TALES FROM A FORGOTTEN WORLD

This is probably one of the most symphonic band featured on this site. This album is full of gorgeous synthetizers (get an ear to the fabulous "Prologue"). The music played often reaches the sublime like during "The City And The Crystal". So sweet a combination of soft electric guitar, gentle keyboards and good off-beat rhythms. Vocals are really peaceful. They remind me "Ramses" of the early days. I am transported into such a peaceful state of mind while I listen to this band (not only this album).

Of course, some might argue that it is maybe too much an accumulation of the same type of music but I believe that at times, it is rather pleasant to make a symphonic and beautiful break. Without looking too much into absolute creativity, intricate lyrics, lots of rhythm changes. Because you won't get it here. Still the finale of "The Goblin's Trail" is truely phenomenal. Yes Sir.

If, like me, you like beautiful and mostly instrumental music, you can only fall in love with "War God". Nothing to do with a warrior type of track. It features emotional guitar work and powerful synths again. The next songs absolutely holds the same characteristics. The longest track of this very good album "Bornera" is another prog jewel. A special for the guitar break but those keys are just outstanding. It will of course remind you of "Genesis". But who would complain ? This band has nothing to do with neo-prog (which genre I like pretty much by the way).

"Princesa Vanessa" features such a great acoustic guitar acompanied with aerial keys. A bit repetitive maybe. It is an almost classic track. But it flows so sweetly...

The epic of this album is their closing "The Lord Of A Thousand Tales". These peaceful vocals might sound a bit uniform but they are fully in-line with the music. It is also a more complex song with a more up-beat flavour. Another symphonic jewel. What else can I say ?

As each of their album (only three in total unfortunately of which a live one), it is such a pleasant symphonic moment. At times, it might sound as "ELP" (over-invading keys for some people). But this band surely deserves more attention. You might need to be in the mood for not too complex and accessible music. Because this is exactly what you will get. For me, it was love at first sight. But I am found of melodies, passion, beauty and probably of the Latin character.

Keyboards lovers, watch out ! This album should pleases you a lot. If, incidentally "Yes" and "Genesis" belong to your favourites the recommendation is even higher. At least I feel so. Four stars.

Share this TEMPUS FUGIT review

Social review comments () BETA

---

---

Review related links

• Send comments to ZowieZiggy
• Report this review (#142322)
• Buy TEMPUS FUGIT music online with PA partners
• Show all TEMPUS FUGIT MP3/Stream
• Go to TEMPUS FUGIT page for videos, full discography with ratings, reviews and much more
• Go to Tales from a Forgotten World page for more details, where to buy and ratings/reviews
• Search the Forum for TEMPUS FUGIT related discussions