The Story of Harmelodia

Rheostatics

Product Details

• Audio CD (December 7, 1999)
• Original Release Date: December 7, 1999
• Number of Discs: 1
• ASIN: B00004RC2K
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #571,827 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

Editorial Reviews

Thomas Hayden, Newsweek
the Rheostatics re-invent the fairy tale as a concept record. Gently sad and slightly scary, it is the musical equivalent of an Edward Gorey tale"

Product Description
Its a concept album based around a childrens story. Anxiously awaited for over two years, the Story of Harmelodia is a delightfully delicious romp the land filled with strange instruments and colourful charactersthe kind that could only spring from the minds of the Rheostatics; Wingophones, the land of Popopolous and the conniving ways of Dr Drumstein!

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Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars More tasty adventure from those Rheostatics, December 28, 2000

By	ian melchinger (New Haven, CT USA) - See all my reviews

It's hard to imagine someone discovering this review who doesn't already love the Rheostatics - why else would you know about them? -- but if you have any concerns about "Harmelodia", don't worry. It's a sweet and strange children's story, sure, but it's also a solid and rich sonic adventure as only they seem to be doing in this decade. If "Progressive Rock" records from old have worn out their thrill on your shelves, and you'd like all that musical and lyrical creativity with a little more honest emotion and fun holding it together, then come and get it!

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars You Couldn't Have Asked for a Better Disc, March 4, 2000

By	Scott Marshall "All-Purpose Jackass" (Canada) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I got this disc for Xmas and it was a great surprise. I was already a big Rheos fan but once again they have struck out for new musical ground, much as they did with their last collaboration with Kevin Hearn, SONGS INSPIRED BY THE GROUP OF 7. Not only is this a wonderful concept album which tells a story of individuality and artistry, it is packaged in a little hardcover children's book with illustrations by guitarist Martin Tielli, whose artwork graces most of the band's album covers.

Great job, guys. It was great seeing you in concert recently.

5.0 out of 5 stars I Fab This Record., September 27, 2003

By A Customer

The only part of this album I don't like (or should i say is that it gets tiresome) is that the narration gets in the way of the songs at times. All the songs are brilliantly crafted. The only "children's" album I own.

Dave Bidini's story is touching, and also very interesting.

This is one of the best of one of the most underrated.