Record Reviews

FERENC TORMA ~ I CRY OUT IN THE WILDERNESS PERIFERIC 213 (Barcode: 5998272708678) ~ HUNGARY ~ Progressive Rock Recorded: 2011 Released: 2011 This is a brilliant debut album by After CryingFind albums by this artist guitarist Ferenc TormaFind albums by this artist, a monumental concept album based on the life of John the Baptist. As usual with musicians belonging to the After Crying clique, we are talking about a full-fledged, almost symphonic scale work with rich orchestral arrangements, choir and a strong Classical Music influence. The list of participants includes twenty musicians, who play a plethora of instruments and sing either lead or chorus lines. Some Prog enthusiasts might find this music slightly "too serious" for their liking, but honestly this is Prog at its very best: intelligent, musical and challenging, with no clichés and boring repetitions. Admittedly a serious listening is definitely required in order to fully appreciate this beautiful piece of music, but the intellectual and aesthetic pleasure it bestows upon the listener in truly wonderful. Connoisseurs of the After Crying legacy will have no trouble to enjoy this music, but I certainly hope that others will discover it as well, as it truly deserves to be discovered. Most warmly recommended!

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