VAK - BUDO

• VAK: Budo
      (2018, cd, France, soleil zeuhl 55)

French progressive rock / zeuhl / RIO band VAK released two albums: "Aedividea" (2015) and "Budo" (2018).

I got introduced to "Budo" a little while ago and I can only say that this is yet another excellent release on the French Soleil Zeuhl record label.

...widely acclaimed as a top-tier Zeuhl release, blending complex, jazzy progressive rock with intense, rhythmic foundations. The French band delivers a "modern" take on the genre influenced by Magma and Eskaton, featuring strong female vocals, heavy basslines, and synth-heavy soundscapes.

• Alexandre Michaan - keyboards
• Joël Crouzet - bass-guitar
• Vladimir Mejstelman - drums
• Aurélie Saintecroix - vocals
  with guests
• Michaël Havard - sax
• Nora Froger - flute
• Hyder Aga - guitar

Here are the first two tracks: 'Budo' & 'Hquark'. Good for 50 minutes (!!) of breathtaking music...