Astrology and natal chart of demetrio stratos, born on 19450422. For video post related to the italian band from the 1970s, area. Outside of area he released a series of solo albums. Unfortunately, in april of the same year he was diagnosed with aplastic anemia a severe blood disorder, and transferred from milan to new york, where he died on june, the day before a great fundraising live concert. Area, demetrio stratos, patrizio fariselli, and paolo tofani were included in the nurse with wound list, a list of musicians and bands that accompanied the first album by nurse with wound, entitled chance meeting on a dissecting table of a sewing machine and an umbrella and released in 1979. Apr 09, 2018 area international popular group demetrio stratos lead vocals, organ, steel drums giulio capiozzo drums, percussion patrizio fariselli piano, key. They are considered one of the most respected, innovative and important bands of the blooming 1970s italian progressive rock scene. The project discussion page is the place to talk about technical and editorial issues and exchange i. In next page click regular or free download and wait certain amount of time usually around 30 seconds until.
This set contains all five of demetrio stratos solo recordings after leaving the italian prog rock group area, which he founded. Jan 28, 20 parigilisbona is a live album by italian jazz fusion band area released in 1996 and recorded in 1976 in paris and lisbon, while the band was supporting their third album crac. It is the first album without demetrio stratos as he died a year earlier, and it is generally more jazzy than progressive. Area international popular group live in studio at junior club 1977. This is the only album in which larry nocella performs. Metrodora, an album by demetrio stratos on spotify. In 1972, demetrio stratos and drummer giulio capiozzo founded area. Click download file button or copy 1979 demetrio stratos url which shown in textarea when you clicked file title, and paste it into your browsers address bar. Live album recorded in cremona, italy on 21 settembre 1978, with demetrio stratos on vocals and lucio fabbri on violin originally released in vinyl lp format and published in italy by cramps, 520. Shortly after his death italian progressive rock band premiata forneria marconi dedicated to demetrio. Demetrio stratos listen and stream free music, albums, new. Area international popular group, most commonly known as area or area, is an italian progressive rock, jazz fusion, electronic, experimental group formed in 1972 by singer demetrio stratos and drummer giulio capiozzo. One of the most creative artists in the whole italian rock scene of the 70s, demetrio stratos real name demetrious efstratios was in fact born in alexandria, egypt in 1945 from a greek family, and came to italy in 1962. Playback options listening on switch spotify device.
Area s uncompromising blend of jazzrock, ethnic folk, experimentation, and political philosophies made them a unique presence in italy during the 1970s. Area e demetrio stratos lelefante biancolive youtube. By using our website and our services, you agree to our use of cookies as described. Efstratios demetriou alexandria, april 22, 1945 new york, june, 1979 better known as demetrio stratos was an italian lyricist, multiinstrumentalist, music researcher, and cofounder, frontman and lead singer of the italian progressive rock, jazz fusion band area.
Demetrio stratos s profile including the latest music, albums, songs, music videos and more updates. Metrodora is a music studio album recording by demetrio stratos rock progressivo italianoprogressive rock released in 1976 on cd, lp vinyl andor cassette. Area singer demetrio stratoss death in 1979 coincided with the italian. Pfm concerto per demetrio stratos jam session 1979. I picked this album up a couple of days ago on one of my search and destroy missions in rome looking for rpi gems. Gioia e rivoluzione e tratta dallalbum crac del 1975. The boxset stratosfera akarma collects all of stratos solo albums vastly inferior to area s albums and revolution akarma collects area s first five albums.
Demetrio stratos 22 april 1945 demetrio stratos, who was te become the artistic brain behind italian progrock band area, was born as efstratios demetriou in alexandria, egypt on april 22, 1945, of greek parents janis demetriou and athanassia archondoyorghi. Area international popular group, most commonly known as area or area, is an italian. Area top albums cd, lp, mc, sacd, dvda, digital media download. Later demetrio stratos left area, and fariselli, capiozzo, and tavolazzi recruited. Fronting the bands musical fusion was singer demetrio stratos, who embellished his own operatic technique with yodels and growls. In 1979, stratos finally left area, then focusing exclusively on vocal research and on his career as a solo artist. Discover more music, concerts, videos, and pictures with the largest catalogue online at.
Stratos died in 1979, age 34, of leukemia, a day before a concert attended by over 60,000 people was held in his honor. The contents of this box are virtually his last will and testament. The bands lyrics show a politically left wing stance and stratos was already. Stream adfree or purchase cds and mp3s now on amazon. Jazz, progressive, and the perfect voice of demetrio stratos.
The tanker san demetrio is part of a sea convoy in the north atlantic when its attacked by a german battleship and heavily damaged. Efstratios dimitriou known professionally as demetrio stratos, was a greek italian lyricist. Stratos recorded many records, and toured festivals in italy, france, portugal, switzerland. Area international popular group giro giro tondo live 1977. In january 1979, stratos recorded le milleuna, a onehour interpretation with lyrics written by nanni. Demetrio stratos voce, organo hammond, patrizio fariselli arp odyssey, piano, piano elettrico, paolo tofani chitarra elettrica, chitarra acustica, sin. Demetrio stratos is well known as the front man of the fiery italian prog group area. Chords for area e demetrio stratos lelefante biancolive.
In 1972, he founded the group area, together with giulio capiozzo on. The boxset stratosfera akarma collects all of stratos solo albums vastly inferior to area s albums and revolution akarma collects area s first. Demetrio stratos was born on april 22, 1945 in alexandria, egypt. Famosa canzone degli area, uno dei piu noti gruppi del progressive rock italiano. Gianni dallaglio batterista storico dei ribelli e del pop italiano. The tribute to demetrio stratos is part of the framework of the act greek national opera alternative stage festival productions mis 5004053, under the code 201708510107, cofunded by the european regional development fund erdf and by national funds. Stratos recorded many records, and toured festivals.
He died on june, 1979 in new york city, new york, usa. After releasing this, area toured until 1983, then disbanded. Demetrio stratos is a rock progressivo italiano progressive rock artist from italy. Daniela ronconidemetriou architetto, moglie di demetrio stratos. Demetrio stratos is within the scope of the composers wikiproject, a group of editors writing and developing biographical articles about composers of all eras and styles. In 1967, demetrio stratos joined the italian beat band i ribelli, and in 1972, founded area. Area international popular group luglio, agosto, settembre nero arabic. Area live in dublin omaggio a demetrio stratos youtube. Biography of demetrio stratos excerpt efstratios demetriou alexandria, april 22, 1945 new york, june, 1979 better known as demetrio stratos was an italian lyricist, multiinstrumentalist, music researcher, and cofounder, frontman and lead singer of the italian progressive rock, jazz fusion band area international popular group. Efstratios dimitriou, known professionally as demetrio stratos, was a greekitalian lyricist, multiinstrumentalist, music researcher, and cofounder, frontm. Stratos is best known in the united states, if he is known at all, for his.