SPHERE

KARCIUS are an instrumental band from Canada,who was found in 2001.All four members of the band received college and university musical education and had been part of several projects of the local music scene,before joining their forces in order to create a combinational sound of their influences.The band finally debuted in 2004 with the album ''Sphere''.In this all instrumental work KARCIUS deliver absolutely well-arranged musicianship.However the members do not focus on extended virtuosity,rather than they seem to aim to a carefully arranged sound built on delicate symph-like piano passages and nice guitar/piano interplays,while I also recognize some ethnic influences in their sound..At times the music really takes off,then you'll get some great guitar riffing supported by the strong rhythm section and the challenging keyboard work.All in all ''Sphere'' is a nice debut,strongly recommended for all fans of instrumental rock with fusion hints!