Another thing that calls the eyes in “Phases of Time” is its variety of mood, tempo, paces, and technique. There are neoclassical songs, power metal grip, hard rock feeling, and other moods. In-between instrumental tracks, where Kikis A. Apostolou shows all his skills and abilities, most of them with neoclassical grip; there are band tracks, where the dude can show his abilities with a band. Check it out in the sequence “Heaven Wish,” “Down on My Knees,” this one with a hard rock grip and a huge Glenn Hughes taste, and “Through Laughter and Cries,” almost a power ballad. Some may find odd to say band track, but some guitarists write songs thinking on this duality: instrumental only and band track.
“Phases of Time” is an album to please who likes instrumental and who likes bands. Kikis A. Apostolou was careful and thoughtful enough to give both his best. He made an album for joy. Listen to “Black Orpheus” and feel the joy we all feel when he plays. That’s what music is all about: fun and joy. Of course, there is so much more, but if it offers both, we are delighted.
Kikis A. Apostolou “Phases of Time” was self-released on July 27th.
Track Listing:
- Under Confusion
- Shadow’s of an Angel’s Wings
- Armies of the Cheruvim
- Full Moon in Spain
- Live in a Carton Tent
- Heaven Wish
- Down on my Knees
- Through Laughter and Cries
- Black Orpheus
- Poin of No Return
- Ending Theme
Watch “Armies of the Cheruvim” official video here: