More Estonian Prog, with leanings towards the Neo-Classical trend of Estonian modern composition that augmented the record collections of many a social climber in the nineties;filed next to 'Le Mystère Des Voix Bulgares' and Arvo Pärt's 'Tabula Rasa'.
In Spe contained one Erkki-Sven Tüür as composer-in-chief.Later to be seen hob-nobbing with all those serious chaps on ECM. Was even pretentious enough to use the word 'Symphony' in the titles of his neo-classical outings,including the opening suite on side one.
All that aside, this is a classic of Estonian prog, and may even be the best symphonic prog album to come out of the Soviet Union.
Tracklist:
1.Симфония для семи исполнителей/Sümfoonia seitsmele esitajale/Symphony For Seven Performers
1a Ostium 4:27
1b Illuminatio 6:35
1c Mare Vitreum 8:30
2.Antidolorosum 4:47
3.Солнечный челн 9:00
4.Борьба сфер 7:20
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I actually have heard of In Spe, but it was so long ago I can't remember what they sounded like. It was probably back in the day when Recommended Records was smuggling stuff out of the USSR. They issued a cassette of underground Russian bands that was generally a hands-down improvement over similar western fare at the time. Everything’s better when it's clandestine, eh? I understand those pirate records that were pressed on x-rays fetch a lot of cash these days.
Here's the original cover of this album, I've had it in my collection for many years - great music amazing design!
https://i.ytimg.com/vi/g139roTpAYo/maxresdefault.jpg
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