Roberto Laneri

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Roberto Laneri: voice, didjeridoo, keyboards, sampling and programming

Giuppi Paone: voice

Daniele Patumi : contrabass

This CD groups a series of works dating from 1981 to 1994, whose common source of inspiration is Africa. More than a geographical expression, this means a “ mindscape”, a memory bank and psychic reservoir of archaic images, sounds and feelings. Somehow, in my mind these are collectively one of the wellsprings of sound and music.

Although from time to time Pygmy vocal styles are employed, this is in no way meant to suggest a literal imitation of “real” African music to which Memories of the Rain Forest is a sort of “personal"musical offering. To convey its full meaning, I recommend listening to the entire CD in one sitting, after which the listeners are invited to vary the order of the pieces , thereby composing their own mental African map and itinerary.

Roberto Laneri

TRACKLISTING:

1. Jung in Africa 9’50’'

2. Hut Song 4’07’’

3. Mongombi II 6’23’'

4. Old men’s tales 6’17’'

5. Memories of the Rain Forest 20’28’'

6. Air 13’15’'

All music composed by Roberto Laneri, published by Amiata Arte, except Jung in Africa by Peter Gabriel. Performed by Memoria ( Roberto Laneri, Giuppi Paone, Daniele Patumi), recorded and mixed at the “Hut”, Soriano nel Cimino, Italy, in April 1994 by Angelo Carinella and Roberto Laneri.

Produced by Matteo Silva.