Scott Mosher Deep Horizon
The Ambient Mind 2006
By Russell Garwood
Deep Horizon is a new album from multitalented prog metal musician Scott Mosher. As with his previous release, Inferno, Scott is responsible for all instruments, songs, lyrics, production, artwork and even releasing the CD, making his achievements all the more impressive. The music borrows heavily from space rock, in a progressive metal template; melodic, mid-tempo rhythm guitars drive the songs beneath soaring leads and shimmering, atmospheric synth tones. The addition of Scott Oliva on vocals has remedied the single weakness found on Inferno, as the new singer gives a confident, solid performance albeit one that may prove prohibitive to listeners who dislike traditional power metal/progressive vocals. Drums programming suits the inorganic, slightly ethereal music, and the bass is powerful enough underpin everything. Solid atmospheres are maintained throughout.
As in his previous works, Mosher makes extensive use of repetition and catchy melodies, yet manages to keep everything absorbing, and he pulls of the mix of genres with ease. The well-written songs, professional packaging and competent performances all around create a very impressive self-released effort. Deep Horizon comes recommended to progressive metal, space rock and prog rock fans. And is it me, or does the title also sound like it could be used for a science-fiction porn movie
7/10
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Official The Ambient Mind website
The Ambient Mind 2006
By Russell Garwood
Deep Horizon is a new album from multitalented prog metal musician Scott Mosher. As with his previous release, Inferno, Scott is responsible for all instruments, songs, lyrics, production, artwork and even releasing the CD, making his achievements all the more impressive. The music borrows heavily from space rock, in a progressive metal template; melodic, mid-tempo rhythm guitars drive the songs beneath soaring leads and shimmering, atmospheric synth tones. The addition of Scott Oliva on vocals has remedied the single weakness found on Inferno, as the new singer gives a confident, solid performance albeit one that may prove prohibitive to listeners who dislike traditional power metal/progressive vocals. Drums programming suits the inorganic, slightly ethereal music, and the bass is powerful enough underpin everything. Solid atmospheres are maintained throughout.
As in his previous works, Mosher makes extensive use of repetition and catchy melodies, yet manages to keep everything absorbing, and he pulls of the mix of genres with ease. The well-written songs, professional packaging and competent performances all around create a very impressive self-released effort. Deep Horizon comes recommended to progressive metal, space rock and prog rock fans. And is it me, or does the title also sound like it could be used for a science-fiction porn movie
7/10
UMs Review Rating Scale
Official The Ambient Mind website
