HOMMAGE SYMPHONIQUE

Cover albums can be good stuff, but most often isn't. This one? At least it's somewhat of an original take on the concept.

8 different songs from 8 different artists, to some extent rearranged if my ears doesn't decieve me. All of the songs here to a greater or lesser extent is played as by an orchestra (good synth work, plus some added instruments), which certifies that the take on the tunes is somewhat different from the originals.

And it works on most songs as well. My overall feel for the album is to give it a rating between 3 and 4 stars - upping the score for a slightly original take on the old cover album thingy.

Oh, musical style: Synth heavy, no regular guitars (but NS/Stick and bowed gtr), contrabass, regular drums. Some brass and stuff in most tracks. Don't know what to call that mix - art rock perhaps?

Personal highlight: Children of Sanchez Overture - after the first 3 somewhat bland minutes, we get 6 minutes of latino prog fireworks Santana couldn't have done better.

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