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Dead Rose Symphony –
Dead Rose Symphony
When I first received the CD
Dead Rose Symphony to review I
assumed it was
their 1st
release as I was not familiar with the group, although upon reading the liner
notes they made reference to their
return after a “self imposed exile”. I can only assume that any previous
releases went un-noticed, which I hope to correct very soon. The CD that I
listened to was much more than I expected. The cover art sets the tone as to
what to expect – with the tag line “Concertos for the Underworld”, and what
follows is just that.
For those unfamiliar with
DRS (as they refer to themselves) the music is a blend of symphonic compositions
and heavy rock instruments. Along the lines on Trans Siberian Orchestra for the
dead, but more accurately Sub Transylvanian Orchestra. The pieces are moody,
well written and able to evoke emotions and memories of life events (or
nightmares). There are a couple of cuts that, in my opinion are a little shorter
then need be, but they only leave you wanting more and do stand well enough on
their own. My favorites would have to be Behind the Door, which starts with a
cacophony of sound effects to set the rhythm and the final three cuts titled
The Masquerade Ball laid out in
three movements in the tradition of well known classical pieces. A great way to
wrap up this wonderful collection by Dead Rose Symphony. There are sound effects
throughout which I didn’t quite understand the reason for, but
you will once you visit their
website and do a little searching. I don’t want to give away too much because
I’m sure that they mean to have the fans learn some things on their own, but DRS
is going in directions that, in my opinion, are way over due.
I highly suggest that you
climb into the horse drawn carriage, driven by the creepy guy with the whip, and
make your way to the haunted mansion on the hill where the only music they play
is Dead Rose Symphony. Keep your eyes on DRS. They’re going places!
C. Harper
HarperssonMusicReview
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