Year : 2021
Style : Heavy Metal , Female vocals
Country : Japan , Germany , Italy
Audio : 320 kbps + scans
Size : 137 mb
Bio:
The project SAEKO was originally formed in 2003 in Germany, led by the Japanese singer Saeko Kitamae (her personal short bio is found below) with the help of well-known German musicians, such as Lars Ratz (Metalium, Fyre! etc.), Michael Ehre (Metalium, Unity, Gamma Ray etc.) and so on.In 2004, the international media affirmed the worldwide release of SAEKO's first album as having its “own musical identity with an exotic touch”. The second album was released in 2006, but the same year SAEKO suspended its activities, to the disappointment of many. Since then, the project has kept complete silence for more than 10 years.Yet, now, Saeko Kitamae is aiming to break her silence by bringing the project back to life.SAEKO is an international power metal project.This time, the first member who comes on board is the guitarist, Guido Benedetti (Trick Or Treat), from Italy, with his playing style perfectly fitting the music of SAEKO. Together with Saeko, he's already arranging her songs.The second member is the drummer, Michael Ehre (but only as a recording musician due to his busy schedule with his bands such as The Unity, Gamma Ray, Primal Fear, Uli Jon Roth etc.) , from Germany.The third member is the bassist, Alessandro Sala (Rhapsody Of Fire), from Italy.
Album:
All lyrics were written by Saeko Kitamae, while all music composed by Saeko Kitamae and Guido Benedetti. The perfect combination of her vocals and his guitars is supported by outstanding plays of Alessandro Sala (Bass) and Michael Ehré (Drums).Guest musicians include Derek Sherinian (Sons of Apollo, Planet X, ex. Dream Theater) and Lars Ratz (ex. Metalium, † 2021).Produced by Saeko Kitamae, Guido Benedetti and V. Santura, the engineer well-known for his elaborate work for the artists such as Triptykon, Obscura, Secrets of the Moon, also known as the guitarist of Triptykon, Dark Fortress etc. Co-produced by Eddy Cavazza. Mixed and mastered also by V. Santura at his Woodshed Studio in Landshut, Germany.It is an unforgettable experience made by Saeko Kitamae’s non-compromising attitude combined with the top-class Italian/German collaboration. Sometimes quiet and reflective, sometimes powerful, intense and resonating, with lyrics in English, Japanese, German, even Hawaiian and Sanskrit, concluding with a citation from Plato. It will surely inspire both intellectual and emotional minds of yours.
Line-Up:
Saeko Kitamae - Vocals, Keyboards, Piano (2002-present) - See also: ex-Fairy Mirror, ex-Metalium (live)
Alessandro Sala - Bass (2020-present) - See also: Rhapsody of Fire, Sinestesia, Canto Libero
Guido Benedetti - Guitars (2020-present) - See also: Trick or Treat, ex-Black Fabula, ex-SkeleToon (live), ex-Electric Frankenstein, ex-Psycubase
Michael Ehré - Drums - See also: Gamma Ray, Nitewalk, Primal Fear, The Unity, ex-Love.Might.Kill, ex-Metalium, ex-Murder One, ex-Pryer, ex-Unisonic (live), Uli Jon Roth (live), ex-Firewind, ex-Starchild, ex-Vinnie Moore (live), ex-Hansen & Friends (live), ex-Matt Gonzo Roehr, ex-Kee Marcello (live)
Tracklist:
01. Circle Of Life
02. Japan: In My Dream
03. Syria: Music, My Love
04. UK: Never Say Never
05. Germany: Rebellion Mission
06. India: Farewell To You I (From Father to Son)
07. Brazil: Splinters Of The Sun
08. Hawaii (USA): Farewell To You II (From Mother to Daughter)
09. Russia: Heroes
10. Holy Are We Alone
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