This new album, based on a true story, is undoubtedly his most ambitious and adventurous album. Obsessed with his need to fuse classical compositions with a blend of traditional Celtic pop, either by subtle of ethnically derived melodies and rhythms.
He is ably assisted in his endeavours by his close collaboration with the other members of The Bernard L’hoir Ensemble, each of whom seem to instinctively understand the colour and direction of his music.
This stellar collection of some of the finest musicians from all over the world includes the Spanish guitarist Juan Carlos Mellado, Belgian lyric vocalist Laurence Waters and Barry Mc Neese from the United States who accompanies on acoustic and electric bass and who as well, penned the English language lyrics.
Critics all over the world have likened his new musical adventure to some of the musical exploits of the great classic/rock groups of the late sixties, groups such as The Nice, Pink Floyd, Genesis or Yes.
Even though the psychedelic aspect is passé, the desire to mix these two styles of music remains a Holy Grail in musical legend, a goal that seems a bit closer with this new project from Bernard L’hoir.
