CLEARLIGHT - Impressionist symphony
/ Published on 14-04-2014 /
In the world of French prog 70s, Clearlight is categorized mythical groups. Its initiator Cyrille Verdeaux ,
classical pianist by training, his group is composed of many casual
companions and realized as the Clearlight some great albums in the
category of symphonic progressive. If "Clearlight symphony"(1975) remains his masterpiece, do not overlook"Forever blowing bubbles" (1975), "Tales of Crazy Monkey" (1976) or "Visions" (1978)
last classic album Clearlight which will dim some time before being
reborn in the early 90s. suspension Clearlight activities during the 80s
is quite natural from a historical point of view, since the 80s swept
this progressive stage a pompous nothing had finally disgust the new
generation of kids quickly inclined to turn to the punk and new wave,
forgetting those groups which were called at the time of
dinosaurs. During this period of imprisonment, Cyrille Verdeaux led a
solo career away from the lights of the news and stardom, fingering a
number of albums (including some referenced in the series known as
chakras.) is the sees the concerns of Mr. Verdeaux evolved progressive
music (I use only the term progressive rock as it is here instead of
music that could be described as classic, treated with a progressive
orientation) towards considerations and more psychedelic new
age. Cyrille Verdeaux reactive Clearlight in the 90s and eventually
settled in Brazil. This is a given at the Embassy of France in Brasilia
Cyril Verdeaux receives congratulations from the ambassador, who
describes his music concert Impressionist. This idea made its way into
the mind of the leader of Clearlight, which began composing new pieces
for a future album. It took almost ten years for the initial idea that
gave birth to "Impressionist symphony" , developed with the help
of many prestigious musician. Indeed, Cyril Verdeaux convened for this
former comrades forty years earlier had participated in the recording of
the first album. These musicians Gong ( Steve Hillage , Didier Malherbe and Tim Blake ) are also accompanied by Paul Sears (combo of legendary avant-prog The Muffins), Don Falcone (Spirits Burning), Linda cushma(of Oxygene8) Chris Kovax ( of Psyquest) and Craig Fry ,
a violinist from the classic. The result is no surprise, because of
Clearlight Clearlight, that is to say an ambitious symphonic music,
extolled by sounding piano parts and twirling violins .Very long pieces
(seven to eleven minutes) allow everyone to express themselves and
develop complex solos and other convoluted instrumentations. Nothing
that can be done in the Babylonian has been forgotten. Importantly, the
album is based on the concept of Impressionist painting, which helps
give songs (all instrumentals) securities giving shamelessly in the pun
worthy Almanac Vermot : "Renoir color" , "Time is Monet" , "Pissarro king" , "Degas marine" , "Van Gogh 3rd ear" , "Gauguin in the other" , "Lautrec too loose" and "Monet time duet" . That's
why the titles are not included in the back of the CD but in the middle
of the booklet inside : . types were too ashamed to expose the first
glance came to the overall assessment of the work, it is a matter
taste. Technically perfect, an emphatic nothing in the arrangements,
overloaded or cosmic psychedelic effects in Wagnerian composition and
fearless in ignorance of the limits. Some will see the central music
hall transatlantic cruise liner to the use of Dutch pensioners, others
cry genius and magnificence. Others, instead of an impressionist fresco,
will see the rather pompous art. Others, finally, find pleasure in
drowning in Verdeaux and music. All tastes are in nature, we confine us
about indulgence with this work full of good faith has its charm despite
some blistering.
François Becquart
Country: FR
CURRENTLY AVAILABLE AT GONZO:
| Les Contes Du Singe Fou CD - £9.99 |
 | Tribal Hybrid Concept CD - £9.99 |
 | Forever Blowing Bubbles CD - £9.99 |
 | Impressionist Symphony CD - £9.99 |
 | Clearlight Symphony CD - £9.99 |
 | Best Of Clearlight CD - £9.99 |
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