Kingfisher Sky - Hallway Of Dreams in stock

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Man Behind The Curtain
Dec 26, 2002
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This is one of 2007's best releases! :worship:

Kingfisher Sky is a new Dutch ensemble put together by former Within Temptation drummer Ivar De Graaf along with classically trained vocalist Judith Rijnveld. Ivar left Within Temptation to pursue other musical interests. His collaboration with Judith produced a brilliant debut that encompasses progressive rock, gothic metal and mystical Celtic themes. At times the music bears some similarities to the more mainstream direction that Within Temptation went with their latest release, but the music has more of a prog rock feel. There is a heaviness that permeates the album due to the background of the rhythm section (bassist Eric Hoogendoorn was in Orphanage) but despite the crunch of the guitars it never quite crosses over into metal. Judith's vocals are simply amazing - she sings with incredible control and range - somewhere between Sharon Den Adel and Christina Booth. This is not hyper-complex prog. It relies on moods created by the vocals and writing. The moodiness of the ballads evokes Kate Bush, Tori Amos, Peter Gabriel which the more agressive tunes suggest Porcupine Tree, Within Temptation and even Pink Floyd. For my particular taste this is a different kind of album that pushes the right buttons. If it was a bit heavier we'd probably be referring to it as a metal album but it's not (I do love that crunch though). The band's label is trying hard to not ride the Within Temptation connection too heavily, hoping that the band's music will stand on its own - it does and then some. Having said that it's impossible to deny the music connection. Highest recommendation!

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Ken is wrong. It permeates into metal. Can't tell me that Craving isn't metal.

I'm liking this. Has a slight gothic tinge to it (mainly due to the vocals). Honestly she reminds me of some 80s goth female vocalists. A good thing.

The Kate Bush thing is definitely there.

$17 is a hard sale though! On my 'Wish List'

This band is close to proper promotion getting some radio time.

I'll say they are heavy enough to play in a festival such as ProgPower (/the showcase) in an early slot.
 
Never heard of them before untill i saw them in a local venue two months ago, i was pleasantly surprised by their performance. They even claimed their singer was recovering from a minor illness and not at her best that evening....curious how she's doing at 100%.

Pretty cool stuff if you're asking me.
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Kingfisher Sky's singer Judith.