Reviews

Bruce tells a story of Symbiotes, merfolk, werewolves and other deeply mysterious things in his book, "La vie sous la mer," which is downloadable on his site here on Jamendo. It was a fantastic, torturous, poetic and quite convoluted tale and gave me chills as I read it while listening to his marvelous jazz/blues. He uses the voice of a story teller sitting at the fire side in a tavern somewhere, most likely by the sea side. These stories paint vivid imageries, and with plenty of footnotes his thoughts are made clear. Good read Bruce!

The music - Perfect, poetic, warm, and a delight of a listen. These tunes are highly involved with the book so it is especially nice to read and listen at the same time. I think I especially liked "The Illusion of Warmth" which had a very appealing nature. This artist is high on my star chart and I often like to spend a relaxing evening listening to his wonderful sounds from any of his consistently outstanding albums.

Ah - this is so pretty - like a lazy Sunday afternoon with a storm raging outside your warm and cozy abode. This music is so moving, gentle, kind and quiet. It brings peace to the soul. Maybe the whole world should listen.

I liked that Spanish guitar in Quaesitorium and the whole energy of this piece. It had a momentum projecting through the instrumentals that is almost indescribable.
"Doesn't it matter" was so endearing it made me cry!? And don't make me talk about "Rodolfo's death" which is so heart rending and expressive with an excellent emoting power that the listener becomes engrossed completely. Powerful language in that song. The angelic piano solo in "Valentina's last day" is outstandingly performed.

Every song had an unique quality, telling its own story, yet completely surrendered to the basic temperament of the album. I had to add this one to my blog as a New Year's share - to sooth the savage beast in us all!

This trance dance album was a rocket ship into space, full speed ahead, the beat progresses and the interesting sounds assault our senses.

These songs aren't made for beauty or expressing a poem. They are made to dance and if they can keep a tempo or rhythm they usually work out ok. This one is based on a theme which was also ok - but these space songs are stacking up all over the place. Isn't there anything new out there?

Show me something new and unusual which also fits the bill. Sorry to Synthesic for my little rant - I really did like this tune - it worked. I've just listened to so many space themed trance dance songs that I think I could build a bridge with them over the Pacific.

Overall this album is a good time with lovely music and sounds.

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!

Wow - crash - bang - boom - OK - I just read the narrative that accompanies this exciting song. An alien's mis-adventure, disappointment and eventual accidental party.

No need to know the story to enjoy this fabulous rock tune. Headphones turned up high or speakers vibrating in the atmosphere.

Keep up this good stuff and thanks for sharing.