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Bo Hansson - Ur Trollkarlens Hatt [Aka: Magician's Hat] CD (album) cover

UR TROLLKARLENS HATT [AKA: MAGICIAN'S HAT]

Bo Hansson

 

Symphonic Prog

3.63 | 82 ratings

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Rivertree
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4 stars The Sun - parallel to the Magician's Hat

Another album which obsesses me since the 70s because It has a fascinating and very special atmosphere (which only nordic men can accomplish?). First of all one thing is to note: this is not only Bo Hansson as the mastermind who composed the songs supported by some other instruments. This is a compelling collective of musicians on the same level which offers a very unique style with a wonderful relaxed atmosphere. A production which is hardly ro describe, much more Jazz influenced but surely with symphonic elements of course and often with an orchestral or big band character.

The extended version Big City is a very good opener with intensive saxophone playing, variety with the speed and rhythm, somewhat like a little musical. Divided Reality is more acoustic guitar driven with a great base melody. The next 7 tracks are mellow short episodes. They all have not more than 3 minutes length and were performed with a different emphasis. Great guitar work and a jazzy electric piano on The Sun (Parallel Or 90°) are yielding a hypnotic jam which was my favourite since I first noticed the Magician's Hat. The last song Excursion with Complications unfortunately lacks of inspiration in my opinion but this cannot weaken my summary: you'll never be sick of this music - that's what I can promise. 4.5 stars for this album.

Rivertree | 4/5 |

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