GABRIELUS

ER.J.ORCHESTRA is unique Ukrainian band which mixes the Symphonic Prog attitude with Folk, New Age and even Chamber elements. These guys sound very much orchestra-like indeed, and their pieces are sometimes more a symphonic music than prog rock. They push the boundaries - and in the same time they're managing to stay very enjoyable and even easy-listening sometimes! Excellent background music you may think - hell no, they'll MAKE you listen attentively! The best tracks here are "The Tea Ceremony"Kievv-Paris" and "The Bamboo Forest Temple", each 10 minutes long, but also title track and soft "A Letter to Jana" must be mentioned. Shifting moods and tempo changes, excellent musicinaship, instrumental Prog without overambitiousness - a Must for every Prog fan who is not afraid of solving the mysterious Slavic soul ;) Highly recommended!