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Review:
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Italy seems to a hot bed of symphonic gothic music,
and Elegy of Madness are a new entry in the field with this,
their debut album. This is for fans of symphonic gothic
metal, but with prog flourishes, that remind me of Camel.
Singer Anja has a soft mezzo contralto voice, in the same
style as Simone Simmonds of Epica, which suits their music
that lies on the lighter side of metal. ****
The songs alternate between softer and heavier numbers,
but there are always twists and turns, and a few surprises.
Stand outs include the lovely instrumentation of ‘Elegy
of Madness’, the eastern flavoured ‘Another Path’, and the
deep, emotional ‘Agony’ parts 1 & 2. ****
This, as befits an album called Bridge of Sighs, is
melancholic, thoughtful, reflective music. Available at
http://www.gattimusic.com
and at Gatti’s shop on EBay, as well
as other reputable outlets.
8.5 out of 10.
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