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Atlantide's music is foremost symphonic prog, with an absolutely inevitable reference to YES, since a lot of the basic themes in it are open to plausible rip-off criticism. The instrumental interludes, the soft and short rockier spots, the eerie, light vocals or the acoustic folk can indulgently propose something different. Torelli himself is linked with Steve Howe. It is worth considering that Massiera desired something in the vein of VANILLA FUDGE, when he first worked on the concept. Other spotted references for this music are KING CRIMSON, ATOLL or PULSAR. Overall, Atlantide is, to quote, a "progressive album of unmistakable quality, the band performing a refined, sophisticated, sometimes even precious music, displaying themes of enthralling melodic beauty, illuminated by Bemard's guitar choruses, Patrick's feline voice and Jean-Pierre Massiera's subtle studio work". (Prog Archives)
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