Dorian Opera - Crusade 1212
Dorian Operas „Crusade“ is an epic piece telling a story full of war
and romance, loss, grief and hope. With racing speed this drama takes
you along on an adventures journey, which is perfectly represented by
the music. Constant restlessness, war and tempests are pictured and
driven into a dramatic climax through complex and impulsive
rhythms.
The new concept album is based on a true event from the European
medieval history: in the year of 1212, some thousands of French and
German young people made their way to the Holy Land – the event
which later became known as the Children's Crusade; this journey
was at times just torterous,and had ended up in a disaster .
Sven The Axe – lead vocals
Oliver Weislogel – electric and acoustic guitars
Andrew Roussak – keyboards, backing vocals
Joe Eisenburger - bass
Harry Reischmann – drums
Special guest:
Alexandra Goess - lead vocals
Produced , recorded and engineered by Oliver Weislogel
Mastered by Christian Schmid at Music Factory, Kempten
All lyrics by Andrew Roussak & Sven The Axe
Tracks 2, 3, 4, 5 and 7 composed by Oliver Weislogel
Tracks 1, 8, 9 composed by Oliver Weislogel & Andrew Roussak
Tracks 6, 10 composed by Andrew Roussak
Bandphotos by Rod Meier
All layouts by Sven The Axe
Coverartwork by Tuomas Pekkarinen, represented by Rainer Kalwitz, kalwitz@hotmail.com
Copyright 2011. All rights reserved by Dorian Opera.
SOLEMNITY MUSIC under license to Dorian Opera 2011
Status of the CD: audio CD, transparent tray, 16-page color booklet.
Reviews
More reviews of this CD:
"The level of musicianship displayed here is rather stunning and outstanding,
powerful musical interactions, well thought out songs that feature some
really interesting time changes that is married by what can only be described
as outstanding dexterity from all the participants. This is a band that plays
high energy music, tearing their instruments up with style. We are talking
about a band that has brought all their elements together, taking influence
from the likes of Dream Theater, Symphony X and classic bands such as Yes,
Rush and ELP and adding baroque, classical, renaissance and medieval music
into the mix. This can only lead to an exercise in high craftsmanship placed in
the right hands; these are the hands and the band don’t disappoint..."
John O'Boyle for DPRP, 17.04.2011 Rating 8/10 DPRP recommended.
Live Prog - video review, Marcel Haster
Sea Of Tranquility, USA
ProgArchives, Magle Intl. Music Forum
Ytsejam - progressive reviews, USA
Rock Times - das Online Rockmusikmagazin
MyGlobalMind - webzine for hard rock and metal
Progwereld - progressive website, Holland
Prognaut USA -reviews from a fan's perspective
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