One, The: Sunrise

Dutch in origin but multi-national in construction, The One reveal their debut album Sunrise with a set of traditional progressive rock songs that revolve around the early hours of the morning. It was that time of day that inspired lyricist, slide guitarist and spoken word contributor Frank “Fish� Ayres as he set about putting words to the music composed by band leader Timothy van der Holst for this album. The main driving force behind the whole endeavour, Holst handles a multitude of instruments, although it’s Edwin in ’t Veld who plays electric and acoustic guitars. Adding voice to Ayres’ words is Max Gilkes, a singer who blends seamlessly into this setting and who welcomes the listener aboard with equal ease.

“The Thought Of Light� brings us into the morning, guitarist extraordinaire Fernando Perdomo adding his undoubted skills to proceedings and helping set the scene for a venture that’s gently energetic and yet relaxed enough to feel like an old friend. It’s a skill The One seem to possess throughout, nods to greats such as Yes, King Crimson and Pink Floyd given as “Remember�, “Let’s Laugh� and “The Time Stands Still� dance and twirl for your delight. All of the musicians involved have long gained experience within the music scene and that reflects in just how accomplished everything feels, with the arrangements sympathetic, familiar and yet never taking the simple, easy options. It all comes together to make for a smooth journey that stands up to repeat listens when you’re looking for intricate, involved music that doesn’t necessarily demand you to take an exam to understand it. Occasionally proceedings move up and down through the gears, the Rush like boldness in the intro to the title track illustrating the ability The One have to take it easy without ever quite feeling like they are doing so.

Sunrise is an album sure to delight long term followers of the prog rock scene, with this debut sounding both vintage and current at exactly the same time. Hopefully we’ll get to hear about the voyage this band take through the rest of the day on subsequent releases.

Track Listing
1. The Thoughts Of Light

2. Time Out

3. Pass Haunts Again

4. Remember

5. Lets Laugh

6. Between You And Me

7. The Time Stands Still

8. Sunrise

Added: November 26th 2024
Reviewer: Steven Reid
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Language: english

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