Wednesday, September 7, 2011  CD Review: Portugal's Dazkarieh
Ruido do Silencio  Dazkarieh is the latest group to come out of
Portugal with a mix of folk, rock, and European sensibilities.
Ruido do Silencio, or 'Noise of Silence,' is an album that never
sounds as good as its name -- probably better. In any case, the
Portuguese vocals and instrumental segments cross-borders
incorporating influences from Celtic traditions, operatic
styles, and speed-folk. The operatic tone of "Tempo chao" is
especially good. The speed-folk influences of "Sons de po,"
"Moda da ceifa II," and "Da minha janela" are energetic, but not
overdone. The Portugues bagpipes really come alive on
"Repasseado da calchada." The New Age/classical idiom that made
Enya, Katie Melua, and Kristi Stassinopoulou applies to
Dazkarieh with some exception, because Dazkarieh goes a step
further with a mix of other styles, genres, and tones. At any
rate, Ruido do Silencio is not only the noise of silence, but
the noise of brillance, as well. ~ Matthew F