Having produced more than a thousand films and fostered some of the most influential filmmakers and superstars, the Shaw Brothers studio played an indisputably crucial part in laying the foundation of Hong Kong Cinema. This 3-part series takes a look behind the scenes of this movie kingdom, each part focusing on one of the film genres the studio was best known for - kung fu action, swordplay drama, and costume drama and musicals. The series features rare archival footage and exclusive interviews with a host of Hong Kong film titans, including Bruce Lee, Jackie Chan, Jet Li, Sammo Hung, Gordon Liu, John Woo, Chor Yuen, Lau Ka Leung, David Chiang, Kara Hui, Cheng Pei Pei, Ivy Ling Po, and the man behind the legend - Sir Run Run Shaw.
The purely instrumental and jamming spirit of the Finnish quintet may quickly lead the listener to their influences; however, the variety of ideas and their multi-faceted character will excite even the most suspicious. The beautiful soundscapes created by the double guitars, the keys and the discreet touches by the flute in the opening Nautilus Part 1 bring to mind the psychedelic prog of our beloved Swedes Agusa, while the slightly less impressive Part 2 continues in almost the same pattern with its most dynamic finale. Those who expect the rest of the album to follow the same paths are completely misguided. The eastern ethnic elements in the excellent Chafa Azeno and Marracech add an oriental spirit to the album…