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The Circle Project
"Bestiario II"
Released: 2024
Label: self-released

The Circle Project: Bestiari II

Track list:

  1. Manual de Criptozoología - Continuación - 0:26
  2. Capítulo 9 - Mantícora (4:33)
  3. Capítulo 10 - Diaemus Gravida (6:18)
  4. Capítulo 11 - Architeutis Dux - Kraken - (3:27)
  5. Capítulo 12 - Pardus Alatus Nero (4:24)
  6. Capítulo 13 - Homo Narcissus - Leno Litore, Assinus Facies - (8:59)
  7. Capítulo 14 - Meiga (4:22)
  8. Capítulo 15 - Rainbow Leprechaun (6:53)
  9. Capítulo 16 - Grifelino Coloris (5:18)
  10. Capítulo 17 - Tardo (6:18)
  11. Capítulo 18 - Narvalus Transeo (4:46)
  12. Capítulo 19 - Papilio Evanescens (6:04)
  13. Capítulo 20 - Draculis Scarabus (5:15)
  14. Capítulo 21 - Auxia (6:50)
  15. Manual de Criptozoología - Final (0:27)

Line-up:

  • Rafael Pachá : guitars (2-7,9,10,12,13), percussions (2,9), keyboards (2,5,7,8,11), psaltery (3,12), fretless bass (4), hulusi (5,12), recorders (8,12), flutes (9), zither (8,9), violin (8), melodica (8), viola da gamba (9), cuatro (9), synthesizers (10,13), electric guitar (8,11), tablas (12)
  • Alicia Pachá : vocals (12)
  • Claudia Zurdo : vocals (3,6,14)
  • José Carballido : vocals (6,7,10), electric guitar (6,10), keyboards (7,10)
  • Carlos Aguilera : synthesizers (9)
  • Paco Asensi : keyboards (8,11), drums (8,10,11,14)
  • Alessandro di Benedetti : keyboards (6)
  • Mario Bocanegra : drums (9,12)
  • Pablo Canalís : ocean & water sounds (4), keyboards (4), conch shell (4), waterphone (4), Native American flute (4), bass (11)
  • José Cifuentes : flute (6,8,12), sax (11)
  • Raúl Díaz : keyboards (3)
  • Noné Easter : electric guitar (5)
  • Germán Fafian : cuatro (9), guitars (9,13), keyboards (9), electric guitar (11), modular synthesis (9,13,14), rhythm guitar (14), mixing (14)
  • Chus Gancedo : drums (3, 6)
  • Oscar García : drums (14), percussion (14)
  • Alberto Mateos : bass (3,8,10,14), guitar (14), keyboards (14), mandolin (14)
  • Alfonso Romero : Chapman stick (2,6,12), bass (9)
  • Joaquín Sainz : electric guitar (5,8)
  • Manuel Soto Noly : acoustic guitar (5), keyboards (5), drum programming (5)
  • Cochè Vil : guitar solos (14)


Segunda parte de este proyecto que Rafael Pacha supervisa produce y que cuenta con numerosas y variopintas colaboraciones para fusionar, a distancia, literatura con música progresiva "sinfánica y pastoral". Fruto de una reunión en Sevilla, cervezas en mano, se decide continuar con lo realizado en 2016 y se unen en esta ocasión 20 músicos en lugar de los 25 del primer proyecto a través del medio Prog circle. Destacan Alessandro di Benedetti de Mad Crayon, Pablo Canalís (Senogul), Raúl Díaz en los teclados. Música compuesta para 13 nuevas bestias fantRaúl Díazsticas con la narración de Alexandro Baldassarini y Maria José Vaquero. Destaca el tema "Capítulo 13 Homo Narcissus" con sus 9 minutos con reminiscencias a Alan Parsons Project y un corto guiño a Gentle Giant. En definitiva, Prog mediterrRaúl Díazneo y pastoral que pueden recordar a bandas como Finisterre, Camel y XII Alfonso. Un gran trabajo.

(Escrito por Juan Melladp)



Second part of this project that Rafael Pacha oversees and produces, counting with numerous and varied collaborations to merge, in the distance, literature with progressive "symphonic and pastoral" music. Fruit of a meeting in Seville and, beers in hand, it was decided to continue with what was done in 2016 and join on this occasion 20 musicians instead of the 25 of the first project through the medium Prog circle. Highlights include Alessandro di Benedetti from Mad Crayon, Pablo Canalís (Senogul), Raúl Díaz on keyboards. Music composed for 13 new fantastic beasts with narration by Alexandro Baldassarini and Maria José Vaquero. The track "Capitulo 13 Homo Narcissus" stands out with its 9 minutes with reminiscences to Alan Parsons Project and a short wink to Gentle Giant. In short, Mediterranean and pastoral Prog that can remind us of bands like Finisterre, Camel and XII Alfonso. A great work.

(Written by Juan Mellado)





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