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Comprised of one amazing composition recorded live, which lasts almost seventy minutes, the reunion of Manuel and Klaus incorporates many fresh ideas that have not been explored before; rather than just rehashing the old formula. The duo were in top form for this live concert. They were invited by Julian Cope to perform at his Cornucopea festival in April 2000, the choice was clear and the two played a sold out concert at the Royal Festival in London in a one time reunion. This is one of two of the results of this brilliant and inspired reunion between Manuel and Klaus. The other release, 'Friendship ' reviewed elsewhere in AMP is every bit as amazing. What a comeback! On 'Gin Rosé at the Royal Festival Hall', beats and breaks abound and the production Is seamless. The breaks are tight, with both Shulze and Göttsching supplying some classic modal solos on Minimoog, and electric guitar respectfully. The duo still keep a fresh attitude, giving in melodies just enough to underline a motif, retaining globally a clear perspective of progression. The atmosphere of most musical ideas have time to develop into their own lives,even in short solos. What's new, when compared to their earlier work, both solo and as a group, is the evolution of the compositional level, now making a larger place for an intuitive delicacy that shrouds the arrangements. If you have liked Ashra's earlier offerings you'll savor this new one on the basis of an expanding expressive component. Review by Ben Kettlewell information: |
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