Please bear with me as these reviews are objective, but personal opinions of mine. Being open to many musical styles, but while having a preference for melodic symphonic progressive, these reviews are the result of numerous auditions without overanalyzing the disks note by note. I hope these reviews will help you and guide you in your future CD purchases.
- Robert Dansereau

November 20, 2011
TRURL - DO NOT SEE ME RABBIT
by Robert Dansereau

The name may be unfamiliar, but the keyboard sound on this album is unmistakable. Trurl is the pseudonym of one of the founding members of Glass Hammer, Fred Schendel, and Do Not See Me Rabbit is his recent instrumental album, available through Bandcamp.

Fred played every instrument on this album, and with a little bit of studio magic, made it sound just incredible. He worked on this project between 2005 and 2006, but decided to discretely make it available on Bandcamp in September 2011.

Do Not See Me Rabbit is an energetic exuberant instrumental album, featuring a series of well-crafted tracks that meld synthetizers with the classic sound of the Hammond organ and grand piano. Great harmonies and catchy melodies with a definite Glass Hammer sound, and a few unusual sonic experiments thrown in for good measure. This is a must for all Glass Hammer fans and a great representation of the musical range and genius of Fred Schendel.

Do Not See Me Rabbit is one of those undiscovered little gems that I hope won't remain in anonymity for too long. The album is available through Bandcamp for a very reasonable fee, and there might be a physical CD release eventually if there is demand for it.

4.5 out of 5

track list:
1. Indoctrination . . . . 8:47
2. Affirmation and Tasty Snacks . . . . 9:27
3. Chest Pain and Sophistry . . . . 5:44
4. Passion and Industry . . . . 7:11
5. Travels with Lemon On A Stick . . . . 0:51
6. Opposition and The Great Toe Of Enlightenment . . . . 6:25
7. Bonus Track (2009): Whirled Peas . . . . 3:51

Total Time 42 minutes

Line-up:
Fred Schendel: All instruments, production and engineering

Release info:
Digital download through Bandcamp. Released: September 15, 2011

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