MOGADOR - "Absinthe Tales Of Romantic Visions"
Mogador started in 2007 when Richard placed an advert on a Como rehearsal studio wall saying that he was looking for like-minded musicians to make music with. This put Stefano Lago (guitar) and Luca Briccola (keys and flute) in touch and the musical collaboration began. Luca pulled in a friend, Paolo Pigni on bass and the lineup was complete. Rehearsals took place in a tie and scarf factory and the group began throwing about some ideas. These jam sessions were taped in order to remember and elaborate anything that came out of exploring the riffs and small musical phrases offered by everyone. The decision on what sort of music Mogador wanted to play fairly clearing understood from the outset. All members of Mogador have been through the prog finishing school and so the collective mindset was all very 'Topographic'. The actual discussion is worth documenting;
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