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: : Missa Mercuria : :
This is a very complex “concept CD” with the concept being the loss of
humanities true soul when we discarded the “gods” and evolved to a
monotheistic concept that was totally flawed at its basic core.
It takes the idea of the four natural elements, Earth, Fire, Air, and
Water as the true “gods” that were in us all not in some heaven in the
sky. Earth and Water are female while Air and Fire are male.
In this concept the natural elements kept the world in balance and by
choosing the concept of one God we, as humans have opened the doors to
all the evils in the world. Ironically, based on this CD’s concept, all
the evils of the world are caused by man and not some singularly evil
“Satan”.
Now that I’ve said that part we can just get to the music. Some of you
will be familiar with many of the names who participated on this
extensive CD. All players are from well known hard rock/metal bands from
Germany. Vanden Plas, Silent Force, Pink Cream 69, and Edenbridge. This
is a very heady group of players and singers and the music is stunning
in its brilliance.
Thankfully the only way you really get the “story” is by reading the
extensive letter in the booklet from Mercuria who has come once again
from the natural elements of the gods within to try and get humans to
change their ways. By this is mean that the lyrics in each song are not
so preachy as the letter Mercuria has written to explain why she has
returned.
The songs range from straight ahead in your face metal riffing to slow
pensive ethereal songs. The song lyrics are not cheesy in anyway
regardless of what you think about the concept.
There are several instrumental pieces that set the stage between lyrical
passages. The music and playing is extremely good and each song seems to
draw you deeper and deeper into the story and concept.
No growling vocals, although one of the female vocalist on one song
could probably break a glass with her upper end range.
The Journey to Hades suite will really get to you. It is made up of
songs 11 thru 15 and has both dynamite playing and singing with short
instrument pieces book ended by powerful lyrics.
All I can say is that this is a head banging, heart thumping, and mind
bending musical experience of the finest order. Songs about freedom for
all peoples, equal rights for all people (male and female), about the
basic sanctity of our sexual power, of false prophets, of lying
corporations, of destroying our water, air, and earth, of consumption
for the sake of consuming. This CD spoke to me on many levels and it
spoke with a clear voice all smothered in musical nirvana. If you like
concepts like Into the Electric Castle, then this wonderful bit of ear
candy will hit your sweet tooth perfectly.
Rating: 9 of 10
Reviewed By: Stephen Ellis
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: : Record Label : :
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