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Vol. 13, No. 6: Dec.-Jan. 2008
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| Hess "Opus 2": Independent Review
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Hess
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Review of "Opus 2"
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By: Jussi Gough
ntricately binding of four creative beings expressing magical thought
forms into compositional creations that can be heard in Hess "Opus 2".
Drawing upon influential aspects of Symphony X, Malmsteem and Dream Theatre
with Steve Vai to Joe Satrani melodic twists Hess musically charters to
places few bands within Progressive/Neo Classical metal dare to explore.
Opus 2 is a technical yet highly complex release utilizing classical
ambiance to modern day speedy fretboard imagination. Six string masterminds
Tom Hess and Mike Walsh web their thought provoking mastery on tracks
Nexuses, Behold and Beyond The Brink. Overall creative merit "Opus 2" lands
between the worlds of refined classical abilities to metal music ingenuity.
Emotionally touching to its heart stopping harmonics Hess discovers worlds
not even sought by some. Compelling and dramatic this release speaks
volumes.
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Jussi Gough / Metallian.com
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