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Rendall Wagner (Karmakult) : The Art of Illusion
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This album is brilliant. The Art Of Illusion is rock with world music influences (Turkish, Greek, Macedonian, Arabic & Indian). It's something special and you'll be glad you've discovered this guy.
Genre: Rock: Progressive Rock
Release Date: 2006
The Art of Illusion
Rendall Wagner (Karmakult)
Record Label: Suresh Music
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Preview Song Name Time Buy
1. Io 2:33 + MP3 $0.99
2. Sugarsweet 4:02 + MP3 $0.99
3. Waiting 4:26 + MP3 $0.99
4. The Mammoth 2:26 + MP3 $0.99
5. Drawn 3:55 + MP3 $0.99
6. Ivory Towers 5:04 + MP3 $0.99
7. Men of Hope 8:49 + MP3 $0.99
8. One More 5:09 + MP3 $0.99
9. Nothing to Fear 5:16 + MP3 $0.99
10. Rosemary 3:50 + MP3 $0.99
11. Wait Another Day 4:23 + MP3 $0.99
12. The Art of Illusion 5:50 + MP3 $0.99
13. Embrace 6:35 + MP3 $0.99
14. Because I Love You 5:03 + MP3 $0.99
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Album Notes

In contrast to his debut album, Wagner has reinvented himself with a heavier, rawer sound, going with Eastern instruments and sounds blended with his classic-rock song style.

From it's haunting opening flute track - Io (named after a moon of Jupiter) it compels the listener to take note of something deeper. Then you get slammed by Sugar Sweet, hard rockin' with a combination of Turkish(?) baglama and BIG guitars and drums - it's a sign of the fusion to come - EAST meets WEST in the big sound that is this amazing album from this little Aussie/Indian guy nobody has really heard of!!

Suprising tracks like "Men of Hope" is an epic 9min rock piece would sit nicely at home in a stadium with Pink Floyd. There's also a very Muse-like song called "Wait Another Day".

The title track is certainly the most impressive. Wagner has proved himself to be a serious modern composer this time around with various instrumentation and time changes - this is cerebral rock at it's sublime.

With a special version of the classic Masters Apprentices, 1971 hit song "Because I Love You" to really show off what he's capable of - it's a must for the CD collection.

The production is excellent - put the headphones on and enjoy!

Be sure to check the official website for the latest gig and tour details.
www.rendallwagner.com

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