Hallway of Dreams

Kingfisher Sky | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (March 25, 2008)
• Original Release Date: 2008
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Laser's Edge
• ASIN: B0013FSVGG
• Also Available in: Audio CD  |  Vinyl  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #213,262 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Editorial Reviews

In 2001 Ivar de Graaf made one of the toughest decisions of his life: he decided to leave the successful Dutch band Within Temptation to concentrate on his own music. Together with singer Judith Rijnveld he explored a way to combine both their influences into songs that didn't bound themselves to a specified genre or style. With influences like Porcupine Tree and Kate Bush, but also Classical singers as Cecilia Bartoli and traditional Folk music in their mind they started recording songs in their home studio in 2005. In May 2007 the band Kingfisher Sky recorded their first album 'Hallway of Dreams' produced by Jochem Jacobs (Textures) and Bouke Visser (Split Second Sound). Kingfisher Sky's debut album 'Hallway of Dreams' was released in October 2007 by Suburban Records.

Customer Reviews

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars One of the best debut albums ever., October 11, 2009

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Rahul Kumareson "RGB" (Chennai, India) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Hallway of Dreams (Audio CD)

This is one of the best albums that i own. its a brilliant work of art. i just found it one day, and gave it a try, and i was actually looking out for their previous albums, not knowing this was actually their first!

about the music, its just so beautiful. i don't think this band can actually be compared to any of the big names and that's the beauty of it. Its very difference, with a little bit of eastern influence, and very pleasant to listen to.
The mood is a bit sad and depressing though its great to listen to. There is beautiful blend of music, the drums and the vocals, especially are really nice.
Judiths voice is very simple and unique, and in some songs, you can hear the emotional grip she has got, makes a huge difference to the song, and i really love it.

The best songs of the albums are, The craving, balance of power (the best of the best!), November, Persephone (beautiful one...)and her white dress. Not like the others are not all that good, they are really nice, and these stand out.

The songs are not long, that's makes the album a bit short, yet maintains that great listening experience.

This one is a definite buy for easy listening. not very bombastic or loud, and i would call this mellow metal!
Its just a lovely album, please buy this and enjoy the difference. Cant wait for their second album...!

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Revelation, March 2, 2009

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M. Hendriks (Geleen/Niederlande) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Hallway of Dreams (Audio CD)

I couldn't agree more with the other twee reviewers. But I didn't accidentally stumble upon this CD because I am Dutch and I read somewhere that Ivar de Graaf, former drummer of Within Temptation, was putting together a new band. So when it appeared I instantly got hold of a copy and the first week it didn't leave my CD-player. And a while ago I actually saw them perform in a venue nearby and also live they didn't disappoint. Judith Rijnveld has the voice of an angel (and the looks to boot). I'm also a fan of Within Temptation, but the music of Kingfisher Sky actually is a lot more appealing to me, not so bombastic and with a lot more feeling and melody and even folk-influences. I can't wait for their next CD to arrive (should be sometime this year). Definitely a must if you like bands such as Within Temptation, Lacuna Coil, Stream of Passion, Autumn (another great Dutch gothic band) or Mostly Autumn.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Modern Prog, October 17, 2008

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K. Priebe "Locked and Loaded" (Puyallup, WA) - See all my reviews
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I stumbled across this one by pure accident while searching for somthing entirely different. I'm glad I did. While Kinfisher Sky's "Hallway of Dreams" falls into the progressive rock category, it's not the ulra-complex uber prog from the days of yore. Kingfisher Sky carries on the prog feel with beautiful melody and harmony. Hallway of Dreams combines hard-hitting with mellow, adds a generous portion of emotion to create their own brand of prog that should appeal to fans of Porcupine Tree, Spock's Beard, some of the more recent Katatonia releases, Pink Floyd, and Riverside just to name a few. The lead vocals are provided by Judith Rijnveld, who does a wonderful job of providing both power and emotion in proper proportions. Backed by a solid rhythm section, crunchy giutars, and some mellow piano/synth work, the vocals really set the mood for any particular track. The porduction is quite good as well. Like the rest of the album, it seems to be just right...not over-produced as some modern progger's feel the need to do. The whole album has a great flow too it that makes it really easy to get into and just sit and listen to the music. Pick it up if you're in the mood for somthing thats a bit different. Recommended listening.