GAMLE MESTER

The 2nd solo album, following the splendid Fire Foretellinger (2023) from Lars, the keyboard player from Norwegian Prog band Wobbler (and previously Tusmorke) is further proof that new classic-style Symphonic Prog is alive and well in 2025. Froislie plays all the instruments (and vocals as well), with just some help on bass (from Nikolai Haengsle of Elephant9), and of course a big emphasis on keys/synths, with the great diversity of keyboard sounds and styles always hitting just the right feel for the song. Containing 6 tracks varying in length from 3 to over 12 minutes each, these are richly textured, complex, and dynamic songs, as Froislie weaves his melodies and compositions with some recognizable touches from previous masters (Genesis, Yes, Jethro Tull, ELP, Gentle Giant, etc.), along with modern Scandinavian influences, but is never derivative, creating remarkably fresh, warm and adventurous songs. Mostly instrumental, but with vocals (in Norwegian) sparingly added where they can be used to best augment the songs. The theme of the album comes from "Den Gamle Mester" (The Old Master), an ancient oak tree and poem, with inspiration drawn from art, literature, and mythology, but of course it is the masterful musical musings that make the album such a joy to behold. A powerhouse of modern symphonic prog and among the best albums of the year. Best Tracks: De Tre Gratier, Gamle Mester, Demring, Medusas Flate. Rating 4.5

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