The semi-acoustic approach of this song is always garantueed to work.
Not that it is overly complex, but there is something that triggered this It was good to be taken back to the roots ofīallad For A Falling Star is a good rock ballad, of the Dream Theater type. Also, a band like Polish Collage is a good reference for the Quasar and early Landmarq (even though the rest of the track is heavier Triggered my interest in progressive rock (and especially symphonic rock), of the likes of This reminds me of the kind of music that first Pops to mind, but also a lot of more prog rock oriented bands have done thingsĪ classical symfo melody played on a keyboard (string setting), over which a Is broken by a rhythmically interesting interlude (of course, Dream Theater Since the basic idea has worn out after about seven minutes. Much up front here) sometimes are disturbing. The lead is fine, but the backing vocals (which are too Here again, the vocalsĬould have been better. Rhythm, supported by all instruments, is very driving. The vocals are on the edge sometimesīut that is well compensated for by the power with which this track is delivered.Īctually I think this will probably be a treat to see live, especially if theĪbundant keyboards are well up front (horns, strings, the whole works is pulled out Silver Surfer also has a very keyboard dominated opening, but with powerfulĭeep guitars and a nice uptempo verse.
Since I adore Floyd, I could appreciate this piece. JM Jarre hybrid opening: piano (but way faster than Wright could ever do), keyboardsĪnd a piercing guitar. The opening track Nightfall is a kind of Pink Floyd and One of the Black Jester albums is called Welcome to the Moonlight Circus) and Moonlight Circus have played with Black Jester (hence the name, since Now, this is prog metal, with a focus on prog. Whirls Of The Past (8:55), Ballad For A Falling Star (6:30), July Days (9:10), Tracklist: Nightfall (1:15), Silver Surfer (5:54), Two Shadows (the Profecy) (9:28), John Wetton - Live At The Sun Plaza Tokyo 1999.Soundchaser - Intergalactic Radio Station.Moonlight Circus - Outskirts of Reality.