воскресенье, 11 мая 2014 г.

Azabache - Días de luna 1979

AZABACHE have some influences of their national and ethnic identity but their structure and general atmosphere is clearly oriented to a lighter Symphonic atmosphere borderline with Neo Prog..In 1978 - 1979, after their participation in another project called AZAHAR, Gustavo Ros (Keyboards) and the Uruguayan bass player Jorge "Flaco" Barrall ("Skinny") join Daniel Henestrossa (Guitar/Vocals) and Ricardo Valle (Drums) to form a new band named AZABACHE, all this in the dark years when the Classic Progressive Symphonic bands suffered under that earthquake called Punk and the commercial success of Disco Music. As any product of that era, their sound is no longer as strong as the one from the original pioneers of Symphonic neither to the Flamenco or Andaluz Folk oriented Prog, the commercial influences are stronger but still the project had great merit keeping alive the spirit of Progressive Rock in the new Spain. They were able to release two albums "Dias de Luna" ("Moon Days") in 1979 and "No Gracias" (No Thank You") in 1980, Dias De Luna does consist of some great light symphonic prog, with a definite Yes influence throughout. With the exception of the drummer, lead vocals are shared by all band members. Various short sound effects link all the tracks on the album; the sound of gushing water, a car crashing, sounds of a rainforest etc. This is a great symphonic prog album that undoubtedly deserves a higher profile.

Line-up / Musicians

Gustavo Ros/synthesizers,Mellotron,piano,volina,vocals
Daniel Henestrossa/guitar,vocals
Ricardo Valle/drums,percussion
Jorge "Flaco" Barral/bass,vocals
Juan Carlos/violin,,flute

Discography(Album)

Días de luna 1979