he immediate feel is David Chastain on "Transmigration of Souls" which follows an acoustic
intro-snippet. This is an interesting massive guitars assault with Tony MacAlpine styled keys-
classique inserted as needed. Harris is an excellent axe shredder and this track's composition is
varied enuff to more than hold interest. It almost has that "adventure soundtrack" essence but the
multifaceted guitar attacks. "Identity Crisis" follows with a fast and jazzy funk blues number that
even Ron Thal would get off on. Harris' chops are faultless.
Limited liner notes with this CD-R give no clue who is drumming, who is on bass, and who
handles keys. They, he, she, all do a great job letting Harris fly over fretland. You sense Ronnie
Montrose and Andy Summers giving a nod to Harris on "Centurion". Say hello Satriani and
Wishbone Ash to Harris' acoustic and electric lead on "Questions". Very smooth, an impressive
ballad.
Now "Axcalibur" nearly blew my woofers. I think back to "Leper Messiah" from Master of
Puppets. What low-end! This is wicked witch and winged monkey horde dancing tunes with a
Metallica meets Anthrax. Fun, fun, fun, and most huge. Not for weenies! Enter the Adams Family
on "Mozart's Ghost". More weird fun in that Middle Eastern/ Classical guitars after Chastain.
"Winterlude" was screamin' Randy Rhoads and again in that riffs over a classical theme. Some
folks knock "Bach Rock" but it can be done right, with acoustic interludes, soaring leads, delicate
fills and monster crescendo -- you have Harris.
The pinnacle piece is "The End of Forever" with 6:01 of the kind of guitar that is ignited with
heartfelt, sensitively exuded majesty. It is the magic of "soul fire". Recommended.