Polinesia

“Polinesia” is another incredible example of Piero Umiliani’s versatility, showing how he could combine an artistic path intimately bound to Italy and to its traditions with the world’s sounds - and even more, given the cosmic ventures of some of his releases. Fully recorded with glowing percussion and exotic suggestions that remind of Martin Denny, bringing to mind sunny white beaches, Oceania and the famous Bora Bora island, “Polinesia” is the perfect soundtrack to a full-moon exotic night.

POLINESIA (1975)

Piero Umiliani was capable of traveling not only in a physical sense but also with

a long series of geographical-themed albums that have always been among his

best productions, and his interests weren’t just limited to distant Africa, to its

percussive sounds and unexplored territories - especially with the Africa and

Continente Nero releases.

In his vast and complex discography - including works recorded in his own name,

in solo with groups and orchestras, but also under aliases such as Rovi, M. Zalla,

The Soundwork Shoppers, Moggi, Catamo - there are excellent space-time excursions

such as Genti e Paesi del Mondo, Paesi Balcanici, Il Mondo dei Romani,

Storia e Preistoria, Medioevo & Rinascimento, Panorami Italiani and Paesaggi,

where the musician could free an unstoppable creative vein that combined an

artistic path intimately bound to Italy and to its traditions with the world’s sounds

(and even more, given the cosmic ventures of Tra Scienza e Fantascienza and

L’Uomo nello Spazio).

Among his most adventurous efforts, Polinesia deserves a special mention, since

it was fully recorded with glowing percussion and exotic suggestions that remind

of Martin Denny, bringing to mind sunny white beaches, Oceania and the famous

Bora Bora, defined by the well-known Italian writer and documentary maker Folco

Quilici as the most beautiful island in the world. Prepare a colourful cocktail and

enjoy the full moon, you already have the perfect soundtrack for that...