The Force within

Shadowplay

Remember me

Paramount

Adamantine

Whale Rider

Undying Devotion

Fallen from Grace

Place of higher Power

Myearthdream: I)The Road ahead

II) Pristine III) Agent of Change

IV) The uninvited Guest

V) The last Card VI) Slumbers

Sabine Edelsbacher: Lead Vocals
LanvallL: Lead, Rhythm & Acoustic Guitars, Keyboards & Piano, Bouzouki, Pipa
Frank Bindig: Bass, Growls on “MyEarthDream”
Max Pointner: Drums

Guest Musicians:
All drums on the album played by Sebastian Lanser
Robby Valentine: Backing Vocals & Choirs
Dennis Ward: Backing Vocals & Choirs
Karl Groom: 3rd Guitar Solo on “Shadowplay”
The Czech Film Orchestra conducted by Jaroslav Brych

          

  

The majority of My Earth Dream was recorded by Frank Pitters at Lanvall’s Farpoint Studio, whereas the orchestration (arranged by Lanvall) was recorded at the Czech Television Studios.
 
The record was mixed by Karl Groom (THRESHOLD) and mastered by Mika Jussila at Finnvox Studio in Finland during February 2008.

release dates: Ger/Aut/Swi/Swe: 25 apr. 2008       Finland: 23 apr 2008   rest of Europe: 28 apr. 2008

                     USA/Can: 13 may 2008

preview  by Salvo "Lovedeath" Russo____   

Gothic visions and magniloquence.

Gothic visions with symphonic approach….this can be the perfect description for this new Edenbridge cd.

There is a very good melodic approach supported by Sabine' s great voice who delivers nice vocals  into songs which get an attractive melodic metal sound that reminds of Nightwish, Within Temptation ...and not only…there are indeed shadows of Kamelot and Symphony x too . In some songs like “Fallen from Grace” there are evident shadows of Symphony X  concerning the use of chorus and rhythmic parts!!!!

I notice also an incredible performance from Lanvall (keys) who is able to create cool lines  that, sometimes, remind of Dimmu Borgir!!!

The importance for melodies is a priority for the band that anyway is characterized  by obscure senses… Metallic guitar riffs support that noticeable work done by the  keys,  but it is alsovery important to underline the work made by rhythmic session….

If you like the latest works of Nightwish and Within Temptation this album is for you. But,  even if  influences are evident, there’s a certain kind of originality in Edenbridge's compositions.

I want to underline that the band has improved  quality, comparing this one to the previous works,  thanks not only to the better quality of the songs but also to a good production and to  perfect arrangements that give value to the sense of their music full of magniloquence and power…

A good cd…for a band that makes an important step forward!

rating: 8/10