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MEKANÏK DESTRUKTÏW KOMMANDÖH

Magma

 

Zeuhl

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ummagumma08
5 stars No possible words in any possible language (except perhaps kobaian : ) ) can serve as sufficient means by which to describe this unbelievable and indescribable album. This amazing recording is easily my all-time-favourite. The power, the intensity and the fascinating choral work (which I can't believe anyone can find annoying!) all function as reasons why I absolutely adore this album. Composition wise I believe it's very cleverly put together, It starts in a very sombre and dense mood (as to illustrate the intolerant and foolish earth-people, that, with intent to destroy, march against the prophet Nebehr Gudahtt, who only tries to save them from the inevitable doom, that continuation of the way in which the earth-people treat the earth, undoubtedly will result in) It slowly evolves to a more mesmerizing, captivating and hypnotizing feel typified in the piece entitled "Da Zeuhl Wortz Mëkanik" (where the earth people begin to realise that the prophet is trying to save them, and then they start marching with him). The piece concludes perfectly in the last pieces "Mekanïk Kommandoh" (where the intensity tops) and the sheer beauty of the very last piece "Kreuhn Iss de Hundin."

The plot about the prophet, the doomed earth people, etc. may be a bit too much for some, (even I find it a bit silly). But it is NOT the plot that should be focused on, it's not written I Kobaian for no reason. It's the sheer brilliance of the music that should be focused on. Vander tries to get his message through to us by his music alone, and I believe it's very open for interpretation. I mainly see it as a very cleverly communicated comment that people should try to be more considerate, and treat each other and the earth with more respect instead of destroying it. If not, it will conclude in an inevitible destructuion of ourselves.

ummagumma08 | 5/5 |

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