"Enter the Mysterium" follows the same artistic way, with a nice variety of songs, combined to different styles, such as
folk, ethnic and medieval music, with a strong structure, which gives to the whole album a beautiful unity. A delicate
journey through colourful landscapes and varied cultures. Percussions, guitar, violin, piano, keyboards, flute, oboe
amongst so many other ones) envelop the fragile voice of Peter, with melancholy in a warm and ethereal atmosphere. If you
start listening to this album by watching its beautiful artwork, then you really enter the mysterium. A dark wooden door
covered by leaves seems to be the backdoor of a old medieval castle, or a monastery, like suggests the second pictures in
the back. There's a true sacred spirit in Peter's music, tainted by authentic spirituality. All tracks in the album reflect
the story of ancient religious traditions or old mythical believes. Dark green is the colour I see when listening to Peter's
music, not only because it is the predominant colour on both his albums, but also because it is a quiet and peaceful
colour, symbol of Nature and Life, bringing serenity and stability. "The Scryer and the Shewstone" is the most folk
medieval oriented song of the album, and it reminds me sometimes of Fire & Ice, in the way it is interpreted, as Ian Read
could have done it. Other songs might have similarities with Brendan Perry or David Sylvian, but after two albums, Peter has
been able to create his own sound, which is immediately recognizable. What can be inherited from the Dead Can Dance period
seems to be this incredible capacity of mixing both world music elements with post punk roots. A very rich and varied album,
full of fascinating melodies, which haunt our soul and never get out. A splendid journey back to the essence of romanticism
and melancholy. Come and find the wise man...
A must ! To be placed next to your DCD album collection.
Highly recommended !!
Stéphane F.
website : www.themysterium.info
Autumn 2005