This is one of the most original Japanese progrock bands, they were active in the Eighties and made a serie of interesting albums.
A more dominant string section, the heavy presence of soaring synthesizers and the display of a concept via regular or distorted vocals and narrations show a turn by the band from the very ethereal style of their debut to a more dark and mysterious sound with plenty of King Crimson and U.K. similarities, although touches of The Enid and Genesis are still apparent.The romantic soundscapes and symphonic textures are now partially replaced by haunting violin-driven arrangements with a Chamber Music feel and a more complex guitar presence with Robert Fripp overtones.
This is one of the most original Japanese progrock bands, they were active in the Eighties and made a serie of interesting albums.
"A Scene of Pale Blue" demonstrates a certain progression from "Misty Moon" of a few years earlier, but essentially the sound is intact: violin led progressive rock with lots of Crimson-esque rhythms and guitars, but with rich keyboard touches not seen in King Crimson since their earliest days…