THE TRIP, a British-Italian band originally formed in London in 1966, became the starting point of "progressive" in the history of Italian music, and with "Atlantide," released in 1972 by Joe Vescovi, Arvid "Wegg" Andersen, and Furio Chirico, the band defined its musicality as progressive rock and achieved great worldwide success.
The legacy of THE TRIP continues in 2022, 50 years after the release of the masterpiece "Atlantide," with the birth of Furio Chirico's THE TRIP, a new line-up led by Furio Chirico (the only remaining member of the historic trio) following the original breakthrough of 1972, featuring, alongside drummer Furio Chirico, brilliant musicians such as Paolo "Silver" Silvestri (Hammond, synthesizers and vocals), Giuseppe "Gius" Lanari (lead vocals and bass) and Marco Rostagno (guitars and vocals).
"Equinox" is Furio Chirico's THE TRIP's new concept album, with the primary goal of opening new paths, bringing on musical research and experimentation, without any nostalgic approach but ingrained in the most genuine progressive rock sound that the original trio conceived. The media are enthusiastic about Equinox's upcoming release, so much so that it has been featured on the cover of Japan's most prestigious music magazine, Euro-Rock Press: "The legendary rock band "THE TRIP" has made a miraculous comeback with the new album "Equinox" by "Furio Chirico’s THE TRIP"!!"
Exclusive Japanese Edition (King Records: KIZC 701-3) 2CD + DVD:
Deluxe jewel box, special 12 pages booklet, obi, Japanese liner-notes
CD1 EQUINOX (44 min)
CD2 THE TRIP LIVE IN FOGGIA 1973 (40 min)
DVD LIVE AT SALONE DEL LIBRO 2022 (43 min)
CD1 EQUINOX
Featuring all brand new original songs, 3 instrumental tracks and 6 vocal tracks. Composed, written and arranged by Furio Chirico’s THE TRIP.
1. I'M FURY
2. MOTHER EARTH
3. A SUITE FOR EVERYONE
4. CATCH THE DREAMIN'
5. DOWNWARD ONWARD
6. THE REASON INSIDE PLAYING
7. SUMMER SOLSTICE
8. REMEMBER JOE
9. STORY OF A FRIEND
DVD LIVE AL SALONE INTERNAZIONALE DEL LIBRO 2022
Recorded the band’s debut live show at Italy’s prestigious International Fair, Salone Del Libro in Torino, on May 23rd 2022. DVD featured all tracks performed, including 3 songs from EQUINOX, 4 songs from ATLANTIDE (1972), and 1 song from CARONTE(1971).
1. I'M FURY
2. MOTHER EARTH
3. A SUITE FOR EVERYONE
4. ATLANTIDE
5. EVOLUZIONE
6. ANALISI
7. DISTRUZIONE
8. CARONTE I
Line up:
FURIO CHIRICO - batteria
PAOLO “SILVER” SILVESTRI - Hammond, synth, voci
GIUSEPPE “GIUS” LANARI – voce solista, basso
MARCO ROSTAGNO - chitarra, voci
CD2 THE TRIP LIVE IN FOGGIA 1973
A previously unreleased historical recording of THE TRIP's 1973 live concert in Foggia, Italy, featuring Joe Vescovi, Arvid "Wegg" Andersen, and Furio Chirico. A priceless recording by the trio from a time when few live recordings survived; these rare live recordings were made when recording technology was not as advanced as we are accustomed to today. Featuring, 1 song from TIME OF CHANGE(1973), 3 songs from ATLANTIDE (1972) and 1 song from CARONTE (1971)
1. RHAPSODIA (da Time Of Change)
2. CARONTE I (da Caronte)
3. ANALISI (da Atlantide)
4. DISTRUZIONE (da Atlantide)
5. IL VUOTO (da Atlantide)
Line up:
JOE VESCOVI – testiere, voci
ARVID “WEGG” ANDERSEN – voce solista, basso
FURIO CHIRICO – batteria, voci
