Vive
Annie Barbazza
2020 – DC013/DCLP013
Annie Barbazza’s debut solo album marks a major step in the career of this rising avant-prog artist. Discovered by Greg Lake — who featured her on Live in Piacenza and produced Moonchild — Barbazza has since collaborated with John Greaves, Paul Roland, and North Sea Radio Orchestra, earning acclaim for her powerful yet intimate performances.
Originally envisioned by Lake as a solo effort with Annie playing all instruments, the album evolved into a rich collaboration featuring an amazing roster of guests. Emotional, eclectic, and unfiltered, this album gives voice to Barbazza’s dreams, doubts, and creativity. The production is raw and immediate, letting Annie’s extraordinary voice shine at the center of it all.
Credits
Annie Barbazza: vocals, electric guitar, indian harmonium, bass, piano, soundscapes, autoharp
guests
Camillo Mozzoni: oboe (tracks 4 & 10)
Daniel Lanois: pedal steel guitar (tracks 1 & 11)
Franz Soprani: tibetan bell (track 9)
Fred Frith: electric guitar (track 8 & 13)
Greg Lake: original track production (track 13)
John Greaves: bass (track 3), vocals (track 7)
Lino Capra Vaccina: percussion, (tracks 4, 6, 10 & 12), vibraphone (tracks 4, 10 & 12), vocals (track 6)
Max Marchini: bass (tracks 7 & 9)
Michael Tanner: autoharp (track 6)
Olivier Mellano: electric guitar (tracks 3 & 7)
Paolo Tofani: madhuria guitar (track 12)
Paul Roland: vocals (track 6)
William Xerra: cover design