Bubu - Anabelas (1978) [2022 Japanese Edition]

Without a question this is an awesome recording and a necessity in anyone’s progressive rock collection. Absolutely brilliant progressive rock.
Bubu was born in the mid of the 1970s, created by composer Daniel Andreoli. In the midst of a turbulent time in Argentina's history, Bubu struck the local music scene with an exceptional music, breaking schemes already imposed by the existing rock, mixing symphonic melodies and harmonies with the characteristical ecstasy and frenzy of progressive rock. "Anabelas" (1978) consists of three long epic compositions, and features mostly instrumental music that sounds like a cross of early King Crimson, Magma and Anglagard. Bubu was quite a large band and actually with a wide range of talent and instrumentation. Along with the traditional rock set-up (guitar, bass, and drums), the band featured a violinist, flutist, saxophonist, and pianist. Each composition is filled with intense interaction between the musicians, dozens of melodic surprises, and unexpected tempo changes.


Tracks:

01. El Cortejo De Un Dia Amarillo 19:25
1a) Danza De Las Atlántides
1b) Locomotora Blues
02. El Viaje De Anabelas 11:12
03. Sueños De Maniqui 9:26
04. El Viaje De Anabelas (En Vivo Teatro Cubo 2016) 11:01
05. Suenos De Maniqui (En Vivo Teatro Cubo 2016) 9:15

Personnel:

- Petty Guelache / lead & backing vocals
- Eduardo Rogatti / guitar, Fx
- Sergio Polizzi / violin
- Cecilia Tenconi / flute, piccolo, bass flute
- Wim Forstman / tenor saxophone, lyrics
- Edgardo "Fleke" Folino / bass, Fx
- Eduardo "Polo" Corbella / drums, percussion
- Daniel Andreoli / composer & arranger
With:
- Mario Kirlis / piano
- Cecilia X Z / chorus vocals
- Golo / chorus vocals
- Manzana / chorus vocals
- Maqui / chorus vocals
- Marcelius "el potente" / chorus vocals
- Voulét / chorus vocals