Profusion

Profusion is a rock group from Siena, active since 2002. The name combines the ideas of progressive rock and fusion, and the group develops from an earlier project called Mardi Gras Experience, formed a year before the name Profusion is adopted at the end of 2002.

Formation and early line-up

The first line-up centres on Vladimer Sichinava on drums, Gionatan Caradonna on keyboards and Marco Pieri on bass. The trio shows a clear influence from Dream Theater. Alberto Riggi later joins on guitar and helps shape more complete compositions. In autumn 2002, Alessandro Buzzo joins as vocalist, just before the recording of the first demo-album, Una Sera a Samperbuio, which is completed in December 2002.

Style and development

After the demo is finished, the band works on new material that becomes more complex than the songs on the album. Their sound also develops through limited live activity in the Valdelsa area. In 2003, flautist Fabiano Biagini joins the group, adding a flute-led element that brings in references to 1960s and 1970s progressive rock.

Recorded output

In July 2004, Profusion enter the studio to record their first full-length album, One Piece Puzzle. The recording process is long and difficult, and the album is completed only in 2006. After this, Marco Pieri and Fabiano Biagini leave the band for personal reasons and other interests.

Later line-up

Profusion later rehearse with a new line-up that includes Luca Cambi on bass and Sara Pianigiani on flute, and the group remains active in Siena.