The Omega Syndicate Riding the Revelations CDR / 5 Tracks / 77.09 mins Play Sample:   56K Dialup   Broadband Download Sample:   500K   1.5Mb (Excerpt from track(s) 'Anamorphosis')

Welcome to the latest Omega Syndicate Limited Edition of 100 release containing all previously unreleased music. 'Eastern Promise' starts with lush warm pads over which soars a beautiful lonesome lead. A slow sequence emerges without detracting from the exquisite melody. A second tinkling sequence falls into formation with the first but then the oomph level is really intensified as yet two more layers of pulsations are deployed, one being a rumbling ground shaker whilst the other provides just the right high register contrast. 'Anamorphosis' features Javi Canovas and cranks up infectious multi sequencer layers right from the off. A synth lead then starts to spar with electric guitar. Just before the half way mark a slow steady rhythm adds a sharp 'cracking' contrast to the duelling leads, the guitar especially responding with real vigour. As with the previous track 'Inferno', wastes no time is spewing the most wonderful pulsations from the speakers, synth and guitar (courtesy of periodic Syndicate member Rob Clynes) weaving around each another- one moment calling, replying the next. A new deep almost growling loop and infectious rhythm really add to the power as the guitar starts to soar above it all, the synth lead responding in kind with the most awesome solo heroics. Softer leads do provide a lovely contrast from time to time but really this track is all about excitement and power- and I loved it! For 'Millennium (Live in Liphook 19/10/07)' John Sherwood helps out. It begins with the most delicate of raindrop type pulsations. A second line turns the heat up a notch. The overall feel so far though is all rather mysterious. There is a nice ebb and flow up to around the half way mark where all sequences descend into an organic gloop, crows flying over the top. The mood now changes completely becoming purposeful, even anthemic, as a positive slow rhythm and uplifting lead take us forward. It sounds like the band are having fun playing for the audience- studio track this certainly ain't. 'Arcadia' features the fantastic Stephan Whitlan. A tender flutey lead floats above tinkling electronics until the first sequence picks up the pace. This is a track that builds slowly but never becomes too boisterous, instead staying on the right side of tenderness but with a moody twist. As with the previous limited editions by the band this is bound to sell out very quickly so get it while you can! (DL)

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