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- World Of Music - Svastara - 2008 |
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BLESSING FORCE
Experimental / neo-classical / metal band, United Kingdom
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Blessing Force
Experimental / neo-classical / metal band, United Kingdom |
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Blessing
Force brings together two of the most revered instrumentalists of our
time who join together in an unparalleled musical exchange of compositional
skills and soloing abilities, creating a high energy neo-classical prog album
that ranks among the greatest in the genre. The band's
guitarist and keyboardist, Zoran A.G. Jovanovic and Laila Afsoon arose the
attacks in the cities of ex-Yugoslavia with their previous bands and bore prominent
strokes and brilliant progress in Canada and India. Great and powerful progressive
metal. The name, Blessing
Force, is synonymous with modern musical virtuosity. Zoran's an amazing
guitar player who brings out classical and metal influences within the hard
rock forum. Blessing Force is an all instrumental offering comprised of aggressive
rock and metal compositions which highlight compositional prowess and legendary
guitar and keyboard skills. Joined by keyboard player Laila Afsoon (Faith,
Love & Hope, Eclipse), Zoran returns to the intense neo-classical style
that established him as one of the most innovative musicians of our time.
Blessing Force is a stunning instrumental barrage of outstanding musicianship
and is rooted deeply in the progressive neo-classical style that generated
a legion of loyal fans. "Into the Flames" is the Zoran A. G. Jovanovic
album prog and guitar fans have been eagerly anticipating. Incredible rhythmns,
ensemble playing, and great melodies create a tight canvas for each player's
phenomenal soloing ability. Blessing Force delves deeper into the metal virtuoso
idiom, soloing over advanced rhythmic patterns and adventurous chord progressions.
Spectacular album from those fabulous players with a display of virtuoso guitar
and keyboard playing and great melodic songs. Zoran has gained a reputation
as being one of the most melodic but powerful guitar players in the metal and
rock arena. Great and spectacular work on this album from those highly talented
musicians will blow you away.
The
members of the band, Blessing Force, these amazing live and studio artists
are:
Laila Afsoon (keyboards) - Classical strains of philharmonic orchestra in an apparent
heavy-duty Metal
magic. Stringblaze that fills the music with symphony
and unbelieving harmony that flits on their songs. The charm and beauty are
fascinating, intense; but surely unveiled and wrapped in folds of an eternal
mist of an orchestra and assault of violines with gurgle of santur. So there
you are. A specific string of surprises in store. Started playing in bands
while in high school. Formed a band called Eclipse in 1984, which
eventually evolved into Faith, Love & Hope in 2001. She has
actively participated in recording sessions for other artists since then, as
well as forming Blessing Force with Zoran A. G. Jovanovic.
Zoran A. G. Jovanovic (guitars: ) - The band's
guitar master and frontman, writes his own lyrics and composes his own notes.
Influenced by a very special and
unique guitar legends, George Bellas and Alex Masi, and other guitar legends
like Yngwie Malmsteen, Jason Becker, Tony MacAlpine, Vinnie Moore, Paul Gilbert,
Marty Friedman, Joe Satriani, Steve Vai, Patrick Rondat, John Petrucci, etc
they have hit the international music scene with a vengeance. While you are
watching his amazing playing and listening to the guitar you will find that
his guitar doesn't play, then it simply talk. Formed a band in 2001, the Neo-classical
progressive metal band Faith, Love & Hope. Founding member of Mr. Body
Builder, as well as executive producer. After the demise of Mr. Body Builder,
participated in recording sessions for other artists as well as other side
projects. Also fronts the band Blessing Force.
Gary Bramil (vocals) - One of the founding
member, being his long experience singing in Prog death metal bands. Participated
in other side projects, such
as Cobi's Death and Treatfull Silence, as well as being
finalist in national and international singing competitions.
Zoran Talevic (bass)
- A very modern bass playing with new techniques which makes it sound so perfect
and strong. He is also in session with other prog
and jazz musicians, and has been participated in other side projects too, such
as Hazari, etc.
Djordje
Radovanovic (drums) - He has been parcipiated in many ethno-jazz projects
for many years, and in session with other musicians, as well as amazing studio
artist.
Blessing Force current line-up:
Laila Afsoon - keyboards; Zoran Talevic
- bass; Gary Bramil - vocals; Djordje Radovanovic - drums; Zoran A. G. Jovanovic
- guitars
Discography: "Into The Flames" (Promo, 2007) - Independent -
1. "Into The Flames", 2. "The Other Man's Wife", 3. "I Can't Believe Blessing
Force" (Bonus)
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