Vespero got together as a quartet (Arkady Fedotov - vocals, bass, flute, synths; Valentin Rulev - violin, synths; Ivan Fedotov - drums, percussion; Alexander Kuzovlev - guitar, bass, synths) in Astrakhan (south of Russia) 2003 on the common interest in playing psychedelic music. Later Natalya Tjurina (vocals) joined, and the band moved into more progressive rock-related areas. As their Moscow fellows Kaftan Smekha, Vespero are deeply influenced by avant theatre and experimental poetry. Since the very first demos their sound has been influenced by Gong, early Pink Floyd, Faust and related bands from that era. Highly recommended for all fans of these (and beyond!).
Essential: a masterpiece of psychedelic-rock music
This aptly titled album is really exactly that: the crown of their creation. And the artwork is simply a good explanation of what this music can do to your mind.
The Bible has been written, recorded and presented in a number of ways in a multitude of formats. It’s difficult to choose a selection of passages from the Bible to create a ‘Greatest Hits’ vibe, without offending someone by missing out passages they believe to be key or that speak to them on a personal level. Do you give both the Old and New Testaments the same air time or do you lean, with your own bias, on the Testament that resonates with you?