Canadian rocker Daniel Gauthier's "Above the Storm" is an elegant symphonic progressive rock album that displays Gauthier's solid musicianship throughout. A multi-instrumentalist, Gauthier is to be held accountable for all of the bass, keyboard, acoustic guitar, and vocals you hear on the album, all of which are more than worthy of praise. His vocals have a certain charm to them, as he is a French Canadian singing in English. Combined with the music, they effectively give the album a sound similar to Pink Floyd and Yes. "Above the Storm" was also excellently recorded, so you can enjoy this album to its full potential. While the symphonic prog rock sound is the key to the album, Gauthier's lyricism is also quite impressive. For instance, with "Evening of a New Romance," he opens with the haunting and beautiful, "Cast an eye on the man who suddenly could become yourself/His mind explodes like a rainbow in the sky." The title track begins with a storm that turns ambient and rises, well, "Above the Storm" around the one minute mark. "Cross the Bridge" begins with a great bass line and progresses from there. Overall, "Above the Storm" is an enjoyable album to be recommended to anyone who enjoys the musical intricacy that comes with progressive rock.
-Chris & the RadioIndy.com Reviewer Team Check out daniel gauthier 's music on RadioIndy.com with link to purchase and links to popular sites
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