Kotebel - Progressive Rock

STRUCTURES - January 2000.

As it name implies, this first album lays the foundation for future works. It includes seven independent pieces where an attempt is made to span the entire aesthetical spectrum in which Kotebel will grow. The album is based on extensive use of keyboards, with all melodic materials presented by keyboards and flute.

These are some extracts from reviews/comments on Structures:

"Stylistically, the obvious point of comparison is to The Enid, although individual passages are evocative of Camel, Genesis, Anthony Phillips, PFM and a host of other classic 70's bands. Exactly how these foundational pieces will fit into Kotebel's ambitious (pretentious?) ongoing project remains to be seen, but that shouldn't stop prog fans from enjoying these seven pieces for what they are now - pure symphonic rock. Highly recommended."

James Chokey - Exposé (Magazine - USA)

"The musical constructions, the harmonic touches, the capacity of evocation, everything connects directly with that classical age, and in this sense we should say that this work has high quality compositions. The references to the most symphonic progressive rock are also present and it is possible to listen influences from Wakeman, Vangelis and The Enid, among others"

Jaume Pujol – progVisions (E-Zine – Spain)

"...Structures is a surprisingly taking record. This cd also has a distinct resonance to Quebecers : it strongly recalls the musical universe of the band Maneige. I found here the same pastoral moods (thanks to the superb flute), the same precision in the melodies. "Structure" 2, 3, 5 and 7 are breathtaking in that regard. You'll think your listening to Ni vent ni nouvelle; "Structure 5", clocking at 11 minutes and full of twists and turns, even reminds me of "Le Rafiot" on Maneige (their first lp). There is also something of the tender side of Steve Hackett in Kotebel (except for the guitar, of course). Structures reveals a very talented composer who is passionate for detailed melodies and has a great "progressive" sense." "....Strongly recommended."

François Couture – Délire Musical (Radio Show – Quebec)

"Structures is an album that immediately washes over the listener like a warm shower."

Xymphonia Team (Radio Show – Holland)

"I really enjoyed listening to your album....I think it will be a real hit with my listeners!!!"

Greg Kampf – La Villa Strangiato (Radio Show - Ontario)

"You’ll find romantic-dreamy tracks as well as jazzy, classical, neo-proggy and hectical-nervous numbers. I really like this album, which probably will mainly be interesting for fans of instrumental keyboard-albums."

Jürgen Meurer – Progressive Newsletter (Magazine – Germany)

"We received your record. Let me tell you that it is amazing. I could name many references that appear perfectly blended from an absolutely personal perspective in your sound (Anthony Phillips, Enid), but that would only minimise a prodigious album. This is pure sound architecture, were you can see the difference between an amateur and a professional musician."

Rafa Dorado – Chief Editor of margen Magazine (Spain)

"The sound is clean and pure; the music creates a meditative atmosphere, with a mix of simplicity and profoundness.....Any fan of new / progressive / experimental music should listen to this album."

Lunam Seagull – Hispanic Progressive Rock (E-Zine – USA)

Fragments in MP3 format:

Structure 1 (530 Kb)

Structure 2 (551 Kb)

Structure 3 (563 Kb)

Structure 4 (494 Kb)

Structure 5 fragment 1 (669 Kb)

Structure 5 fragment 2 (602 Kb)

Structure 6 (362 Kb)

Structure 7 (491 Kb)

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