Patrick took a 5-year break from solo activity, but didn't stay up. He had just to wind down and wanted to take part in other projects and paced himself in addition. "An Ephemeral World" was recorded by him (guitars, keys, programming), Patrice Guers (bass guitar), Dirk Bruinberg (known from Adagio and several Dutch bands like Elegy, Consortium Project, Abyss, Vulture) and Markus Teske (additional keys). There were also two guest vocalists - John Hailes and Virginia Aken, however their narrative parts aren't significant for the album. Patrick's fifth studio solo CD starts very amusingly with "Welcome to the Donkeys Island" and fluently moves on to a great hit "Donkeys Island". Patrick is a perfectionist in every detail. As always, he is also technically great, intelligent in arrangements and wonderful in performance. Keys parts make his music very atmospheric and richer. There are both short enough as well as king-sized tracks ("Tethys") on the album. Undoubtedly, it is most progressive album Patrick has recorded so far, however he sticked to his unique style worked out in the past. The crowning composition called "Partita No. 1 in B m for Solo Violin" proved that Mr. Rondat is one of the greatest electric guitar interpreters of Johann Sebastian Bach's works. For those who are interested in details concerning the recording process, Patrick prepared a video clip "Making of the Album", in which will be able to hear the entire track of the great Bach among others. A progression level of the album can be a result of Patrick's cooperation with a band Elegy when he was baptized by progressive fire. Therefore, please gear yourself up for not only the progressive release, but also for a cinematic instrumental music work on world's level. Some practised listeners can suspect several likenesses in Patrick's guitar manner to other great virtuosos like Michael Romeo (Symphony X), John Petrucci (Dream Theater) and also his French compatriots - Stephan Forte (Adagio), Laurent James (Lord Of Mushrooms) and Vince Benaim (Spheric Universe Experience). The whole output of Patrick Rondat is really the best, so it's logical to write that "An Ephemeral World" is one of the best items of his solo discography. Once again, he produced simply an exquisite piece of music. Your frame of mind will always be positive after listening to this CD. Guaranteed! Maestro Patrick Rondat - every inch a virtuoso!

Patrick Rondat has made his miracle once again!Excellent performer and composer who can satisfy both shredders-neoclassical and progressive-experimental guitar fans at the same time!This is one of his best releases so far and I doubt if he will ever let us down.