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TIME VOYAGER

Barock Project

 

Neo-Prog

4.32 | 82 ratings

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alainPP
5 stars BAROCK PROJECT mix of classical, rock and jazz. A sound reminiscent of TOTO, Neil MORSE and JETHRO TULL of yesteryear, eyeing the sounds of QUEEN for the theatrical side and YES for the keyboards.

"Carry On" frank symphonic attack with majestic trumpets, the tone is set; varied, progressive title with rock drums crossed with those of classic contemporary folklore; the break starts with DEEP PURPLE-style reminiscences with guitar and keyboards in the foreground; it's energetic, prog metal, return of the choirs of BOSTON and YES. "Summer Set You Free" radio title, more energetic and with a "TOTOien" touch for the rhythm and the flights; it's quite removed with still the prominent keyboards. "An Ordinary Day's Odyssey" fat intro, progressive keyboards galore; latent atmosphere, the voice stretches, reminds me of Jean from MYSTERY, accompanied by a laid-back riff for a swirling, warm melody; gripping title without firing a shot with the soft, languorous break on the piano. "The Lost Ship Tavern" says it all, folk rock à la JETHRO TULL for the rhythm, the violin, the twirling note, inviting you to dance a drunk without pushing the tavern chairs; I think of the BLUES TRAVELERS for developed musical fishing. "Voyager" a languorous violin-keyboard intro, quickly supplanted by modern electronic rhythm; a sound reminiscent of an "overboosted" YES, a heavy ASIA, a spatial cinematic soundtrack bringing the grandiloquent air of MYSTERY, it was said; the break on the previous track with an energetic folk solo like the 1001 nights; the finale returns to the cinematic space band reminiscent of the soundtrack of 'TRON' to try to explain the winks of this epic, magnificent title, fusion of genres between rock, classical and folk roots. "Morning Train" a cappella intro with piano as sole aid; the air goes to KANSAS, hold QUEEN's guitar, we are in a musical crucible; go trumpets, it twirls, the classical orchestra invites itself to perfect this thunderous break; finale with a taste of QUEEN and SAGA combined, just enjoyable; prog as we like to dream of it in this new decade.

"Propaganda" unique jazzy sax intro starting with a TOTO sound with that little extra of controlled energy to keep the sound modern; the break returns after a heavy solo with jazzy notes for a confusing piece. "Shibuya 3 A.M." for the acoustic guitar ballad and Yessian hints; TOTO also to point out that the BAROCK can surprise with their convolutions, finally hold on to ASIA; this allows you to find your own musical memories of the groups mentioned a little above. "Lonely Girl" notes of Bankian keyboards, airy voice, like UNITOPIA all at once, it doesn't stop the reminiscences; a title which is worth it for the beauty of Alex's voice, it should be noted, assisted by Luca, the group's leading man. "Mediterranean" radio edits for me, concentrating their music with a piano arpeggio base; break and heavy prog solo that comes out, this piece is complex, showing the scale of their creation. "Kyanite Jewel" guitar arpeggio, squirting notes, ancient scent before leaving on a warm spleen tune; to help us keep our spirits up, the Balkan break is still festive and dynamic. "Voyager's Homecoming" and four minutes of enjoyable symphonic intro; we are in space, ethereal limbo; the guitar riff breaks the tranquility, the violin attacks, the tune of the round hats comes to the fore, all this for a final grandiloquent progressive piece which is a pleasure to hear; no, prog rock is not dead. A little TRON, VANGELIS before the glamorous finale, to realize the musical slap we take while listening. (Initially on ProfilProg).

alainPP | 5/5 |

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