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SKYMIND
TAAL
2003 , FRANCE - EURO 13.50
Label: MUSEA
ALBUM REVIEW
As described on Musea website: TAAL is a french band from Poitiers ; most of its musicians play together since 1992, and the band released a first highly acclaimed album in 2000, “Mister green”. “Mister Green” received international acclaim, thanks to its originality and numerous influences: progressive music (King Crimson, Pink Floyd especially), Zappa, Jazz Rock, circus music, among others ! “Skymind” develops a somewhat similar style, with a deeper work on melodies and cohesiveness. TAAL uses a “usual” five piece line-up (drums/bass/gtrs/kbds/vocals and drums), coupled with a string quartet (two violins, viola, cello), sax, and a flute player. This incredible band mixes the same influences, with a more present eastern-Europe folk/gipsy influence. Powerful, agressive guitars, neo-classic or folk string parts, subtle keyboard parts, an explosive rhythm section, create an astounding music, sometimes festive and sometimes tortured, also with more peaceful or symphonic moments. Here is a real masterpiece !
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