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VÄISTYY MIELEN YÖ

Viima

 

Prog Folk

4.38 | 32 ratings

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alainPP
4 stars VIIMA the wind, that's it! Yes, I'm diving into it because it's labeled regressive rock, so my aversion for this common genre without creation just needs to be refined and who better than VIIMA which is emerging from its lethargy after 15 years. TENHI you see, VIIMA is in theory less dark.

1. Tyttö Trapetsilla begins with a typical melodic folk prog with the local voice, which leans towards the first Tenhi, a tune which becomes symphonic over time, all on a trapeze story; the guitar solo smacks of the 70's with a heavy hint that will give you something to worry about. 2. Äiti Maan Lapset for a long suite, almost 20 minutes, which takes you to the southern Scandinavian lands; what more can I say? Regressive Canterbury, yes but evolving Canterbury with heavy breaks which reinforce the apocalypse texts cited; Proud fundamentalists will love feeling lulled into this musical landscape of yesteryear with distinctive sounds; otherwise you will need an attentive ear to eat this piece. 3. Pitkät Jäähyväiset starts again with the evocation of a desperate and hopeless world; the flute bringing a glimmer of light; the Mellotron even more; the hard guitar denotes and animates the tune, changing from a desperately melancholy JORDJO from start to finish; well JORDJO won't blame me I'm talking about them; the vocal is an integral part of the tune, a plus ultimately; the air softens with the bewitching flute, which has been fashionable for some time in progressive groups. 4. Perhonen for the poetry piece, an electric piano that flows like water in a stream; the rise with the orchestration of vintage prog stands out from TENHI who chose to evolve towards dark-heavy prog post, with sparkling colors of deep black. VIIMA offers a gentle folkloric and progressively heavy alternation with an angry guitar; a vintage prog of today where you don't actually get bored; the wind comes and 5. Vuoren Rauha, peace of the mountain dixit; Risto's voice melts the listener on a solemn organ, a melancholy ballad with the warmer organ, accompanied by clear drums bringing a typical slow, one of those that makes you want to hold your girlfriend in your arms for a long time; the wind returns, it's time to go home.

Classic medieval prog folk rock with 70s progressive rock, ending up sounding modern with heavy instrumental breaks and very beautiful vocals from their native language for a today's sound; yes vintage like that I ask for more every day.

alainPP | 4/5 |

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