I think this review has been added at the forum before, but just in case.
KEYBOARD MAGAZINE
December ’04 Issue
Spotlight: Happy The Man
The Muse Awakens
It’s been 25 years since the last release of new material from this legendary prog band, but it’s worth the wait. The compositions are by turns beautiful, melodic, grooving, emotive, and humorous. Between David Rosenthal’s synth and keyboard palette and Frank Wyatt’s saxophones (and keyboards), the orchestrations are lush and inventive. Is it “proggy”? Sure, but not “notey” – just excellent music from some great musicians.
ERNIE RIDEOUT
Well hmm...okay...I dont think that this "notey" thing will offend anyone. At least not the prog or fusion lovers that also loves the music of HTM. And everyone as I have understand it, really loves the tune New York Dreams Suite!! So til next time - if I understand the word correctly - please be more "notey"...this stuff will not get airplay anyway and the fans will love it even more!!
;D
KEYBOARD MAGAZINE
December ’04 Issue
Spotlight: Happy The Man
The Muse Awakens
It’s been 25 years since the last release of new material from this legendary prog band, but it’s worth the wait. The compositions are by turns beautiful, melodic, grooving, emotive, and humorous. Between David Rosenthal’s synth and keyboard palette and Frank Wyatt’s saxophones (and keyboards), the orchestrations are lush and inventive. Is it “proggy”? Sure, but not “notey” – just excellent music from some great musicians.
ERNIE RIDEOUT
Well hmm...okay...I dont think that this "notey" thing will offend anyone. At least not the prog or fusion lovers that also loves the music of HTM. And everyone as I have understand it, really loves the tune New York Dreams Suite!! So til next time - if I understand the word correctly - please be more "notey"...this stuff will not get airplay anyway and the fans will love it even more!!
;D