Awakening
Infinite Rising
From Bandcamp, “Balance is the key. In the universe nothing goes to the extreme, and even when it does it's because it has to go like so. Nothing exist to go against something else, yet everything has it's own purpose. We aim to achieve this level of deep connection and bond with our sound, where each element exist as an individual being while looking for the bigger picture. Our sound is evolving rehearsal after rehearsal, and by changing his structure it will keep its pure nature as it was when it all started not from us but from the outer void: balance.” The album has six songs.
“Nocturnal Skywatchers” is first. Most of the tones are smooth, easy, and calm, with bass guitar leading some of the melodies, but key changes usher in some darkness into the fold. The dissonant tones are less than pleasing, but I need to hear more. “Cosmic Sunset” is a bit heavier on the bottom end and the dissonant tones drown out any real chance for the melody to come through. “Perpetual Mood” has a funky bass line and some odd guitar parts. Again, the melodies are hidden behind a wall of discordant sounds. They do peek out at times but I question their use, when the band has the talent to pull them off.
“Orbital Inclination” is a little more structured at times but the sound so far is loose, almost as if the band doesn’t know where it’s going. As well, some of the elements compete against one another. “Eternal” is close to ten-minutes in length. It starts off with a bit more of a discernable structure, but it meanders from there. “Emotion Galaxy” closes the album, and this is the song I was waiting for. A delicate piano melody carries the sounds forward, almost as if the listener was floating on a breeze, soaking in the sun. This song clearly shows that the band is capable of melodies, but again, they are dashed at the end.
Overall, the Progressive elements are easy to hear, as well as the band’s talent, but the melody…not so much. Instrumental bands have to work harder for people to relate to their music because there are no vocals to lead the music, and many fans are overly obsessed with lyrics. The last song was the best, but the remainder of the album was puzzling to me.
Tags:
5 / 10
Mediocre
Songwriting
Musicianship
Memorability
Production
"Awakening" Track-listing:
1. Nocturnal Skywatchers
2. Cosmic Sunset
3. Perpetual Mood
4. Orbital Inclination
5. Eternal
6. Emotion Galaxy
Infinite Rising Lineup:
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