Mona Lisa - Grimaces (Reissue) (1975/1995)
Artist: Mona Lisa
Title: Grimaces
Year Of Release: 1975/1995
Label: Musea
Genre: Prog Rock, Symphonic Prog
Quality: Flac (image, .cue, log)
Total Time: 46:55
Total Size: 333 Mb (scans)
WebSite: Album Preview
Title: Grimaces
Year Of Release: 1975/1995
Label: Musea
Genre: Prog Rock, Symphonic Prog
Quality: Flac (image, .cue, log)
Total Time: 46:55
Total Size: 333 Mb (scans)
WebSite: Album Preview
Tracklist:
1. La mauvaise reputation (3:29)
2. Brume (4:59)
3. Conplainte pour un narcisse (4:22)
4. Le jardin des illusions (6:33)
5. Accroche-toi et suis-moi (6:09)
6. Au pays des grimaces (6:09)
7. Maneges et chevaux de bois (7:00)
Bonus Track:
8. Maneges et chevaux de bois - live version (7:53)
Line-up::
Dominique Le Guennec / lead vocals, flutes, sax, percussion
Jean-Paul Pierson / keyboards, vocals
Christian Gallas / guitar, vocals
Jean-Luc Martin / bass, vocals
Francis Poulet / drums, percussions, vocals
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.
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.
