ABSORBED IN DREAMS AND YEARNING REVIEW BY CARL JENKINSON, SEQUENCES MAGAZINE JANUARY 2007
The
sounds of battle that open the album fit in with many of the equally intriguing
track titles & while they would have been just as much at home on some grand
prog rock concept album it does mean that at least some thought was put into the
album, a strong point that the music also benefits from, even if the sequential
backings are, on the whole, derivative of most EM musos.
The
short “Visions Of A Pale Moon” builds up a nice air of mystery &
although “Through Clear & Frosty Nights” has a pretty good ending
that’s actually totally removed from its earlier sections (which are nothing
special) it’s a pity it takes so long to get there.
“Valhal”
is definitely a track f two halves, the first being a totally inappropriate
rhythmic section that’s almost light-hearted & quirky so it’s best just
to skip to the second which has a much more appropriate majestic mood with some
spoken vocals & a nice main theme.
More voice effects crop up on another mysterious offering, the closing
“The
Northern Lights” where more voice effects add to the atmosphere quite nicely.