MIDAS Beyond the clear air

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MIDAS

Beyond the clear air (CD)

"Beyond the Clear" Air is one of the major albums of Japanese '80s progressive rock. It was also Midas' sole LP, until the band's re-formation in 1996. The music resolutely belongs to its era and the neo-progressive ethos, with Marillion and IQ being obvious reference points. That said, the music is also more symphonic and has a jazzier edge than most European neo-prog outfits of the '80s -- a trait many Japanese bands shared. Released in 1988, the original LP featured four tracks ranging from 5 to 18 minutes in duration, all fronted by singer/violinist Eigo Utoh and co-written by Utoh and keyboardist Eisho Lynn.