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Born in 1972, Italian heavy metal guitarist Luca Turilli fits right into the Generation X demographic. He wasn't even born when the Beatles broke up, and Nirvana and Pearl Jam were riding high when he turned 21 in 1993. So if he's going to play metal, one would expect it to be alternative metal. But in fact, Turilli's specialty is conceptual fantasy metal and progressive rock as we knew it in the '70s and '80s -- sort of Iron Maiden and Queensrÿche meet Rush, Yes, and Genesis, with a strong appreciation of European classical music. Not exactly the type of thing listeners ordinarily expect from one of rock's post-Baby Boomers, but Prophet of the Last Eclipse demonstrates that Turilli is quite serious about what he does. Some might argue that the Rhapsody guitarist is a little too serious -- that this 2002 solo outing is a perfect example of the sort of pretentiousness that punk was rebelling against back in the late '70s. But there is no reason why rock shouldn't accommodate a variety of approaches; there is room for rockers who are raw, simple, and basic, as well as rockers who are more involved and complex. And Prophet of the Last Eclipse (whose fantasy-based lyrics thrive on dungeons-and-dragons imagery) is certainly complex, not to mention overblown. Both lyrically and musically, Turilli's symphonic blend of fantasy metal, prog-rock, and Euro-classical is as grandiose as it gets. Prophet of the Last Eclipse lacks even the slightest trace of irony, which is a big part of its charm. Those who insist that rock should always thrive on simplicity will no doubt find Turilli's excesses hard to take, but someone who appreciates fantasy metal and progressive rock at their most conceptual and overblown will find a lot to enjoy about this intriguing, if self-indulgent, CD. ~ Alex Henderson
Audio Mixer: Sascha Paeth.
Recording information: Gate-Studio, Wolfsburg, Germany (01/2002-07/2002).
Arranger: Miro.
Personnel includes: Luca Turilli (guitar); Sascha Paeth (guitar, bass); Olaf Hayer (vocals); Miro (keyboards); Robert Hunecke-Rizzo (drums).
Personnel: Luca Turilli (guitar); Olaf Hayer (vocals); Frank Krause, Corinna Schalk (violin); Ursula Weinberg (viola); Theo Jahn (cello); Miro (keyboards); Franziska Schaper (double bass); Robert Hunecke-Rizzo (drums); Thilo Förster (cymbals, timpani).
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Mon fils est tres content de cette achat.
Submitted by eniggu (Norristonw, PA, USA) 
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Absolutely fantastic *dropjaw*
If you're into symphonic metal, this is not only your band but your CD! It is absolutely fantastic *dropjaw* ^___^
Submitted by M00kie (Denmark)
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I love Rhapsody, and therefore i love everything that comes out under a heand of the mastermind behind the band, in this case Luca Turilli, His second solo album that sound just like rhapsody without Fabio, but still with a wery srong singer, Music is absolutely stunning, Close your eyes and you might think that you are watching "The Lord Of The Rings."
Submitted by a reviewer (NEW YORK)
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GREAT follow up to the Nordic Twilight album.
Submitted by a reviewer (Woodstock, Ill., U.S.A.)
Was This Review Helpful? Yes No Rhapsody goes STAR WARS!
Luca has got to be one of the most talented composers of modern metal. Luca's work shows reason as to why its time for Yngwie to hang up the twinkies (oops I mean Guitar). This album reminds me of "Phantom Menace" era STAR WARS meets Rhapsody. Hayer's vocals are excellent, when they are not being hidden under all of the choirs. The arrangments on this album are amazing. Get this album at all costs, and hear one of the most original creations to come out of the power metal scene. I thought the whole "Cosmic Metal" thing Turilli came up with was a bit much to define the album, but I have to say it fits perfectly. I wonder if Luca is campaigning to get in the next Star Wars movie? Beware of the Dark Sith Lord Turilli. Hmmmmm
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