Neapolitan

I like Folk Rock, Acid Folk/Psychedelic Folk and them some of my favorite genres. I also listen to a variety of world music, but not too familiar with all that is out there. I like Mic Shazam's picks. So this album had potential. However there was a snag, which was pointed out by other members. I think the synthesizer put a damper on things, it was thin and sometimes out of place. I imagine if you replace the synth with a real string section, a choir or maybe an ensemble of Portuguese guitarra that would had better choice, it would have blended in better.

Anseio (Fuga Apressada)I didn't like the synth on the first track, because the synth was a bit repetitive. It sounded like a analog synth, whether it was or not I am not sure. But if it was an analog the musician didn't use the instrument to its full potential.

Ecos na Catedral The synth pads on this is just OK, kinda thin sounding however step all over the toes of the other instruments. It mixed well with the other instruments.

Afinal - A Minha Canção The nylon guitar was a bit reminiscent of Genesis.

O Labirinto Parado I like the piano, the sound had a warmth to it. The track was a bit Wind & Wuthering-esque for me.

O Olhar The music on this track was a bit Al Stewart-ish.

Graça - A Última Ciência this was a good track.

A Vida Boa - This reminds me more of South American than Portuguese music.


I am stuck somewhere between rating it a 7/10 and an 8/10.

If you like the nylon guitar on the album check out Classic guitar players who perform the songs of Heitor Villa-Lobos and Antonio Lauro.

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