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TEMPUS FUGIT ~ CHESSBOARD MASQUE 0708 ~ BRAZIL ~ Progressive Rock Recorded: 2001 - 2006 Released: 2008 3rd album by the brilliant Brazilian Symphonic Prog Band Tempus FugitFind albums by this artist, recorded over a period of 6 years and released a decade after their last opus, which proves that the band takes its music very seriously and has patience to release it only after it was perfected. Anybody familiar with the band´s two previous releases will not be disappointed for sure, as they continue the same path of extended, mostly instrumental suites, with lush melody lines, plenty of keyboard and guitar solos and solid support by the rhythm section. This is classic Symphonic Prog, which continues from where the original genre achieved its peak in the mid-1970s. Anybody worried about the Neo-Prog controversy and lack of inspiration can easily put their worries away – this music stands up easily to the best examples from the past and people thirsty for new Prog music will find this album delightful. Go for it!

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TEMPUS FUGIT ~ TALES FROM A FORGOTTEN WORLD ROCK SYMPHONY 025 ~ BRAZIL ~ Progressive Rock Recorded: 1997 Released: 1997 1st album by the Brazilian Prog band Tempus Fugit took the Prog wold by surprise, as it was a superbly written and executed worthy of a veteran band and not a newcomer. Heavily influenced by classic Italian bands (PFM and others) as well as British Prog (Marillion, Yes, etc.) this is a beautifully lyrical album, full of outstanding melodies and long epic themes. The guitar and keyboards provide rich and colorful sonic textures and the vocals (in English), although sparse, are also well suited to the entire musical fabric. Fans of Symphonic Prog will be delighted by this masterpiece from start to finish! Out of print collectors` item

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TEMPUS FUGIT ~ TALES FROM A FORGOTTEN WORLD (EXPANDED EDITION) MASQUE 0406 ~ BRAZIL ~ Progressive Rock Recorded: 1993 - 1997 Released: 2006 1st album by the Brazilian Prog band Tempus FugitFind albums by this artist took the Prog wold by surprise, as it was a superbly written and executed worthy of a veteran band and not a newcomer. Heavily influenced by classic Italian bands (PFMFind albums by this artist and others) as well as British Prog (MarillionFind albums by this artist, YesFind albums by this artist, etc.) this is a beautifully lyrical album, full of outstanding melodies and long epic themes. The guitar and keyboards provide rich and colorful sonic textures and the vocals (in English), although sparse, are also well suited to the entire musical fabric. Fans of Symphonic Prog will be delighted by this masterpiece from start to finish. The Expanded edition add two demo tracks from 1993, previously unreleased. Most warmly recommended!

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TEMPUS FUGIT ~ THE DAWN AFTER THE STORM ROCK SYMPHONY 032 (Barcode: 3426300043184) ~ BRAZIL ~ Progressive Rock Recorded: 1998 - 1999 Released: 1999 2nd album by the Brazilian Prog band Tempus FugitFind albums by this artist, which was eagerly expected by Prog fans considering the strength and excellence of their debut. The album stands up to all the expectations with flying colors, being as strong and as perfect as the debut in every way. They manage again to come up with a set of wonderfully crafted melodies and perform them with flare and perfection. This is classic Symphonic Prog, with all the elements one expects from it, so lovers of the genre should have a field day with this one.

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