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Kingfisher Sky - Hallway Of Dreams

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Kingfisher Sky is a new Dutch ensemble put together by former Within Temptation drummer Ivar De Graaf along with classically trained vocalist Judith Rijnveld. Ivar left Within Temptation to pursue other musical interests. His collaboration with Judith produced a brilliant debut that encompasses progressive rock, gothic metal and mystical Celtic themes. At times the music bears some similarities to the more mainstream direction that Within Temptation went with their latest release, but the music has more of a prog rock feel. There is a heaviness that permeates the album due to the background of the rhythm section (bassist Eric Hoogendoorn was in Orphanage) but despite the crunch of the guitars it never quite crosses over into metal. Judith's vocals are simply amazing - she sings with incredible control and range - somewhere between Sharon Den Adel and Christina Booth. This is not hyper-complex prog. It relies on moods created by the vocals and writing. The moodiness of the ballads evokes Kate Bush, Tori Amos, Peter Gabriel which the more agressive tunes suggest Porcupine Tree, Within Temptation and even Pink Floyd. For my particular taste this is a different kind of album that pushes the right buttons. If it was a bit heavier we'd probably be referring to it as a metal album but it's not (I do love that crunch though). The band's label is trying hard to not ride the Within Temptation connection too heavily, hoping that the band's music will stand on its own - it does and then some. Having said that it's impossible to deny the musical connection. Highest recommendation!

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  • Style:Progressive Rock
  • Record Label:The Laser's Edge
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Just love the album. Love the progrock a lot. I absolutely think there should be a hype. I hear Porcupine Tree in it, hear folk sounds and I love the metal parts in it. This female vocalist is so different from the mainstream vocalists. This band has something I believe that will stick to people and i hope they come to the States to show their performance! Can't wait for it! Guess it is a matter of opinion..but isnt all music?
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Well it's all a matter of taste isn't it? I for one think this album is brilliant and the vocals are beautiful and versatile!
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I dont understand what the big hipe is about this cd. Theirs no groundbreaking stuff here. Cd sounds simular to many other prog. bands with or without female vocalist.Granted the musics fine, but after a while vocalist can get a bit annoying. BUY OR DIE, not quite...
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