Muziekrecensies
Multi-instrumentalist Leon Alvarado is also an award-winning designer of album covers/tour posters (for Yes, Genesis et al). ‘The Changing Tide’ features two covers of Pink Floyd. Their influences can also be heard in Leon’s own songs.In the background of ‘The Equilibrium Of Time’, time ticks, in the foreground a clock is striking. There are interactions … Read more, available in English and Dutch
Vlyes is a new name, but founders Kay Söhl (ex Sylvan) and Jens Lueck Single Celled Organism and Isgaard) are well-known in the prog world. ‘Why’ is their melodic atmospheric prog debut album. This concept album is about the bio-industry. The story displays life (from birth to death) from the perspective of an animal. ‘The … Read more, available in English and Dutch
‘Shelter’ is the sixth album by Norwegian band ‘Laughing Stock’. This album tells of a journey to ‘Shelter’. In this light, peaceful world, people (along with Shelter’s Master) live in harmony with nature. The title track has a peaceful atmosphere, the mysterious words and music (with violin playing) forming a whole. ‘Roots Go Deep’ has … Read more, available in English and Dutch
‘The Horn of Plenty’ is the second album by Dutch symphonic prog rock band The Boxx Orchestra. The opening track, ‘Daybreak’, has a retro feel. Ria Mulder sings narratively and quite monotonously here. The repetitions in the percussion snatch too much attention away from the compelling guitar playing. The symphonic elements come out a bit … Read more, available in English and Dutch
Multi-instrumentalist Ian Jones was one of the founding members of the progressive/folk rock band Karnataka in the 1990s. There have been several band changes, including in vocals. What has remained is a beautiful, clear voice. Sertari is the current singer; she was voted the best vocalist of 2023 by the site ProgRock. Her voice could … Read more, available in English and Dutch