AL DI MEOLA
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                                                                AL DI MEOLA Jazz Rock/Fusion USA Intense, that's the best word to describe the character of the music that took hold at ...

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TANTALUS
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                                          TANTALUS Prog Related  United Kingdom This band is undoubtedly one of the hallmarks of today's British Symphonic Progressive. The band's roots are very diverse. From classic prog s...

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понеделник, 18 април 2011 г.

AMAROK

                                                                    AMAROK

Prog Folk 
Spain


AMAROK (the Eskimo word for 'wolf') is a mainly acoustic duo from Catalona. It is the pet project of multi-instrumentalist (and palaeontologist) Robert Santamaria and classically trained vocalist Lidia Cerón. Their material explores new age, electronic, folk, ethnic and progressive sounds. Keyboard rhythm sequences are the basis for the calm, atmospheric melodies pictured by Cerón's peaceful Spanish, ENYA-like vocals. The band does not confine their musicality to their native folk elements, however, as they combine Middle-Eastern and North African textures as well as Medieval European Minstrel orchestrations with free jazz and lots of various world music elements.

Of their six albums released todate, "Mujer Luna" (2002) is their most progressive. Featuring a high level of instrumental sophistication, it is a complex yet pleasant combination of acoustic prog with keyboards and guitar, hinting at a fusion of ELP, CAMEL and KING CRIMSON. Their sixth album, "Quentadharken" (2004), more keyboard and electric guitar oriented, is a bit more neo than purely progressive.

AMAROK's music is quite an experience, their repertoire almost sounding like a compilation of ethnic prog bands. Their material should appeal to fans of ERIS PLUVIA, particularly the album "Mujer Luna".

Lise (HIBOU), CANADA 



ALBUMS:

2004 - QUENTADHARKEN




Musicians

- Robert Santamaria / keyboards, Eastern string instruments, harp, acoustic guitar, metal percussion, accordion
- Carlos Gallego / electric guitar, mallet percussion
- Marta Segura / vocals
- Mireia Sisquella / saxophones
- Manel Mayol / flutes
- Robert Abella / violin
- Pau Zanartu / drums
- Alan Chehab / bass

With:
- Victor Estrada / Spanish guitar
- Kerstin Kokocinski / oboe
- Luis Blanco / vibraslap

Tracks Listing

1. Hsieh (7:30)
2. La Ultima Expedicion (4:50)
3. Encantamiento (2:50)
4. Tierra Boreal (9:03)
5. La Espiral (7:53)
6. Alumbrado (1:37)

Quentadharken:
7. Los Origenes (5:05)
8. Los Hechos (3:08)
9. La Batalla (4:17)
10. Final (4:41)
11. Coda (4:20)
Bonus Tracks:
12. Labirintos de Piedra (5:25)
13. Bocins de L'Emporda (3:40)
14. Venus Antigua (3:20)
15. Amos del Aire (3:14)

Total Time: 70:56



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