Maya - Fading Tomorrow CD
SKU
Oskar 5907811115020
Zsuzsa Garda – lead vocal
Dávid Fecske – guitars, backing vocals
Péter Gosztola – bass guitar, bass pedal
Gergő Szabó – keyboards, backing vocals
Tamás Nádhazi – drums, percussions, effects
“The Hungarian progressive rock band Maya will undoubtedly arouse interest, not only among loyal fans of the genre, but also among those looking for unusual sounds, complex structures and melodies that stay in the mind long after listening to the album.
The Hungarians' debut consists of six well-thought-out compositions being a kind of time machine, thanks to which the listener will take a musical journey to the epochs, when prog-rock, in the broad sense of the word, emanated with a blaze of colours. Listening to the material of ‘Fading Tomorrow’ one may encounter accents associated with ELP, and after a while jump to the times of old Genesis or Marillion, ending with a strong characteristic straight out of Dream Theater. And there is absolutely nothing wrong with identifying influences as long as you turn them to your advantage, which the musicians of the Maya band have done, creating expansive and sprawling forms while adding their own unconventional style. Three of the songs last over nine minutes and carry considerable variety and sensitivity. From atmospheric keyboard solos, to sharp guitar phrases, enhanced by a solidly paced rhythm section, to vocal choruses, strongly reminiscent of those familiar from Kansas, adding colour to the whole. Without a doubt, there is much to sink your ears into.
The remaining three songs, although definitely shorter, do not deviate at all in style and level of performance from those mentioned above. What undoubtedly catches one's attention while listening to Fading Tomorrow is the distinctive and powerful voice of Garda Zsuzsa, thanks to which a mass of emotions pours out of the speakers, perfectly matched to the instrumental track. When it's supposed to be airy and gentle - it is, when it's supposed to claw its way out and scratch - it does so with just the right amount of force and precision. You can feel that this material was not created on a knee, but required many rehearsals and hundreds of hours to finally sound so complex.”
- LabelOskar
- UPC5907811115020