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CANVAS SOLARIS: Cortical Tectonics (2007) OUTER LIMITS

Topics
1. Berserker Hypothesis

2. Mirage sinusoid

3. Interface

4. Gamma Knife

5. Rhizome

6. Reticular Consciousness


The hallucinatory experimental instrumental metal assembly CANVAS SOLARIS again offer from the U.S. state of Georgia, a music catalog energetic, powerful and versatile. Just a year after the release of their "Penumbra Diffuse" (the first album the band met), the trio of Nathan Sapp and Ben Simpkins Hunter grinned resolved to deepen their peculiar mix of prog-metal, math-rock, jazz-rock, thrash metal, Crimson and ethereal psychedelia for establish a line of more detailed work in the management of contrasts and deployment of technical virtuosity, quite often free, but definitely always rewarding challenging for the music lover lover trails most bizarre avant-garde prog-metalheads.

The incendiary track "Berserker Hypothesis' expands into a feast of complex fiercely expanded through choppy riffs and rhythmic tensions already scratch the humanly impossible, yet it appears that the rock is exposed polenta with a vitality pretty cool. His span of just under four minutes is very well spent when it refers to the ability to impress the listener with technical expertise. Is as an accentuation of the most effective qualities of the opening theme of his previous work "Penumbra Diffuse." After this opening fire and delirium followed by two more well-rested subjects (not free of force.) 'Sinusoid Mirage' begins with an ethereal vibration where the beat of cymbals and electric piano-like sounds seem to float in the air towards a space of 2 minutes, before it enters the main section, marked by a jazz-rock essence ornamented metal connotations. 'Interface' digs deeper into the more relaxed side of the assembly with their air strongly coded fusionescos crimsoniana, something more akin to the sounds Recurrent TREY GUNN solo albums. This moment of contemplation (with its mild dose of neurosis) is a test of the ability of the group to create evocative environment with simple ideas, and incidentally, very timely given the tremendous outpouring of energy and fireworks taking place in ' Gamma Knife ', one of the most reliably appealing disc. 'Gamma Knife' contains an 8-minute musical journey which takes largely the final frenzy of the first theme, though clothed with greater sophistication by the use of highly stylized tricks to prog-metal (influence of FATES WARNING) and the appearance of certain well-defined melodic phrasings amid demanding exercises for chords and syncopation rare. Is there splendor for the sake of showing off? No doubt, but I think this exercise in exhibitionism contain sufficient flexibility in its internal environment so as not to get lost in unnecessary digressions, every riff, every single, every change of pace, each blast of double bass is in its proper place in the development and expansion of the grounds.

'Rhizome' begins with a middle ground between jazz-rock adventures of item 2 and the hypnotic rhythms of item 3 at its most relaxed passages, then, when suddenly appear fiercest sections have a new deployment of the purest essence CANVAS SOLARIS. The last 17 minutes disk are occupied by "Reticular Consciousness", a monumental piece of closure. It begins with a well-defined ground in the prog-metal remnants math-rock: here more than in previous issues does Hunter Ginn powerful display the artful blending of fire metalhead and jazzy swing that makes up his percussive style. Shortly before entering the third minute and a half we get into a middle segment "spacey" which sounds like a cross between Ozric Tentacles and Djam Karet (in his most dreamy). While advancing this section, the cosmic aspect is predominant until a plea of \u200b\u200bcounterpoints crimsonianos operates as a bridge to a more relaxed section, something like a remodernizada version floydiano dream of climates of the pre-"Dark Side". Shortly after the ninth minute bursts into a riff that within seconds we return head-initial ambient prog-metal with math trends, but this time the synth guitar almost steals the spotlight from the lead guitar in some phrases, with the reprise above the cosmic reason back from euphoria to the mystery live again until the end. CANVAS SOLARIS shown with its "Cortical Tectonics" who wants to and resources to remain a driving force towards the development of the current prog-metal scene in its most adventurous: the very best and most sharp metal has given lately.

César Inca Mendoza

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Topics
1. Soul fumaroles
2. City Paper
3. The Call of Totoral
4. The Grand Bargain
5. Eternal Migration
6. The Voice of Children
7. Action for the Swans
8. Tralcao (Place of Thunder)
9. Hominids (History of Nerve Beings)
10. Workers
11. ENEUJ (This Is Not a Game)
12. Tickets To Go

Carried away by the current creativity and ingenuity that is expressed in his monumental previous album "The Island of the Dead", the Chilean LA DESOOORDEN assembly returns to the fray with another great concept-disc - "Paper City." Although the issue remains militantly committed to the environmental issue, this time the topic focuses on global environmental pollution caused by the excesses of rampant industrialization. The sound feels more charged group, which means less emphasis on the textures of mystical tradition (quite appropriate for the previous album) and more emphasis on the joint fluid of various shades, ornaments and complexities within their well-defined slope rock-fusion. This album reveals a higher dose of harshness typical of rock within the complex amalgam created by the band structure, in the most serene come to light the influence of Congress and, in general, the standards of rock-fusion in terms of rhythmic density and melodic sensibility, while the sharp moments may be noticed certain parallels with the current line KOIAK and MAR DE ROBLES. The work of guitarist Alfonso Banda is higher in comparison with "The Isle of the Dead", because there is more supply to put solos and phrases and make them stand out in the middle of the orchestrations of saxophones and the consistently strong contributions from the pair Rhythm (special mention for the drummer-percussionist Rodrigo Gonzalez, totally masterful in its power and versatility).

tribal syncopated rhythm With a point to reflect a sort of quiet reflection from the heartland, 'fumaroles of the Soul' forms the beginning of the album: it is a subject in which global power is passing smoothly assembly on the rhythmic cadences, while the violin (by a recurring guest, Benjamin Ross) magically talks with sax Peter Pfeifer. The title track goes up the decibels a bit, especially at times (as initial) where the guitar riffs set the tone, but soon we find passages contained in the instrument is qualified to allow dual singing Contreras Altamirano and drive out the front and power points. There is a beautiful interlude that is more relaxed when the subject before the return of the opening motif with an added look epic. Below are two instrumentals, "The Call of Totoral 'and' The Grand Bargain." The first starts with didgeridoo pieces of counterpoint sustained by exotic percussion beats, creating a little while refreshing a ceremonial dance. The second is a performance of jazz-rock, akin to what they do Akinetón RETARD (another great item Chile) in times less explosive: the presence of guests on violin and trumpet sound is full of very effective. 'Migration Eternal' it sounds in principle, a combination of the respective spirits of the first two songs, thus driving the stylistic continuity of the disc. But in addition, local variations and expansions in development that allow the assembly to vent their stylistic ambitions - definitely one of the most sophisticated gems "Paper City." 'The Voice of Children' has a more cinematic aura, noting the passage of flowing piano on a children's choir as the ocarina and certain percussive devices subtly decorate the environment.

'Action for the Swans' film continues this trend in the beginning, where the voice of an activist and the sound of slogans invite us to become aware of the dire urgency of the environmental problem. When the assembly comes into play, things return to their usual musical flow of complexity, but certainly with an aura more heavily towards the dark and mysterious. 'Tralcao (Place of Thunder)' green wave maintains explicit, this time transmitting an acoustic wave which highlights the percussive, incidentally, the soprano saxophone solo is delicious, really. 'Hominids' is an instrumental where the band sounds slightly flirting own avant-garde rock. 'The Workers' partially reiterates the cadence of the song 2, with the variation here are some occasional nods to funk. 'ENEUJ' places, where main reason, all meat on the bones rock a frenzy well into hard rock and psychedelia, emanating from the guitar and from the hard work of the battery, generating an approach to LED ZEPPELIN and RED HOT CHILI PEPPERS. The places where it appears the trumpet invited help create variety oasis in the midst of this torrent. The album ends with reflective landscapes 'Tickets To Go', they are introduced by delicate guitar arpeggios floating over ethereal soprano sax lines. Ethnic drums and delicate ornaments under help maintain an aura of evocation before they enter the sung parts. Occasional flights of violin and trumpet ornaments additional help to complete the colorful spirit of the farewell message envelope.

"City Paper" is a new exquisite artistic achievement of LA DESOOORDEN: recommended as a significant contribution in the forefront of American rock for 2007. César Inca Mendoza