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Excellent Experimental Rock

Jeffrey J.Park | Massachusetts, USA | 04/12/2003

(5 out of 5 stars)

"Although this 1973 release is a bit more on the progressive rock side of the equation than Au dela du Delire (1974), and certainly moreso than Emile Jacotey (1975), it is still just experimental rock, albeit excellent experimental rock. The music on Le Cimetiere des Arlequins is heavy and very dark, which is as equally attributable to the murky, bass-heavy production as the arrangements themselves. Pieces including the 11-minute "Bivouac" suite and the beautiful "De temps en temps" are truly outstanding compositions and are also indicative of the stronger presence of a classical influence relative to subsequent recordings. The mood of the music (NOT instrumental virtuosity), coupled with Christian Deschamps obvious references to Peter Gabriel-patented mannerisms is somewhat suggestive of early Genesis. Highly recommended."

Beautifully Weird

wrldctzn@webtv.net | Los Angeles, CA, USA. | 04/30/1999

(5 out of 5 stars)

"Progressive at its best! Melodic, misterious, powerfull vocals.A musical trip through a bizarre land of odd sounds and lyrics.Did you enjoyed E.Alan Poe's tales?,Dante's Inferno?Early Genesis and Focus's Moving Waves are the closest"