Release Date: July
14, 2017
Label: 2017 Patrick Talbot
Ghostly Beard is the name of this one-man band created by
one Mr. Patrick Talbot. The beauty of his first EP Infinite is the fact it was just him in the creative and recording
process. I am sure any artist brimming with creativity and flowing with an endless
energy would appreciate the
singularity of purpose. This creation is his and his alone, there
was nobody there to bounce off ideas or disagree or play something differently.
What a beautiful thing, complete musical freedom, or should I say Infinite freedom?
These five tracks are meant to set the table of what is to
come. Talbot has much more to share with us hungry prog heads waiting to absorb
another helping of the musical virtuosity he can deliver.
The very first track “Close Your Eyes” I found to be very
Floydesque, in fact after looking at his bio I see they refer to his guitar
playing as very Gilmore like. Not something that is hard to pick out if you are
a fan of prog or Pink Floyd, which to me would be virtually one in the same in
many respects.
Every track features dreamy soundscapes, razor sharp guitar
lines and vocals that are a perfect fit for the tracks. He maintains a steady
inflection, neither going up or down - another notch down it would almost be
melancholy at times. Yet his voice is very pleasant and just right for the
musical meal he serves up.
Each track can stand on its own and the curtain closer is
an instrumental fluffy cloud ride into the sunset. Fluffy in a hypnotic and
light way that has you wondering why it all just ended. Keep in mind this and
EP, a teaser. The scope and breadth of
what is to come will surely be amazing. Count me in Patrick, I want to hear it
all!
4/5
Stars
Keith “MuzikMan” Hannaleck
July 11, 2017
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Provided By Prog Rock Music Talk
Tracks:
1. Close Your Eyes
2. Frozen in Time
3. No Return
4. Limitless
5. Winter Dance
1. Close Your Eyes
2. Frozen in Time
3. No Return
4. Limitless
5. Winter Dance
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