Roz Vitalis new album at Lizard Records

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   “Quia
Nesciunt Quid Faciunt” is the newest – 11^th – full-length studio
Roz Vitalis album – and 3^rd
album at Lizard Records – released
five and a half years after the band's most famous release – 10^th
studio disc “The Hidden Man of the Heart” (2018) that is among TOP 10 Albums of 2018
at Prog Archives. 

“Quia Nesciunt Quid Faciunt” (“they know not what they do”
translated from Latin) consists of 10 tracks and lasts 54 minutes. The title of
the album was induced by tragic events of the latest years concerned with
military operations and violation of human rights in some regions of the world.
The concept of the album is adequately conveyed by its title, although almost
all the compositions were composed back in the late 2010s. Most of the tracks
were developed at the band’s concerts in 2018-2021, but additional recording,
mixing and mastering continued until 2023. Perhaps the album's message is
captured – in the best way – in track titled "The Man Whose Wings Were Cut
Off"; its slightly shorter version had been released as a single in 2020,
and this opus was never performed live. 
“Quia
Nesciunt Quid Faciunt” differs from all other studio full-length albums by
the very technical drum parts. This is the merit of drummer Evgeny Trefilov. He
also acted as the author of two short works played on synthetic piano - "Fountain"
and "Nocturne" - and as a sound engineer responsible for mixing and
mastering. Unfortunately, he left the group shortly before the completion of
the album. So this release is both the first and last full-length studio album
of Roz Vitalis with the participation
of Evgeny Trefilov. At the same time, the essential melodic lines are provided
– as previously – mainly by keyboards, guitars, flute and trumpet. Another
feature of the album is the extensive use of harpsichord.

The style of "Quia Nesciunt Quid Faciunt" – like any other Roz Vitalis stuff – can be described as
the "Unclassifiable Branch of Prog Rock". However, such tags as
"Melodic Avant Rock", “Canterbury Gothic Prog” or "Between
Sympho Prog and Avant Prog", are, perhaps, also partly relevant.
The album can be listened to and purchased here:
http://rozvitalis.bandcamp.com/album/quia-nesciunt-quid-faciunt
and can be rated/reviewed here:
http://www.progarchives.com/album.asp?id=82792

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felonafan Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Forum Senior Member Joined: August 08 2005 Status: Offline Points: 393	Post Options Post Reply Quote felonafan Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Topic: Roz Vitalis new album at Lizard Records Posted: November 14 2023 at 04:28
	“Quia Nesciunt Quid Faciunt” is the newest – 11^th – full-length studio Roz Vitalis album – and 3^rd album at Lizard Records – released five and a half years after the band's most famous release – 10^th studio disc “The Hidden Man of the Heart” (2018) that is among TOP 10 Albums of 2018 at Prog Archives. “Quia Nesciunt Quid Faciunt” (“they know not what they do” translated from Latin) consists of 10 tracks and lasts 54 minutes. The title of the album was induced by tragic events of the latest years concerned with military operations and violation of human rights in some regions of the world. The concept of the album is adequately conveyed by its title, although almost all the compositions were composed back in the late 2010s. Most of the tracks were developed at the band’s concerts in 2018-2021, but additional recording, mixing and mastering continued until 2023. Perhaps the album's message is captured – in the best way – in track titled "The Man Whose Wings Were Cut Off"; its slightly shorter version had been released as a single in 2020, and this opus was never performed live. “Quia Nesciunt Quid Faciunt” differs from all other studio full-length albums by the very technical drum parts. This is the merit of drummer Evgeny Trefilov. He also acted as the author of two short works played on synthetic piano - "Fountain" and "Nocturne" - and as a sound engineer responsible for mixing and mastering. Unfortunately, he left the group shortly before the completion of the album. So this release is both the first and last full-length studio album of Roz Vitalis with the participation of Evgeny Trefilov. At the same time, the essential melodic lines are provided – as previously – mainly by keyboards, guitars, flute and trumpet. Another feature of the album is the extensive use of harpsichord. The style of "Quia Nesciunt Quid Faciunt" – like any other Roz Vitalis stuff – can be described as the "Unclassifiable Branch of Prog Rock". However, such tags as "Melodic Avant Rock", “Canterbury Gothic Prog” or "Between Sympho Prog and Avant Prog", are, perhaps, also partly relevant. The album can be listened to and purchased here: http://rozvitalis.bandcamp.com/album/quia-nesciunt-quid-faciunt and can be rated/reviewed here: http://www.progarchives.com/album.asp?id=82792

MikeEnRegalia Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Special Collaborator Honorary Collaborator Joined: April 22 2005 Location: Sweden Status: Online Points: 21256	Post Options Post Reply Quote MikeEnRegalia Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: November 14 2023 at 05:35
	I've just listened to it and gave it a two star rating. Just about everything with this album is mediocre at best, at first listen. Will listen to it again in a few days, just in case I'm having a bad day
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felonafan Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Forum Senior Member Joined: August 08 2005 Status: Offline Points: 393	Post Options Post Reply Quote felonafan Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: November 14 2023 at 15:50
	The Roz Vitalis' newest album - on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/album/46vHWd5PW9MKWXwY3avVSu

Naida Regent Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Forum Newbie Joined: December 02 2015 Location: Russia Status: Offline Points: 8	Post Options Post Reply Quote Naida Regent Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: November 18 2023 at 06:31
	Clear, technical progressive polyhedron

ProgCandles Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Forum Senior Member Joined: February 18 2015 Location: Kazakhstan Status: Offline Points: 155	Post Options Post Reply Quote ProgCandles Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: November 19 2023 at 08:42
	In my opinion, this album is the best! Clear progress!!! I listened to the album with great pleasure from beginning to end!