Open Space / Union Pacific by Piero Umiliani - Palace Records [PR45003]

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Open Space / Union Pacific

Piero Umiliani

A 4 track soundtracks single (8m 50s) — released November 7th 2025 on Palace Records

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The fourth release and first reissue on London's Palace Records came about after label founder Andrei Nikolsky visited one of his musical hero's studios: Piero Umiliani's legendary Sound Workshop in Rome in 2024 where all of the music was recorded and was shown around and learnt of the history of the studio by Piero's daughters, Elisabetta and Alessandra. At the end of the tour he cheekily asked if there happened to be any leftover original stock, which fortunately there were, including the sublime Storia E Preistoria, a record he'd never heard of before and which was recommended by Elisabetta. The hauntingly beautiful Archeologia Sottomarina (Underwater Archeology) is taken from this and is the inspiration for the release... and the Seafoam Green label.

Elisabetta and Alessandra have spent a lot of time, money and effort in renovating the studio during the last couple of years - after being left derelict for a long time - and we here at Palace Records are very happy that it can be put to good use again, making new and incredibly sounding music

For fans of Piero Umiliani’s amazing work, this is a great announcement from Palace Records as they will be reissuing four of their favourites from maestros vast back catalogue, including two, Union Pacific and Archeologia Sottomarina, reissued officially for the first time on vinyl - Skeme Richards (Nostalgia King) Fan

London's very own Palace offers palatial residence to Piero Umiliani's 'Open Space/Union Pacific', welcoming it back to vinyl for the first official time, on a forthright 45rpm release set to just 300 copies. The set compiles four tracks from Umiliani's huge back cat, including 'Union Pacific' and 'Archeologia Sottomarina', both on vinyl for the first time. Andrei Nikolsky selected, edited and remastered the recordings after visiting Rome's Sound Workshop, guided by Umiliani's daughters Elisabetta and Alessandra, who have spent years restoring the legendary studio. The collection pairs the cinematic sweep of 'Open Space' and the rhythmic drive of 'Chaser' with the moody, underwater textures of 'Sottomarina', offering a concise portrait of Umiliani's powing, bustling underfoot jazz-funk, library and soundtrack sensibilities. - Nik Weston (Mukatsuku Records) Fan

Don’t miss this little gem, soon to be released. It all started after meeting at the Sound Workshop with Andrei Nikolsky, during his visit to Rome. The day he came to the studio he had also booked a tour of the Vatican Museums, not far from the studio, and he said that seeing the studio was the highlight of his vacation and he was more excited to be in Piero’s temple, than to see the Sistine Chapel. Naturally, an hyperbole like this stays in the heart and makes some meetings more memorable than others. Before leaving, Andrei glanced at a small shelf in the office, where we keep a few copies of semi-obscure original library records, and asked me which one I would recommend. I suggested “Storia and preistoria”. Some time later, he wrote to me saying he had been completely captivated by the album and that he wanted to press a small 45” compilation. Thus this project came to life, featuring on one side “Union Pacific” (from Bon Voyage) and “Archeologia sottomarina” (from Storia e preistoria), and on the other the iconic and ever green “Open space” (from To-day’s sound) and Chaser (from “Il corpo”). A small project with a big heart. - Elisabetta Umiliani Daughter of Composer

The EP looks and sounds great! Lovely choices. - The Karminsky Experience Fans

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