What I can clearly hear on this album which I have a relationship with outside of Gong is clearly Holdsworth the guitarist. The album is somewhat similar to Allan Holdsworth's solo material, but the instrumentation makes it unique I think. It's the only fusion album I know of with such an extensive use of percussive instruments and I love those clean, vibrating tones. The songs I appreciate the most are the first four which I think are all strong. Percolations : Part I & II sounds like it could be on the soundtrack of a video game, like an underwater world in some snes rpg. I hope that doesn't cheapen the song as I actually mean it in a positive way. It's a delicious, relaxing listen and a nice contrast to some of the more rocking tracks.
My favourite Gazeuse track at the moment is Esnuria. It has a great groove and I love the build up and just how the song develops with the percussion instruments, guitar and brass. It's a brilliant song with rocking bits as well as beautiful parts.
I don't think there's anything wrong with this album. Some would perhaps argue that the compositions could be more interesting, but I like where they've taken them and what they've done on this album. Usually, it's not a record I consciously sit down and dedicate attention to, but I might put it on while working on something and then I find myself grooving along after a little while.
It's a very good from me
