If this track were part of a film, I can imagine this is where Vlad the Impaler becomes Dracula after his death all sorts of possibilities at his cold fingertips. This track features AMARANTHE/ DYNAZTY vocalist Nils Molin, the duet between him and Melissa is something to be marvelled at. There is a doom/sludge like feel to the start of Afterlife which is a great build up the symphonic majesty that is to be bestowed upon us. Below are a few examples of what this album has to offer and the best to illustrate these parts of his personality. As stated in the press release to some he was a hero protecting his land against the Ottoman Empire, to others he was a violent monster and to many he is the father of vampires. Due to the wonderous majesty in the music arrangements and remarkable song writing capturing Vlad the Impaler’s history well, it’s clear that legacy is the right title for this next chapter. As most of us know, there is a lot of drama and brutality within the life of this historical figure and the story of his afterlife really is something of wonder. It’s one of the best album openers I have heard for a long time.Ĭhapter II – Legacy is inspired by the life and afterlife of Vlad The Impaler also known as Dracula. You also get the first taste of Melissa Bonny’s impeccable vocal range from beautiful clear notes to prevailing growls and screams.
Right away you are treated to stunningly, delicate piano melodies and majestic riffs that pack a punch. I often say the best opening tracks can lure you in and hit you with an impact simultaneously and Reinvented certainly does this.
They are due to release their upcoming record Chapter II – Legacy and judging from the sounds of this majestic work of art, it’s safe to say long-time fans will not be disappointed and new listeners will be amazed they will have something new to add to their collection. In True Fringe Style, Ad Infinitum Theatre Defy the Norm with Great Success.AD INFINITUM’s stunning debut Chapter I – Monarchy was released right around the time we went into a first lockdown, and it quickly became a solid favourite of mine. ‘Bucket List’s theatrical splendour and critical power must be experienced by all. Theatre Ad Infinitum has managed to create a play which is not just a wonderful piece of theatre in its own right but one which sheds light upon real social issues and forces an audience of people to not just think about these issues but share in the victims’ pain. Through a clever use of movement and an almost constant underlying musical score, this all-female company hit the mark scene after scene, delivering a powerful and significant story And there’s great live music too!īucket List is truly vital theatre in our age of disposable, thoughtless consumerism.Īnger pours out of this production from the first few minutes, and doesn’t let up for the next 90 … Through simple theatrical means, director and writer Nir Paldi tells a harrowing story … a chilling piece about the erosion of innocence by fury. Theatre Ad Infinitum have built a strong reputation and anyone seeing Bucket List will understand whyĪd Infinitum’s Bucket List is a beautiful, harrowing, thought-provoking piece of work: a hard-hitting socio-political drama about Mexican (and world) corruption and contamination, delivered by an all-female international ensemble whose physical acting skills are superb. In a spectacular show written by Nir Paldi and partly devised by the company, we follow through stylish choreography, song and well acted scenes by six women performers the story of this one child through the tragedy of Mexico being reshaped by a treaty designed to boost the prospects of American corporations. What I love about the Edinburgh Fringe is the opportunity it offers to see something that you would never normally have come across – something that you remember and think about long after it is over. The Spirit of the Fringe Award, Edinburgh 2016 REVIEWS