- Giorgio Libera: Red Powder
(1998, cd, Switzerland, private release)
I mentioned Giorgio Libera's second album, "What's All This Noise For?", a little while ago.
In the meantime, I also got hold of his first album: "Red Powder", released on CD in 1998.
"Red Powder" is a wild, genre-bending ride. The record seamlessly mashes up jazz-fusion, blues, and progressive rock, while unmistakably wearing its primary influence—the eccentric, satirical genius of Frank Zappa—on its sleeve.
Across six sprawling tracks, Libera crafts a complex, kaleidoscopic musical journey. Opener "Red Powder" sets the stage with frenetic energy, quickly followed by the genre-splicing grooves of "Grease In Greece". The compositions are dense, often relying on jarring time signatures, intricate fretwork, and playful, unexpected detours.
While the music occasionally flirts with classical Indian music, orchestral motifs, and contemporary electronic sounds, the guitar is always front and center. It isn't an album for passive listening; rather, it’s a demanding and highly rewarding experience for those who appreciate avant-garde musicianship. If you are a fan of quirky, heavily arranged, zany instrumentals, this debut is a hidden gem.
Here's 'Grease in Greece':
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