5.0 out of 5 stars
Gone But Not Forgotten, February 4, 2012
This review is from: Merging Into Landscapes (Audio CD)
Juhani Palomäki, who died at the young age of 32, sadly, almost completely unknown except recognized perhaps by only the mavens, the purveyors, and the disseminators of obscurer music. One day people will acknowledge his genius. I think of Mozart dying completely unhearlded when I think of Juhani's genius. A stretch perhaps? Maybe he is not Mozart, but a damn close second! This album is one of the most accessible (for non-metal folk) metal albums I have ever heard. There are no harsh vocals and the melodies are reminiscent of much neo-classical music. The music in general is heavily influenced by classical music, as evidenced by the structure of the melodies. The highlight of the album for me is "Sphere of Disgust," and "Dead," these tracks could be popular singles in any rock encultured region had it been given the proper airtime. I love the opening lyrics of "Dead": "I have been dead all my life
and now I know I will never live again." Perhaps an allusion to the Tibetan Book of the Dead?
Juhani would clearly choose not to return to this life even though he produced some of the greatest music of the past few decades; music too good for mortal ears. To think that the majority of people listen to total garbage, and that there are artists' (quasi-artists) who reap the benefits of massive sales and exposure, making millions producing simplistic music that is only good for two listens, who don't deserve to live like kings when compared to "real" musicians who suffer and die in total solitude and live in poverty or obscurity----it revolts against all that is just in this universe.
Help other customers find the most helpful reviews
Was this review helpful to you? Yes
No
