Tempano - 2008 - Selective Memory (Venezuela)

TEMPANO has a very personal sound in which superb melodies, complex breaks and very well-written themes reinforce the originality. The music is symphonic with extended solos and instrumental sections. The arrangements are fully orchestrated with intricate band interplay. In this context, "Atabal-Yemal" is a real gem ! Instrumental for the most part (Sung in Spanish for the rest), this CD includes refined melodies evoking RETURN TO FOREVER or CAMEL, the unusual sounds and breaks of HAPPY THE MAN, complex writing ala KING CRIMSON and the creativity of TANTRA ; the whole is touched with a typically warm, South American color.

And what to say, about "The Agony And The Ecstasy" (2002), apart that this is the best of TEMPANO filled with maturity ?!? As warm as ever (Of course due to the Latin influences !) and purposefully more melodic than its predecessor, this album definitely shows a personal and truly high class music that benefits from a perfect interpretation. http://www.progarchives.com/artist.asp?id=329

Track Listings

01. Victoria Pírrica
02. Falling Senses
03. Argos
04. Despair, Shout
05. A Farewell to the Seasons
06. Irus
07. The Blind Crow
08. Path
09. Embestida
10. Cristalizado
11. Aguas Redondas

Line-up/Musicians

- Pedro Castillo / guitars, violin, Mellotron and vocals
- Giuglio Cesare Della Noce / Yamaha acoustic piano, MKII Rhodes electric piano, Hammond B3 organ, Farfisa organ, Wurlitzer electric piano (1969), Minimoog, Polymoog, Elka strings, Hohner clavinet, Roland Space Echo RE 201
- Miguel Angel Echevarreneta / bass, acoustic guitars
- Gerardo Ubieda / drums, percussion, keyboards (10) and additional keyboards on part II, The Lone Samurai