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TOME 87

Ange

 

Symphonic Prog

3.76 | 18 ratings

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Mellotron Storm
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3 stars This was recorded live in Paris in October of 1987. It's been almost 10 years (1978) since they put out a significant record, so you could say they're past their prime but don't tell the French fans here who seem to be very enthusiastic about their heroes playing their seventies favourites. Considering I don't know French this is a difficult listen when we hear Christian talking and shouting to the audience and not having a clue what he's saying (haha). It's about the music though and while it's good I miss the mellotron and organ from their seventies albums.

"Le Chien, La Poubelle Et La Rose" is the band introduction followed by a short guitar / drum led section. "Aujourd'Hui Cest La Fete Chez L'Apponts Sorcier" opens with keys, drums then guitar. Vocals follow. It settles 1 1/2 minutes in with acoustic guitar and synths. Then it kicks back in a minute later. "Exode" has this symphonic intro before settling as the vocals join in. It picks up before 3 minutes with some nice guitar. "Les Longues D'Isaac" is the first song that i really like. This is classic ANGE right here. A nice vocal display as well on this one. "Ode A Emile" is my favourite. Strummed guitar as the crowd claps along. Vocals join in quickly. Some passion in those vocals before 2 minutes then a guitar solo.

"Sur La Trace Des Fees" is pretty good with the acoustic guitar and reserved vocals. It gets fuller as themes are repeated. "Le Nain De Stanislas" features theatrical vocals when the music kicks in. Lots of synths late in this one. "Fils De Lumiere" is led by vocals and synths. Guitar after 2 1/2 minutes and a drum solo to end it. "Le Cemetiere Des Arlequins" opens with spoken words and atmosphere. Music after 3 minutes and lots of applause late. "Tout Feu Tout Flamme" opens with drums and synths. Vocals join in.Guitar after 2 1/2 minutes and more synths follow. "Hymne A La Vie" features lots of acoustic guitar and vocals early.

Not bad but for me this is hardly essential. I'd stick with their seventies classics.

Mellotron Storm | 3/5 |

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