I stumbled upon this CD by complete chance. I was trading on lala.com and someone that was sending me another CD had this one up for trade, so I requested it. The cover looked cool and I took a chance. I’m glad I did. This is a pretty solid album, akin to prog-metal heavyweights Circus Maximus, though not as heavy on the progressive side.
Dreaming Awake kicks off with the first of three instrumentals, “Into The Afterlife.” It’s the only one that’s not orchestral, relying on fast guitars and a heavy rhythm section that leads directly into “Eternity,” which follows a stylistic pattern of fast and furious power metal. “Dreaming Awake” is up next, and it’s easily the album’s best track. A heavy mid-paced number with a ridiculously catchy chorus; this is the song that draws the most comparisons to Circus Maximus. If by this time you’re enjoying the album, the rest shouldn’t let you down. Dreaming Awake continues a similar path throughout the rest of the album: uptempo power metal numbers with a progressive edge—“Fall Of Man” and “Maze Of The Past”—and mid-paced anthems—“Then Shadows Fall” and “Remember.” The two orchestral instrumentals are largely forgettable, but they’re short and really don’t interrupt the flow of the album.
Dreaming Awake may be tough to locate, as it has been out of print for a while now. In 2008 Harmony released a new EP (End Of My Road) and full-length album (Chapter II: Aftermath). Both are highly recommended.
Also check out Darkwater and their debut album Calling The Earth To Witness. Four of the five members of Harmony make up the same number in Darkwater, all playing the same role in each band; the only one not making jump is the bass player. They're not too far off in terms of style; they’re simply more progressive and heavier.
Video: Eternity, Maze Of The Past
Website: http://www.harmonymetal.net
MySpace: http://www.myspace.com/harmonyofficial
Note: Many of these links are external. In time, they may become obsolete.
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