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  | MELECHET ~ IN BETWEEN
NOT ON LABEL ~ ISRAEL ~ Progressive Rock
Recorded: 2006 Released: 2006
The Israeli Prog scene enjoys a kind of renaissance in early 2006 with the release of several excellent debut albums by young groups (see Double SpaceFind albums by this artist, SympozionFind albums by this artist, SussitaFind albums by this artist & Solstice CoilFind albums by this artist), each and every one of them surprisingly excellent and refreshing. The debut album by the group MelechetFind albums by this artist is perhaps the most ambitious of them all, presenting an entire new rock-opera rather than a collection of individual songs. The music, arrangements and orchestration (including a string quartet) are definitely worthy of comparison to similar projects attempted in the 1970’s. The four members of the group play a wide selection of instruments and strengthened by additional players and vocalists they manage quite successfully to achieve a grandiose production. The Hebrew vocals make it difficult for a non-Hebrew speaking listener to follow the plot, but how many opera lovers speak fluent Italian? Every Prog fan should be able to enjoy this music without reservations. Considering how young these musicians are, there are bright days ahead for Israeli Prog!
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  | MELECHET ~ UNDER THE REDS TREE, PART A`
HIGH FIDELITY 095 (Barcode: 7290013014139) ~ ISRAEL ~ Progressive Rock
Recorded: 2010 Released: 2010
This is the 2nd album by Israeli Prog group MelechetFind albums by this artist, which follows the debut released four years earlier. Again this is a concept album, and as the title suggests just the first part of an even bigger project. Complex instrumentation, mostly acoustic and subdued (male and female) vocal parts unveil a somewhat somber atmosphere, but the album is beautifully melodic and interesting enough to require repeated listening. In many respects the album is representative of the contemporary Israeli Prog scene, which returns to the old values of good melody and delicate delivery. Israeli Prog fans will find it definitely interesting.
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