Banzai - Hora Nata 1974

Along with fellow countrymen MACHIAVEL, BANZAI were a Belgian quintet from the mid-70's of the typical GENESIS/YES school of prog. They made one album and then disbanded after their record company went bankrupt. Their music features elaborate compositions with layered keyboards, melodic guitar solos reminiscent of Jan Akkerman's and high-pitched vocals that will immediately remind listeners of Jon Anderson. The band consisted of Peter Torfs on keyboards and vocals, John M.C. O. on guitars, Ludwig Kemat on percussion and alto sax, Evert Verhees on bass and vocals, and Erry Foix on drums and percussion. The CD version of their album "Hora Nata" contains everything the band has ever recorded: 5 lengthy pieces subdivided into smaller parts plus 6 bonus tracks that are slightly more accessible than the rest. This material is not very original by today's standards but the musicianship is solid, featuring lots of Hammond organ and even a brass section.

Line-up / Musicians

Peter Torfs/keyboards,vocals
John MC O/guitars
Ludwig Kemat/percussion,saxophone
Evert Verhees/bass,vocals
Erry Foix/drums,percussio

Discography

Hora Nata 1974

1.You Always Like An Entree?
2.Try
a. Hopeful Strive
b. Step By Step
c. Find The Way
3. Obelisk
a. Like A Stalagmite
b. Hora Nata
c. Stalagtites In My Jam
d. Wet The Ropes
4.Hattrick
a. My First Hot-pants
b. Kick And Rush
c. The Final And The Third Game
5.Three Magicians (part 1)
a. Once
b. Theme Of The Rainbow
c. Bermst
d. We?ll Bring You The Sun

Bonus tracks:
6.Hora Nata
7.Good Morning Life
8.We're So Sorry
9.Be Careful Now
10.Talking About My Love
11.On The Rocks


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