UN VOYAGE EN PROGRESSIF VOLUME 3

Compilation of Prog music serves two purposes for me. First, to better understand prog bands, especially those that I have never known before through its song featured in the composition. If I feel comfortable with the song, I consider buying the full album of the band which its music fulfills my expectations. Second, it serves of prog songs which I really love. But for this compilation of "Un Voyage en Progressif Volume 3" the first purpose applies because this is basically a sampler CD of prog bands released under Musea Record. In fact, it serves well to fulfill my need because I then knew the music of bands like KENSO, TERU'S SYMPHONIA, AELIAN, etc. which their music I had never heard before. Some bands I had been familiar with, like ANEKDOTE, XII ALFONSO, TEN JINN, CAST.

The opening track by KENSO (Japan) "Negaikanaeru Kodomo Wo Tsureteyukou" (5:14) is a nice instrumental with guitar as main soloist in jazz rock fashion - it's a good track, really. ANEKTODEN "From Within" (7:22) is an excellent track that I have the indidual album. The music is a blend of King Crimson and Van der Graaf Generator. XII ALPHONSO "Eclipse" (7:26) is in neo progressive style, nice melody and nuance. TERU'S SYMPHONIA "End of Millenium" (6:40) is one of my favorite tracks from this compilation. The music is a symphonic progressive but with some soft guitar riffs. The guitar player, bass player and keyboard are excellent. The song has powerful drive and memorable melody sung by its female vocalist. MOTOI SAKURABA "Narratage" (5:20) starts wonderfully with soft and good piano work which serves as melody maker of the song. For those who love neo prog must have known QUIDAM which in this compilation features "Chocbym" (6:12) with its non-English speaking lyrics. It's nice, indeed. CAST is one of favorite bands which in this compilation delivers its "Where is The Light" from their "Imaginary Window" album (9:21). It has nice melody, great piano and guitar work.

Overall, this is a very good compilation CD by Musea. It's recommended for those who have never heard the music of some bands listed here. Mostly, the music presented here are neo prog and symphonic prog. Keep on proggin' ..!

Peace on earth and mercy mild - GW

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