After two very special performances of two well-known names
in the Italian Neo-classical scene there was decided to put
the registrations of the concert on album. The performances
where held in the Church of st. Michele founded in Rovingo , Italy . Both bands held for
the occasion and surroundings a totally acoustic performance
where especially piano and voice where used as the centre-point
on which it al revolved. The cd is presented as a digipack
double-album with additional photo's, lyrics and other material
of both bands. It's all brought on the market in a limited
edition of 2000ex.
Ataraxia takes with "Strange lights" the first
cd to their account. A female singer and classical guitar
are beside the piano the focal points of the concert registration
and the best way to describe the whole thing. Off course this
aren't the only instruments and voice used to give this acoustic
concert it's shape and wouldn't do it justice to call it just
that. Ataraxia took songs of there albums and transformed
them into acoustic versions. With acoustic versions of song
one can go two ways, it can be very dreary and totally boring
but on the other hand the songs can be transformed in to something
which takes them to greater heights, even greater heights
the original already possessed. With the performance of Ataraxia
there can only be one conclusion, they create songs that brings
the originals towards heights never seen before. The songs
are bought which such beauty that it's a journey waiting to
happen when you listen to the music. The original song where
of a classical beauty, but the acoustic versions give them
even more depth. The musicians help enhance this feeling with
there skills on the instruments they play and the singer has
a great voice. There is just one point of criticism to be
found, the accent of the singer makes it hard to understand
what the English lyrics are about, but when shes sing in Italian
the problem melts away like snow in the sun. Let's not forget
this is a live-registration of a concert, but the production-quality
is of such a high standard I couldn't hear it actually is
a live-performance. Something which enhances the joy to listen.
This album is clearly a great addition to the discography
of Ataraxia and for people who don't know their music a good
way to get to know them.
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