Liverpool Sound and Vision Rating * * * *
The quietly spoken word speaks volumes, if that is the case, then the instrumental only soliloquy, or the book of low rising, highly passionate notes which pulls the listener into a different realm of introspection. Words are power, a presentation without such terms of vocal expression should perhaps be seen as deep magic, an enchantment, a charm which weaves itself around the idea of retribution against hubris, and one in which the Nemesis adores the sound of.
Featuring an abundance of musicians, including Sadist’s Tommy Talamanca, who also mixed and mastered the album, Gionata Mirai, John Cordoni, Andy LaRocque, Francesco Conte, Jorgen Munkeby, Patrick Mameli, Paul Masvidal, Francesco Sosto and James Murphy, Italian composer Federico Romano’s musical project June 1974 sees the Nemesi bring the world of classically enhanced musicianship into the chaos and beauty of the world of heavy and even death metal.
What may be of a surprise to many is how seamless this join is, two very different modes of expression, two poles apart kind of audiences, and yet dig deep, forage and excavate below the surface for a while and the connections become clear; it takes of course hearts and souls that are receptive to such unity in spirit, but it undoubtedly works beyond any hesitation or faltering obstacle that some will insist on placing down in front of both musician and listener.
A sea of music with no siren to pull you off course, a series of compositions that are unwavering and dominates the proceedings; Nemesi has it all and in tracks such as Narciso, Panorama, Nothing Man, Death Note, Creed and Beloved, the quietly spoken are audible but only in the majesty of silence, for it is in the listener’s own words that such music thrives, their imagination catching the silent behemoth as it looks them in the eye, a finger gently caressing their lips and beckoning that the music should be heard and not added to; at least not verbally.
A tremendous piece of symphony, two genres coming together, a poetic dance on a light, but meaningful string; the Nemesi surely smiles at such offerings to any being, to humanity.
Ian D. Hall