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MUNDUS INCOMPERTUS

Pär Lindh Project

 

Symphonic Prog

4.14 | 121 ratings

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Gatot
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5 stars I have known this band (project) quite sometime ago through various discussions with prog colleagues in my country. I finally purchased a CD of Par Lindh Project titled "Rondo" which did not truly impress me at first spin and I just kept it in my CD shelf and never touched it anymore. A colleague prog head brought with him this "Mundus Incompertus" album for me to listen. Oh man . it blew me away right from the start of the album until the end.

I have been exposed with many kinds of keyboards or church organ sounds in different kind of bands from Rick Wakeman, Keith Emerson, Mathew Fischer and many progressive symphonic bands who use keyboards/ organ to accentuate their symphonic style. But still, I am amazed with what this album by Par Lindh offers. Having read his biography as musician where he started his musical journey dated back in 1977 in which in 1979 he was involved in the symphonic trio while he played a role as multi instrumentalists ranging from church organist, classical pianist, harpsichordist, drummer, Hammond organist, and even jazz musician with extreme success - it is quite clear that he is a brilliant musician.

There is nothing special that I can say with respect to how classical music is being interpreted by Par Lindh because I have been bombarded with may repertoires by other bands like ELP, Ekseption etc who have done best on this part. But when I listen to the opening track "Baroque Impression No. 1" (9:10) for the first time, I did not think much about the classical composition with Baroque style. I was more interested on how the band crafted the pieces or segments of music to become a cohesive and tight composition. The first impression was coming from drumwork which I thought it was really wonderful - dynamic and inventive. Secondly, of course I love the sound of the organ and the way Par Lindh plays it wonderfully. The music flows in high energy and drive, however, it also gives balanced ups and downs with intriguing break. The electric guitar solo followed by acoustic guitar fills in the middle of the track is really cool. Of course, I love this opening track very much.

The second track is totally different style with nice clavinet work accentuated by mellotron at background followed with mellow female singing line performed by Magdalena Hagberg. Oh yes, you might associate this melodic and catchy track with Annie Haslam and Renaissance, it's not because of both of them females but more on the combined music and singing line that is really nice.

The last track is actually an epic "Mundus Incompertus" (26:43) which, due to its wonderful composition, does not create any feeling of getting bored throughout the span of 26 minutes of music. This is of course a brilliant effort that deserves respect by all prog heads in the world. You don't need to challenge me on how this composition would lay nicely into your mind - especially if you love vintage prog music like King Crimson, ELP, Renaissance or Van Der Graff Geenerator. Each of the band has its own characteristic, and Par Lindh is kind like combine all of them together into one beautiful composition as well as delivery. It starts mellow with nice female singer followed with stunning music which moves into dynamic style at approx minute 2. Oh my God .. I really love the way organ is being played as well the guitar work. It's truly a masterpiece composition.

Conclusion:

It's a true masterpiece of progressive rock!

Peace on earth and mercy mild - GW

Gatot | 5/5 |

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