Mirageman

Hiding behind the Mirageman name was in fact pianist and composer Giovanni Fenati, who released a series of five (but some sources mention a sixth title) library albums between 1969 and 1972 on the Ariston label. At least four known singles were taken from these albums. Most of this keyboard-led instrumental production has little connection with progressive music, as demonstrated by the album titles, Per voi giovani and Alto gradimento were popular radio programs, and the albums were more in the easy listening/lounge music style. Only the last one, Thunder and lightning, is definitely in a more progressive vein, with prominent electric guitar and flute over an orchestral background. Described as "Deep Purple jamming on some Henry Mancini-style instrumentals" in an Internet site, the ten track album is not far from the style of The Underground Set or Planetarium albums, and was released on the Ariston Gnomo progressive label. Read more on Last.fm. User-contributed text is available under the Creative Commons By-SA License; additional terms may apply.