Asia Minor - Between Flesh And Divine
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Artist: Asia MinorPerformer: Asia Minor
Edition: Music CD
Audio: English (Unknown)
CD Release Date: 2001-04-02
Music Label: Musea
Soundtracks:
- Nightwind
- Northern Lights
- Boundless
- Dedicace
- Lost In A Dream Yell
- Dreadful Memories
Music reviews of Between Flesh And Divine
Music Review: Another great prog rock album
Rating: 5 Stars
Asia Minor was a bit of a latecomer in the prog game. Still too early for the neo-prog scene, but existing after prog rock's glory, they released two albums, Crossing the Line in 1979 and Between Flesh and Divine in 1980. It's easy to understand how the band managed only two albums and broke up, given they were recording during an era where prog rock was grossly unfashionable (punk rock and disco had already done their damage, and New Wave was the new musical style that came from the ashes of both). In this era, one might think their debut would be thought of as their best, but it was actually this one, Between Flesh and Divine. Asia Minor was a French band consisting of two Turkish musicians (residing in France), as well as a bassist (who also played keyboards) and a drummer. Flutes, guitars, bass, drums, vocals (in English), and keyboards (string synths, Minimoog, Hammond organ, even Mellotron) are used. The band avoided solos, hence keeping their egos in check, and stick with what they did best: high quality prog rock in an era where good prog was becoming more hard to come by. While the Middle Eastern and Turkish influences of their music is a bit overexaggerated (I notice some in the flute work, and some passages, but isn't as obvious as a lot of the music from Ozric Tentacles), their music is symphonic prog, influenced by the likes of Camel, Genesis, King Crimson, Jethro Tull, and even Pulsar but without being a clone or derivative of any of those bands. There are atmospheric passages that lead to more energetic ones. Vocals at times remind me of Camel (especially "Nightwind"), and other times are more dramatic, reminding me of Pulsar (like on "Northern Lights"). I didn't know what to expect when I bought Between Flesh and Divine, given the 1980 release, but I'm glad I did. Definately one of the brighter moments of the post-punk, post-disco, New Wave dominated world of 1980. Rather than demonstrating what went wrong with prog at the end of the '70s/early '80s, Asia Minor demonstrated that it was possible to make good prog in that era, regardless of how unfashionable that music became by then. So, I can highly recommend Between Flesh and Divine to all those who enjoy symphonic prog.
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Description of Between Flesh And Divine
ASIA MINOR is a French Progressive rock band, led by two Turkish students and settled in Paris: Setrak BAKIREL (Vocals, bass & guitar) and Eril TEKELI (Flute, bass & guitar). Their music reveal influences such as KING CRIMSON?s "In The Court Of The Crimson King", JETHRO TULL?s "Stand Up", FOCUS, or JADE WARRIOR?s first albums. Their brilliant Progressive rock is deeply mixed with rythms and atmospheres from traditional Turkey?s music. "Crossing The Line" (1979) and "Between Flesh And Divine" (1981) are generally considered as one of the best international success for the genre. Beautiful themes, strong and original, are intricated with subtle arrangements, enhanced by a nostalgic and soulful singing. Flute?s nervous and airy parts underline guitar?s raucous or lyrical notes. A melancholic and sometimes furious music, with texts mainly written in English (And Turkish sometimes). To be rediscovered !Classic Rock CDs
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