A DESCENT INTO THE UNKNOWN

Daniel Cross's debut album "A Descent into the Unknown" is a mesmerizing and masterful instrumental journey through a symphonic, eclectic, and electronic soundscape that will leave the listener captivated from start to finish. With only two tracks on the album, "A Descent into the Unknown" and "Beyond the Horizon," Daniel Cross has managed to create a sonic masterpiece that showcases his exceptional keyboard skills, along with some awe-inspiring bass guitar and drumming.

The album's main course, "A Descent into the Unknown," is a 30-minute epic that takes the listener on an unforgettable musical voyage. The track's complex layers of sound create a mesmerizing atmosphere that draws the listener in, while the captivating melodies take them on a sonic journey through a myriad of emotions. The keyboard work by Daniel Cross is particularly noteworthy, showcasing his exceptional talent and technical prowess.

The second track, "Beyond the Horizon," may be shorter than the previous track, but it is no less impressive. With its haunting melodies and intricate harmonies, this track serves as the perfect dessert to the album's main course. It is a beautiful and emotive piece that leaves a lasting impression on the listener.

Overall, "A Descent into the Unknown" is an exceptional debut album from Daniel Cross, and one that deserves to be recognized as one of the best albums of the year. The level of musicianship, artistry, and creativity displayed throughout the album is truly outstanding, and it is a testament to Daniel Cross's talent and dedication to his craft. I, for one, am eagerly anticipating his future releases and am excited to see where his musical journey takes him next. Without a doubt, this album deserves a well-earned 5-star rating.

'A Descent into the Unknown' is the debut release of multi-instrumentalist Daniel Cross, a newcomer into the world of progressive rock. This mini-album or EP is comprised of one lengthy thirty-minute piece made up of several sections and a shorter closing track, making up for some thirty-three minutes of music in total. This is an all-instrumental project, and the focus of this debut release is obviously the gargantuan title track - we have a keyboard-driven composition that is accompanied by a relatively standard rhythm section. The use of different patches, synth effects and keyboard sounds comprises the essence of the music on 'A Descent into the Unknown', which might remind many people of the output of Rick Wakeman or Patrick Moraz, as the music on this EP is undoubtedly rooted in the classic prog tradition. And while it goes through different sections and introduces fascinating, lively melodies and a somewhat magical atmosphere, almost medieval at times, this large epic remains mostly monotonous and lacks a bit of the intricacy and suspense that you might hear in band records. Despite this aspect of the music, we have a delightful listen, quite crafty and ingenious, that offers a multi-instrumentalist's rendition of the classic instrumental prog epic.