MUSEA RECORDS FRANCE
Xii Alfonso Claude Monet 1889-1904 2 CD
- SKU:
- 13426354
- UPC:
- 3426300045409
- MPN:
- 4540
- Condition:
- New
Description
XII Alfonso got to be one of the "greatest" bands of international Progressive rock, thanks to their first album issued in 1996 and called "The Lost Frontier". Supported by a dream-guest list and a perfect production, this concept album was only the first part of a now prestigious discography ! It is about Hadrian's Wall, in Scotland, which separated the civilized world from the barbarian countries during the Roman times. Led by Philippe CLAERHOUT, the musicians from Bordeaux have built a superb work with long instrumental parts, some female vocals (That can evoke Annie HASLAM), and a Celtic-influenced atmosphere sometimes reminding of Mike OLDFIELD. It also reminds of CAMEL in "Harbour of Tears" issued at the same time about. Mickey SIMMONDS, the then CAMEL keyboards player, helps with his wonderful symphonic sounds while guitarist Dan AR BRAS (From Brittany) brings a noticeable Celtic touch of good taste. A remarkable work ! "This Is" is the name of a previously unreleased album, re.
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1. Croisade Pour Olympia 2. Partition Pour Pinceaux Et Coquelicots 3. Meules - Soleils Dans la Brume 4. Ce Que Disent Les Arbres 5. Tout Change, Quoique Pierre 6. La Cathedrale Me Tombait Dessus 7. Visite ? Giverny 8. Au Pays de L'hiver 9. Rien D'autre Que L'impossible 10. La Cabane Du Donanier 11. Dans la Flaque Du Petit Jour 12. El??Gie Pour Suzanne 13. Le Pont Japonais 14. Le Guetteur Des Brumes 15. V??Theuil 16. Les Archipels Illusoires 17. Madrid 1904