Good news for those who are fond of symphonic metal and curious about new horizons, Fabulae Dramatis' second album, entitled Solar Time's Fable, is available since September 30, 2017.
Belgian band created in 2011, Fabulae Dramatis was formed by Isabel Restrepo (vocals, sitar, harmonium, lyrics, composition), Hamlet (bass, lyrics, composition and vocals), and Daniel Diaz (guitar, composition and bass). Also composed of Isadora Cortina (vocals, composition), Maxime Moreira (drums) and Wesley Beernaert (vocals, lyrics), the band released a first album, entitled Om in 2012.
Solar Time's Fable is a continuation of this first album, presenting a wide variety of musical styles and vocals. This is evidenced by the large list of guests who participated in the titles of the album. We can find Christhope Lardinois (djembe and saxophone), Billy Mickelson (cello), Veerle Hemeryck (flute), Loni Cornelis (violin), Andrés Camilo Silva (piano and arrangements) and Bram van Weverberg (accordion).
The mere listing of all the instruments used in the composition of the album is not enough on its own to describe the range of musical styles not only within the album, but also within the songs themselves. Varying the pleasures, Fabulae Dramatis passes from one register to another within the same title, sometimes with a slight instrumental or vocal transition, sometimes with a slight silence. The group ignores principles and habits to give free rein to its creative fever.
From the jazz influences of Sirius Wind to the Latin inspiration of Roble Para El Corazón (Wood), Fabulae Dramatis not only explores different musical styles, but also tells us different stories from different cultures. The eleven tracks of the album take us around the world, crossing calm seas like storm zones where guttural songs mingle with symphonic singing.
At JustFocus, we have a soft spot for clear singing that brings out the angelic side of female voices, and the beautiful hoarse timbres of male voices. These passages make it possible to bring out more the mixtures between instruments and musical styles and are the real highlight of this second album.
Passing without warning from soft ambient music to symphonic metal, from whispers to guttural singing, Solar Time's Fable will undoubtedly delight fans of Fabulae Dramatis' first album. As for the others, it will be, if not a nice discovery, at least a nice invitation to travel!
