Muziekrecensies
As a ten-year-old boy, Gordon (a.k.a. Gordo) Bennett wanted an acoustic guitar. Although it was only $15, he had to beg and plead to get it. About six years later, he bought his first eclectic guitar. He was inspired by bands like Genesis, Jethro Tull and Deep Purple. Later he was inspired by King Crimson, … Read more, available in English and Dutch
To come straight to the point: ‘Transversal’ is the last album of Aeon Zen. The band didn’t want to stop without a farewell, hence this special album as final piece. In their own words, ‘Transversal’ is the most complete piece of music. The composition of this album started fourteen years ago, before the band was … Read more, available in English and Dutch
Als je deze recensie liever in het Nederlands leest, kun je hier klikken It has been almost twenty years since Ray Wilson started his solo carrier. In 2016, Ray released no less than two studio albums with only new material (‘Song For A Friend’ and ‘Makes Me Think Of Home’). Three years later, Upon my … Read more, available in English and Dutch
Als je deze recensie liever in het Nederlands leest, kun je hier klikken In late 2018, the brothers Meryn and Florian Bevelander (from Nijmegen, the Netherlands) founded the alternative rock band Sonic Whip. Meryn is singer and guitarist, Florian is behind the drum kit, bassist Julien Verveer completes the band. This threesome varies in age … Read more, available in English and Dutch
Singer/multi-instrumentalist Kristoffer Gildenlöw is Kayak’s bass player, but we know him from his days with Pain of Salvation. He is a much in demand session bassist, both live and in the studio, his name is listed on more than 50 albums. Kristoffer has released three successful soloalbums. His newest, darkest album is called ‘Let Me … Read more, available in English and Dutch
Als je deze recensie liever in het Nederlands leest, kun je hier klikken The first lockdown in England also had positives effects. Vocalist Damien Child (ex ESP Project) approached the Progressive Gears label asking if they knew a bandmate for him. This is how Damien got in touch with Gary Jevon (ex-This Winter Machine). Despite … Read more, available in English and Dutch
Als je deze recensie liever in het Nederlands leest, kun je hier klikken From childhood on singer, composer and multi-instrumentalist Franck Carducci is tangling with music. In 2010 he opened a show for Steve Hackett, who advised Franck to start releasing his own music. A year later Franck released his debut album ‘Oddity’. A number … Read more, available in English and Dutch
Als je deze recensie liever in het Nederlands leest, kun je hier klikken Italian folk metal band Vexillum released the metal opera ‘Unum’ six years ago. On April 23 the successor ‘When Good Men Go to War’ will be released. With their melodic Celtic songs, the band takes you on a dark sea journey.‘Enlight The … Read more, available in English and Dutch
Als je deze recensie liever in het Nederlands leest, kun je hier klikken The English symphonic prog band The Emerald Dawn was founded by the multi-instrumentalists Tree Stewart and Ally Carter. Tree plays Seaboard, flute and acoustic guitar, among other things, and also sings. Ally plays guitar synthesiser, saxophone and guitar, among other things, and … Read more, available in English and Dutch
Als je deze recensie liever in het Nederlands leest, kun je hier klikken Blank Manuskript is an art rock band from Austria, they make plenty of use of psychedelic elements and crossovers. Most of these six men are multi-instrumentalists, besides that they all have a contribution in the vocals. ‘Himmelfahrt’ is a concept album that … Read more, available in English and Dutch