Album review

Rob Esser A Lizards Walk 1997

Last update: December, the 5th 1997

Rob Esser
A Lizards Walk (1997)

Groove Records, NL

Phase 1 [7:49]
Phase 2 [25:12]
Phase 3 [19:06]

Total Time: [52:08]

Can you image if you'll find something you're searching for a long long period of time and
didn't know that it even is existing ? That happens to my wife too often, btw ;-)

This is one of the best TD´ish CDs, referring to those I know, of course.

This is definitely reminiscent of TD´s Schooling era but It´s no rip-off, IMHO.

To sum it up:

To those who love TD´s ca. Logos: Go for it !

More detailed information:

Rob is one of those brilliant dutch EM artists, who are quite enjoyable.
This CD is a real jewel, phase 3 is the best track, IMO.
Its title could be Tangram part 3 and all people would rave bout the new TD release ;-)

Rob Esser is influenced by Schmoelling/Franke :-)

Phase 3 [19:06]

Phase 3a
A Piano starts this tune with some *light* drums.
A nice clarinet/flute melody with harpsichord chords complements that (not too sweetish) part.
It´s slow has no kicking beats but I really love it.
Definitely my cup of coffee. Logos is calling...
After 4 minutes it´s fading out.

Phase 3b
is a "noisy" one. Could be Tangram part 3 because it´s creating similar emotions to me.
But your reactions can differ from mine since Tangram is still in my TD top 3.
6:16: This "Phaedra" flute´s like the one on Sequent C´ done by P. Baumann.
7:22: Mellotron sounds are appearing Gee! it´s Tangram part 3 again
After some sequences are turning in that part's fading out, could be longer, if you ask me :-( :-)

Phase 3c
More sequences.
BTW, I don't miss any sequence during the whole first 9 minutes:
It´s not the kind of music were you are thinking: Let em start AAAA f***ing sequence ;-)
Sequencing heaven with nice warm-hearted melodies. It´s similar to TD ca. Logos/Tangram.
13:35 Phase 3d Drums are added to the themes and sequences of Phase 3c.
This one is much better than all stuff that TD had released after Poland 84.

A big thanks to Andy Bloyce who introduced me to the world of Rob Esser :-)

Jens