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This is a musical project by Polish multi-instrumentalist
Kamil Konieczniak and singer Lukasz Galeziowskiejo (with
that typical Polish melancholical undertone but his vocal
contributions are very limited).
The sound of Moonrise is firmly rooted into the neo-prog
tradition in the vein of IQ and Pendragon. The 8 compositions
are very tastefully arranged with some strong breaks, lots
of flowing shifting moods, a pleasant variety, a beautiful
and modern keyboard sound and splendid guitarwork, from
sensitive, fiery and howling runs to propulsive riffs. My
favorite moments on this CD are the intense guitar sound
and soaring keyboards in the opener The Island, the alternating
Help Me I Can’t Help Myself (intro with wonderful interplay
between Grand piano and mellow keyboards and then strong
work on guitar and keyboards), exciting guitarplay in In
The Labyrinth Of The Dream, a spectacular break during Antidotum
and a beautiful build-up with piano and keyboards to a compelling
final part featuring howling guitar runs, goose bumps!
This strong debut-CD will please many neo-progheads!
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