TWINSPIRITS is the latest step in Daniele Liverani’s career, he of Genius Rock Opera/Khymera fame. Twinspirits came together with the purpose of creating an experience that really can break through in the progressive music world! During his musical trips throughout the years Daniele discovered the suitable elements that could fit his design. Human engine Dario Ciccioni on drums, 19 year old guitar prodigy Tommy Ermolli, bass talent Alberto Rigoni and the raw voice power singer Nico Søren Adamsen alongside the virtuoso keyboard play of Liverani make an impressive package.

Opening with the instrumental “Projected” is a bold move but it certainly gives the listener no doubt of the bands musical pedigree right from the off. Even though this track is relatively free of widdle it’s musically rich and will maintain your interest. “Back To Reality” comes starting out of the blocks and it’s a great slice of melodic progressive metal, the band again steer clear of any excessive musical masturbation although when Tommy Ermolli does let rip on the solo you will find your jaw somewhere near the flaw – this kid can play and possesses great phrasing.

“What You Want” sees the vibe head to more relaxed waters which contrasts nicely with its predecessor before “Take My Hand” sees another commercially viable melody meld with accessible progressive metal. Here the guitars, drums and bass along with a upbeat melody from Liverani on the keyboards bring to mind the best areas of Steve Vai’s ‘Sex & Religion’ album, there is a very strong feel to this track and despite my name check to Vai this is something Twinspirits are able to call their own with no other prog band delivering this sort of thing.

“Power To Kill” is one of the fastest tracks on the album with some intense riffing and superb drum work from Dario Ciccioni. Nico Adamsen’s vocals are also full of meaty aggression showing his versatility as a vocalist and its another highlight. “Understand” sees the band getting closest to what you might call the archetypical prog metal sound e.g. strong riffs, soaring keyboards, drum and bass delivering complex lines yet maintaining a solid edge throughout. The middle instrumental breakdown segment is sure to please the most hardened fan of Dream Theater and Tommy Ermolli delivers another scolding solo making use of a whammy pedal to jump across octaves. As previously stated for a 19 year old this kid shows immense skill and knows how to phrase his lines – something lacking in many so called considered leading players twice his age.

“Fire” is a track that again possesses a commercial appeal within a prog metal framework, making use of spoken word samples, the track has a lot going on yet retains his shape with a sharp arrangement and inviting music and vocal melodies. “Its Just Life” sees the tempo drop and it really allows Nico to show his vocal wares to great effect, his voice his not what you would typically expect on from a prog band and this helps give Twinspirits another air of individuality and is another highlight. The 12 minute epic title track closes the album and this its another great slice of technical prog with an assessable feel to it. The band manage to combine many of what you would call prog metal trademarks into the track yet manage to make it sound fresh and maintain your interest over the course of its running length making for a very strong closer.

To sum up ‘The Music That Will Heal The World’ is not easy as there is a lot on offer. What is apparent even after the first listen is that the band do have their own unique take on the genre, have all the musical goods you could require plus a vocalist which is likely to grab your attention quite simply because he doesn’t sound like 99% of all other prog metal vocalists out there. This may divide some fans of the genre but to these ears it’s a welcome relief. Daniele Liverani is a name that comes with high respect and I see this as the best work he has been involved in to date. Joined by a killer set of musicians Twinspirits have the goods to take the prog metal world by storm and it will be interesting to see where the music heads on their next album. Will this music heal the world? Who knows but it will bring a fresh sound to the progressive metal market and it’s a good one at that.


Rating
90%

Web Links
VirtuosityOne interview with Twinspirits
Official Twinspirits website
Official Twinspirits myspace profile