MANUSCRIPTS DON'T BURN

Davide Tiso's return was always going to be a welcome one. Certainly he's a man who will always be capable of delivering interesting (if not always great) music. It was a shame to learn of the break-up of Ephel Duath, and so soon after what was arguably their greatest album. There was a feeling of unfinished business; that their peak was yet to come. Of course, Ephel Duath was always a one-man prospect in terms of song-writing, so this could be viewed as an instrumental follow-up to 'Through My Dog's Eyes' could it not? Well, yes and no actually; there's greater scope here. Not limited by the inclusion of vocals, the music, always fighting to get free in Ephel Duath's songs, is finally given room to fly. And soar it does. The first thing to grab you is the familiar low-tunings and meandering of Davide's guitar work. However, it's the inclusion of melody, never a mainstay of Ephel Duath, in subtle little movements that really impresses. You may not notice it at first, but it creeps in and before you know it, you're humming along; the catchy tendrils wrapping you up to digest your brain well after you've pressed 'stop'. I might have been sad at Ephel Duath's demise, but I'm more than happy about the birth of this project. Long may it continue, and long may Davide make inspiring music.

LABEL:

FORMAT:

Aural Music

Album

THE BREATHING HOUSE

Review by Steve Cowan

RUNNING TIME:

26:53

RELEASE DATE:

29th Oct 2010

TRACK LISTING

1) In The Breathing House
2) Connubium in Solitude
3) Like a Zephir
4) When Uriel Shakes The Soil
5) Invoking Metatron
6) The Iron Dog Protecting the Sea

COUNTRY OF ORIGIN:

Italy

"Not limited by the inclusion of vocals, the music, always fighting to get free in Ephel Duath's songs, is finally given room to fly. And soar it does."