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TID ÄR LJUD

Gösta Berlings Saga

 

Eclectic Prog

3.58 | 79 ratings

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3 stars The story of this interesting Swedish act from the Vallingby suburb of Stockholm begins in 2000, when keyboardist David Lundberg and drummer Alexander Skepp formed Pelikaan, influenced by the music of the 60's duo Hansson & Karlsson.Four years later the line-up was expanded with the addition of Gabriel Hermansson on bass and Mathias Danielsson on guitar, while the group would change its name to Gosta Berlings Saga, inspired by the eponymous 19th century novel of author Selma Lagerlof.In 2005 they recorded their debut ''Tid ar ljud'' at their private studio and Swedish label Transubstans Records released it in 2006.

The music of Gosta Berlings Saga could be easily described as instrumental Retro Prog with obvious influences from 70's groups like RAG I RYGGEN or KEBNEKAISE, building their sound on complicated Psych/Prog instrumental themes and enriching it with Fusion and light symphonic vibes.The crying guitars, the scratching grooves, the vintage electric piano and the dreamy Hammond organ create nostalgic, old-school soundscapes, often with an obvious Scandinavian flavor.Some of the guitar/Mellotron-driven parts have an ANEKDOTEN feeling, though the music is much more on the brighter side of the things, but the great synth moves and plenty of the guitar work presented contains bits from the music of KAIPA or even THE FLOWER KINGS or LIQUID SCARLET.Jazzy solos, rockin' rhythms and organ-based Psychedelic Rock are brought together in a lovely amalgam of adventurous textures, full of interesting breaks, careful melodies, professional interplays and ethereal passages.The later tracks contain also moments of a jamming attitude with loose rhythms and solos around, typical of the 70's Psych/Prog group, with the guitar, organ and piano work shining through, while the music remains fairly interesting and competent.

Very good debut by yet another talented modern Swedish Prog group, that remains faithful to the roots of Prog music.Instrumental Prog, balanced between melody, energy and technique.Strongly recommended...3.5 stars.

apps79 | 3/5 |

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