Infinite Wonders of Creation [Extra tracks]

Luca Turilli | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (June 6, 2006)
• Original Release Date: 2006
• Number of Discs: 1
• Format: Extra tracks
• Label: Magic Circle Music
• ASIN: B000FBG0EE
• Also Available in: Audio CD
• Average Customer Review: 3.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (13 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #45,607 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Track Listings

1. Secrets Of Forgotten Ages

2. Mother Nature

3. Angels Of The Winter Dawn

4. Altitudes

5. The Miracle Of Life

6. Silver Moon

7. Cosmic Revelation

8. Pyramids And Stargates

9. Mystic And Divine

10. The Infinite Wonders Of Creation

Editorial Reviews

About the Artist

Best known as lead guitarist, co-composer and co-founder of Symphonic Film-Score Metal flag bearers Rhapsody, Luca Turilli is an experienced and accomplished musician. With his third solo album, The Infinite Wonders of Creation, Turilli ends his epic trilogy which began in 1999 with King of the Nordic Twilight and followed by Prophet of the Last Eclipse, both of which commanded impressive chart positions in Germany as well as other countries around the world.

While the first album was lyrically and musically inspired by a fantasy tale created by Luca, the second album represented an evolution for Luca's "typical" sound. Lyrically, the album was influenced by one of his favorite science-fiction movies: Event Horizon, directed by Paul W.S. Anderson. In order to turn the mystic atmosphere of the cosmic landscapes into music, Luca started incorporating some unique and experimental elements to his music, with an array of futuristic and electronic sounds. After exploring and exhausting the topics of the past and the future, Luca’s vision led him to create a musical representation of the present in order to complete the trilogy. With The Infinite Wonders of Creation, Turilli composed a symphony dedicated to Mother Nature; a topic that has inspired and invigorated him musically and philosophically. Immediately capturing the imagination of the listener with atmospheric sounds and continuing to draw them in with operatic female vocals and symphonic instrumentation, it becomes immediately clear that The Infinite Wonders Of Creation is an intimate and abstract album covering a wide range of themes: life, death, good, evil, the cosmos and philosophy. Songs like Mother Nature and Altitudes display the dual elegance and power of Turilli’s compositions. The Infinite Wonders Of Creation marks the debut of Luca’s dual musical talents: as a guitar virtuoso and also as a prodigious keyboardist. Turilli is joined by the same band members who performed on the two previous albums: vocalist Olaf Hayer, bassist Sascha Paeth, drummer Robert Hunecke-Rizzo and guest vocalist Bridget Fogle.

The Infinite Wonders of Creation presents the logical extension of Luca’s well known musical attributes, both musically and lyrically; a voyage into the inner workings of artist, thinking man, and maestro. This album both wraps up one chapter in Luca’s career and points to magnificent possibilities in his future.

Product Description

TURILLI LUCA THE INFINITE WONDERS OF CREATIONS

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars The final part of the trilogy, June 12, 2006

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Murat Batmaz (Istanbul, Turkey) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Infinite Wonders of Creation (Audio CD)

Rhapsody frontman Luca Turilli decided to pursue a solo career back in 1999 when he released the highly accomplished King of the Nordic Twilight, the first part of a trilogy. Turilli followed it up with Prophet of the Last Eclipse, which was particularly well received in Germany. And now, the third and final part of his trilogy has arrived, The Infinite Wonders of Creation. This album marks Turilli adding one male and one female singer to his lineup.

Joining Turilli are male and female vocalists (whose names are unfortunately not mentioned in the liner notes), and guest musicians that play drums, guitars, bass, and even the flute, in order to help create the sounds Luca Turilli had envisioned before he started writing this album. Considering this album is the medium for Turilli to showcase his talents on keyboards and guitars, he doesn't hesitate to pull darker and more gothic-style atmospheric sounds out of his instrument, lending pieces like "Altitudes", a cinematic and dreamy aura. Add to this wonderfully-sung operatic vocals by a slightly Italian-accented lady, and huge symphonic textures. This isn't to say the album lacks the mandatory crunch and heaviness of symphonic power metal: "Mother Nature", begins with agile synth work, huge waves of melody, slowly rising drumming, and excellent female vocals that precede hard-hitting power chords and even a brief lead guitar solo. Bear in mind though that Lost Horizons is not meant to be Rhapsody in disguise. Therefore the guitar playing on the album isn't as highlighted and extensive on Turilli's main band. Rather, the huge riffs are there to provide contrast and dynamics. With that mentioned, fans of Turilli's distinct power metal side will be pleased when they hear the catchy title track, sung by classic power metal vocals (with only few supporting female harmonies), big double-bass drums, and speedy guitar riffing. Add to this the electronic keyboard sequencing and rich synth layers that distinguish the piece from the Rhapsody repertoire.

On the slower, more ballady songs, such as the piano-driven "Silver Moon", the female soprano vocals may remind some of Nightwish, with a less operatic singer. The song has a full sound, enriched with clever orchestrations and an intense emotional scope. "Angels of the Winter Dawn" is another cool song, beginning with folky flute sounds and heavy guitar breaks. There are both male and female vocals on this track, exchanging verses and soaring during the chorus. Turilli gets to show his respect to his influences Chopin and Scriabin during a beautiful piano here as well. More electronica is available on "Cosmic Revelation", a number reminiscent of Wishmaster period Nightwish, except that this track has a more epic aspect to it; while traces of film score can be detected in the Middle Eastern intro of "Pyramids and Stargates".

While The Infinite Wonders of Creation might highly please most Rhapsody fans, I feel it's far from being original or too different from Luca Turilli's other projects. Also, it's a shame that the packaging of the album totally ignores the other musicians and puts the limelight solely on Turilli. Still, power metal fans who aren't too interested in originality but moreso energetic, pumping melodic metal marked by symphonic soundscapes should enjoy this disc immensely.

5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Think Therion, Epica, Nightwish and Witin Temptation, December 10, 2006

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Mr D. "Artist/Designer/Kibitzer" (Cave Creek, Az United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Infinite Wonders of Creation (Audio CD)

I don't usually pay attention to what other reviewers ratings are but I really have to shake my head at the one and two star ratings. This is an excellent album - one of the best of the year. What the naysayers were expecting I have no idea. What they got was a very impressive melodic symphonic metal creation, featuring orchestral backing, beautiful choirs and a fabulous female lead singer.

I suppose, whether you like this album or not depends upon your expectations because there certainly isn't anything wrong with the composition, performance or arrangements. They are all spectacular, so if you're into the music of bands like Therion, Epica, Within Temptation or Nightwish.

For another treat, check out Lost Horizons by Luca Turilli's Dreamquest. It may even be better

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Symphonic Metal, December 10, 2006

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Mr D. "Artist/Designer/Kibitzer" (Cave Creek, Az United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Infinite Wonders (Audio CD)

I don't usually pay attention to what other reviewers ratings are but I really have to shake my head at the one and two star ratings. This is an excellent album - one of the best of the year. What the naysayers were expecting I have no idea. What they got was a very impressive melodic symphonic metal creation, featuring orchestral backing, beautiful choirs and a fabulous female lead singer.

I suppose, whether you like this album or not depends upon your expectations because there certainly isn't anything wrong with the composition, performance or arrangements. They are all spectacular, so if you're into the music of bands like Therion, Epica, Within Temptation or Nightwish.

For another treat, check out Lost Horizons by Luca Turilli's Dreamquest. It may even be better