Un Vecchio Incensiere All'Alba Di Un Villaggio Deserto was released on vinyl LP format, characteristic of the early 1970s music scene. The album represents a significant moment in Italian progressive rock and showcases Sorrenti's exploration of sound and lyrical depth.

The album was recorded at Island Studios in London in 1973.

Tracklist

A1	Angelo Contrabass – Ron MathiensonPercussion – Antonio Esposito*Piano – Mario D'AmoraSynthesizer [VCS 3] – Francis MonkmanViolin – Toni MarcusVocals, Acoustic Guitar – Alan Sorrenti	4:26
A2	Serenesse Contrabass – Ron MathiensonDrums – Antonio EspositoFlute – Dave JacksonViolin – Toni MarcusVocals, Acoustic Guitar – Alan Sorrenti	3:50
A3	Una Luce Si Accende Cymbal [Piatti] – Antonio Esposito*Piano – Mario D'AmoraViola, Violin – Toni MarcusVocals, Acoustic Guitar – Alan Sorrenti	5:04
A4	Oratore Cello – Victor BellContrabass – Ron MathiensonDrums, Percussion – Antonio EspositoFlute – Dave JacksonPiano – Mario D'AmoraViola, Violin – Toni MarcusVocals, Acoustic Guitar – Alan Sorrenti	4:04
A5	A Te Che Dormi (Dedicato A Roberta) Vocals, Acoustic Guitar – Alan Sorrenti	3:49
B	Come Un Vecchio Incensiere All'Alba Di Un Villaggio Deserto Percussion, Drums, Cymbal [Piatti], Cowbell [Campanacci] – Antonio Esposito*Synthesizer [VCS 3], Piano, Electric Guitar – Francis MonkmanViolin – Toni MarcusVocals, Acoustic Guitar, Synthesizer [VCS 3] – Alan Sorrenti	23:06