mozart61

It's a nice idea to review a lesser-known work by Peter the Great, as well as other splendid "youthful" creations of his (notably "The Tempest"). I find Tchaikovsky's First Symphony pleasant, elegant, and well-written. Okay, I admit, that Finale is a bit noisy and marching-band-like, but since our composer wanted to warm winter hearts with the description of a village festivity, we can forgive him a little ruckus... I must contradict you on the point that only the last TWO symphonies are the most popular: the Fourth is performed quite often, and just as frequently recorded. For some, it’s even his best... not for me, as I still waver between the 5th and 6th... Meanwhile, the true Cinderella of the 6 remains the Third ("Polish"), but there are almost objective reasons for its lesser inspiration and charm. I’m not crazy about the Second either, but that’s a matter of taste... Still, your review is beautiful!

Review of an endless beauty.. Boy, you have entered the depths of Gustavo, and you have found his shivers.
From a die-hard Mahlerian...

I just discovered this incredible character, and I absolutely have to agree with the word "genius" in your review. For now, I’m stuck on his youthful work with his first band, the "NRG" (No reason given), already fascinating and dreamy, with that extra touch that distinguishes the great ones. This "Shaming" seems to me to have more depth, but is also less immediately accessible. I’ve already noticed, in track 3 (Suit Fugue), a clear homage to Gentle Giant... I believe that his premature passing was a blow for us lovers of progressive: perhaps today we would be celebrating a mature talent who would have given us more pearls, and maybe, if the story about the contact with Genesis just before his death had been true, who knows... Congratulations to the reviewer, especially for uncovering this great talent, sadly left unexpressed. In my listening experience, in addition to this, I recommend "No reason given," made by Gilbert with 2 adventure companions at just 17 years old: a record already a cut above many current products, which, behind the term "progressive," hide only a lack of ideas masked by loads of keyboards and guitar arpeggios that have already been heard too many times...

Typically, those who love the Zappa-esque, genius and psychedelic Gongs of Allen, from "Camembert" to "You," tend to steer away from the later formation led by the percussion virtuoso Moerlen. Two completely different discourses: Allen is as crazy as he is lucid and manic, while Moerlen remains a monster of skill. May he rest in peace alongside his former leader, Allen. I am utterly passionate about YOU, but the live act of the PM's Gong in '80 remains the most beautiful concert I have ever attended!

Wonderful album, for me one of the highest and most inspired points of jazz rock...the following year, Zawinul and co. treated us to "Heavy Weather!...what a time! ...Korea and his mates give us emotions galore,...I will never stop loving it. Great review too!

How strange that another idiot like him only realized it after seven years...

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This is a true masterpiece, which has nothing to envy from Mahler's "Canto della terra"... Zemlinsky is definitely Mahlerian and Strauss-like, but this Lyrische Symphonie is truly a masterpiece, something special, unique, unrepeatable. And a special praise to the reviewer!

Of course, Jenkins has little or nothing to do with jazz rock, nor with the Canterbury sound, and his choices can be more or less shared. I certainly do not question his musical training, which has led him to be a prominent figure in the "cultured" English scene, where he is regarded as a esteemed composer of large-scale pieces, perhaps not masterpieces, but very well-written things that have nothing to envy to our Morricone...

pyrotechnic album, monstrous technique that is never self-serving, I will never stop thanking the bassist friend who introduced it to me just a month ago.....professional review. Without fear of contradiction...5 to both!