LE MYSTÈRE DU GUÉ PUCELLE

Alco Frisbass new release joins the other two as another in a line of incredible musics. These Frenchmen incorporate jazz,zeuhl,and Canterbury into an ever evolving amalgamation of pure delight. The first song "Le Mystere du Gue Pucelle" opens with a driving organ riff that sets the direction of the song. There is a playful bassline that the drummer follows with zeal and perfect accents. The music winds down about 3:33 ;then echo piano note brings the organ back for an interlude duet. Synthesizer squeaks and theremin waves about 5:00 begin the next piano / organ interchange. A more raucous faster tempo drum influences a country honky-tonk piano as it pushes the accelerated momentum.Heavy strings and popping bass round out the piece. Sinister echo chamber keys and random single note bass begins "Historie Diffuse". After creating a foreboding atmosphere, the music takes off about o.44 into the song; layered strings chord away while the bass takes on a lead role for a time-nice chops. The melody that develops reminds of an Alpine travel log commercial ;bright ,lively upper register keys roll out a nice bouncy rhythm. The bass and drums pound out an intense rhythm of fury. Then, a pause in direction begins with mid-tempo keys slowly shimmering with bass focusing the action. The rhythm changes into a sputtering array of varying lead lines interweaving to its ultimate conclusion. Yowza! "Selenite" bursts out with jazz lounge piano / bass rhythms. An organ adds to the mix as the tempo escalates; then slows through out the piece. The guitar utilizes high end single note progression to decorate and counter balance the keyboards. Mid-song some mellotron strings and voices appear with a robust onslaught of keyboard prowess. "Pulsar" begins with a funky bass / drum rhythm while a keyboard hammers out a incessant riff. An overlay of guitar work begins screaming for a while then an introduction of brilliant acoustic guitar mellows the mood. The tempo slows way down and some echo keys and guitar blend for a dreamy feeling of space is presented. Meanwhile; sweeping strings and wah-wah guitar push the song toward a jazz fusion completion. Double tracked guitar with country style Travis picking open "Alchemical Corpus". The drummer picks up on the country vibe and produces a country western drumbeat as accompaniment. This song is not the least country; but more a fast paced romp through thrillsville. As the piece progresses; more exciting theremin and zeuhl keyboard repetition played in different registers, creating a flowing direction from the organ. Swelling strings and martial drums finish the song. This is a great addition to the other two releases. A very entertaining collection. Masterpiece!