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Millenium is a Polish five piece formation that released
their debut eponymous album in 1998, this new CD entitled
Exist is already their seventh studio effort. According
to the descriptions on the Internet I have the idea that
Millenium have made their best album in their long existence,
unfortunately I haven’t heard other albums because until
a few days ago I was unaware of Millenium, shame on me!***
- The new album Exist contains four long compositions
(all between 11 and 16 minutes, running time more than 50
minutes) that sound very tasteful and contain lots of flowing
shifting moods and some surprising musical twists and turns
like the final part of Embryo (first sparkling Grand piano,
then a catchy mid-tempo), a solo on the Warr guitar during
the conclusion of Up & Down, a flashy synthesizer solo in
Rat Race and the sound of the vibraphone in the final track
Road To Infinity. Millenium their sound is melodic, accessible
and modern but I also notice hints of early Pink floyd because
of the Gilmourian guitarwork (loaded with emotion and very
compelling) and the warm organ sound. The colouring by the
guitar and keyboards is very tastefully, along with the
emotional English vocals and the frequent changing atmospheres
the Millenium succeed to keep my attention, despite the
long running time of the compositions. My highlight is the
final song Road To Infinity: first dreamy with acoustic
rhythm guitar and melancholical vocals, then lots of flowing
shifting moods, halfway a wonderful part with orchestral
keyboards and piano, then a splendid build-up to the final
part with inspired vocals, a long and moving guitar solo
(between David Gilmour and Mark Knopfler) , supported by
lush organ and slow drum beats, this is Progheaven!***
- I am pleasantly surprised to discover another Polish
progrock band with a very melodic and tasteful debut album
featuring lots of exciting work on guitar and synthesizer!
www.progwalhalla.com
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