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"The best demo I can remember
to have heard, came from NORDAGUST about 2 years ago. And now there is a new,
and the development is obvious. The band has grown tighter, and it all sound more
dynamic, it's heavier,and there is more focus on the songs, and it's more orchestral.
Stylistic you can call them progressive. You can easily tell they have been listening
to bands like LANDBERK and ANEKDOTEN. Most peculiar is, that these guys already
has managed to achieve, what most bands today is struggling with, to get their
own identity!
The new songs are more dynamic,organic and heart-rending sad. The best
song is "Elegy", mellotron and heavy guitars weaves a perfect underground
to the mellow vocals, and I like everything I hear-exept from the production.
Give this band a record deal now !" |
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"The main idea of the band NORDAGUST is
to find inspiration from old and unknown nordic folk music, and to integrate it
with heavy rock. Of cause this has been done before, but these guys do it very
well. Sometimes it's really heavy, but also progressive,ambient and magic.Not
so far removed from a band like ANEKDOTEN. There is a special atmosphere over
the whole product, and the band has succeeded in capturing the sound of nature,
in a credible way.The best song is the dynamic "Elegy"." |
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"It's been 2 years since we last heard from Daniel Solheim
and company.This is the trio that emerged when OCEAN folded. This is their second
demo, and they present 23 minutes of music, and three new songs. Compared to the
first demo from 1999, they have moved in a heavier and more progressive direction.
The music can be described as norwegian-inspired symphonic
prog-dominated by mellotron, vocals and guitar.It changes between sensitive and
heavier parts, and the music emerges as mighty as the norwegian nature. Edward
Grieg would probably get curious about prog-rock after listening to this.!!!
Sometimes it becomes a little turgid, but the overall listening-exprience
is very nice. In connection with the first demo, the dynamics is clearer and the
production is better, even if improvements still could be done. The guitar's sound
dry(intended or not). I have a feeling that these boys can work wonders in a current
studio, which I believe they have serious plans to do.
I think this music will be difficult to play live with only
three people, but I hope they can do that in the future. Hopefully there will
be an official CD release by this gang soon.
Watch out for these guys ! |
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