The past months in 2012 have been a whirlpool for F2g. This emergent duo rapidly caught the attention of fans, media and prog-radio DJ’s. Whilst working on the first full-length release (due out in early 2013), Pete Riley and Andy Nixon have decided to create a successor to their debut EP which made such big waves…
Some material on ‘The Wait’ is again quite close to Pink Floyd, though in general Freedom To Glide are imposing their own stamp. There are various references to be found here. They swirl from balladic sections to mid-tempo dramatic grooves with a lot of breathing space. The opener (‘Wind and Gales’) gives a taste of things to come: a well conceived and executed 24-min. opus. Andy Nixon's voice is wrapped in strong harmonies to revel in a guitar web and hypnotic key layers, while atmospheric soundscapes and rhythmic parts afford an enthralling interplay that impresses with flourishes. Surprising variations of main motif are smartly arranged to build a recurrent theme. The ultimate credit goes to Pete Riley whose work presents a solid foundation without being dominant. The lyrics are representative and typify so apt for engrossing concept. One of the six tracks is instrumental. Definitely thumbs up! It’s not easy to pick out only one favourite, but I’m hooked by a powerful closing number ‘Hypnotized’ (stylistically, it’d be at home on ‘The Wall’)…
http://freedomtoglide.bandcamp.com/album/the-wait
To sum it up, 'The Wait' has many elements needed to be a near perfect record. In my collection it deserves a special place (next to PF- back catalogue). Freedom To Glide is a unique band who can create historically based musical theatre geared towards the ears and mind. And I shall keep an eye out to see where F2g goes from here…
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Originally Posted by Prog Head
