As expected, the album kicks off with a series of tracks that combine bombastic military percussions with judiciously chosen
classical and vocal samples to build up a heroic and dramatic atmosphere. Although the opening passage of this album remains
within the same martial neo-classic vein as the previous album, the core of the album is made of dark ambient soundscapes.
Desolate industrial wastelands blown by icy winds evolve into organic ritual hymns, establishing a sinister, yet solemn
atmosphere that slowly grows in intensity. A tension relieved by the final tracks. Warlike percussions, melodramatic
orchestral passages and vocal samples gradually draw the album to a grandiose conclusion. Impressive!
Shifting their music in a new direction, Predella Avant has avoided the pitfall of self-repetition that often befalls
second albums. Carbon Figures is an excellent album that confirms the talent of this project. A must have for all amateurs
of monumental, martial orchestral music.
Ian C.
Contacts :
Winter 2004
Predella Avant : www.predella-avant.tk
Ars Musica Diffundére : www.blackrain.de