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COVENANT ~ NATURE`S DIVINE REFLECTION SYN-PHONIC 13 ~ USA ~ Progressive Rock Recorded: 1992 Released: 1992 This is the only album by American Prog act CovenantFind albums by this artist, which was in fact a one-man-show of multi-instrumentalist Dave GryderFind albums by this artist, who plays drums and a plethora of keyboards, mostly vintage, including the Hammond organ and mellotron. He gets a little help on one track from guitarist / bassist Bill PohlFind albums by this artist. Of course Gryder composed all the music on this album as well, which comprises of just three tracks, two of which are lengthy (close to 20 minutes) mini-suites subdivided into sections but playing continuously. The music is typical retro Neo-Prog, which sounds remarkably like the "real deal" and if one didn´t know better it makes an impression like it could have been recorded in the 1970s. The overall feeling is similar to the recordings by the classic keyboard dominated Prog outfits from the 1970s, like NiceFind albums by this artist, Emerson, Lake & PalmerFind albums by this artist and others. The compositions are somewhat sketchy, which leaves a lot space for extended improvisations, which is the main attraction of this music. The performances are quite impressive, especially in view of the fact that it is a job of one person. In short this is primarily of interest to Hammond organ and other vintage keyboards freaks, which are quite numerous of course. A great trip down the nostalgia lane and altogether a fairly interesting little know Prog gem, which is definitely worth investigating, so check it out if you gat a chance!

Updated: 21/09/2021Posted:

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