Freedom Call  Moonflower Lane Freedom Call - Stairway to
Fairyland (SPV) 1999  1. "Over the Rainbow" (5:51) 2. "Tears
Falling" (5:37) 3. "Fairyland" (5:28) 4. "Shine On" (5:42) 5.
"We Are One" (5:01) 6. "Hymn to the Brave" (3:59) 7. "Tears Of
Targon" (6:54) 8. "Graceland" (5:34) 9. "Holy Knight" (5:00) 10.
"Another Day" (5:51)  Progressive and melodic German heavy metal
that reminds me of Helloween and Gamma Ray not only in music
style but in some of the vocal melodies and harmonies as well.
Guitarist/vocalist Chris Bay has an uncanny resemblance to
Michael Kiske at time, while still others he reminds me of Andre
Matos (Viper/Angra). Bay is frequently backed up by a layer of
thick male choir-type vocals. These background vocals keep the
sound from getting too light and wimpy and gives the music a
slightly darker, gothic feel despite much of the music itself
being on the more upbeat, happier side. Another connection to
Gamma Ray and Helloween comes from the fact that Freedom Call is
a direct descendant of Gamm