Blueneck
Alessia - 22/01/2010
The Fallen Host
The gentle piano notes of Depart from me, you who are cursed welcome you to Blueneck's The Fallen Host. Once accepted the invitation, sit back and relax, let the introspective piano get inside you and mix with your blood, let it take your emotions out for a ride. You won't be disappointed.
Soon the piano brings you to another room called Seven where you'll be also introduced to strings, cellos and drums, beautifully mixed with electronic sounds. Let the music grow you in, go to the garden on a windy autumn day and scream and cry, go out and let your primordial self take over all the rules you're forced to respect and follow. Be alive as you've never been before.
I know what you're thinking "I've heard this sound before". Sure you've recognised the important influences of Blueneck - Mogwai, Sigur Ros, Godspeed - but I can ensure you that this album can walk on its own feet.
Although I adore every single track of the album and I'd love to hear it as soundtrack of one of Lynch's piece of art (gosh what a great combination would this be) , I particularly like Children of Ammon, with its sometimes disturbing (although in a good way) sound and the wise use of cello, piano and drums, it makes me thrill and wonder what will happen next.
Lilitu is another of my favourites, you'll love it too. Here the voice is used as an instrument, perfectly in harmony with the others. An authentic piece of art for your ears. The instrumental repetitions add value to the musical composition, in contrast with what we are generally accustomed to, that is the music climax. Here every single note repetition has been carefully considered in order to give more harmony to the whole piece and to the whole album.
Revelations, the closing track, brings you the coat and waves you goodbye. Now you've back home, in the safety of your living room and couch, and wonder if it had all been a dream. Maybe it was, maybe it wasn't, now it's up to you to discover more.
I recommend you to go and grab the album as soon as you can.
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