There is no need to
introduce Uli Kusch (Masterplan, ex-Helloween) any more. For several
years he has been one of the few really influencing characters in
German metal scene. And though, or should we say because of that, there
is so much to say about him.
Currently it is a
story that has already begun back in 2002 – without him
knowing about it these days. Uli met a Belgian singer called Magali
Luyten who wanted to record an album with her band. He agrees to
produce the demo-CD for that band, but the CD never gets released by
any label. Nowadays this band is history.
Uli himself is
thinking about doing his very own thing next to Masterplan in the
meanwhile. Something unique. This idea gets clearer in autumn of 2004
and Uli starts talking to Magali once again – this time about
his own plans and not about producing. A concept, some songs and ideas
are worked out and they form “The Unexpected” after
a longer while. And as bright and shining this title may sound the
music is as well. Without any doubt this release is a brand new debut
album. A debut, that connects the experience Uli has gained over the
years with the powerful freshness of Magali and the high level playing
skills of their bandmates. Charismatic and full of uniqueness Magali ..s
voice finds a very own path – far away from the typical
„metal band with female vocals“-thing. It finds a
path that leads into a dynamic and very personal, charming sound.
Uli ..s und Magali
´s bandmates are also worth to talk about: next to Pagan
´s Mind ..s Jorn Viggo Lofstad (guitar) and Steinar Krokmo
(bass), coming from Uli ..s new chosen home Norway, there is also Kusch
..s Masterplan-mate Axel Mackenrott (keyboards) with the band. The
vision of Beautiful Sin therefore is everything else than a short
termed solo project. It is a full, grown up and serious band that
presents Uli and Magali as the creative minds. A band that now is
causing some fresh moments on the music market with „The
Unexpected“.
So here we are with
a powerful, traditionally metallic and though fresh and new and unique
album that combines the different artistic characters of the band
members in a very harmonic way. An album that is ready to convince and
that, even though Uli Kusch is a founding member of it, does not make
you miss Masterplan at all.
Melodic, powerful
metal with a beautiful female voice will be lifted into a new dimension
with this album of Beautiful Sin.
Sin can be soooo
beautiful…
"The
Unexpected" Stil: Melodic Metal - Release Album: 19. Mai 2006
Beautiful Sin / The Unexpected
AFM - Soulfood
Vocals: Magali Luyten
Guitar: Jørn Viggo Lofstad
Bass: Steinar Krokmo
Keyboards: Axel Mackenrott
Drums:Uli Kusch
Artwork by Thomas Ewerhard
Mixed by Tommy Hansen
1.Lost
2.This is not the original Dream
3.Take me Home
4.I..m Real
5.The Spark of Ignition
6.Closer to my Heart
7.Give up once for all
8.Brace for Impact
9.Pechvogel
10.Metalwaves
11.The beautiful Sin
12.Le reve originel (Bonus Track Europe)
13.She is made of Rain ( Bonus Track Japan)
Beautiful Sin CD online available:
www.laut.de
www.ginza.se
www.emp.de
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