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Nemo - "Si Partie 1"

Label - Quadrifonic
Reviewed by: Jason Carzon
Genre: Prog Rock
Country: France
Language: English
Length: 57:42
Release Date: 4/2006
Label:
Quadrifonic
Band Members: Jean Pierre Louveton / guitar, vocals Guillaume Fontaine / keyboards, vocals
  Jean Babtiste Itier / drums, vocals Lionel B. Guichard / bass, vocals
 
Track Listing: 1.)- Douce Mort (16:26) -Apprentis
  )- Vivant - L'éternel hiver
  - Douce mort -Danse de la pluie (Nowea Fridjies)
  2.)- Ici, Maintenant (6:27) -Pantins
  3.)- Miroirs (6:44) -Sorciers
  4.)-Si (8:00)  
  5.)-Apprentis Sorciers (20:05)
     
The Review

NEMO is a French band in the symphonic/prog vein, and SI PARTIE 1 is their 6th release in a row. They pretty much follow the modern prog style of many contemporaries, adding maybe a small helping of fusion, heavy rock and classical textures. Lyrics are in French. Nemo apparently take some degree of care in what they're doing, both in the packaging and in the music. Nice album cover too.***

One thing obvious is that these guys sing in French, so this may limit Nemo's appeal outside of Europe. I suppose if the words were in English, they would have been ripe for a broader market. However, the vocals are handled well, and for those not concerned about the lyrics being French or vocals will have plenty to enjoy in the music itself which boasts some decent instrumentation.***

Another thing must be mentioned is that this record is called SI PARTIE 1, and the band are supposed to record SI PARTIE 2 as a follow up, so I assume this is possibly a concept album of some sort. Maybe they have some trilogy going on. Not sure.***

the tracks R: DOUCE MORT VIVANT: the first track opens with some expressive piano and cello-like string sounds for a cinematic build up before moving into some more heavier fare with some Jordan Rudess-like keyboards and progs along for a good 16 minutes and has some decent instrumentation.***

ICI, MAINTENANT: Flower Kings-like piano and reflective vocals. Dramatic mellow bits and atmospheric heavy ones. Panoramic musical images. At almost 6 and a half minutes, this is the shortest track on the album.***

MIROIRS: the previous track segues effortlessly into this one, a more funkier(for such an outfit) number. Some really nice tricky keyboard/rhythm section interplay after the 3 minute mark too.*** SI: slow moody opening before moving into some heavier riffing and abrasive keys in a more modern prog-rock setting.***

APPRENTIS SORCIERS: the last track is an epic 20 minute one which, looking at the title, must be based on the story of the Sorceror's Apprentice(remember Walt Disney's FANTASIA with Mickey Mouse and those scary dancing brooms?), but I may be wrong. I don't understand French lyrics. This one starts with some of the best instrumentation on the disc including some nimble bass work and some jazzy piano and tasty guitar before moving into a more song-based section with slight 'world' textures. There's plenty more fine instrumentation from there as well, with an electric piano-driven jam, and an anthemic closing bit. Wonder what Paul Dukas would have throught of it.***

NEMO's new release is worth hearing for its instrumental progginess.***

 

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