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La messe en re mineur |
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| Studio |
Azurville Studio |
| Country |
France |
| Cat. Number |
052 |
| UPC (Barcode) |
017531553226 |
| Packaging |
Jewel Case |
| Spars |
DDD |
| Sound |
Stereo |
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| Keyboards |
Freddy Brua |
| Guitar |
Karin Nickerl |
| Violin |
Jacques Lichti |
| Vocals |
Eurydice |
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| Producer |
Jean-Claude Pognant |
| Engineer |
Bernard Bellan |
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Wapassou [France]
Wapassou (75), Messe En re Mineur (76), Sallambo (77), Ludwig (78), Genuine (80), Orchestra 2001-Le Lac D'Argent (86)
French progressive rock band with instrumentation oriented around a keyboard/ violin/guitar/drums (in that order of prominence) setup. They play what is often described as a spacy-progressive rock, and have to date released six albums, including one with the aid of an orchestra. Their best is probably Messe En Re Mineur, which is a single 40 min. track on two sides of an LP.
Sort of a chamber progressive band, who's early albums featured no percussion and were sort of like a more melodic version of Univers Zero (albeit quite a bit earlier.) Their best is supposed to be Messe En Re Mineur Since this is the only one I have, I haven't been in a rush to get the rest. Can be quite mesmerizing at times, though.
Interesting French symphonic progressive with lots of violin. Most feature side-long compositions, and a very strong classical influence (Bach, etc.) The band consists of Freddy Brua (keyboards), Jacques Lichti (violin) and Karen Nickerl (Guitars). Only the last album features a drummer. Some vocals on the first album, but the rest are nearly all instrumental. Their first album is different from the rest, with sort of an Art Zoyd-ish feel, but very substandard. The last ..Lac D'Argent is a much more polished album with an instrumental pop feel, beautiful stuff, but very different than the others. Best places to start are Messe En Re Mineur or Ludwig.
I have their self-titled first album from 1975. Essentially, the band consists of keyboards, violin, and female vocals in French. Various guest musicians contribute occasional oboe, flute, or other instruments. Due to the lack of drums and bass, and the prominence of the violin, the band has a dreamy "chamber ensemble" feel. If the writing were a bit more inspired they might have been an excellent band. Unfortunately, the music fails to be very involving. Messe En Re Mineur is said to be their best so I'd look there first.
