Giombini, Marcello
Astromusic Synthesizer
Marcello Giombini (1928-2003) was an Italian sythesizer pioneer who started back in the '60s, and who also was involved in composing music scores. What we have here is a concept album dedicated to the signs of the zodiac and the music could not be more diverse. The elements that unite all the tunes are the entirely synthetic, yet warm analogue sounds and the surreal, spaced out atmospheres. Featuring intriguing melodies, harmony patterns and rhythm structures, the music's influences include a.o. baroque pop and soundscapes. This issue is highly recommended to fans of '70s synthesizer music.