TRAS EL PUENTE

OMNI are a band reborn in 2000 from their own ashes,as their history begins in 1989 in the region of Andalusia,when members of the band,''Alquimia'' decided to collaborate with wind-instrumentalist Peppe Torres and drummer Jose Maria Colon and taped a few recordings in a three-year period.That meant also the end of the band,but at the end of the millenium these tapes were collected,re-mastered and released under the title ''Tral el puente'' in 2000 by Luna Negra.

OMNI's sound is extremely tasteful and melodic,offering a light symph/fusion mix with straight references to the 70's.Guitars are on the front and seems like the whole work is built around them,delivering melodic passages in the vein of CAMEL and passionate fusion soloing in the best Spanish tradition,not unlike IMAN CALIFATO INDEPEDIENTE.There are also a couple of moments,when the guitar hooks remind me of ICONOCLASTA.All this great guitar material is supported by the excellent analog keyboards (echoes of the moog synthesizer and the Hammond organ can be detected) of ex-CAI member Chano Dominguez,used in an awesome atmospheric way than as a leading instrument.A steady and decent rhythm section completes OMNI's picture and their highly melodic approach to progressive rock music.It would be really a pity,if this band had remained in the shadows of the past.A pleasant listening for anyone looking for melodic and calm instrumental music.