Alf Emil Eik
"Joy & Breath of Eternity"
(1979)
The Norwegian multi-instrumentalist Alf Emil Eik recorded and released this album on the Harvest-label in 1979. Eik produced the album himself and played all the instruments, including bass, drums, guitar, bells, moog, Mellotron and string-synths. He also sings on a few tracks. Musically this is symphonic progressive rock with a jazzy edge. The songs vary from lush, beautiful and Mellotron-drenched tracks like "Crying" (great use and combination of the string and choir-sounds of the Mellotron) and "Heart" to energetic, jazzy instrumental journeys like "Joy" and "The Present Age". Both these tracks are some of the better fusion-influenced progressive rock I've heard, and Eik's bass playing is very impressive and reminds me in a way of Chris Squire. "Breath of Eternity" is also quite jazzy, but in a much more laid-back style and creates some pleasant and dreamy atmospheres. "To You" and "Care" are nice vocal-tracks with obvious Yes-influences in the arrangements, and there are also some nice interludes like "Morning Glory" and the majestic "March of Earth" here. "After All" is actually "To You" played backwards! This is a good album with a very nice atmosphere and was one of the few symphonic progressive rock albums released in 1979.
*TOMMY SCHØNENBERG*
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hei igjen.ja nå gikk det endelig i orden,takk for hjelpa så langt. strever litt ennå med noen små detaljer,men jeg får det vel til til slutt. kjekt å se bilder fra huset deres.gleder meg til å komme ned ,både for å se stedet, og gå i studio.fantastisk at jeg kan bo i huset,det blir nesten som å være på slottsferie:-))så får vi bare håpe at det blir tid til turer i omegnen,men det beror nok på min innsats;-) ha en fortsatt god kveld. audun.
Ja, vi gjør visst det.. snodig:) Takk for bilde, vurderer å bruke det ansiktsuttrykket oftere:) Stilig musikk på siden din! Ha en fin dag+uke. Smil fra meg!
Alf - great music here!! Thanks for adding us - I love the fact you list Shostakovich and Stravinsky as influences - those Russians were amazing (Rimsky-Korsakov is a particular favorite of mine)! Chris
Greetings and many thanks for add/connection. Great music, harmony rich, deep, excellent arrangements and production. Happy Holidays and New Year! Best wishes & Peace
