Face Of Our Fathers is a concept release, from Mattis Sorum's progressive rock band called Pictorial Wand. Band architect Mattis handles the writing and plays guitar, bass and also keyboards, organ, piano and percussion. Face Of Our Fathers is his second Pictorial Wand release, the first was 2006's double album A Sleeper's Awakening. The principal subject matter is "how the former generations leave behind an inheritance for the next, and how they in turn try to deal with it", which makes for a different concept on would could be such an emotional time in ones life.
Four talented vocalists, male and female fill the roles of Love, Reason, Pride and Hope, their voices fit perfectly with the music on this CD, adding to that music is the welcome sounds of the flute, violins and cellos. A highlight of Face Of Our Fathers would have to be "The Ghosts Start Dancing", this track contains many turns, from tranquil beginnings to vibrant sounding keyboards and animated guitar.
Face Of Our Fathers will delight the fans of such artists as Ayreon, those music fans who appreciate multiple vocalists and entrancing music.
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