Caravela Escarlate – III
Karisma Records
8,5/10,0
Brief:
Formed in Rio de Janeiro in 2011, Caravela Escarlate is a trio heavily inspired by both English and Italian ’70s Prog Rock, but they draw on traditional and popular Brazilian music, which gives them a special, and quite unique, sound.
Caravela Escarlate’s third album is a new journey into vintage progressive rock pathways. “III” evokes historical issues in different contexts – Roman Empire, Medieval Times, Pre-Columbian Civilizations, and Age of Discovery. The cover artwork is a painting of the British artist J.M.W.Turner portraying the eruption of Vesuvius that destroyed Pompeii in AD 79.
In musical terms, Jove David Paiva, Elcio Cáfaro, and Ronaldo Rodrigues provide a deep exploration of organs and synthesizers over a solid basis of drums and bass like the glorious prog-rock trios from the 1970s. Seven tracks (two instrumentals) bring the unique approach of Caravela Escarlate that mixes universal influences and a Brazilian accent in prog rock.
For fans of Emerson, Lake & Palmer, Wobbler, Camel, Van Der Graaf Generator, The Flower Kings, Big Big Train and many more.
Tracklist:
- Bússola do Tempo
- Castelos do Céu
- Sonhos Medievais
- Mandala
- Cruz da Ordem
- Ciclos
- Filtro dos Sonhos
Main Focus Tracks:
- Bússola do Tempo
- Castelos do Céu
Other Recommended Tracks:
- Sonhos Medievais
- Ciclos
Line-Up:
Davi Paiva – Bass, Acoustic and Electric Guitar, Vocals
Ronaldo Rodrigues – Keyboards
Elcio Cáfaro – Drums
Comments:
Any fan of progressive rock should have the privilege to listen to how it’s done by new true masters of the genre. 70s style progressive rock with a special Brazillian touch! Don’t miss out.
Contact:
Caravela Escarlate
Videos:
Selected Discography:
Rascunho – 2016
Caravela Escarlate – 2019
III – 2023