Using state-of-the-art equipment, a group of activists, led by renowned dolphin trainer Ric O'Barry, infiltrate a cove near Taijii, Japan to expose both a shocking instance of animal abuse and a serious threat to human health. A documentary on the effect of fishing the Nile perch in Tanzania's Lake Victoria. The predatory fish, which has wiped out the native species, is sold in European supermarkets, while starving Tanzanian families have to make do with the leftovers.
A look at the shadowy underworld of the Internet where questionable content is removed. The Berlin filmmaker Oliver Not Rated 85 min Documentary. A film about the power of imagination. A young author who can neither walk nor speak invites us into her unique world. A world of poetry and subtlety, where the gravity of physical existence is overcome by the weightlessness of fantasy. Votes: 5.
Pervert Park follows the everyday lives of the sex offenders in the park as they struggle to reintegrate into society. Fuery Jr. Not Rated 77 min Documentary, War. The documentary is about Nour, a journalist who covers the plight of Syrian and Iraqi women and children in the war against the Islamic State terrorists and mercenaries. Intimate portrayal of the dysfunctional, sometimes disturbing, relationship between an alcoholic woman and her Israeli partner living in Phnom Penh.
Film is a monolog in which Catholic priest Vojtech Kodet recounts his experiences with souls in the clutches of evil forces. The film, which frequently quotes from the writings of Raul Not Rated 87 min Documentary.
Facebook, Amazon and Google provide us with around the clock access to the convenient digital world! Surveillance cameras on the streets take care of our security. But who actually collects Not Rated 67 min Documentary. Danger, toil, and superstition pervade life in a mining town high up in the Bolivian mountains. Not Rated 88 min Documentary, Animation, Biography. A series of interviews featuring linguist, philosopher and activist Noam Chomsky done in hand-drawn animation.
PG 90 min Documentary, Drama. An exploration into our planetary past and a search for humanity's place in the future. With narration by Cate Blanchett. Votes: 4, PG min Documentary, Biography, History. How the food industry sugar-coated science, sweetened the food supply, and seduced a planet, one spoonful at a time. PG min Documentary, Crime. Not Rated 58 min Documentary, Biography.
This is the story of a Saudi woman who grabs the opportunity to speak against religious extremism and stands up for a peaceful Islam. This is Hissa's story. Joe, Torrie, Mike, James and Justin tell stories of their war PG min Documentary, Music. Filmed over nearly five years in twenty-five countries on five continents, and shot on seventy-millimetre film, Samsara transports us to the varied worlds of sacred grounds, disaster zones, industrial complexes, and natural wonders.
Not Rated 90 min Documentary. Can one day shape the rest of your life? A feature documentary on the South-Korean education system. Directors: Wooyoung Choi , Steven Dhoedt. Otherwise the compositions alternate between multiple and different types of stylistic expressions, as regarded from within a progressive rock context admittedly, with subtle references to bands like Pink Floyd, Camel and arguably Genesis as well tucked into the brew, with compositions that range from pastoral oriented fragile sequences to dramatic neo progressive rock in general style, but also with room for some cinematic interludes and occasional lapses into jazzrock and funk-flavored sequences as a natural part of the proceedings.
The end result is a distinctly modern sounding take on progressive rock, a fairly eclectic album but also one that maintains an accessible sound and atmosphere throughout, with occasional nods towards some of the great names in the annals of the genre as, perhaps, something of an incidental feature.
When that is said, the manner in which this production unfolds and the general nature of the material makes me suspect that those with a taste for 80's and 90's neo progressive rock might be something of a key audience for this CD, alongside symphonic progressive rock fans with a something of a liberal taste and a certain affection for skilled, contemporary bands in general.
Befitting a concept style, there is a beginning, recurring and ending piano sequence that is ultra-simplistic, even hypnotic but full of emotional gratitude. After the "Birth of The Earth" awakening , we shuffle into "Stone Age" which wastes little time in introducing those sweeping choirs mentioned above, a thoroughly exalting dive into majestic symphonic prog with swirling synthesizers, including a delightful flute patch ascension that really sets the tone remarkably.
The tribal drum fills give this a true caveman feel, highly cinematographic and evocative of the conceptual subject. Fuka rips through some spirited soloing that has both pace and substance, leading to another glorious choral passage.
The 2 part "Galileo" suite swoons into the horizon with a first part "And yet it moves" that seeks to highlight the grand piano as well as a barrage of synths, with some sublime shifts and contrasts, while Part2 "Copernican Theory" revs up the score mightily , as the piano continues its cosmic quest , shouldered by a pulsating drive.
Intensely melodic with loads of restraint, you can sense the impending eruption as the synthesizers finally kick in with strong electric guitar support. This piece features some stunning cymbal work from percussionist Tanaka, segueing again into another choral section, egging the delectable piano onward.
After that recurring intermezzo, the epic "Age of Steam" is without question or hesitation, one of the highlight moments here, a simply magnificent piece of symphonic prog. Pastoral acoustic guitar and flute weave to create a dazzling melody, accentuated by a more distinct vocal and choir from Fuka, as the elegant piano takes over before exploding and I mean exploding, with a churning organ and heavy beat into a short scorching guitar solo that is way beyond the norm, seething , stirring and growling like some manic beast.
Within a few minutes, Fuka saddles her organ and begins to swelter smoothly, slowly urging it towards more and more dissonance and obliqueness, sounding like Kerry Minnear of Gentle Giant fame. The lead guitarist is given another opportunity to shine and he does until the fade out. Now if that didn't nail you to a cross, the next track will. The ensuing extended guitar solo is one for the ages, loaded with blistering bluster, shrill effects and tortuous finger work that will make you sit up and notice.
The choir symphonics' return will provide even more goosebumps and seal the magic. The effects-laden "On the Radio" serves to perpetuate the concept, where an echoed voice states: 'one thing is certain, the human being should never enter the realm of God'.
Our ace guitarist shows off his rather considerable chops once again, blitzing manically with furious determination, a flawless foil for Yuka's ivory romps. This is where the proof of musicianship is indelibly stamped. This is one hell of an accomplished band! Einstein would have been proud. Just think Lawrence Welk plugged in. Tracklist: Lumia Nights Lovers In Motion Tidepools Autumn Leaves Starshower Evening Shade Deep Mystery Lumahai From Here To Eternity. You are commenting using your WordPress.
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