{"id":28845,"date":"2013-04-15T17:12:50","date_gmt":"2013-04-15T22:12:50","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/hardrockhaven.net\/online\/?p=28845"},"modified":"2014-02-08T08:35:08","modified_gmt":"2014-02-08T13:35:08","slug":"jorn-symphonic-cd-review","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hardrockhaven.net\/online\/2013\/jorn-symphonic-cd-review\/","title":{"rendered":"Jorn | Symphonic<\/em>"},"content":{"rendered":"

by Nikiforos Skoumas<\/span>
\n– Columnist —<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

\"Jorn\"It would be fair to say that Jorn\u2019s role in rock\/metal is a rather an unusual one. Despite various high-profile collaborations that often found the singer fronting a band on a full-time basis, his solo works have drawn similar or greater attention from the international audience. Beyond original studio albums, Jorn has released a tribute album, a best-of collection, two live albums and most recently an orchestral album. <\/p>\n

Symphonic<\/em> collects songs from Jorn\u2019s five previous studio albums, complemented by the orchestral arrangements of Lasse Jensen and remixed by renowned melodic metal producer Tommy Hansen. It has to be mentioned that, beyond Jorn\u2019s original studio tracks, Symphonic<\/em> features three covers; \u201cRock and Roll Children,\u201d originally by Dio and \u201cThe Mob Rules\u201d by Black Sabbath (neither featured on Jorn\u2019s Dio tribute album). The third cover is the title track from Masterplan\u2019s latest album \u201cTime to be King.\u201d<\/p>\n

Of course, the question in one\u2019s mind is, \u201cHow relevant is an album of remixed-orchestral versions of Jorn songs,\u201d especially considering that most of the tunes have been around for less than a decade, with their original versions still sounding very fresh. Well, to his credit, Jorn included a rather extensive foreword in the album booklet in which he uncovers the reasons for marketing such a release, but, more importantly, he debates the relevance of this album in his own words: \u201cIt can be discussed whether it was necessary or not to release an album like this, since the songs also sound great without the added orchestral arrangements …\u201d<\/em> <\/p>\n

On the other hand, one cannot overlook the fact that Jorn masterfully has chosen his lesser-known songs. You could even use the term \u201cfillers\u201d for some, which nevertheless seem to take lives of their own in the process. \u201cI came to rock,\u201d \u201cThe world I see,\u201d \u201cMan of the Dark\u201d and \u201cMy Road\u201d work perfectly with the classical arrangements. Still, the album\u2019s strongest moments can be found in \u201cRock and Roll Children!\u201d<\/p>\n

Genre: Heavy Rock, Symphonic Metal<\/p>\n

Line up:
\nJorn Lande \u2013 vocals
\nWilly Bendiksen \u2013 drums
\nNic Angileri \u2013 bass
\nTore Moren \u2013 guitars
\nJimmy Iversen \u2013 guitars<\/p>\n

Track list:
\n1.\tI Came To Rock
\n2.\tRock And Roll Children
\n3.\tThe World I See
\n4.\tBurn Your Flame
\n5.\tMan Of The Dark
\n6.\tMy Road
\n7.\tTime To Be King
\n8.\tBlack Morning
\n9.\tLike Stone In Water
\n10.\tVision Eyes
\n11.\tWar Of The World
\n12.\tBehind The Clown
\n13.\tA Thousand Cuts
\n14.\tThe Mob Rules<\/p>\n

Label: Frontiers Records<\/p>\n

Hardrockhaven rating: 7\/10<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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