Phaedra

PHAEDRA is not a new band even though their debut was released in 2010. The origins of this group from Trento Italy harken to 1993. They started out as a band with good live activity and played many shows and festivals, with a mix of originals and lots of covers from the likes of Genesis, Yes, Rush, and Marillion to name a just a few. Today?s Phaedra is a large 8-person ensemble with the usual 4 piece plus an extra keyboardist, a flautist, and two violinists.
The music of the debut album "Ptah" is lush, beautiful, pastoral progressive rock influenced by English and Italian prog. It ranges from Anthony Phillips (Goose period) styled acoustic prog with folk influences to symphonic prog-rock to a touch of neo. Synths and piano, electric and acoustic guitars, flute, mandolin, and violin all add up to a well-rounded and delightful listening experience, one which is firmly on the more reserved, refined side of Italian progressive rock. Occasionally they rock out but there is nothing weird enough to drive your family members from the room. Fans of Conqueor and Cooperativa Del Latte should love this band.
-Jim Russell / Finnforest