ARTNAT releases new album "The Mirror Effect" in Japan and worldwide!
ARTNAT is a new progressive rock band that strives for high quality Art Rock.
With high compositional levels together with wild experimental themes this is a colorful and multi ambiance work with top-level musicians, but with no technical show off.
Just plain excellent and meaningful music !
To those who are long time progressive rock lovers, ARTNAT was founded by Manuel Cardoso leader of the famous progressive band from portugal : TANTRA - (Holocausto/Misterios e Maravilhas/Terra/Live Ritual).
He formed ARTNAT to give continuity to TANTRA`s style of progressive music, but with a personal 21st century touch.
* ARTNAT is TANTRA spelled backwards.
Band Members
Manuel Cardoso - Guitars and Vocals
Sara Freitas - Vocals
Gui da Luz - Synthetizers
João Samora - Drums
Paulo Bretão - Basses
André Hencleeday - Pianos and Keyboards
Reviews
ProgArchives - (Europe) - by Rivertree
"The unpredictable flow, wonderful guitar presence. Keyboards are greatly classical and symphonic tinged. Sara Freitas shines with slightly opera styled vocals. A surprising sonic exploration. Please check this out! "
ProgArchives by Prog Traveller
"What an interesting album. musical transitions that combine elements from psychedelia, space rock, that definitely create a calm atmosphere, to very eclectic pieces that lead us into interesting discomfort, but when everything is combined the whole compositions sound interesting and definitely create a new and very satisfying experience. It is very important to mention the fantastic vocals of Sara Freitas whose style fits perfectly and adds extra quality to the band "
TVRDO progressive rock show - (South America)
"What an interesting genuine progressive music. Elaborate and captivating compositions with fiery guitarwork and high piched vocals, fuelled by a powerful and fluent rhythm-section, and embellished with inventive play on keyboards. This music deserves a lot of attention, because so much is happening: lots of dynamic atmospheres and shifting moods, with amazing solos, emphasizing the huge skills of the musicians. I am impressed. The female singer does a very good job with her crystal clear, high pitched voice."
Progressive Rock Fanatics - (New York - USA)
"These folks can PLAY and SING. As a Progressive Rock Fanatic , I LOVE the twists and turns of progressive music, the lyrical challenges and subtleties, the concepts, the tempo changes, instrumental wizardry, and increasing levels of vocal excellence. All the right ingredients, certainly."
