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Solaris: Marsbéli krónikák

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Label: Hungaroton Records
Released: 1983
Time:
 54:01
Category: Progressive Rock
Producer(s): Tereh István
Rating: ********** (10/10)
Media type: CD
Web address: www.solaris.hu
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Purchase date: 2003.06.07
Price in €: 14,99



 S o n g s ,   T r a c k s


[1] Marsbéli krónikák I. (I.Cziglán/R.Erdész/L.Gömör/A.Kollár/T.Pócs) - 3:34
[2] Marsbéli krónikák II.-III. (I.Cziglán/R.Erdész/L.Gömör/A.Kollár/T.Pócs) - 6:32
[3] Marsbéli krónikák IV.-VI. (I.Cziglán/R.Erdész/L.Gömör/A.Kollár/T.Pócs) - 13:15
[4] M'ars poetica (I.Cziglán/R.Erdész/L.Gömör/A.Kollár/T.Pócs) - 6:39
[5] Ha felszáll a köd (I.Cziglán/R.Erdész/L.Gömör/A.Kollár/T.Pócs) - 3:58
[6] Apokalipszis (I.Cziglán/R.Erdész/L.Gömör/A.Kollár/T.Pócs) - 3:44
[7] E-moll elojáték (I.Cziglán/R.Erdész/L.Gömör/A.Kollár/T.Pócs) - 0:29
[8] Legyozhetetlen (I.Cziglán/R.Erdész/L.Gömör/A.Kollár/T.Pócs) - 2:46
[9] Solaris (I.Cziglán/R.Erdész/L.Gömör/A.Kollár/T.Pócs) - 4:53
[10] Orchideák bolygója (I.Cziglán/R.Erdész/L.Gömör/A.Kollár/T.Pócs) - 3:17
[11] A sárga kör (I.Cziglán/R.Erdész/L.Gömör/A.Kollár/T.Pócs) - 4:54

 A r t i s t s ,   P e r s o n n e l


ISTVÁN CZIGLÁN - Guitars, Synthesizer
RÓBERT ERDÉSZ - Organ, Synthesizer
ATTILA KOLLÁR - Flute, Synthesizer
LÁSZLÓ GÖMÖR - Drums, Synthesizer, Engineer
TAMÁS PÓCS - Bass, Engineer, Liner notes in Hungarian

Guests:
CSABA BOGDÁN - Guitar
GÁBOR KISSZABÓ - Bass
FERENC RAUS - Drums, Percussion
VILMOS TÓTH - Percussion
AIDA BÚZÁS - Vocals
TIBOR FÁBIÁN - Vocals
ANDRÁS FÓNAGY - Vocals
JUDIT HAMPL - Vocals
ISTVÁN VASS - Vocals
BEA MÁNDY - Vocals

ÁKOS MOLNÁR - Engineer
SÁNDOR KÁLMÁN - Assistant Engineer
GÁBOR LAKATOS - Assistant Engineer
ISTVÁN SZITA - Assistant Engineer
ZOLTÁN HERPAI - Cover Design

 C o m m e n t s ,   N o t e s


1995 CD Hungaroton-Gong Kft. HCD 17819

A felvételek 1983-ban készültek.

A magyar instrumentális, progresszív rock alapköve! Váratlan zenei megoldásokkal, látszólag "mufajidegen" hangszerekkel (blockflöte). Nagyon tehetséges és nagyszeru muzsikusok. In memoriam Cziglán István! Szuperlativuszok!!! Rendkívül egységes, és elgondolkodtató hangulat. Ennyi év után is GRATULÁLUNK! (még, még, még ilyet! Hol vannak az ilyen kvalitású muzsikusok?)



This is one of the best releases of symphonic progressive rock from the 80s. Solaris is a Hungarian band that favours arrangements over individual instrumental virtuosity. Not that the musicians aren't good, it's just that there isn't a Yngwie Malmsteen, Rick Wakeman or Neil Peart in the bunch. There are no vocals unless you count the "Martian sounds" near the beginning of this album, and the lead switches between guitar, synthesizer (mostly digital synth with what sounds like moog) and flute. The first twenty minutes or so make up the Martian Chronicles Parts 1-6, split into three tracks. Compositionally, it is the strongest part of the album. The remainder has some great stuff (Undefeatable) and some less memorable stuff (the bonus tracks at the end), but no real moments of weakness. The music sounds like WYWH-era Floyd or possibly Pulsar, but with a more "classical" approach at times. Rhythmically simple, the beat seldom leaves 4/4. That doesn't make the melodies and arrangements any less memorable, though. I'd compare it to a Tony Banks keyboard solo.. you know there are better keyboardists around but he has a way of getting the most out of the chops he has. For RIO fans, this stuff might be too simplistic. Symphonic fans who suffered through the 80s will be scratching their heads wondering how they missed this one.

Sean McFee



SOLARIS is certainly the most famous Hungarian Progressive band. Their name is taken from a novel of the same name by science-fiction author Stanislaw Lem. The band's music is based on energetic, melodious, subtly built and arranged themes embroided by a tireless flute which converses with guitar and keyboards. The flute playing of Kollar Attila is exceptional. They are one of the classic prog bands! "Marsbeli Kronikak - The Martian Chronicles" is their masterpiece from 1983, containing an instrumental Progressive rock full of beauty. Following the path of their previous albums, SOLARIS performs on "Nostradamus, Book Of Prophecies" energetic and lively compositions led by flute tremolos, fulgurant guitar parts and keyboard layers. This album is based loosely on the cryptic quatrains of the famous French mystic.



Marsbeli Kronikak (Martian Chronlicles) is one of the greatest symphonic prog albums of all time. Solaris provide some great swirling keyboards (and lots of them), injected with some incredible flute, bass and guitar, surrounded by complex drumming . This recording moves in and out of many different moods throughout the recording taking on many different personas. This is some of the coolest space instrumental prog you will ever hear. The intro is quite psyched out and has some alien child like voices throughout providing an very uneasy feeling. After the Martian Chronicle Suite we are treated to a couple of extra tracks which seem to blend in quite well actually. This recording is essential in my books and I am sure all lovers of space symphonic prog will be drooling over this one.



This is one of the best releases of symphonic progressive rock from the 80s. Solaris is a Hungarian band that favours arrangements over individual instrumental virtuosity. Not that the musicians aren't good, it's just that there isn't a Yngwie Malmsteen, Rick Wakeman or Neil Peart in the bunch. There are no vocals unless you count the "Martian sounds" near the beginning of this album, and the lead switches between guitar, synthesizer (mostly digital synth with what sounds like moog) and flute. The first twenty minutes or so make up the "Martian Chronicles" Parts 1-6, split into three tracks. Compositionally, it is the strongest part of the album. The remainder has some great stuff ("Undefeatable") and some less memorable stuff (the bonus tracks at the end), but no real moments of weakness. The music sounds like Wish You Were Here-era Floyd or possibly Pulsar, but with a more "classical" approach at times. Rhythmically simple, the beat seldom leaves 4/4. That doesn't make the melodies and arrangements any less memorable, though. I'd compare it to a Tony Banks keyboard solo.. you know there are better keyboardists around but he has a way of getting the most out of the chops he has. For RIO fans, this stuff might be too simplistic. Symphonic fans who suffered through the 80s will be scratching their heads wondering how they missed this one.

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