The Pyromantic Symphony

On The Pyromantic Symphony, German guitarist/composer Lanvall plays melodic prog rock with some symphonic leanings (featuring instrumentation such as violin, flute, harp and pipe organ). The music is tasteful and smooth rock, with the songs reminiscent of Gandalf and Moongarden. The instrumental parts are mellow but interesting, and a choir conducted by Elisabeth Presenhuber provides vocals for all but two of the tracks. Most tracks feature some electric guitar, while "The Crystal Entrance" and "July Evening" do not contain guitar parts. Rock Hard magazine wrote, " An inexhaustible richness of ideas in harmony, melody and dynamics ... 'Castles In The Air' is an indescribable hymn beyond space and time."