Al Di Meola - Elysium (2015) [Official Digital Download 24-bit/96kHz]

×

Al Di Meola - Elysium (2015) [Official Digital Download 24-bit/96kHz]

Close

Al Di Meola - Elysium (2015)
FLAC (tracks) 24-bit/96 kHz | Time - 65:54 minutes | 1,4 GB
Studio Master, Official Digital Download | Artwork: Front cover

"Elysium" is the climax of this process so far. The artist has arrived where he always wanted to be. He himself thinks of Elysium as a "place of perfect happiness". A paradise where acoustic and electric components, triumphant rock and finely entwined jazz, delicate and pumping rhythms, guitars and keyboards, wide panoramas of rock and diaphanous carpets of sound come together in harmony. In this magical Elysium, everyone complements each other. Al Di Meola has brought together a five piece band with no bass. While he plays all the guitar parts himself, both acoustic and electric, including unbelievably fast and elegant riffs and effervescent rocking chords, three keyboard players and pianists provide shades of colour. This trio includes new recruit Philippe Saisse, who also contributes the composition "La Lluvia". The others have shared musical accomplishments with their band leader going back decades. Barry Miles has known Al since the seventies. Mario Parmisano can be heard on recordings such as "Orange And Blue" (1994) and "Flesh On Flesh" (2002). Two new rhythm players have now joined the team: percussionist Rhani Krija and drummer Peter Kaszas. Both of them are wide awake and always right up with the beat. The gates to paradise for guitar aficionados are open to everyone – with "Elysium".