Valerian - Stardust
Revelation Album Review, by Collin Brophy
"There is a very special guest vocalist on Stardust Revelation. Her name is Dhinie and I am at a loss for words when trying to describe her voice, angelic would be one of those words" - Collin Brophy.
Introduction by Collin Brophy: Valerian is
a six-piece melodic power metal band from Surabaya ,
East Java Indonesia
After playing covers from such bands as: Iron Maiden, Halloween, Judas Priest, Stradivarius, etc., it was time for the band to start making their own music. In 2006 the
band decided that they wanted to make their own music, so in 2007 Valerian
produced their own song titled “Forsaken”.
Eager to write their own music, they began the process of
writing and producing their debut EP called Dawn of New Hope, it had five songs on it. With the release of their
debut EP, Valerian wanted to be a fresh breath of new air in the Indonesian
metal scene, and with new songs and music written and ready to go, Valerian
began the process of making their new album.
In the middle of 2015 Valerian released a single of their up and
coming album called “Stardust Revelation”.
Band Members are: Ridwan – Vocals; Harman - Lead Guitar, Dimas - Lead &
Rhythm Guitar; Edho – Bass; Daniel – Keyboard/Synth;
Verrel – Drums; Dhinie - Guest Female Vocals.
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| L to R; Ridwan (v), Edo (b), Harman (g), Verrel (d), Dimas (g), Daniel (k). |
Hometown: Surabaya , East Java ,
Indonesia.
Genre: Melodic Power
Metal.
Track list:
1.
Awakening Of
The Fall One
2.
Symphony Of
Endless Desire
3.
In Your Hand
4.
Stardust
Revelation
5.
Heroes Land
6.
Elegy Of The
Unspoken Words
7.
Sinner’s
Euphoria
8.
My Everlasting
9.
Glorious
Anthem
10.
The Triumphant
When I first heard of Valerian it was around
July-August 2015. I was given the privilege of being asked to listen to and
review Valerian’s first single called “Stardust Revelation”, which also happens
to be the name of the album which was released back in February 2016. I was
totally mesmerised and in awe of an amazing song.
With 10 amazing tracks in all, from the
brilliant intro “Awakening Of The Fallen” which sets the mood for what is one
hell of a musical journey, right through to the very end with the outro “The
Triumph” (which fits in so perfectly), you feel like
you have been through something so amazing and that once you have finished you
want to start all over again. There is something very special about this album.
It makes me smile when listening to it and it also put me in a great mood.
Valerian has created a master piece in Stardust Revelation, well in my opinion
anyway; the production and sound quality on Stardust
Revelation is spot on. This is one of those albums for me anyway that you
can put on and listen to no matter what mood you are, I have already converted
a few people already by giving them a listen to this amazing album.
Ridwan’s vocals are very strong and clear from
start to finish, I could listen to him sing anytime, he is backed up by some
truly talented musicians. I on occasions have been caught air drumming to this
on the train on the way home from work. There are some really cool riffs
throughout Stardust Revelation. There
is a very special guest vocalist on Stardust
Revelation. Her name is Dhinie and I am at a loss for words when trying to
describe her voice, angelic would be one of those words. Dhinie is truly
blessed with suck a truly amazing voice I would like to find out more about her
and if Dhinie has any of her own music out.
I would love to see Valerian come to Australia
and play live and that would be an amazing experience. I hope someone will be
able to make this happen one day.
I don’t normally give reviews a number from
1-10 but for this album Stardust Revelation
by Valerian I have made an exception, I give Stardust Revelation…..9.5/10.
These closing words are right from the band members themselves… “This album was made with sweat and sacrifice
from us, only for giving the best for all fans and people supporting us".
[By Collin Brophy for Busuk Chronicles, 30/9/2016.]
VALERIAN - "Stardust Revelation" official video
VALERIAN - "Glorious Anthem" official video
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| Left to Right: Andi (Blasphemer vocalist), Daniel (Valerian keyboards), Kieran James (Busuk Chronicles), Ridwan (Valerian vocalist) (standing), Dimas (Valerian guitarist), and Verrel (Valerian drummer) @ Surabaya. |
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| Ms Dhinie (Valerian guest vocalist) at front with (left to right): Edo (Valerian bassist), Harman (Valerian guitarist), Verrel (Valerian drummer), Dimas (Valerian guitarist), Ridwan (Valerian vocalist), Daniel (Valerian keyboardist), and Rony (Sickles bassist from Madura Island). |
