Prelúdio X
Prelúdio X was founded in Recife, Brazil back in 2009 and deliver up energetic Progressive Power Metal with Symphonic & Operatic touches. When it comes to the meaning behind the band's moniker - “Prelúdio” (Prelude)means "initial part," the first act of something (classical musical pieces use different names to identify various parts of the composition), and the letter "X" has the meaning of "unknown" or "unidentified." Prelude X means the "first act of a work we do not know" or "the first part of a future we do not know."
Prelúdio X has two releases to their credit with their 6-track debut being released in 2009 titled 'Origem'. After a long hiatus, the band entered the studio once more in 2018 to release a 5-track EP titled 'Triunfo Da Vida'(Triumph Of Life).
In 2018 Prelúdio X released their sophomore EP Release titled 'Triunfo da Vida'. lead vocalist Leandro Silva commented, "This EP is our first release since we came back from the hiatus that started in 2012 and ran until 2017. It's an EP with 4 tracks (+ 1 intro), but 3 songs from the EP are reworked and rerecorded versions from our first release called Origem, which was releases in 2009. The songs benefit from better production in addition to showcasing to the public the bands new line up”. 'Triunfo da Vida'(Triumph Of Life) was recorded in J.A. Studio by Joel Lima who also master and mixed the EP. The EP was produced by the band itself.
Leandro Silva(Lilium Vitae) is the front man for Prelúdio X delivering up a high-end performance complete with soaring vocals and all the right hooks. What immediately drew my attention to the band is how Leandro Silva embraces the role of a Power Metal vocalist not breaking character throughout the release. Even though he's not singing in English, his vocal delivery is in keeping with that of the many different English vocalist in that there's not any weird cultural pronunciation-"turn offs" like I have seen with many other bands from similar regions. It seems that the band has taken these things into consideration when producing this release and are helping bridge the gap between languages for many listeners.
In addition, Prelúdio X has taken the liberty to incorporated a second vocalist - Gleice Vieira(Lilium Vitae) who injects a high-end female operatic performance into the band's arrangements taking this project to an even higher level.
In addition, Prelúdio X has taken the liberty to incorporated a second vocalist - Gleice Vieira(Lilium Vitae) who injects a high-end female operatic performance into the band's arrangements taking this project to an even higher level.
Guitarists-Gerson Souza & Elieser Suweydes present their work from a duo axe-attack approach. Souza and Suweydes shred the frets off the guitar as their work moves from Power Metal riffs to acoustic to lightening fast noodling. With such variances and guitar hooks, Souza and Suweydes' keep things interesting throughout this release.
Bassist-Cristiano dos Santos delivers us some heavy Bass lines while Drummer-Tarcílio Soares drops the hammer in the percussion department with an energetic 80's style performance. From track to track, Cristiano helps maintain the energy of the arrangements even while songs are developing and are still in a progressive movement towards there climax.
Love love love the energy of track-4 "Precioso Sangue" with the incredible piano work by Jorgeano Abreu.
Unfortunately the album's lyrics are sung in the band's native language - Portuguese.
However, the lyrics are solid and show the band's love for the Lord
as one can see in the following translated lyric excerpts:
However, the lyrics are solid and show the band's love for the Lord
as one can see in the following translated lyric excerpts:
"Origem (Origin)"
A breath of life, and everything is done!
Now I can breathe, I can already see, I can already feel, I have spirit ...
Today I have a life!
Chorus:
Who makes life spring from a grain of sand,
one breath and makes your life,
living to deny the Creator, who always loved you?
A breath of life, and everything is done!
Now I can breathe, I can already see, I can already feel, I have spirit ...
Today I have a life!
Chorus:
Who makes life spring from a grain of sand,
one breath and makes your life,
living to deny the Creator, who always loved you?
"Rei dos Judeus (King of the Jews)"
In a distant realm
called Israel
The light of the universe
He came down from heaven
He grew up with the glory
The father granted
He became known
The King of the Jews
In a distant realm
called Israel
The light of the universe
He came down from heaven
He grew up with the glory
The father granted
He became known
The King of the Jews
"Precioso sangue (precious blood)"
The Word was made flesh among us
A path followed
The cup took sacrificed lamb, saw the pain for us ...
Chorus:
Precious Blood shed, your destination ...
Her voice was heard, cries of pain.
The Word was made flesh among us
A path followed
The cup took sacrificed lamb, saw the pain for us ...
Chorus:
Precious Blood shed, your destination ...
Her voice was heard, cries of pain.
"Triunfo da Vida (triumph of life)"
Chorus:
Follow the path that I saw over the horizon beyond the sky ...
Walking on the sea, understand that faith is the triumph of life.
Chorus:
Follow the path that I saw over the horizon beyond the sky ...
Walking on the sea, understand that faith is the triumph of life.
With their EP release's play time being in the 21 min range, the band has left me hungry for more. Hopefully in the future we will see Prelúdio X produce a full-length album more in the 45 to 55 min range. If you are into bands like Adiastasia, Choirs Of Veritas, Dragon's Cry, or Gloriam Dei then you are going to love what Prelúdio X has offered up with their latest release 'Triunfo da Vida.'
The band has made their EP a FREE download at the following link:
Musicians:
Gleice Vieira(Lilium Vitae) - Female Lead Vocals
Leandro Silva(Lilium Vitae) - Lead Vocals
Gerson Souza - Guitar
Elieser Suweydes - Guitar
Jorgeano Abreu - Keyboard
Cristiano dos Santos - Bass
Tarcílio Soares - Drums
Gleice Vieira(Lilium Vitae) - Female Lead Vocals
Leandro Silva(Lilium Vitae) - Lead Vocals
Gerson Souza - Guitar
Elieser Suweydes - Guitar
Jorgeano Abreu - Keyboard
Cristiano dos Santos - Bass
Tarcílio Soares - Drums