ALPHA WAVE MOVEMENT: The Mystic & The Machine

Alpha Wave Movement

The Mystic & The Machine

© 2007 Gregory Kyryluk (634479705618) (format: CD-R)

CD IN STOCK. ORDER NOW. Will ship immediately.

SPECIAL: 10% discount if you buy more than one copy of it today!

(About MP3 downloads at CD Baby)

Music that carries classic moody, romantic thematic brushstrokes of yesteryears classic progressive & cosmic rock injected into the electrical patterns of synthesizers and electric guitar.

tracks

1 Synaptic Overdrive
2 L' Ocean Est Une Tempete
3 Every Flute Tells A Story
4 Remember The Dream
5 Mind Phased Pictures
6 Festive Ancestors
7 Highland Aire Drive
8 Space Zeppelin Over Moab
9 The Mystic & The Machine

notes

Alpha Wave Movement known for composing ambient electronic music now offers music with a twist on the old progressive rock formula.

A new release that melds the beautiful melodic orchestrations of classic prog giants such as Genesis, Camel, ELP with a sprinkle of cosmic rock by virtue of synthesizers, samplers and a tasteful splash of electric guitar.

The Mystic & The Machine is a sonic roadtrip into the fairytale land where melodic progressive rock instrumentals meets modern day electronica.

++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++

Alpha Wave Movement is American synthesist Gregory Kyryluk. He is accompanied on four tracks by Steve Hillman on guitar.

Usually known for delicate electronic soundscapes, on this release AWM explores a decidedly more progrock direction with lively melodies drenched with fanciful keyboard riffs and crisp e-perc and astral guitar.

The electronics employ a wide range of sounds, coaxing shrill tones to passionate heights. Nimble-fingered keyboards provide extensive drama with mercurial passages. Sprightly melodies belt out with fervor and vitality, cavorting with jubilant abandon. The tone of the notes often adopts the pleasantly shrill demeanor that marks so many classic progrock recordings of the Seventies.

A distinctly pastoral sense is generated with the application of sampled flutes and strings. The flutes evoke a lush atmosphere of idyllic countrysides sprinkled with castles overgrown by vines. The strings lend a certain classical vitality to the tunes. Choral currents establish a heavenly radiance bathing the rest of the melodies.

The guitar lends a searing undercurrent with shimmering riffs that add blaze to the already mystical melodies. While softly plucked guitar-strings create a byronic edge that enhances the endearing character of a few tracks.

Percussion is present in only a few pieces. Those rhythms are powerful and contribute luscious propulsion with eloquent tempos.

While retaining a contemporary mien, these compositions pulsate with the airy romanticism of progressive rock sentiments. The melodies are complex and their delivery is emphatic. The tunes exhibit a strong ascending quality, uplifting with a vibrant sense of celestial optimism. The melodies are gripping and bewitching, tasty and very satisfying.

Matt Howarth, Sonic Curiosity

reviews

Please log in to review this album.

  • the Mystic and the Machine
    author: Wouters Jef

    Not quite what I expected from Greg,afterall I'm familiar with his other works and stuff like "Thought Guild", but in the long run this isn't such a bad album. The flute was bothering me a bit 'cause it doesn't sound real to me but after playing the CD a few times I must admit that overall it's great music. So, Greg feel free to explore this kind of music more, success.

email

Please log in to email this artist.