SYMPHONIC SLAM

Symphonic Slam reminds me to the period when I bought the cassette of Pink Floyd "Animals" whereby the B side leftover was filled up with a band "unknown" and unfamiliar to my ears . Symphonic Slam! The name itself scared me because at the time I was not aware of anything called "symphonic". I thought it would be something that would sound like a a symphonic orchestra. But it was not because what I heard was a bunch of shows on electronic equipment with state of the art technology. As this was leftover, I only played after I played Pink Floyd "Animals". I got no idea at all about the "band". Only couple of years ago (I think sometime in 2001) I purchased the CD version and I came to know the band - a bit.

It's basically a Canadian with Norwegian origins Timo LAINE who was recognized as the true pioneer of synthesizer-guitar. After 40 years of guitar playing, Timo has seen the road and eras of music. "I've played on stage with everybody, from Dick Dale, to the Stones, Chuck Berry, BB King, Cher, Tina Turner, and Rush" and the list could go on! He's spent twenty years playing clubs and concerts plus a few record deals in between. Timo Laine has been referred to as the "Father of Guitar Synthesizer". He pioneered its technology during its infancy by performing and recording the first major guitar synthesizer record known: Symphonic Slam.

"Universe" is of course very memorable for me not because I was so familiar when I was at school age but its melody is really catchy. This kind of track suits the definition of what so called at the time as Heavy Slow Rock - a sub genre that we, at our country, created as category for songs with slow tempo / mellow with tight composition. "Universe" definitely fits into the definition. On top of great melody it has nice combination between guitar and synthesizer. "Everytime" lends its bed from the first track with similar style and nice melody with synthesizer-drenched music. "Fold Back" brings the music much more dynamic with powerful drumming and pulsating synthesizer in a rocker style. "I Won't Grow" shows much more aggressive synthesizer work which make the vocal a bit go to drain swept by the synthesizer sounds.

"Let It Grow" as well as "Universe" were quite well known in my country for some people by the time it was released. Again it shares great melody as "Universe" that's why it's memorable. "Let it grow .. my love". "How Do You Stand" concludes the album with an upbeat tempo music and straight forward structure. It's a classic and it's recommended. Keep on proggin' ..!

PS - Whenever I listen to this CD, the reaction to me is so emotional and the best thing to describe the situation is with my locality language as mbrebes mili. It's so touchy and so memorable for me .. personally ...

Peace on earth and mercy mild - GW

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