Raimundo Rodulfo - "The Dreams Concerto" Review

Artist: Raimundo Rodulfo
Title: The Dreams Concerto
Producted by: Raimundo Rodulfo
Label/ Date: Music Mind.net (distribution)/ 2002

PRIMER MOVIMIENTO (FIRST MOVEMENT) [28:17]: 1. Sueños [24:14]
CODA:: 2. Esperanza [4:03]
SEGUNDO MOVIMIENTO (SECOND MOVEMENT) [17:18]: 3. Matemática y Arte II [8:01]; 4. Muestreo al Azar (Suite for electric guitar, group and DSP) [9:17]
TERCER MOVIMIENTO (THIRD MOVEMENT) [32:53]: 5. Baroque (Suite for classic guitar and chamber orchestra) [15:01]; 6. La Gran Epopeya de la Música y las Ciencias (Suite for guitar, group and chamber orchestra) [17:52]

The Review:

A prog gem came to me via Venezuela late last month in the form of Raimundo Rodulfo's The Dream Concerto. This 6 track 78+ minute cd is done in three major movements, all epic in sound and production. Guitarist/ Composer Raimundo Rodulo brings symphonic/classic prog back into the new millennium with nods to the giants of the 70's while adding a latin flavor all it's own. Beautiful instrumentation can be found throughout especially in the guitar playing which goes from classical to flamenco to rock within a few moments.

The only "flaw" I hear is the low key vocals. They are almost like background instrument. There is a full orchestra at work too but they are a part of the band rather than an augmented after-thought. Powerful yet melodic symphonic rock dominates this fine release. This was a late entry in the year 2002 and almost snuck in so Raimundo is one to watch for in years to come. In the meantime buy this cd. as it's well worth the money to hear this fabulous piece of music.

Reviewed by Ron Fuchs on February 16th, 2003

Band Members:

Raimundo Rodulfo - Classic, acoustic and electric guitars, mandolin, bass, slide, acoustic and electronic percussion, backing vocals. Mathematic modelling, DSP design, programming. Composition, orchestration and production.

Andrés Briceño - Acoustic and electronic drums, flugelhorn

Pablo Gil Rodulfo - Saxophones

Pedro Castillo - Vocals

César Romano - First and second violins, viola, electric violin

Lermit Martínez - Keyboard, piano, organ, clavier

Alejandro Socorro - Acoustic and electronic percussion

Manuel Rojas - Flute

Carlos Orozco -Harp

Carlos Rodríguez - Acoustic bass

Beatriz Rivas - Vocals

Ricardo Furiati - Bass, Backing vocals

César Hernández - Backing vocals

Linda Briceño - Flugelhorn

Euro Olivero - Maracas