![]() There is even a cover of the late american singer/songwriter Jim Groce (Time In A Bottle), but the remaining of the songs are quite european sounding. Vocals on the other hand are average at best, and, strangely for a german folk band, the lyrics are all sung in english. Tsamadou is a collection of folk songs with little or no prog in it, although I must admit that the instrumental parts are very good, with some really esquisite flute and violin solos, both the highlights of this work. The band was led by guitarist and violinist Ingo H'richt. They released a couple of albums during the 80 before they broke up. ![]() Nice little CD by this obscure folk group from Germany. ![]() Posted Friday, Septem| Review this album | Report (Review #2248993) Anyway, an interesting and well made album that should please anyone who enjoys good instrumental prog folk. With a wider instrumentation they would probably make a bigger impact on the prog scene (like having some keyboards and a rhythm section, but I´m just guessing). It is only a shame they did not explore their obvious talents a little more. Nothing to write home about it, of course, but it is a valid statement and a pleasant listening all along. The best tune is the last one, Yedigün, more classical oriented and melodic, and still very original, with several tempo and mood changes. ![]() There is very little percussion to spice up a bit some parts of a few tracks. Everything here is totally acoustic except for the bass parts. Both main soloists Ingo Höricht (guitar, violin) and Hans Kumfert (bass, classical guitar, transverse flute) plus new member Torsten Ribbe (transverse flute) are much more creative and the most important new element in their musical pot is a jazzier sound (they even included the classic Dave Brubeck song Take Five on this LP). First of all there are no vocals, it´s an all instrumental record where there is more originality and, yes, it´s more progressive. Kolibri´s second album is a much bolder and interesting work than their debut, albeit less melodic.
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