GUSTAVO MONTESANO – Homenaje. Record Runner RR 0170. Brazilian release. NEW UNPLAYED CD. This item does not come factory sealed. Originally issued in 1977 on RCA of Argentina. This edition issued in 1996. Remastered from the original tapes. Comes with a 4-panel foldopen insert and includes 2 previously unissued bonus tracks by his former band Crucis; all members of Crucis also participated in the recording of Homenaje. MUSICIANS: Gustavo Montesano (bass, vocals, electric piano, Steinway piano, Hammond & Yamaha organ, Mellotron, synthesizer, guitar), Pedro Aznar (bass, flute, synthesizer), Gonzalo Farrugia (drums), Anibal Kerpel (Hammond & Yamaha organ, electric piano, synthesizer, Mellotron, effects) Pino Marrone (guitar), Jose Luis Fernandez (acoustic guitar), Charly Garcia (Steinway piano), Alfredo Toth (bass), Nito Mestre (backing vocals), and Marta Rosa Yorio (backing vocals). Crucis, bonus tracks: Gustavo Montesano (bass, vocals), Anibal Kerpel (organ, electric piano, Pino Marrone (guitar), and Gonzalo Farrugia (drums). TRACKS: Sinfonia Lunatica (instrumental), Cuando La Duda Se Hace Grande Alrededor, Desde Que Te Pude Ver, La Ultima Barrera, Marginado En El Tiempo (instrumental), Primer Triunfo, and Homenaje Color Naranja (instrumental). BONUS TRACKS: Balance and Excentos De Dios. DESCRIPTION: Argentine progressive rock; founding member of Crucis. Considered a pioneer of Argentine modern rock and leader of one of its most popular bands of the 70s. This is his debut solo album, recorded shortly after the breakup of Crucis and includes participation by its former members.
For your further reading enjoyment and enlightenment I offer the following overview of his lengthy musical career:
Gustavo Montesano is an Argentine musician who has delved into all manner of genres during his career. In his youth he received classical piano training, but the allure of rock music also drew him in. Soon, he formed a band that shortly won a record deal. This group, the progressive rock outfit Crucis, was soon to embark on a whirlwind voyage. From 1974 to 1976, the group’s brief but illustrious existence catapulted Montesano and his comrades into stardom. They garnered much praise with their two albums, and even managed to record and tour in the United States. As the bassist, songwriter, and vocalist, Montesano’s role in the band was pivotal. However, at one point, the man took on “certain diva-like attitudes” that frustrated the rest of the band. Crucis soon split. But Montesano kept on making music. In 1977, he released Homenaje, which many consider to be a third Crucis album. It maintained a progressive symphonic outlook, featured all the members of Crucis and also had guest spots by many of Argentina’s key musical figures of the day. Although bashed by some critics, the album’s display of virtuosity and sheer progressive rock force made it a serious contender for the Crucis legacy. The next few years are characterized by a prolonged stay in the US. He then cooperated with the group Merlin. In addition, he released an album under the name Montesano in 1982. Also in that year, he was in Madrid with a group called Olé Olé. This group had a synth-pop/new wave sound that was similar to Mecano. Over the years, line-up changes would occur (at one point, Gustavo’s brother joined the band), but Montesano remained one of the core members. The group lasted throughout the 80s and released their last album in 1992. His long stint in Spain allowed Montesano to branch out into other areas. In the mid-80s, he undertook production work. Key artists like Heroes Del Silencio were soon being produced by Montesano. In addition, the Iberian experience allowed Montesano to absorb flamenco and gypsy music. Combining his early admiration of classical with these new sounds, 2000’s Fantasia Flamenca was a very different kind of musical experience. Montesano continues to explores new paths in music. 2003’s Soul And Soil was a new age project filled with instrumentals. In many ways, this is not too removed from his earlier work; Crucis worked primarily with instrumentals, and Homenaje featured many ambient instrumentals.
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