he name Mike Terrana makes one automatically think - killer drums, heavy rock and roll! Remember YJM's "The Seventh Sign", Axel Rudi Pell's "The Masquerade Ball" or one of my personal all time favourites, Tony Macalpine's "Evolution". Terrana is easily one of the greatest rock / fusion drummers of all time. Mike has had a stellar career full of notable highlights that stretch back to the very early 80's. Terrana strikes out on his own with "Shadows of the Past", his new nine song solo effort that is just to cool!! Mike covers some lofty ground on this release showcasing songs that run the gamut of Fusion to Jazz Rock.
Every track contains some very ambitious drumming not to mention complex rhythmic arrangements. Tracks like "Shadows of the Past" and "Rio" cook along with a refreshing Jazz vibe. Mike interacts perfectly with his fellow musicians on these tracks providing a solid back beat that allows for some really first rate improvisation.
Mike pulls out all the stops and really lets his drumming do the talking on the final track of the CD titled "Communion" An unaccompanied tour-de-force of over the top drumming that was recorded live back in 1998. Communion provides the perfect conclusion to this adventurous musical statement.
Terrana is an all around musician with a high degree of finely tuned skills. A musicians, musician with compositional savvy and drumming chops to die for. Shadows of the Past is a first rate solo effort - Kudos to Mike Terrana for stepping outside the box and producing one highly enjoyable listening experience.
he name Mike Terrana makes one automatically think - killer drums, heavy rock and roll! Remember YJM's "The Seventh Sign", Axel Rudi Pell's "The Masquerade Ball" or one of my personal all time favourites, Tony Macalpine's "Evolution". Terrana is easily one of the greatest rock / fusion drummers of all time. Mike has had a stellar career full of notable highlights that stretch back to the very early 80's. Terrana strikes out on his own with "Shadows of the Past", his new nine song solo effort that is just to cool!! Mike covers some lofty ground on this release showcasing songs that run the gamut of Fusion to Jazz Rock.
