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Uroboros
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Joined: February 25 2006
Location: Oxford
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Posted: April 22 2007 at 10:41 |
Due to my recent "Francophile" mood, I gave "Prelude a la Ruine" a first listen yesterday and I'm seriously impressed. It's never too late to discover something so good, but I could have done it earlier, since I knew about them for some time.
Strictly from a musical point of view, there is a lot of variety in what they do. It's a pleasure to listen to capable musicans juggling elegantly with diverse influences, and taking you on a ride full of surprising twists and turns. It's mainly progressive metal to my ears, but nothing ever seems forced or overwhelming, as they clearly master the art of playing like a cohesive ensemble, tastefully alternating tension and release. And the most beautiful part for me is that the music is highly melodic and emotionally charged at all times. There is a pronounced romantic edge to the story, as well as to the way the lyrics are written and sung - sensitive and passionate, depending on the mood of the music. Obviously, one might argue that French lyrics are limiting their audience, but I would say this is part of what makes them special and particularly charming.
I plan to get the other albums soon and in the meantime I pre-ordered the T-shirt that will be available from June onwards. I'm enthusiastic about these people's music and it would be really nice to see them live some time soon.
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Tous les chemins
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ne mènent à rien si tu n’es plus là
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Ricochet
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Posted: April 22 2007 at 10:42 |
I've got a grip to listen to this new album. It's still an early experience, but I liked the way and the style of it. I think all good signs leed to a concept beautiful rock and a shining star impulse.
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avestin
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Posted: April 22 2007 at 10:46 |
Uroboros wrote:
Due to my recent "Francophile" mood, I gave "Prelude a la Ruine" a first listen yesterday and I'm seriously impressed. It's never too late to discover something so good, but I could have done it earlier, since I knew about them for some time. |
Fantastic album. My wife's and my favourite. They manage to get in their music a special touch that while complex keeps you hooked for its beauty. Les nouveaux Mondes is our second favourites and Si I is great as well.
I still to grasp Si II.
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johnobvious
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Joined: May 11 2006
Location: Nebraska
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Posted: April 23 2007 at 11:57 |
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Fantastic album. My wife's and my favourite. They manage to get in their music a special touch that while complex keeps you hooked for its beauty. Les nouveaux Mondes is our second favourites and Si I is great as well.
I still to grasp Si II.
[/QUOTE] Should have gotten Les Nouveaux while I had a chance but now my source is sold out and this album is out of print. Have Presages and it is awesome as well.
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avestin
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Posted: April 23 2007 at 15:10 |
johnobvious wrote:
Should have gotten Les Nouveaux while I had a chance but now my source is sold out and this album is out of print. Have Presages and it is awesome as well.
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Hi John,
You can find it here (assuming it's not out of stock and that it is not the one you meant):
There's probably other places too, but that's the only one of those I use regularly.
Edited by avestin - April 23 2007 at 15:12
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johnobvious
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Posted: April 23 2007 at 16:54 |
Avestin, I have been to Greg Walker but never bought from him. Thanks for pointing that out. May have to start up an account.
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Biggles was in rehab last Saturday
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erik neuteboom
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Joined: July 27 2005
Location: Netherlands
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Posted: April 23 2007 at 16:57 |
I am glad more and more progheads on this site are discovering French progrock sensation Nemo, I hope to see Nemo this autumn when they perform in Belgium and I expect lots of progheads from Holland, Belgium, France, Germany, Skandinavia and the UK, "allons-y!"
Edited by erik neuteboom - April 23 2007 at 16:58
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Nemo
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Joined: December 24 2004
Location: France
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Posted: April 26 2007 at 01:32 |
Hello :) thanks to all of you for discovering the band. I just wanted to say that "les nouveaux mondes", our first album, will probably be reissued within one year, in a remastered version.
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memowakeman
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Posted: April 26 2007 at 01:35 |
I have listened to Si Partie II also, great music and excellent moments!
Need more listens to grow more love on it, though.
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johnobvious
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Posted: April 26 2007 at 10:51 |
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Biggles was in rehab last Saturday
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