Alan Simon – Excalibur IV: The Dark Age of the Dragon

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Alan Simon – Excalibur IV: The Dark Age of the Dragon

Alan Simon is a man that has quite some work on his name and more is yet to come. This time it is the release of the rock opera called: “Excalibur IV: The Dark Age of the Dragon” that sees light.

Musically you will find quite a diversity on influences. Besides Rock you see yourself drifting towards Prog as well as Folk and whatever else flows in. This story is one that takes its time, and quite some names have been part of the production as well. These names are surely adding to the variety and are making the whole dynamic. Regardless there are many different people to join in the whole is knitted together tightly. It suits. The orchestra is making it even more alive.

The whole sound of this release is quite full. Even in the instrumental parts you hear much detail and you will enjoy listening it several times to hear something new each time the album is spinning. Yet, they never go too bombastic. It is kept under control and not overly wild.

The story self is easy to listen to. And if wizards and dragons are your thing, sure this one will interest you. Quality-wise one of the better rock opera’s. It is part IV. But it could also be listened as a story on its own. Surely recommended.

Features:
Alan Stivell
Michael Sadler (Saga)
Jesse Sibenberg & John Helliwell (Supertramp)
Martin Barre (Jethro Tull)
Moya Brennan (Clannad)
Roberto Tiranti (Labyrinth)
Bernie Shaw (Uriah Heep)
Siobham Owen
Sonja Kristina (Curved Air)
John Kelly (The Kelly Family)
Maite Itoiz (Elfhental)

01. THE WINGS OF THE DRAGON 02. ALONE 03. STONEHENGE 04. I’M NOT THE ONLY ONE 05. CALLING FOR YOU 06. DON’T BE AFRAID 07. SILVER MOON 08. DREAMERS 09. THE LAST LAMENT OF A FAIRY 10. THE NEW TIMES 11. FORGET YOUR SORROW 12. THE FIFTH SEASON 13. THE PASSION 14. I WILL BE FOR EVER 15. BEHIND THE MIST 16. YOU DON’T KNOW 17. YOU ARE THE SUNSHINE 18. THERE IS SOMEONE 19. DUN AENGUS II

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