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Please
take the time to read about the Damien Project by clicking the hyper-links
at the end of this review ; Acclimate yourself to the individuals & motives
of the The Damien Project & The JDRF
“Through The Downs” has a great visual touch to its elements. Tasteful
electric lead guitar parlays with a progressive rock ballad vibration
; Whereas in “So You Say” the contrasting style is that of acoustic guitar
& a more reflective atmosphere. The female lead vocals in this tune are
superb & fluid , replete with string synthesis accompaniment “Soul
Of Arya” is a melancholy ethereal piece with a dreamscape quality that
is enchanting. A cinematic arc shines forth in this wonderful song ; Segue
to “Sunless Sky” & you have a fine rock/pop tune of mid tempo character
again complimented with guitar splashes Vocalist
Rachel Pardieck has a unique delivery & texture that is alluring & beguiling
, showcased in the two previously mentioned cuts Along
with Mark Skipper-Guitars/Keyboards/Bass/Programming & Lana
J. Albert- Keyboards/Sequencers/Programming , The Damien Project has a
wealth of compositional zeal , production flourishes & chops “Dreams Of Liquid” is an eclectic bit of electronic trip hop ; Contrasting to “Your Hands In Mine” where we are witness to some orchestrated splendor & Flamenco nylon stringed acoustic guitar counterpoint melodies. “Through
The Eyes Of Never” shimmies onto a free form fusion state of nuance ;
& within “Triponic Peace” the alternative post wave flow , shifts within
an Avant-electronic pulsation of creativity
“Eternity’s Edge” turns an orchestrated classical synthesis corner for
The Damien Project. This work along with such cuts as “Serengeti Rain”
showcase the Cinematic synthesis hybrid stylings that meld so nicely as
to intertwine a listeners senses Lana
J Albert’s “Silence” reveals a harder & progressive edged approach with
a dollop of R&B undertow thrown into the mystical musical mixture; Segue
to “No Great Fall” & the roller coaster takes a pleasant tangent to alternative
power pop via Rachel Pardieck’s astute Vox The
new age pop undertow of “Sanctuary” are finely complimented by vocalist
Lisa Tunnah In “Battlefield”
, we are again treated to the refined art of Lana J. Albert & the guitar
virtuosity of Mark Skipper in this progressive rock foray. Along with
tunes like “Angel’s Ways” , it’s easy to see why The Damien Project exudes
craftsmanship along Prog-Rock intentions & serves as a fitting example
of the aforementioned genre The
bold dimensions of The Damien Project forge sound vistas that run a wide
gamut of cross pollination & an innate sense of exploration. This gives
the music an aura & intensity of dynamics that make it both refreshingly
unique & appealingly attractive. Have a listen to the Damien Project &
expand your sonic horizons out into space & time sublime |
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The
Damien Project offers a wide array of musical textures & moods , creating
an unmistakable ambiance & atmosphere. The music of the participants ,
like the Damien Project , is a story in itself 