IN NO MAN’S LAND

 

IN NO MAN’S LAND

 

Label / Code: Flavour Sperimentale 240FLV/0001/17 – Bandcamp (October 31, 2017)

Co-release: 240bpm Sound & Visions – Bandcamp (October 31, 2017)

 

1.      Above The Clouds – 2:45 (Cruciani, Lardo)

2.    Aer – 4:30 (Lardo)

3.    Evolution – 2:10 (Lardo)

4.    Earth, Mother Earth – 3:51 (Cruciani, Lardo)

5.    In No Man’s Land – 3:54 (Cruciani, Lardo)

6.    Always Happens When It Rains – 4:48 (Lardo)

7.    Aphrodite Junction – 3:49 (Lardo)

8.    Waves – 2:23 (Feliciotti, Grieco, Lardo)

9.    Breathing – 3:15 (Cruciani)

10. Glare and Shine – 4:50 (Lardo)

11. King of Nothing – 5:04 (Lardo)

12. 5th Element – 5:16 (Cruciani, Lardo)

13. Breathing Reprise – 2:13 (Cruciani, Lardo)

14. Tighter The Threshold, Broad Is The Way – 1:12 (Cruciani, Lardo)

15. Re-Union – 3:39 (Cruciani, Lardo)

 

 

Line-up:

Regina Barone – backing vocals

Nicola Cruciani – vocals, guitars

Francesco Francia – spoken word

Marco Grieco – spoken word

Vincenzo Lardo – vocals, guitars, bass, keyboards, programming

Volkan Meydan – baglama

Massimiliano Sini – spoken word

 

Total length: 53 minutes

Genre: Psychedelic rock, psychedelic pop

Recording: Home recording

Mixing/Mastering: Vincenzo Lardo

Formats available: Digital  

Artwork: Vincenzo Lardo

 

Additional recording and release notes:

Recorded between February 2016 and August 2017 in Salerno and Acquasparta, Italy.

Conceived as a concept album, with a continuous thematic and narrative thread across its tracks.

The music from the album was adapted into a stage musical produced by the student collective of Liceo Scientifico Statale “Francesco Severi” in Salerno.

The theatrical performance took place on 18 May 2018 at the Liceo Scientifico Francesco Severi Auditorium in Salerno, directed by Vincenzo Lardo.

QUEEN MOO BREAKFAST ( A Pink Trilogy )

 

QUEEN MOO BREAKFAST

  ( A Pink Trilogy )

Label / Code: Flavour Sperimentale FLV.SP/0005/10 – Bandcamp (October 31, 2010)

Reissue: Camembert Électrique (2020)

 

1.      Moo Suite – 16:27 (Cruciani)

2.    Being There – 1:52 (Cruciani)

3.  Mild Lazy Land  - 4:07 (Cruciani)

4.    Cooking Breakfast for the Queen – 13:48 (Cruciani)

 

 

Line-up:

Nicola Cruciani – vocals, guitars, bass, programming, keyboards, loops, sound effects

Giorgio Giuseppini – keyboards, programming

 

Total length: 37 minutes

Genre: Psychedelic rock, experimental

Recording: Home recording

Mixing/Mastering: Nicola Cruciani

Formats available: Digital

Artwork: Nicola Cruciani

 

Additional recording and release notes:

Recorded between January and September 2010.

Multiple versions of the album exist, featuring variations in track selection, track titles, and cover artwork.

The definitive version was issued in January 2024.

This album is part of the so‑called Pink Trilogy (also referred to as the Experimental Trilogy).

 

Trilogy of Dematerialization – (2010) Calambur [Deep Frequency Patterns]

 

Trilogy of Dematerialization – Calambur [Deep Frequency Patterns]

• Artist: Flavour Lab

• Release date: April 30, 2010

• Year: 2010

• Format: Digital

• Label: Flavour Lab (Flavour Sperimentale)

• Catalog number: (not specified — can be added if available)

• Total length: approx. 26 minutes

• Genre / Style: Experimental, electronic

Tracklist

1. -abt – 01:55

2. .mono – 13:49

3. lo- – 10:30

Credits

• Nicola Cruciani – loops, synthesizers

Artwork

• Paranoimia

Notes

Third chapter of the Trilogy of Dematerialization, continuing the exploration of abstract sound structures and deep frequency patterns. Released digitally under the Flavour Lab collective.

MADAMADAMA ( A Pink Trilogy )

 

MADAMADAMA

  ( A Pink Trilogy )

Label / Code: Flavour Sperimentale FLV.SP/0004/09 – Bandcamp  (November 23, 2009)

Reissue: Camembert Électrique (2020)

 

1.      Herebos – 7:56 (Cruciani)

2.    Ecloga – 5:55 (Cruciani)

3.   The Gold Way - 2.36 (Cruciani, Giuseppini)

3.    Laze Biozas – 3:12 (Cruciani)

4.    Rain In The Desert, Part 1 – 2:12 (Cruciani, Giuseppini)

5.    Rain In The Desert, Part 2 – 1:52 (Cruciani, Giuseppini)

6.    Zonglierius – 6:15 (Cruciani, Francia)

 

Line-up:

Nicola Cruciani – vocals, electric guitars, acoustic guitars, lap steel, bass, programming, keyboards, loops, sound effects

Francesco Francia – drums

Giorgio Giuseppini – keyboards, programming

 

Total length: 30 minutes

Genre: Psychedelic rock, experimental

Recording: Home recording

Mixing/Mastering: Nicola Cruciani

Formats available: Digital

Artwork: Nicola Cruciani

Original photography: Francesco Francia

 

Additional recording and release notes:

Multiple versions of the album exist, featuring variations in track selection, track titles, and cover artwork.

The definitive version was issued in January 2024.

This album is part of the so‑called Pink Trilogy (also referred to as the Experimental Trilogy).

BY HOOK OR BY LOOP (2009) Trilogy of Dematerialization Vol.II

Trilogy of Dematerialization – By Hook Or By Loop

• Artist: Flavour Lab

• Release date: September 9, 2009

• Year: 2009

• Format: Digital

• Label: Flavour Sperimentale

• Catalog number: FLV.LAB/0003/09

• Total length: 24:48

• Genre / Style: Experimental, electronic

Tracklist

1. Hatbox – 24:48

Credits

• Monos – keyboards, programming

• Nicola Cruciani – loops

• Artwork / Graphics: Paranoimia

Notes

First chapter of the Trilogy of Dematerialization, released as an experimental project under the name 

ABSTRACT LIKE AN ABSENCE ( Trilogy of Dematerialization Vol.I )

 Trilogy of Dematerialization – Abstract Like an Absence (Vol. I)

Label / Code: Flavour Lab FLV.LAB/0001/08 – Bandcamp (December 25, 2008)

1. My Orange Ghost – 07:51

2. Inlay, Second Sight – Relics – 03:50

3. Rev. Absynth – 03:46

4. Nails, Flood and Poppy – 08:54

5. A Possible Exit – 05:34

Line-up:

• Monos – keyboards, programming

• Pinasv – vocals, programming

• Rob Sperandei – speaking voice

• Alex Regno – keyboards

• Nicola Cruciani – guitars, bass, programming

Total length: approx. 30 minutes 

Genre: Experimental, avant-garde, ambient rock 

Recording: Flavour rehearsals tapes, October 2006 

Mixing/Mastering: Flavour Lab collective 

Formats available: Digital 

Artwork: Flavour Lab

Notes: First chapter of the Trilogy of Dematerialization, exploring absence and abstraction through layered experimental compositions. Built from rehearsal tapes and collective improvisation, the album emphasizes fragmentation and the dissolution of traditional musical presence.

A PROVISION OF MIRAGES ( A Pink Trilogy )

 

A PROVISION OF MIRAGES

  ( A Pink Trilogy )

Label / Code: Flavour Sperimentale FLV.SP/0003/08 – Bandcamp (February 2, 2008)

Reissue: Camembert Électrique (2020)

 

1.      Kosmische Tale – 4:56 (Cruciani)

2.    Asrama – 6:10 (Cruciani)

3.    Dreamers – 4:14 (Cruciani)

4.    A Provision Of Mirages – 14:06 (Cruciani)

 

Line-up:

Giovanni Armadoro – piano

Nicola Cruciani – vocals, guitars, bass, programming, keyboards, loops, sound effects

Giorgio Giuseppini – keyboards, backing vocals, programming

 

Total length: 29 minutes

Genre: Psychedelic rock, experimental

Recording: Home recording

Mixing/Mastering: Nicola Cruciani

Formats available: Digital

Artwork: Nicola Cruciani

 

Additional recording and release notes:

Recorded in March 2007 and January 2008.

Multiple versions of the album exist, each featuring different cover artwork, released over the years on Jamendo, Imeem, and Bandcamp.

Some editions included additional tracks not present in the standard tracklist.

The definitive version was issued in January 2024.

This album is part of the so‑called Pink Trilogy (also referred to as the Experimental Trilogy).

ELEKTRONISCHE MUSIK

 

ELEKTRONISCHE MUSIK

 

Label / Code: Flavour Sperimentale FLV.SP/0002/06 – Bandcamp (December 21, 2006)

Reissues: IFAR (UK) – Bandcamp   (March 20, 2023)

Camembert Électrique – Bandcamp (November 12, 2024)

 

Tracklist

1.    Induktivität – 27:04 (Cruciani)

 

Line-up:

Nicola Cruciani – synthesizers, loops

 

Total length: 27 minutes

Genre: Avant-garde, experimental

Recording: Home recording

Mixing/Mastering: Nicola Cruciani

Formats available: Digital  

Artwork: Nicola Cruciani

 

 

Additional recording and release notes:

Recorded between January and November 2006.

Released under Flavour Sperimentale and, in some editions, credited to the alternate artist name Bar Psichedelico — an alias of Nicola Cruciani / Flavour Sperimentale.

The original 2006 mix has been preserved in all subsequent editions, with no overdubs or alterations made for later releases.

ZU

 

ZU

 

Label / Code: Flavour Sperimentale FLV.SP/0001/05 – Bandcamp (March 21, 2005)

Reissues: IFAR (UK) – Bandcamp (March 20, 2023)

Camembert Électrique (France) – Bandcamp  (September 6, 2024)

 

Tracklist

1.      Moduli e Dissonanze – 23:35 (Cruciani)

2.    Arpeggi Ciclici – 08:21 (Cruciani)

 

Line-up:

Nicola Cruciani – piano, loops, field recording

Marbot – prepared piano

 

Total length: 31 minutes

Genre: Avant-garde, experimental

Recording: Home recording

Mixing/Mastering: Nicola Cruciani

Formats available: Digital

Artwork: Nicola Cruciani

 

Additional recording and release notes:

Recorded between May 2004 and March 2005.

Released under Flavour Sperimentale and, in some editions, credited to the alternate artist name Bar Psichedelico — an alias of Nicola Cruciani / Flavour Sperimentale.

No overdubs or modifications were made for the reissues; all editions preserve the original 2005 mixes.

I MAIUS MCMXCVIII

I MAIUS MCMXCVIII

 

Label / Code: Flavour Sperimentale FLV/0001/98 – Bandcamp (May 25, 1998) Bandcamp

Reissue: Completely Gone Recording (USA) CGR-483 – Bandcamp (March 16, 2023) Bandcamp 

 

Tracklist

1.    Mad Speak – 2:47 (Armadoro, Francia)

2.    QCDF – 3:51 (Cruciani, Feliciotti, Francia)

3.    Orange – 13:05 (Armadoro, Cruciani, Feliciotti, Francia)

4.    Rituale – 21:36 (Cruciani, Feliciotti, Francia, Regno)

5.    Dolce Assenza – To Poldo – 3:13 (Cruciani, Francia)

Line-up:

Giovanni Armadoro – keyboards, synthesizers

Nicola Cruciani – vocals, electric guitars, nylon guitars, bass

Paolo Feliciotti – bass, backing vocals

Francesco Francia – vocals, drums, recorded tapes, spoken word

Alessandro Regno – keyboards

 

Total length: 44 minutes

Genre: Psychedelic rock

Recording: Live and home recording

Mixing/Mastering: Nicola Cruciani, Alessandro Gennari

Formats available: CD, Digital

Artwork: Nicola Cruciani

Original photography: Giampaolo Francia

 

Additional recording e release notes:

Tracks 1–3 were recorded live in Acquasparta, Italy, on May 1, 1998. The source audio was captured from a video camera recording and later transferred to digital format.

Track 4 was sourced from stereo recordings of rehearsal sessions held in August 1998.

Track 5 was recorded in a home studio environment.

The entire album was transferred from the original cassette master to digital format between December 2000 and January 2001 by Alessandro Gennari.

Overdubs by Nicola Cruciani were added during various recording sessions between 2015 and 2023.

The original CD, referred to as the “Cd Zero,” was privately archived and recorded without an official title.

The first titled edition, ? Was It A Cat I SaW?, featured no overdubs and was released on MySpace in March 2007.

This version was later reissued on Jamendo and Bandcamp in 2015 under the title AD Bootleg.

In 2024, the title was changed in I MAIUS MCMXCVIII for the latest Bandcamp edition, which incorporates the overdubbed material.