Progressive Ears continues to be a great way for me to hear about fine Progressive CDs that I probably would miss completely. Recently I was looking over the Brazilian Progressive Music thread and took a chance on purchasing the 2004 (released in 2009) "Panorama" CD by Mahtrak. Our very own pmrviana plays keyboards on the disc.
OMG. What a great disc! Their drummer is superb. It is very well-recorded as well (especially those drum tracks). It is all instrumental and the first few tracks feel a bit more Fusion-y to me but most of the other tracks are quite progressive in feel. I sense a bit of Mahavishnu, a bit of Camel, and a bit of Genesis. But despite the hint of influences, it very much stands on its own as a unique work.
I highly recommend it! I have no relationship with the band other than PM-ing Paulo to find out how he achieved the great synth/organ/mellotron sounds.
Here are a few tracks to whet your appetite.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PjA7_KLLvEw
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bp0gh2RkuMQ
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