Wikipedia.com praises the work of Jo Blankenburg Vendetta on the first work, probably you do not know who has the good already composed another work. At Amazon, there is also to find Float ovation is a good piece and is from 2007. Probably the Internet cable is insufficient across the Atlantic, which is a look at German sites in order to avoid such embarrassing mistake. Americans Well just!
The style of Blankenburg is a bit darker and especially slightly cooler over Two Steps From Hell, the music seems to lonely and forsaken me. Even with its more recent album Elysium which, although in itself has many catchy melodies, but colder acts as the competition.
If you already listen to the first three titles, Vendetta, Sartorius and Imperatrix Mundi could almost think that they belong together. Starting with a somber female voice accompanied by dark, aggressive sounding violins. While the mood in Sartorius is better, but the piece is still dominated by an oppressive atmosphere. Imperatrix Mundi (Empress of the World dt .: Emperor of the World) possibly a reference to Carl Orff O Fortuna Imperatrix Mundi resonates here in a similar mood as eponymous title of Carl Orff.
Even the lighter and more powerful tracks such as Juggernaut sound friendly but still resonates in my opinion, a certain sadness with. Only I can hear that, or the other can confirm?
The cover can really hope for a true explosion ears, but unfortunately only the quiet and spiritual experiences of a warrior are probably transformed into music. I miss a few the whole load, the soul-making livid bombastic part of the genre. Also in Title Lament for Cherubin the piano is accompanied by a somber female voice again, a little, I feel that Blankenburg has here a little lacking creativity.
Knights of Palmyra is finally an alternative to suicidal rest, here come finally a couple of powerful drums and violins used. The action is almost palpable. Followed by its namesake Vendetta acts also bombastic, catchy music, and has a more powerful violins. And finally dares Blankenburg even a few bells - respect for the courage to be creative!
Unfortunately, the fighter keeps mood did not last long, with the Enamorus the slope goes back towards cold heart. The last three titles, our long-acting journey through our feelings and inner blockages, brings us to the Kingdom of Avilion, Chimeran Empire and Lament for Cherubin. While I can in the former positively emphasize that a beautiful violin is the main theme here but unfortunately the Grundtun has not changed. In Chimeran Empire has once again a staccato violin and a beautiful rhythmic drums, but this slow annoying female voice brings me slowly into the grave. Probably I would have the non-choir to buy version. The Last Title Lament for Cherubin sounds almost just like the rest, so I can save myself a rating here.
Jo Blankenburg has to lone female voices, singing a very strong tendency to gloomy music, how come in the album Vendetta for me come into their own. Even if he proves us the contrary, strong in his new album Elysium. For me, this album is very dark, dystopian and depressed. I really tried my melodies to filter out my systems has been accomplished only in the title Knights of Palmyra.
The album is on the whole Okay for lonelier hours or depression phases. However, I can not recommend this album for fans of TSFH or Audio Machine fans, because here the more classic sound of the genre will be played. In addition, my depressive mood personally do not like, and that's saying something! Also, the strong woman's voice that gives their best in almost all titles, annoying with time.
For Epic enthusiasts this is likely to be depressed and cool. For people who like to sometimes calm and thoughtful love and have a penchant for the emptiness and loneliness, the album Vendetta by Jo Blankenburg could be a real gem.
