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Vita Nova: self-titled (CD, 46:20); import, Penner Records CD014

	Do not adjust your stereo. Do not check your calendar. Just close your eyes and 
drift away, way back to 1971 and hear progressive music in its seminal form. Hear fusion 
in the raw before anyone knew to call it so. This is a historical must-hear. These guys 
were light years ahead of their time. Granted, they use the basic, analog equipment but 
that in itself is a rich texture. What is most clear, most non-digital, is the soul, the spirit, 
the impetus of art rock and embryonic fusion.
	Eddy Marron, (Ed Ugly-Ugly), was all guitars and solo vocals. Sylvester Levay, 
(Lysy), was vocals, vintage keys, and especially that far-out Hohner Clavinet, hybrid 
harpsichord. Christian Von Hoffman, (Chris Hoff), was awesome drums and vocals. All 
vocals were sung in Latin! Twas an effective regal touch.
	These guys fused, rocked, improv-ed, stretched, waxed classical, shocked, 
pontificated, and enchanted. Listen for ELP, Focus, Bo Hansson fugues throughout but 
take notice of Vita Nova's unique, overall, rare gems sound. This collector's item album 
was fetching $1,000 once and now the CD issue holds two bonus unreleased tracks. Get 
this and groove man. Extensive liner notes and photos included too. --John W. Patterson


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