This features the re-recording (with Portuguese lyrics) of "Lavender," a famous track by Marillion which attracted the attention of the French label Musea Records. Perto do Amanhecer, the first work of a Brazilian progressive rock band released by a foreign record company, is basically a work of symphonic prog rock with strong influences of '80s neo-progressive British bands such as Marillion and IQ. Keyboardist Eloy Fritsch has the same style as Rick Wakeman and Mark Kelly, and his miniMoog solos and analog timbres are present on all tracks of this CD. Some classical moments (e.g., the intro of the instrumental track "Fantasia Mística") and even hard rock (on the tracks "Magia" and "Terra Azul") contribute to the diversity of the album, the biggest characteristic of this work. After all, the vibrance -- illustrated by the constant changes in rhythm, hard guitar chords, a duel between the acoustic guitar and miniMoog (on the instrumental "Nascente"), and the well-played keyboards -- makes this CD an obligatory purchase for lovers of the neo-progressive style. All the lyrics are in Portuguese and deal with several themes, such as existentialism and mysticism. ~ Cesar Lanzarini, All Music Guide
Perto do Amanhecer is an album by Brazilian progressive rock group Apocalypse. The compositions are in the symphonic prog rock way with strong influences of progressive British bands such as Yes, Marillion, IQ, Genesis and ELP. Keyboardist Eloy Fritsch's Minimoog solos and synthesizers are present on all tracks of this CD. Some classical moments and even hard rock passages contribute to the diversity of the album -- the biggest characteristic of this work. The vibrance -— illustrated by the constant changes in rhythm, hard guitar chords, and a duel between the acoustic guitar and Minimoog makes this album a truly creative work. The lyrics are in Portuguese and deal with several themes, such as existentialism, nature, science fiction, and mysticism.
Track listing
Ao Cair No Espaço
Terra Azul
Magia
Fantasia Mística
Notredame
Nascente
Na Terra Onde as Folhas Caem
Lágrimas
Corta
Paz da Solidão
Sob a Luz de Um Olhar
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