Six Tales Of Perception
Self-Released, 2024
8/10
Listen to Six Tales Of Perception
The German duo of Dirk Krause and Robert Köhler are Castle Mountain Moon, and they pen 7 tracks in the area of symphonic progressive rock where some guests are present for this impressive debut.
“Perception” opens with Köhler’s gentle keys amid a haze of mystery, as ominous vocals enter near the end, and “Blue Sky Machine” follows with harmonic group vocals, where Gerry Wassong’s dense drums and Krause’s swirling guitar add a rock fueled demeanor.
In the middle, “Fly” uses bright keys and plenty of frisky prog ideas to create warm melodies, while “To The Moon” is full of soaring guitar work and dynamic introspection that benefits much from Krause’s precise bass lines.
“Who” and “Suddenly” exit the listen. The former employs cozy acoustic guitar and pretty singing, and the latter finishes with a buzzing climate of meticulous keys and building, symphonic waves of ambience and power.
Other guests include Frank Piontkowski (cello) and Johanna Köhler (posaune), who help make for a an intriguing and memorable version of modern prog-rock.
Travels well with: Past And Secrets- Another Day Another Time; Captain Of The Lost Waves- Beautiful Ugly