Tamil Rogeon is an accomplished composer, violinist and producer. On this intricate album which was recorded in Rio, Melbourne, Paris, London, and Los Angeles, Rogeon sonically captures the tragedy of a real-life shooting that occurred in Rio de Janeiro in 2007.
Rogeon is clearly a supremely talented and highly energised individual as he wrote the music and many of the lyrics for this 12-track opus. He also contributed a couple of violin solos and even produced, arranged and mixed the album. Rogeon is joined by a stunning array of fellow musical luminaries such as Orchestra Victoria and vocalists Heidi Vogel, Thais Villela, Bobby Valentine, Krystle Warren, Raashan Ahmad, Ryan Ritchie and Ella Thompson.
Warren’s soulful vocals on the tracks Does Nothing End? and Living in a Dream are memorable highlights of what proves to be a veritable musical feast. Listening to this intriguing album is akin to becoming immersed in a deeply involving and poignant movie that commands the attention, generates a wealth of drama and conjures a myriad of emotions.
By Graham Blackley
