To-Day's Sound by Piero Umiliani - Uhune

COMPILATION

Although he is best known for lounge-oriented film scores like Svezia Inferno E Paradiso and Angeli Bianchi...Angeli Neri, Italian composer Piero Umiliani was also a prolific composer of easy listening pop. His finest effort in this vein was To-Day's Sound, a 1971 instrumental double album. This adventurous undertaking manages to justify its length by dishing up 21 tight, punchy instrumentals that mix lounge, jazz, easy listening, and pop hooks in equal measure. To-Day's Sound is also notable because it incorporates the then-new Moog synthesizer into a large number of its tracks. Indeed, the fast-paced samba of "Caretera Panamerica" and the mellow jazziness of "Coast to Coast" get added sonic kick from the thick but artfully integrated synthesizer textures that layer their arrangements. Another one of the Moog-oriented tunes, "Lady Magnolia," has become a favorite of remixers on the modern lounge music scene thanks to its effective combination of funky rhythms and bubbly synthesizer lines. The non-electronic compositions prove to be just as ear-pleasing as the Moog-oriented ones: "Green Valley" wraps mellow guitar and organ lines around a fat groove from the rhythm section and "Safari Club" layers airy flute and soulful organ riffs over a light samba rhythm. There is also a strong funk edge to a number of the tracks: "Truck Driver" and "Railroad" both layer wah-wah guitars and rippling keyboard work over rumbling basslines. All in all, To-Day's Sound is a stunning and beautifully crafted album that is guaranteed to please lounge enthusiasts and an ideal choice for anyone interested in the work of Piero Umiliani. ~ Donald A. Guarisco

1. Open Space

by Piero Umiliani

Primary Artist: Piero Umiliani; Main Performer
Performer: Piero Umiliani; Performer
Composer: Piero Umiliani; Composer
Lyricist: Piero Umiliani; Composer

2. Green Valley

by Piero Umiliani

Primary Artist: Piero Umiliani; Main Performer
Performer: Piero Umiliani; Performer
Composer: Piero Umiliani; Composer
Lyricist: Piero Umiliani; Composer

3. Caretera panamericana

by Piero Umiliani

Primary Artist: Piero Umiliani; Main Performer
Performer: Piero Umiliani; Performer
Composer: Piero Umiliani; Composer
Lyricist: Piero Umiliani; Composer

4. Goodmorning Sun

by Piero Umiliani

Primary Artist: Piero Umiliani; Main Performer
Performer: Piero Umiliani; Performer
Composer: Piero Umiliani; Composer
Lyricist: Piero Umiliani; Composer

5. To-Day's Sound

by Piero Umiliani

Primary Artist: Piero Umiliani; Main Performer
Performer: Piero Umiliani; Performer
Composer: Piero Umiliani; Composer
Lyricist: Piero Umiliani; Composer

6. Free Dimension

by Piero Umiliani

Primary Artist: Piero Umiliani; Main Performer
Performer: Piero Umiliani; Performer
Composer: Piero Umiliani; Composer
Lyricist: Piero Umiliani; Composer

7. Truck Driver

by Piero Umiliani

Primary Artist: Piero Umiliani; Main Performer
Performer: Piero Umiliani; Performer
Composer: Piero Umiliani; Composer
Lyricist: Piero Umiliani; Composer

8. Blue Lagoon

by Piero Umiliani

Primary Artist: Piero Umiliani; Main Performer
Performer: Piero Umiliani; Performer
Composer: Piero Umiliani; Composer
Lyricist: Piero Umiliani; Composer

9. Wanderer

by Piero Umiliani

Primary Artist: Piero Umiliani; Main Performer
Performer: Piero Umiliani; Performer
Composer: Piero Umiliani; Composer
Lyricist: Piero Umiliani; Composer

10. Lady Magnolia

by Piero Umiliani

Primary Artist: Piero Umiliani; Main Performer
Performer: Piero Umiliani; Performer
Composer: Piero Umiliani; Composer
Lyricist: Piero Umiliani; Composer

11. Pretty

by Piero Umiliani

Primary Artist: Piero Umiliani; Main Performer
Performer: Piero Umiliani; Performer
Composer: Piero Umiliani; Composer
Lyricist: Piero Umiliani; Composer

12. Railroad

by Piero Umiliani

Primary Artist: Piero Umiliani; Main Performer
Performer: Piero Umiliani; Performer
Composer: Piero Umiliani; Composer
Lyricist: Piero Umiliani; Composer

13. Country Town

by Piero Umiliani

Primary Artist: Piero Umiliani; Main Performer
Performer: Piero Umiliani; Performer
Composer: Piero Umiliani; Composer
Lyricist: Piero Umiliani; Composer

14. Bus Stop

by Piero Umiliani

Primary Artist: Piero Umiliani; Main Performer
Performer: Piero Umiliani; Performer
Composer: Piero Umiliani; Composer
Lyricist: Piero Umiliani; Composer

15. Cotton Road

by Piero Umiliani

Primary Artist: Piero Umiliani; Main Performer
Performer: Piero Umiliani; Performer
Composer: Piero Umiliani; Composer
Lyricist: Piero Umiliani; Composer

16. Nocturne

by Piero Umiliani

Primary Artist: Piero Umiliani; Main Performer
Performer: Piero Umiliani; Performer
Composer: Piero Umiliani; Composer
Lyricist: Piero Umiliani; Composer

17. Exploration

by Piero Umiliani

Primary Artist: Piero Umiliani; Main Performer
Performer: Piero Umiliani; Performer
Composer: Piero Umiliani; Composer
Lyricist: Piero Umiliani; Composer

18. Tropical River

by Piero Umiliani

Primary Artist: Piero Umiliani; Main Performer
Performer: Piero Umiliani; Performer
Composer: Piero Umiliani; Composer
Lyricist: Piero Umiliani; Composer

19. Coast to Coast

by Piero Umiliani

Primary Artist: Piero Umiliani; Main Performer
Performer: Piero Umiliani; Performer
Composer: Piero Umiliani; Composer
Lyricist: Piero Umiliani; Composer

20. Safari Club

by Piero Umiliani

Primary Artist: Piero Umiliani; Main Performer
Performer: Piero Umiliani; Performer
Composer: Piero Umiliani; Composer
Lyricist: Piero Umiliani; Composer

21. Music On the Road

by Piero Umiliani

Primary Artist: Piero Umiliani; Main Performer
Performer: Piero Umiliani; Performer
Composer: Piero Umiliani; Composer
Lyricist: Piero Umiliani; Composer

Technical Specifications

Volume

1 volume only

Tracks

21 tracks available

Type

COMPILATION

Format

Digital Media

Duration

1 hour, 16 minutes and 38 seconds

Explicit

None

Coverart

Available and up to 1440x1440 px

Booklet

Not available

Max Quality

CD Quality (Lossless)

16bit / 44.1 kHz

Stereo

Audio Extension

Lossless: FLAC, M4A, WAV, WV, AIFF

Lossy: AAC, MP3, M4A, MP4, OGA, OGG, OPUS, WMA

Archive Format

Available in these formats: ZIP, TAR, RAR

Lyrics

No lyrics found

Synchronized Lyrics

No synced lyrics found

Genres

Film Soundtracks, Soundtracks, Soundtrack, Rock, Jazz, Smooth Jazz, Easy Listening

Label

Easy Tempo - Right Tempo

Music Distribution Service

Believe Digital

Country

Italy

Language

No linguistic content

Popularity

Release Date

Dec 31, 1996

Track Preview

Available

Delivery Charge

Free

Delivery Method

Digital download link via Email or Personal Dashboard on this site

UPC

3661585174868