Friday 22 August 2014

Quick Update

Sorry dear readers for the lack of postings. Due to some family stuff and decorating! Anyway, hopefully normal service will be resumed shortly. But here is a quick update.

Really enjoying the new Kenso album. For those not in the know, Kenso are a fantastic Japanese band who expertly mix symphonic prog and jazz rock fusion. A sort of bit of Bruford, Brand X with the jazzier bits of mid period Genesis. They don't release often as the band I think are just a part time project as the leader, guitarist Yoshihisa Shimizu is a dentist! Anyway, this new one is more melodic but still full of their complex compositions. Excellent stuff. The box set of their back catalogue from a few years back is one of my most prized posessions.

 

Finally, why is everyone hating the new Yes album? I have never experienced such polar opposite views to my own on this. I think it's quite excellent. Yes, it's very laid back, but the addition of Jon Davison is such a positive effect. I am glad music is such a personal thing.