THREE SEATS BEHIND A TRIANGLE
Osada Vida
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Studio Album, released in 2006 Songs / Tracks Listing 1. The Passion (01:42) - Bartek Bereska / electric & acoustic guitars
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PROG REVIEWER

In general the 11 compositions contain frequent heavy and propulsive guitar riffs, a powerful and dynamic rhythm-section, lots of fiery, biting and blistering guitar soli, spectacular synthesizer flights, some swirling Hammond organ runs and many sensational breaks or thrilling shifting moods. Although the guitarplay and rhythm-section often sounds as prog metal, Osada Vida their music is more than prog metal, to me it sounds as 'heavy progressive' scouting the borders between symphonic rock and prog metal. The music ranges from mellow to compelling and often heavy, propulsive and dynamic featuring great musical ideas and a subtle variety: a heavy and bombastic first part that shifts into dreamy with acoustic rhythm-guitar and soaring keyboards in Devotion (Part I) - After Hours, a sparkling Grand piano with acoustic guitar, followed by heavy guitar riffs in a prog metal atmosphere and then a break with a tango-like rhythm and a Spanish guitar solo in Devotion (Part II) - Flying Time, jazzy piano and guitar in Boiling Point and the distinctive Fender Rhodes electric piano sound in the alternating Btterly Disappointed.
This is one of the most exciting and dynamic heavy prog albums I have heard in years, I compare my excitement with the sound of late Seventies Rush and early Ayreon era although Osada Vida is (still) not on their superior level. My conclusion: Riverside has serious competion in their country!
SPECIAL COLLABORATOR Honorary Collaborator

So what is the story of this album? I'll give you an abstract of what the liner notes say. This is an album about Dreamers. What do they mean by Dreamers? Well, it is about all the people, everywhere, which have some kind of desire to do something meaningful in their lives. Therefore, it speaks of potentially all of us. No matter what they want to do in their lives, what their passion is, they want to excel in it, making it their life-style, their niche and to create something that will be noticed and appreciated. Those everyday life people with full of ideas and ideals, when trying to mingle in society, are often not well perceived and appreciated. Many times they realize they must compromise for some time in order to achieve a position in which they could fulfill their desired purpose. In this "temporary" state of wait their passions are set aside to be done in their free time. They get burnt out, depressed, and their passion withers away. Their idealistic dreams are cast aside by their surroundings and only people strong and free enough to resist that can prevail. For others, their passion becomes their hobby, something for them to privately enjoy. This is when they take their "unwanted seats: three seats behind a triangle", which is as the band says, is not really a noticeable or interesting place in the orchestra. The songs in the album cover this story line from the "birth of passion" to them "taking their seats". While this may sound that the album might has a depressing sound, a sad feel to it, this is only partly so as I hear it. It doesn't sound to me so much sound as it sounds sober - i.e. showing the realization of those dreamers that they can't fulfill their dreams, and they must settle for something else. Of course there is a variety of other emotions portrayed here but this is the general feel I get from the album.
This album is a very well done progressive rock/metal release, one that is diverse and rich in sound and that makes for a very enjoyable listen. Great listening experience, highly recommended.
SPECIAL COLLABORATOR Honorary Collaborator / Retired Admin

Originally released in 2006 this, the latest studio album recorded by Polish prog metal band Osada Vida, has been re-released by Metal Mind Productions in expanded form.
A quick glance at the track list and sleeve notes will whet the appetite of all prog fans regardless of preferred genre, as the album is made up of three lengthy suites, book-ended by an intro and outro. The concept is refreshingly obscure, relating to the gulf between the dream and the reality of being an achiever in a chosen field. The lyrics examine how such "dreamers" struggle to fulfil their ambitions (and therefore occupy the "unwanted seat, three seats behind a triangle"), but retain their "passion". The lyrics are in English throughout, the singing at times being rather phonetic.
Each of the three suites (or "seats") is further segmented into three parts, but the music in each is cohesive and contiguous. While the band are rightly classified as prog metal, their music sits at the symphonic end of that spectrum, the apparent influences including bands such as Emerson Lake and Palmer and more recently Arena.
Keyboards player Rafał "R6" Paluszek uses an admirable range of keys, including synthesisers, mellotron and Hammond organ, to create lush soundscapes which form the basis for the tracks. When combined with the often heavy riffing of the guitars, this creates a paradoxically retro yet thoroughly up to date atmosphere. On sections such as "Devotion part 1, (After hours)", Bartek Bereska uses acoustic guitar to lighten things further, while also adding some excellent lead guitar to the same piece. Part 2, "Flying time" which follows is an exquisite instrumental featuring jazz tinged piano. The following "Tension blossoms" shows the band at their hardest, the vocals being spat out as Lukasz Lisiak blasts "You destroy my dreams with your primitivity, you burn my desires with your foolishness".
The despairing nature of the lyrics continues on the first part of the third seat, "Everyday Ltd.", With lines such as "I know what I must do today, the same that tomorrow and yesterday". There is an early Marillion like feel which creeps in here, especially in the strong riff backed by lush keyboard layers. This frustration reaches "Boiling point" on the following instrumental section, an organ fuelled cacophony of riffing. The original album closes with a stand alone track "The rebirth of passion", which ties things together perfectly.
The Metal Minds 2008 re-release includes two additional tracks recorded specially for this version. The first of these, "In(s) thru mental" is indeed an instrumental. It focuses on the improvisational but melodic aspects of the band, the riffs being softer while remaining compulsive. The second new song is ".. and don't shut the door", which also emphasises the melodic side of the band's music while featuring some incisive synth runs and extended guitar soloing.
In all, a superb album from Osada Vida, which demonstrates once again how Poland is currently at the forefront of melodic prog metal. This release has been put together with great care both in terms of the content and the presentation. Recommended.
PROG REVIEWER

"The Passion" is the short intro of acoustic guitar,synths and vocals. It gets louder as drums, bass and guitar come in with more passionate vocals. It blends into "Colours & Notes" where the heaviness continues with a synth solo.The guitar takes off on a tangent 30 seconds in. Check out the bass as vocals and riffing join in. It's like they are just taking their time and not rushing. Great sound. Synths and drums become prominant. It settles a little with vocals after 4 minutes before the guitar starts to light it up. "Unlimited Mind" features grinding guitar as drums pound and bass throbs. A change before 2 minutes as the synths take the guitars place and vocals arrive 2 1/2 minutes in with a light synth melody. Some heaviness with background synths and this contrast continues. Ripping guitar before 5 minutes and it eventually becomes a shred-fest. The sound of glass breaking ends it. "The Decision" features more grinding guitar and heaviness before vocals and a lighter sound arrives.Very heavy 2 minutes in with some ripping organ a minute later. Just a fabulous song. "Devotion(Part 1)" again opens with the guitar leading the way as heaviness comes crashing in. Aggressive vocals follow. A lighter sound 2 1/2 minutes in as acoustic guitar then synths wash in. Guitar is back with some uplifting soaring melodies that go on and on. Absolutely amazing ! "Devotion(Part 2)" has such a solid sound as piano plays along. A bass solo after 2 minutes as the song gets heavier. Beautiful acoustic guitar 3 minutes in before electric guitar winds out and then piano replaces guitar. It gets very heavy 5 minutes in to the end of the song. "Tension Blossom" opens with organ, guitar and lots of power. Vocals and synths arrive. Contrast continues. Check out the instrumental display that follows.They're all over the place. Some beautiful guitar 3 minutes in.Vocals get theatrical at times. "Everyday Ltd" opens with pounding drums as guitar grinds away. A calm when vocals come in. Some fat bass lines. It's as heavy as hell 4 minutes in. Piano to end it. "Boiling Point" is again absolutely heavy with thunderous bass. Keys a minute in as heaviness continues.The guitar with background synths is cool. Check out the organ 3 minutes in. Nice. Some scathing guitar follows. Here comes the heaviness again 5 minutes in to end it. Incredible track ! "Bitterly Disappointed" opens with bass and background synths. A lighter section with vocals is quite uplifting. Heaviness returns. The guitar 2 1/2 minutes in is both scorching and atmospheric. More great bass. Blistering guitar 4 1/2 minutes in then vocals. It's like one outstanding song after another. "The Rebirth Of Passion" is the final song. Piano, guitar, drums, organ and then vocals. Fantastic section. Guitar grinds away beautifully as vocals stop. Vocals are back with lots of piano. It gets very heavy 4 minutes in. Strummed guitar 5 1/2 minutes in before passionate vocals and heavy guitar come in. Love the sound 7 1/2 minutes as organ joins in.
Maybe after more listens i'll drop this rating but I doubt it. Something about this band reminds me of some of the heavier South American bands I really like.This cd will sit proudly beside my other favourite Polish record from INDUKTI.
PROG REVIEWER

When I listenend to it in the shop, I immediately said:'Wow, it's almost Riverside with better keyboards!' I never heard of the band before, coming from cold cold Poland.
When I hear Poland I think about mainly 2 superstars: Riverside and Satellite. Does Osada Vida inspires itself from those two? If it shares some song patterns with Riverside, it does not apply for Satellite. Although this album is a shrewd blend of medium metal and softer moments. Rarely I listened to such a successful mix of metal and lighter rock, both balancing almost perfectly like a well regulated pendulum. Wow again.
I read somewhere that the vocals were disappointing; I say it depends on what you focus on. To give you an image: do you remember a song by Opus called 'Life is Life' ? Probably, if you're over 30. The vocals sounded like they were recorded from the end of a gymnasium. Well, there's a LOT of reverb and muffling in the singer's voice, sometimes eclipsing totally what the guy's saying. Strange, but not impossible to live with; it's always blowing me away when a band has everything right in a section, and everything wrong in the next!
Since the album is 80% instrumental, focus on the incredibly good passages of Gilmouresque guitar solos and mind-blowing keyboard palette.
I won't have to snatch off a star for the screaming-at-the-end-of-a-gymnasium vocals, simply because it does not bother me much than Roger Waters in the Wall.
Metal with absolute finesse and 100% growling free!
SPECIAL COLLABORATOR Honorary Collaborator

Three Seats Behind a Triangle is the bands third full length release though, and it is easy to hear that this group of musicians have been plying their trade for some time. Musically moving within a triangle where bands such as Camel, Genesis and Dream Theater form the extreme boundaries, a focus on melodies and lush, flowing synths are trademarks of the band. The guitar will often be the dominating instrument; supplying acoustic licks, clean electric ones, distorted drawn out chords as well as grim metal riff patterns at times. More often than not the guitar will either contrast the synths or harmonize with it.
Mostly good compositions here too; with many fascinating moods. Sadly the vocals are not even close to being as good as the other elements here - hence the rating. With a decent or even good vocalist onboard this would have been a really good release; as is there's many interesting segments partially or fully jarred by annoyingly weak vocals.
Recommended for fans of symphonic rock with metal leanings - that doesn't mind weak vocal performance.
PROG REVIEWER

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