Die Kleine (Avant-Garde) Hardchor Operette showcases a fascinating musical journey to spirituality through An Album.
An Album merges humane and animalistic instincts and urges with our need to explore spirituality. The band showcases all this through eclectic influences, from old-school pop to alternative rock, grunge, hip-hop, metal, punk, and even opera and film music.
We have Mme Szabina Schnöller on vocals, Maik Pehrsson on guitars and keyboards, Wulf Bergen on bass and synths, and Jack ‘duRippha’ on drums, loops, and DJ, to unroll that creative expression.
“Prelude: Uma Gopala” was supposed to be a prayer. But it opens the album with an impressive mix of thumping beats, grinding guitars, and operatic soprano vocals calling us to party instead. The combination creates a maddeningly impressive sonic landscape that sets the tone for the album’s experimental and avant-garde tone.
I am mentioning the standout Hungarian song about a mysterious young gypsy girl, “Shukra, Shukar!” for its playfulness. It immerses us in a circus of sounds with the soprano performance, complemented by hip-hop verses and a chaotic blend of musical elements.
The final track, “Finale: Ave Maria/Uma Gopala (Reprise),” takes my favorite classic Ave Maria and transforms it into a metallic, hard-rock experience. The orchestral instruments are replaced with grungey, grinding guitars, providing a fresh and innovative take on a familiar piece.
Die Kleine (Avant-Garde) Hardchor Operette’s An Album is indeed an album full of surprises. You have to check out this thought-provoking and engaging work of art.
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Review By: Naomi Joan
