Ivixor & Un Jour (2009)

This marvelous album is a beautiful space rock opera put together with an interesting collaboration between several musicians. It was full of gorgeous warm vocals, the most outstanding guitars and powerful drums which gave it the strong edge of a great story to create an epic of an adventure.

The first track drags us into the drama with the powerful narrative elucidations of Oscar Brent. I loved the second track (The edge of dawn) which had some quiet, alluring, whispering from the narrator, and an ominous bell rings, the music was refining our expectations.

"Face a L'infortune" was abundant with the most gorgeous, crying guitar which put the tears in my heart. That one was so sumptuous with expression and so profoundly articulate I could feel it in my chest.

As we used to say in the U.S.A., "L'Apogee de La Fender," is" to die for." Who wouldn't want to show off that on-fire guitar? (Daniel Bautista, I need to hear more of you) This tune and the magic of this guitar is the highlight in the album for me.

"La Convoitise Dirige No Mains" was more spacey and dramatic - with tension, anxiety, something is going astray. There is lots of story to this one which involves the listener and heightens the interest as the story progresses toward it apex.

A New Star is Born - The instrumental intro music to this one was exquisite and that melting voice of the narrator is whispering, speaking, telling the tale: I wish I could understand but the listening to it was just as enjoyable, and with the guitar speaking volumes itself, as only PeerGynt can do. What an explosion that was, an expression of colors and sound, flashing light and power. Another favorite of mine.

Number seven is an expedition to the field of battle - every guy's joy - especially in an adventure such as this space odessey. I loved its beautiful intro which was operatic, spacey and relaxing. . A distinct sense of excitement grows - - and then to dive into that heavy liquid rocking guitar.

Number eight - the story of a duel in clashing and vague movements around a field and gaining in power and momentum. Wild and exciting, dynamic, advancing and retreating - sounds mostly done with percussion and a little guitar moaning, but the percussion stars here like a glorious electrifying blaze.

The ninth track speaks to me of a desolate landscape - a cold wind blows, a loneliness stands guard with a silence profound. The narrator continues the story with sadness in his voice. Sebast gives the echoing, guitar solo here - matchless and exquisite. This finale continues through the last track with a dramatic ending and more magnificent guitar.

Overall this album was one of my best listens in a while. I give it a ten because it was so well thought out and perfectly performed. It is quite a showcase for many of our popular guitar artists on Jamendo and should be a considered a collector's piece. Enjoy!