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Review:
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I was very pleased with Finnish progrock band their
first album entitled Ajatuksia Maailman Laidalta, their
blend of early Renaissance and mid-Genesis delighted me
so I was very curious to this new effort. -
Well, on Kahden Kuun Sirpit the sound is a bit different,
due to the changed line-up, only the keyboardplayer and
guitarist-fluteplayer are original members. Unfortunately
the female singer left, I miss her wonderful voice although
the Finnish vocals on this album sound OK. The musical direction
has moved towards a more Seventies Camel and Focus inspired
sound, especially on Autio Pelto and Sukellus (strong saxophoneplay):
melodic with lfuent shifting moods, flowing and powerful
guitar leads, pleasant flutework and warm vitnage keyboards
(Hammond, Minimoog and Mellotron). In Unohtunut we can enjoy
a fine balance between mellow and bombastic parts with delicate
work on flute and Mellotron and fiery electric guitar. The
highlight is the epic final composition Kahden Kuun Sirpit:
mainly a bit laidback climate but at the right moments compelling
and bombastic featuring a varied instrumentation, from jazzy
Fender Rhodes electric piano and the distinctive lap steel
guitar and Hammond organ sound to sensitive electric guitar
and majestic Mellotron eruptions. -
Personally I prefer Viima their first album but this
new CD delivers very pleasant music, it will not be a disappointment,
especially not if you appreciate Camel, Focus and bands
like Rousseau.
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