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Photo of Moraine at NEARfest 2010 (c) Joe del Tufo / Studio M About Press Photos Video Purchase Moraine's manifest deNsity |
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PRESS Critical praise for Moraine's Metamorphic Rock (5/5 stars) "This Seattle-based progressive-rock outfit offers a refreshing perspective on a multifaceted genre, where cherished stylizations from the past are merged with a futuristic outlook. ...a hard-hitting but fluid set. By incorporating grace and power into its arsenal, the ensemble's buoyancy is lightly dappled with jazz and classical elements. ... Moraine carries the torch for a newly envisioned era of progressive-rock. Hence, the artists unite the best of many musical worlds into a group-centric characterization that bears a clearly defined mark of authenticity."—Glenn Astarita, JazzReview.com (complete review) (8.5/10 stars) "In these times of grossly overrated, cookie-cutter acts, Moraine's riveting, intensely individual jazz-rock-meets-chamber-prog approach, spiced with heady helpings of traditional Far Eastern music, set them apart as the most genuinely progressive band on the [NEARfest 2010] bill. One year later, that career-defining performance has been captured on CD ... the 11 tracks featured on Metamorphic Rock highlight Moraine's unique dynamics and distinctive, broad-ranging compositional approach. ... Moraine are one of those rare bands that have managed to develop their own individual sound, making the most of each member's background and inclinations. ... warmly recommended to all open-minded prog fans, especially those who privilege instrumental music."—Raffaella Berry, Dutch Progressive Rock Pages (complete review) [In a message to MoonJune Records] "OH MY GOD!!!! Where do you find this stuff? ...some of the best music I've heard in modern jazz all year (maybe all decade!). ... This is exactly what I'm looking for… fresh new ideas in improvised music."—Russ Davis, Voice of America / Modern Jazz Radio "I've played the Moraine in store a half dozen times already and we sold out our first batch and just got in our second. Don't miss out on [this] fine, challenging and feisty release."—Bruce Lee Gallanter, Downtown Music Gallery, NYC "an alluring dose of captivating jazz rock that is guaranteed to mesmerize and satisfy the listener"—Matt Howarth, Sonic Curiosity (complete review) "Moraine here slices through a number of revered antecedents (Kraan, Univers Zero, Mike Keneally, King Crimson, Jasun Martz, Magma, etc.) while crafting a version of the ever-evolving neoclassical niche progressive musics occupy in a way that has to be making Messrs. Vander, Fripp, Denis, and the entire esteemed company grin in serene gratification amid Metamorphic Rock's artfully pleasing jangled paces."—Mark S. Tucker, Acoustic Music Review (complete review) Critical praise for Moraine's Manifest Density "Manifest Density qualifies as one of the most promising debut albums of the past decade in the progressive music field.”—Rafaella Berry, Fire of Unknown Origin complete review "...probably the most genuinely progressive act featured on this year’s bill [NEARfest 2010], delivering an immaculate performance bolstered by some distinctive video art ... their very original brand of avant-garde-tinged jazz-rock with loads of ethnic influences ... was often positively riveting"—Raffaella Berry, The Progressor complete review “…with its combination of rock energy, chamber classicism, and sophisticated jazz harmonies, Manifest DeNsity is simply good music—at times, great music—played by an unusually configured collective. Like a square peg and a round hole, Moraine defies reductionist categorization…”—John Kelman, All About Jazz (USA) complete review "...the real story here is that there is far more originality in Moraine’s music than the sum of all their influences, and the masterful way that each player applies their ideas to this canvas is the key to the magic that makes this an essential listen.”—Peter Thelen, Expose magazine (USA) |
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