Undoubtely Ataraxia are getting better and better as time goes by and as a
consequence
thay have touched the zenith of their rich musical career. Their inspiration
touches
perfection while the performing ability of their enriched performance reminds
the
thinnest colors of absolute harmony. Sweet Francesca, like a real nymph of the
forest
enchants with her inspiring and deep voice which combines her beautiful presence.
Of
course the other members of the group are not left behind in grace. Each one
in a special
and elitist, artistic and genuinely authentic way contributes considerably in
the creation of
a world far beyond the world of everyday life. A world lost in the twirls of
time and in
traditions which preserve their Medieval or Renaissance, dreamy fields full
of harmony
and melancholy. The LP Sueños, which is characterized by no extravagant
elements, is a
masterpiece! I personally consider it the best work of Ataraxia until today.
It is divided
into three parts and walks through medieval paths full of happy celebratory
songs, which
praise the knights' virtues as they were presented by the romantic literature
of the past.
The masterpiece "Saderaladon", a traditional French song which was
used to be sung by
picaros, peregrinating troops, penetrates the soul of water through the elemental
form of
the aquatic element, according to the structure of human existence. It vibrates
the
human tremor under the sea level translating it into notes of water, nostalgia
and silence.
This is where the melancholic ethereal sweet melodies appear and like twirls
of water they
withdraw the experience which is departed from the sense of unity, expressing
fearlessly
the desire of a human being to get lost in the whitecaps, and close the circle.
The songs
"Eleven" and "Mnemosine" simply comprise the means of traveling
in the deep seas of our
internal waters. The third part goes through mediterranean and eastward routes
through
a formal wind that whistles up passionately in dark flamenco rhythms followed
by the
mourning of sorrow of the old mighty East.
The high and unimpaired group's educational standards allow them to use impeccable
transmission into musical time shaking the tuneful battlements of the Middle
Ages,
mostly, fluttering away anytime through the gray melodious clouds emitted by
the
enchanting chords of Francesca. A beautiful cd!
Tolis Elefantis
"L'AME ELECTRIQUE" 2001 - Greece