SUMMARY: RUNNING TIME: 4:35 Min.
Inspired by the mythical Icarus and his fall to Earth, this 2012 single is an epic instrumental collaboration between Spanish composer-musician Ivan Torrent and German-based songstress Julie Elven.
REVIEW:
It’s a daunting task to bring Greek mythology to life purely through sound, but Ivan Torrent and Julie Elven deliver high-caliber efforts interpreting the Icarus parable. Most notably, in addition to the epic adventure cues, Torrent adds the right touch of poignant insight.
Elven’s ethereal vocals then lift that element to another level, as if describing a soaring Icarus keeps tempting fate — an arrogant disregard for his father’s explicit instructions. One can practically visualize the young man’s exhilarating flight before his artificial wings ultimately wilt under the heat of the sun. For epic enthusiasts, “Icarus” earns its consideration as a download to a favorite playlist.
BRIAN’S ODD MOON RATING: 8½ Stars
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