THE WAY

Anima Mundi

Symphonic Prog

4.06 | 269 ratings

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danielfortin

Absolutely unbelievable symphonic prog band from Cuba

Please somebody wake me up. I don't know what to say about this magnificent work of art. "The Way" by "Anima Mundi" is the quintessence of what we loved for years about symphonic prog.

I've been to the paradise island of Cuba 6 times in the last 10 years and I know how these extraordinary people are suffering from the dictatorship of Fidel Castro but moreover from the US embargo. Hearing this extremely sophisticated music from a Cuban band surpasses my understanding.

First the quality of the sound is excellent, the instrumentation, while close to the 70's is also as good and modern as anything from well known modern prog band, such as Transatlantic, Spock's Bear, Haken, etc..

The album is composed of 4 masterpiece songs, 3 mini epic and one 27 minutes of pure heaven. The influence of Yes are obvious but still, these four accomplish musician are unique in their approach. It's a mix of classical and avant-garde influences all along the 4 songs. The arrangements are extremely complex and sophisticated. The singer is excellent with a high pitch voice but no imitation of Jon Anderson around. Even if we are in well known territory, this music is very challenging. There is always something new that grab your attention. They have a unique way of doing things.

The closest I've heard to this album is Yes Relayer. IMO " The Way" it is the best symphonic work since the Yes masterpiece. But don't get me wrong, it is not a Yes clone.

So far, there is only 4 albums of symphonic prog on the list of best of 2010 on PA (Kaipa, Spock's Bear, Odyssice and Glass Hammer). This is by far the best of all.

For your information only (I have no connection at all) you can purchase the album (and their beautiful 2008 Jagannath Orbit) in flac download at Mindawn.com.

5 stars - Absolutely essential.

danielfortin | 5/5 | 2010-10-5

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