![]() ![]() ![]() The musicianship is tight and technically faultless, yet it is the catchy melodies that really stand out. This one boasts an amazingly clear, dynamic production and a professionalism that immediately impresses the listener. A fine effort but not nearly as effective as their first official cd "Field of Names", which also features 4 guest musicians. The EP "Beyond the Mirror" is mostly keyboard (piano) oriented and something of a blend of AOR and modern prog. Consequently, their music is much varied and ranges from rock, pop and funk to jazz and classical. Among their influences, they name the BEATLES, PINK FLOYD, JETHRO TULL, SPOCK'S BEARD, DREAM THEATER and even a few classics (BACH and BEETHOVEN). The band's core line-up is Phillip Griffiths on vocals (son of Martin Griffiths of BEGGAR'S OPERA, who sounds just like him), Vytas Lemke on keyboards, Matthias Richter on electric and acoustic guitars, Frank Fischer on bass and Ludwig Benedek on drums. ALIAS EYE are a five-piece German outfit who self-produced a 3-track EP in 2000, catching the attention of DVS Records who signed them for a first official album a year later.
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