... Continue the saga of the Dark Secret, colder than ever ...
Name Album: Fear Of The Cold Embrace (A Dark Romantic Symphony)
Label: Nuclear Blast
Release Date: October 19, 2010
Genre: Symphonic Power Metal / Film Score Metal
Label: Nuclear Blast
Release Date: October 19, 2010
Genre: Symphonic Power Metal / Film Score Metal
Introduction:
Another great release of 2010 that I would report and review of this EP is, tagged Rhapsody of Fire. Strong excellent success, even commercial (it arrived around the 30th place in the Italian, and a metal band is no small thing), the latest comeback "Frozen Tears Of The Angels", the Italian band, brimming with ideas Perhaps this time more Florea than ever, it shows a rare gem of class and style, giving an example of their cinematic bombast and Film Score Metal. The Cold Embrace Of Fear Why is this: a single suite of 35 minutes, divided into 7 parts that accompany the continuation of "The Dark Secret Saga", constituting, in effect, the 4th chapter. Electric guitars and the typical speed of their power-speed are overshadowed. There is one thing to say: Those who love the band passionately, unconditionally love the new EP. Who hates it, or simply the accusation of being particularly vulgar and ridiculous, no doubt find fault with this work. The reason is obvious: if the previous and latest album was, however, and undoubtedly, a disc of great symphonic power metal composed and played with controcazzi (as currently around if they feel a few), this new delivery record has every intention of wanting to be a real film translated into music. Here we find many stories and stop and not symphonic metal proper. In short, is a product, probably intended for hardcore fans only, which certainly will enjoy and delight (including myself, and I do not do mystery) in front of this particular work. One last thing to say before track-by-track: the adjective "romantic" of the subtitle, nell'accezione nineteenth-century term, in my opinion goes perfectly with the darkness and atmosphere cold that pervades throughout the entire suite.
Track By Track:
Needless to say, the suite opens with narration and music purely cinematic, with the first of seven acts: "The Pass Of Nair-Kaan" , in which a storm Snow is the scenario that is presented, with the actors-narrators facing an avalanche of snow. Symphonic music increases the tension and takes us in the middle of the situation. The brief second act, "Dark Mystic Vision" , lasting even 2 minutes, traveling along the lines of the first (so why, I wonder, does not make a single act?). Introduced here is a beautiful symphony, the character dark and epic, and the atmosphere begins to heat up seriously. We arrive at the highlight of the EP, which is a song by 15 minutes titled "The Ancient Fires Of Har-Kuun" , the hub of the entire suite. This is a song that alternates between several aspects of the music of the Italian combo (again, but apt) symphonic introduction, aggressive riffs and biting, hints progressive, acoustic verse sung in Italian, bridge and chorus with increasing component operatic-symphonic intermezzo solo As always, quite repetitive, but inevitably engaging (note in this regard, the section of the keyboard and guitar solos on the final). In short, there is everything from Rhapsody Of Fire we can (And you should) wait. They calm the waters and sounds very dark and atmospheric introduce the fourth act, "The Betrayal" . This is an interval of 4 minutes, in which, through stories and symphonies, witnessing first hand the betrayal of Tarish (I prefer not to go over well on the merits of the story, could make this review too long-winded and boring). In short, one of those tracks in a non-fan would rather avoid, and which can not be heard outside the context of a purely narrative. Traditional instruments reproduce any of the other highlights of the disc: the fifth act "Blood Red Snow" . As can be seen from the title, continues the tradition throughout (Must be said) fieramante rhapsodiana to insert each disc into a piece sung in Italian, which does nothing but raise the cube the magical, poetic and epic musical proposal of the group. We are faced with a completely acoustic song, complete with flutes and gentle guitar melodies. These melodies, which often find in the discography of the band, can be commended: they are always well made, very exciting and never dull. In this, the ROF are, without doubt, the masters, and this should be recognized. Returning to the track, this was the only flaw, in my opinion, not being able to "explode" in the final choruses. In short, the refrain is always settles on a discrete level adrenaline, and, where one would expect a refrain final super-orchestral arrangements pumped up over thousands and over on overdubs, the group prefers to remain quietly in the atmosphere of the song. Never mind, because the song seems very interesting and just as sweet. It continues with the "manowarismo" combative and belligerent, the following "Erian's Lost Secrets , and here we return to a pure symphonic epic metal with a huge boom Fabio Lione. The track is a mid-tempo quite obvious in the structure, but it does not matter, because the level of excitement is very high, especially in the refrain bombast! The final takes speed with the main theme of the third. The closure is assigned to another track narrated "The Angels' Dark Revelation" . The task of the final stages it is, inevitably, to Christopher Lee, guest star from time already worked with the group, with its powerful prophetic voice, we start the final chorus, riff on a more epic and majestic.
Techniques and Concluding remarks:
First of all, I would strongly recommend a few things: 1 - listen to the audio in your home, loud, sitting on a couch. Will grasp very well any change atmospheric and moody. It would be pointless to listen to an album of such depth as you took care or while cleaning. 2 - listen to everything from beginning to end, not Skippa the various tracks, as it is a work in which every element is enriched by the other, where every story, every symphony, is closely related to other elements and is an important part to truly appreciate this musical film of 35 minutes. It would, for example, like watching a movie from the middle. That said, what about to close the review? Instead of wasting words on the always excellent technical quality, production, etc., now out of his ears at all, I would like to reiterate that the structure of cinematic-symphonic work, must cope with the real orchestra (as we had got to, instead to appreciate in two previous records, in 2004 and 2006). However, Alex Staropoli able to arrange everything in a superlative, even in the absence of this element, and the sound and emotional impact is equally assured. Another small note is represented by the narratives of demerit: ok, in this work, though plentiful, fit like a glove. But it should be specified that in certain moments, they seem very well kept. They do not seem, in fact, be part of a movie. And let me say that, in a record like this, they are welcome narratives, provided they are also maintained at 100% and not left in the background. All opinions are strictly personal, everyone will have different ideas about it. Nevertheless, in any event, these narratives fail, since the early plays, to make the listener understand the development of various events of this chapter in the saga. Finally, the cover, one of the best of recent times: once by Felipe Machado (as do the previous album), makes it perfectly the idea of \u200b\u200bmusic they want to propose that the ROF. And good guys, another center in your favor. For the benefit of a band that represents everything a fierce pride flag.
Tracklist:
01. Act I - The Pass Of Nair-Kaan
02. Act II - Dark Mystic Vision
03. Act III - The Ancient Fires Of Har-Kuun
04. Act IV - The Betrayal
05. Act V - Blood Red Snow
06. Act VI - Erian's Lost Secrets
07. Act VII - The Angels' Dark Revelation
Rating: 8 / 10
Another great release of 2010 that I would report and review of this EP is, tagged Rhapsody of Fire. Strong excellent success, even commercial (it arrived around the 30th place in the Italian, and a metal band is no small thing), the latest comeback "Frozen Tears Of The Angels", the Italian band, brimming with ideas Perhaps this time more Florea than ever, it shows a rare gem of class and style, giving an example of their cinematic bombast and Film Score Metal. The Cold Embrace Of Fear Why is this: a single suite of 35 minutes, divided into 7 parts that accompany the continuation of "The Dark Secret Saga", constituting, in effect, the 4th chapter. Electric guitars and the typical speed of their power-speed are overshadowed. There is one thing to say: Those who love the band passionately, unconditionally love the new EP. Who hates it, or simply the accusation of being particularly vulgar and ridiculous, no doubt find fault with this work. The reason is obvious: if the previous and latest album was, however, and undoubtedly, a disc of great symphonic power metal composed and played with controcazzi (as currently around if they feel a few), this new delivery record has every intention of wanting to be a real film translated into music. Here we find many stories and stop and not symphonic metal proper. In short, is a product, probably intended for hardcore fans only, which certainly will enjoy and delight (including myself, and I do not do mystery) in front of this particular work. One last thing to say before track-by-track: the adjective "romantic" of the subtitle, nell'accezione nineteenth-century term, in my opinion goes perfectly with the darkness and atmosphere cold that pervades throughout the entire suite.
Track By Track:
Needless to say, the suite opens with narration and music purely cinematic, with the first of seven acts: "The Pass Of Nair-Kaan" , in which a storm Snow is the scenario that is presented, with the actors-narrators facing an avalanche of snow. Symphonic music increases the tension and takes us in the middle of the situation. The brief second act, "Dark Mystic Vision" , lasting even 2 minutes, traveling along the lines of the first (so why, I wonder, does not make a single act?). Introduced here is a beautiful symphony, the character dark and epic, and the atmosphere begins to heat up seriously. We arrive at the highlight of the EP, which is a song by 15 minutes titled "The Ancient Fires Of Har-Kuun" , the hub of the entire suite. This is a song that alternates between several aspects of the music of the Italian combo (again, but apt) symphonic introduction, aggressive riffs and biting, hints progressive, acoustic verse sung in Italian, bridge and chorus with increasing component operatic-symphonic intermezzo solo As always, quite repetitive, but inevitably engaging (note in this regard, the section of the keyboard and guitar solos on the final). In short, there is everything from Rhapsody Of Fire we can (And you should) wait. They calm the waters and sounds very dark and atmospheric introduce the fourth act, "The Betrayal" . This is an interval of 4 minutes, in which, through stories and symphonies, witnessing first hand the betrayal of Tarish (I prefer not to go over well on the merits of the story, could make this review too long-winded and boring). In short, one of those tracks in a non-fan would rather avoid, and which can not be heard outside the context of a purely narrative. Traditional instruments reproduce any of the other highlights of the disc: the fifth act "Blood Red Snow" . As can be seen from the title, continues the tradition throughout (Must be said) fieramante rhapsodiana to insert each disc into a piece sung in Italian, which does nothing but raise the cube the magical, poetic and epic musical proposal of the group. We are faced with a completely acoustic song, complete with flutes and gentle guitar melodies. These melodies, which often find in the discography of the band, can be commended: they are always well made, very exciting and never dull. In this, the ROF are, without doubt, the masters, and this should be recognized. Returning to the track, this was the only flaw, in my opinion, not being able to "explode" in the final choruses. In short, the refrain is always settles on a discrete level adrenaline, and, where one would expect a refrain final super-orchestral arrangements pumped up over thousands and over on overdubs, the group prefers to remain quietly in the atmosphere of the song. Never mind, because the song seems very interesting and just as sweet. It continues with the "manowarismo" combative and belligerent, the following "Erian's Lost Secrets , and here we return to a pure symphonic epic metal with a huge boom Fabio Lione. The track is a mid-tempo quite obvious in the structure, but it does not matter, because the level of excitement is very high, especially in the refrain bombast! The final takes speed with the main theme of the third. The closure is assigned to another track narrated "The Angels' Dark Revelation" . The task of the final stages it is, inevitably, to Christopher Lee, guest star from time already worked with the group, with its powerful prophetic voice, we start the final chorus, riff on a more epic and majestic.
Techniques and Concluding remarks:
First of all, I would strongly recommend a few things: 1 - listen to the audio in your home, loud, sitting on a couch. Will grasp very well any change atmospheric and moody. It would be pointless to listen to an album of such depth as you took care or while cleaning. 2 - listen to everything from beginning to end, not Skippa the various tracks, as it is a work in which every element is enriched by the other, where every story, every symphony, is closely related to other elements and is an important part to truly appreciate this musical film of 35 minutes. It would, for example, like watching a movie from the middle. That said, what about to close the review? Instead of wasting words on the always excellent technical quality, production, etc., now out of his ears at all, I would like to reiterate that the structure of cinematic-symphonic work, must cope with the real orchestra (as we had got to, instead to appreciate in two previous records, in 2004 and 2006). However, Alex Staropoli able to arrange everything in a superlative, even in the absence of this element, and the sound and emotional impact is equally assured. Another small note is represented by the narratives of demerit: ok, in this work, though plentiful, fit like a glove. But it should be specified that in certain moments, they seem very well kept. They do not seem, in fact, be part of a movie. And let me say that, in a record like this, they are welcome narratives, provided they are also maintained at 100% and not left in the background. All opinions are strictly personal, everyone will have different ideas about it. Nevertheless, in any event, these narratives fail, since the early plays, to make the listener understand the development of various events of this chapter in the saga. Finally, the cover, one of the best of recent times: once by Felipe Machado (as do the previous album), makes it perfectly the idea of \u200b\u200bmusic they want to propose that the ROF. And good guys, another center in your favor. For the benefit of a band that represents everything a fierce pride flag.
Tracklist:
01. Act I - The Pass Of Nair-Kaan
02. Act II - Dark Mystic Vision
03. Act III - The Ancient Fires Of Har-Kuun
04. Act IV - The Betrayal
05. Act V - Blood Red Snow
06. Act VI - Erian's Lost Secrets
07. Act VII - The Angels' Dark Revelation
Rating: 8 / 10
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