For their second album Iceberg had a
completely turn both in the line-up and style of music proposed.Angel
Riba left the group and the remaining quartet decided to move on as all
instrumental ensemble.They traveled again to Madrid and recorded ''Coses
nostres'' in just four days during September 76' at the Kirios
Studios.Even a single was released to promote the album, containing
''Preludio'' along with a shorter version of ''La flamenca electrica''.
Musically
the mixed bag of sounds presented on ''Tutankhamon'' was a thing of the
past.Iceberg focused on creating technically compentent, at times
virtuosic and irritating Progressive Rock with strong Jazz and Spanish
Folk influences, not far from the sound of GUADALQUIVIR or IMAN
CALIFATO INDEPENDIENTE.Most of the tracks are long with plenty of
shifting moods, led by the soaring synthesizers and the electric piano
of Josep Mas and the sharp, jazzy guitars of Sune.The spanish sounds
are easily recognizable throughout the release, as ''Coses nostres''
contains tons of Latin vibes in its solos and melodies.The performances
and arrangements are well-balanced, ranging from rich and incredibly
dense musical ideas to softer moments with a more Jazz- or
Acoustic-oriented sound, lacking a proggy flavor.Equally, the atmosphere
of the album goes through dreamy and sensitive textures to more cold
and technical soundscapes.However a very sterile production along with
the somewhat thin synthesizer sound prevent the album from being a true
must-have.
Nice, elaborate and captivating instrumental
Prog/Fusion for all lovers of the style.Try to skip the disadvantage of
the mediocre recording quality and focus on the great musicianship, you
are sure to enjoy this album a lot more.Recommended.
An album with excellent rapid prog fusion,
that sounds like Colosseum II or Modry Efekt; guitar driven, slightly
ethnic, and spacey. It starts off a bit slow, but soon gains momentum
and aftar a while really rocks. It also contains some more
urban-sounding jazz themes. Iceberg isn't the only band that plays
successfully with that rural/urban opposition (Duello Madre comes to
mind). Well played and recommended.
Finally one step ahead, closer to such
Fusion stuff in the vein of "Al di Meola" and "Return to Forever" as
well, and sometime in a more "progressive" mood, like in the album "Hymn
of the Seventh Galaxy" by R.T.F.!! Entirely an instrumental
album ,this time you find some remarkable interplays with the guitar,but
at the end you are in trouble when immediately you should like to
listen to them once again, after the conclusion of the second side and
you can't remember any music theme or melody, also after a repetitive
listening...don't get me wrong, this issue is absolutely recommended,
despite of finding some defects here, nevertheless- by comparing it to
the best album by R.T.F. -("Romantic Warrior"), the present issue can not stand in the same place!!
Tracks Listing
1. Preludi I record (2:14)
2. Nova (musica de la Llum) (8:56)
3. L'acustica (referencia d'un canvi interior) (9:10)
4. La d'en Kitflus (6:49)
5. La flamenca electrica (5:56)
6. A Valencia (8:45)
7. 11/8 (Manifest de la follia) (6:54)
Total Time: 48:44
Line-up / Musicians
- Jordi Colomer / drums
- Joseph "Kitflus" Mas / pianos, synthesizers
- Primitivo Sancho / bass
- Joaquim "Max" Suñe / guitars
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A beautiful record, I love every second of it, thanks!
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Hello: Thanks for sharing these works. I'd like to know if it was ripped from cd edition with attached artcover. I've got other 2 different reeditions with awful sound quality (mostly moog sound).
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Luis.
Yes, I ripped these directly from the CD, however the CD's I bought (from Amazon) were CD-R. I did not know this until I received them, not sure if that makes any difference to your question.
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