Customer Reviews

Masquerade Overture (Reis)

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I never thought I would find these days a CD of a new group made with such a high quality music. It reminded me so much of the 70's and 80's great groups in this type of music such as the old Genesis, Pink Floyd, Trace, Jethro Tull. I am very excited to find out how the rest of their CDs are. From begining to end, the concept of the CD, the lyrics and the music are fantastic and the performance is outstanding.

I have gotten alot of use out of this disc. The music is a lush, keyboard- driven sound with very nice lead guitar fills, excellent drumming, pleasant vocals and catchy melodies. The ONLY reason I don't rate this release with five stars is a slight lack of originality. Once again, the band's sound relies quite heavily on the Genesis/ Marillion configuration (which to me is quite pleasant.) The music moves along at a quite even pace, without alot of frills or flambouyant soloing, but is quite relaxing and enjoyable. "Good As Gold" is easily my favorite tune, with a very catchy melody that will stick in your mind for days, but each track is strong and memorable. One of the few albums I actually enjoy listening to from start to finish, which in these days of bands trying to fill CD space, is a tremendous compliment. Very much worth checking out if you like the Genesis sound recorded on modern equipment.

I bought the album in 1997 and I still enjoy it a lot. This has become for me a classic album like Pink Floyd Wish you were here or Genesis Trick of the Tail if you know what I mean. You have 2 fantastic music composers here: Clive Nolan and Nick Barret. Thus, very strong compositions and accessible enough even for non prog lovers too. Long tracks with catchy sections.

This is symphonic melodic prog music from the first piece to the last. For those who already know Pendragon, this album is as good as "The World" or "Window of life". This is also their best selling album (at least before "Not of this world" come out).

See on the DPRP progressive music site for critical review and more details.

Masquerade Overture is not a good experience to iniciate about Pendragon. I prefer The World, Window of Life (bônus track) or Not of this World, these are 5 stars. As Good As Gold is the only song that catches me. The Pursuit Of Excellence, The Shadow, Masters Of Illusion and Paintbox are good songs too, but not excellent.

I bought this album in 1997 and I still listen to it because the music is incredible from the beginning to the end.If you like progressive music like I do you will NOT be disappointed. Long very melodic songs with very talented musicians (who play also in another prog bands from time to time). For those who knows already Pendragon, Maquerade overture compares with "the World" and "window of life" CDs. Go to http://www.dprp.net/reviews/pendragon/index.html#mo for more on Pendragon albums review...

This is an excellent CD. From start to finish the music is awesome. Great musicianship. I highly recommend it, as well as "The World" and "Window of Life". If you like Marillion or IQ you will like this.

I love Progressive Rock, lots of well crafted music that gets into a tight theme
a takes you for a musical journey. If you enjoy Genensis, Super Tramp, you will
love Pendragon.
This Polsih band, have been around for many years but are still being discovered thanks to referals.
GCH

This is the climax in Pendragon career. Well written and a perfect performance makes this album one of the greatest in the neo-progressive rock mainstream. Clive Nolan is a GOD !!