Along with
fellow countrymen MACHIAVEL, BANZAI were a Belgian quintet from the
mid-70's of the typical GENESIS/YES school of prog. They made one album
and then disbanded after their record company went bankrupt. Their music
features elaborate compositions with layered keyboards, melodic guitar
solos reminiscent of Jan Akkerman's and high-pitched vocals that will
immediately remind listeners of Jon Anderson. The band consisted of
Peter Torfs on keyboards and vocals, John M.C. O. on guitars, Ludwig
Kemat on percussion and alto sax, Evert Verhees on bass and vocals, and
Erry Foix on drums and percussion. The CD version of their album "Hora
Nata" contains everything the band has ever recorded: 5 lengthy pieces
subdivided into smaller parts plus 6 bonus tracks that are slightly more
accessible than the rest. This material is not very original by today's
standards but the musicianship is solid, featuring lots of Hammond
organ and even a brass section. Line-up / Musicians Peter Torfs/keyboards,vocals John MC O/guitars Ludwig Kemat/percussion,saxophone Evert Verhees/bass,vocals Erry Foix/drums,percussio Discography Hora Nata 1974
1.You Always Like An Entree? 2.Try a. Hopeful Strive b. Step By Step c. Find The Way 3. Obelisk a. Like A Stalagmite b. Hora Nata c. Stalagtites In My Jam d. Wet The Ropes 4.Hattrick a. My First Hot-pants b. Kick And Rush c. The Final And The Third Game 5.Three Magicians (part 1) a. Once b. Theme Of The Rainbow c. Bermst d. We?ll Bring You The Sun Bonus tracks: 6.Hora Nata 7.Good Morning Life 8.We're So Sorry 9.Be Careful Now 10.Talking About My Love 11.On The Rocks
