Recognizing their immense talent, Greg Lake signed PFM to Emerson, Lake & Palmer’s Manticore Records label. With English lyrics penned by King Crimson wordsmith Pete Sinfield, this album features re-recorded, re-mixed versions of tracks from Per un amico alongside the standalone classic "Celebration." It launched them onto the international stage, charting in both the UK and the US. L'isola di niente / The World Became the World (1974)
Premiata Forneria Marconi (PFM) stands as the definitive pinnacle of Italian progressive rock. Emerging in the early 1970s, the band seamlessly blended classical symphonic structures, traditional Italian melodies, and the aggressive edge of British heavy rock. Their vast catalog across five decades captures a relentless spirit of musical evolution. Recognizing their immense talent, Greg Lake signed PFM
A sharp pivot into complex, high-fidelity jazz-fusion recorded in Los Angeles. 3. The Rock, Pop, and Cantautore Era (1978–1987) Emerging in the early 1970s, the band seamlessly
A controversial yet musically brilliant album featuring Bernardo Lanzetti's distinct vocals. 3. The Jazz-Rock and Pop-Rock Transition (1977–1987) 3. The Rock
Sophisticated, classical arrangements that caught the attention of Greg Lake (Emerson, Lake & Palmer).
Recorded during their US tour, this album is a masterclass in live prog energy.
Storia → Per un amico → Live in USA → L’isola → Chocolate Kings → Jet Lag → A.D. 2010 → then shuffle the RAI outtakes. By CD #39, you will agree: PFM is not a rediscovery. They are a permanent residence.