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From the opening
chimes of the reverse gated backwards tape effects of "No Strangers"
it's apparent that we are listening to a musical gem of eclectic pop
melody. Songs such as "Name" & it's hook driven upbeat catchy rock,
to "Fingers Crossed" with its effervescent funk/pop/rock chorus, show
the strength & diversity of a gifted unique songwriter In "DaddysOldDrum"
the alternative quirky Europop feel to "GypsiesSong" there is something
going on with Fedia Lavrov that we can only call dynamic. Dare we say
there are at times an almost Brit retro splash of influence throughout
some of the work that is marked with a totally uncanny & singular originality
that is focused in the sounds of Fedia Lavrov's work At times in
songs like "SomethingSuper" we are treated to delightful mid tempo flowing
chord structure & changes that are both inventive & vexing. Tunes like
"CryForJoy" with it's maudlin delivery & "Find Myself In You" &
Dunia'sComingHome" are experimentalism & alt-Popism that move in tangents
of Fedia's directional impetus Some of the
more mainstream selections such as "LaVictoria" with her rock/funk off-handedness
to "OddessaDanceSillyPop" to "Smack The Taste" with its suspended 2nd's
& 4th' are more hard edged "Seven Days
In Summer" explores this area from the Somnambula material. Then there
are cuts such as "Left In The Past" which revert into a charming progressive
pop overtone & the brooding & moody "BlownUpBalloons" alt-fuzz drone-pop.
Couple these with songs like "Reflected At Fault" an alternative tinged
pop/rock abstraction from the Somnambula project & "Dream On Demon"
with its stark social prospectus & you have the works of a diverse craftsman
of sonic proportions Other songs
from the "Somnambula" selection are equally disarming, such as "Live
In Love" with its private revelations & emo-alt industrial feel to "Peugeons"
tribal techpost-grunge, show another side of Fedia Lavrov that keep
mutating & evolving in varying musical directions & areas of impact
to the listener & fellow participant Fedia Lavrov
is a musical visionary who crosses through the boundaries of alternative
pop & rock models whilst combining flashes of emo post punk industrial
brilliance. To say that Fedia Lavrov is under rated is an understatement.
A truly gifted songwriter & modern artist of uncanny creative powers
& magnetic musical intrigue. Fedia Lavrov is a musical enigma of the
21st century. No one can feel that he is a stranger when listening to
the singular vision & genius of Fedia Lavrov's music
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When
speaking of Fedia Lavrov & his latest incarnation Somnambula, words
like eclectic genius & unsung alternative Russian superstar are easily
bantered about. The former member of "Begemot" has drawn out a path
of musical creative originality, that is utterly a stylistic journey
of individualism that is rarely seen in todays post modern music circles
