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""Oniric Metal" is a very balanced work that avoids almost all the pitfalls of the genre with progressive and technical tracks that do not fall into demonstration."
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Lalu is the solo project of Vivien Lalu, a French keyboardist who has already proven himself on a few albums of the Lion Music label, notably in the works of Hubi Meisel or Joop Wolters. The latter is also the guitarist on this "Oniric Metal", accompanied by singer Martin Lemar (Tomorrow's Eve), bassist Russell Bergquist and drummer Ryan Van Poederooyen (Devin Townsend)
The working method won't confuse the regulars, but it still deserves to be presented. Indeed, as the protagonists all come from different countries, each of them recorded their part in a national studio and the mix was then done by Lalu.
Contrary to what one might expect, 'Oniric Metal' is definitely not a keyboardist's album as Jordan Rudess or Derek Sherinian might have done. It's a very balanced work that avoids almost all the pitfalls of the genre: progressive and technical tracks that don't fall into demonstration, calmer tracks free of any mawkishness and catchy tracks that you won't get tired of after five or six listenings.
Whatever the exercise, Lalu do it well. But if the compositions are effective, some credit must also be given to the musicians who support him. Wolters' touch is often bluffing of accuracy just like Lemar's vocals, captivating as well in its nervousness as in its softness.
Sensitivity and power are the key words of this "Oniric Metal". There's really not much to reproach Lalu who offers us a first album of an impressive maturity and which should find its public without any problem. - Official website
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TRACK LISTING:
01. Yesterdayman
02. Wolven Eyes
03. Windy
04. Night In Poenari
05. Moonstruck (the Soulish Element)
06. Timestop
07. Starwatcher
08. Potboy: The Final Fantasy
LINEUP:
Joop Wolters: Guitares
Martin Lemar: Chant
Russell Bergquist: Basse
Ryan Van Poederooyen: Batterie
Vivien Lalu: Claviers
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READERS
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STAFF:
3.3/5 (6 view(s))
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IN RELATION WITH LALU
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LAST INTERVIEW
LALU (DECEMBER 09, 2021)
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After eight long years of silence, Lalu is back in business with an album back to the roots of progressive music... It is with great pleasure that Music Waves met with its main protagonists!
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