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Nine Paths is the fifth album from 5-piece Dutch symphonic rock band Knight Area and highlights the continued brilliance of a tight knit group of musicians who are evolving and attaining ever greater heights in their pursuit of a unique musical sound and vision. Following on from 'The Sun Also Rises' (2004), 'Under a New Sign' (2007), 'Realm of Shadows' (2009) and the superb live album 'Rising Signs from the Shadows' (2010), 'Nine Paths' is a quite exceptional addition to their creative work to date.
It is probably a strange comment to start with, but the production values on this album are outstanding: crystal clarity in the mix and balance of the instruments - and with the intricate blend and grand musiscapes on display here, it needs to be, adding warmth, vision and horizon within which to appreciate the talent and skill on display. Mark Smit's vocals are instantly by far and away the best so far: emotive, penetrating, moody yet firm and affirming when needed. Gerben Klazinga on keyboards never ceases to be the beating heart of this band: keyboardists don't often get the recognition they deserve, but here is a man on the very top of his game. His layered sounds provide an encompassing horizon within the others paint alluring harmonies and soaring melodies: his piano work is mesmerising, weaving stories throughout and between the other instruments and tying the whole sound together. Pieter van Hoorn on drums brings the strong, thoughtful and always changing foundations to the album, with differing tempos highlighting and off-setting the work of the others. Gijs Koopman's bass work never fails to impress - and on this album he shines: driving, supplementing, even haunting when needed. Exceptional work. Finally but by no means least Mark Vermeule on guitars: wow - an intelligent showcase in the craft of making an instrument effortlessly contribute to a masterpiece; heavy and dominant where appropriate, restrained and supportive when needed, mesmeric and lifting in lifting the emotions of the listener to the thrilling point of a track.
I truly believe this album is a contender for prog album of 2011. It is a fascinating and captivating journey through a multi-faceted genre of tracks, from ballads through to instrumentals through to anthemic refrains. This album has it all. An unbelievable achievement which I heartily recommend.
It is probably a strange comment to start with, but the production values on this album are outstanding: crystal clarity in the mix and balance of the instruments - and with the intricate blend and grand musiscapes on display here, it needs to be, adding warmth, vision and horizon within which to appreciate the talent and skill on display. Mark Smit's vocals are instantly by far and away the best so far: emotive, penetrating, moody yet firm and affirming when needed. Gerben Klazinga on keyboards never ceases to be the beating heart of this band: keyboardists don't often get the recognition they deserve, but here is a man on the very top of his game. His layered sounds provide an encompassing horizon within the others paint alluring harmonies and soaring melodies: his piano work is mesmerising, weaving stories throughout and between the other instruments and tying the whole sound together. Pieter van Hoorn on drums brings the strong, thoughtful and always changing foundations to the album, with differing tempos highlighting and off-setting the work of the others. Gijs Koopman's bass work never fails to impress - and on this album he shines: driving, supplementing, even haunting when needed. Exceptional work. Finally but by no means least Mark Vermeule on guitars: wow - an intelligent showcase in the craft of making an instrument effortlessly contribute to a masterpiece; heavy and dominant where appropriate, restrained and supportive when needed, mesmeric and lifting in lifting the emotions of the listener to the thrilling point of a track.
I truly believe this album is a contender for prog album of 2011. It is a fascinating and captivating journey through a multi-faceted genre of tracks, from ballads through to instrumentals through to anthemic refrains. This album has it all. An unbelievable achievement which I heartily recommend.
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One of the best creations of the last generation! Knight Area one of those groups which more, isn't similar to anybody! Also it is visible that musicians don't stamp the albums, and seriously over them work, therefore there is not a lot of material for these years. Very good group.
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Sorry, but it's all sounding a bit tired now.
I loved finding this band, and really enjoyed the first couple of albums probably because I was astonished that anyone was producing such retro sounding prog in the late 20th early 21st century.
However, materially K.A. have not progressed at all beyond their initial offerings,
Also my biggest bug bear with this band on their last album, and on this, is the drum sound. It is awful. Repetitive and horribly recorded.
Sorry guys, you need to progress. The prog bar has been raised so far that you're being left behind by a country mile. See Kaipa - Much more interesting in my opinion (which you are of course free to disagree with).
Please do better and find your USP again.
I loved finding this band, and really enjoyed the first couple of albums probably because I was astonished that anyone was producing such retro sounding prog in the late 20th early 21st century.
However, materially K.A. have not progressed at all beyond their initial offerings,
Also my biggest bug bear with this band on their last album, and on this, is the drum sound. It is awful. Repetitive and horribly recorded.
Sorry guys, you need to progress. The prog bar has been raised so far that you're being left behind by a country mile. See Kaipa - Much more interesting in my opinion (which you are of course free to disagree with).
Please do better and find your USP again.
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