up and down

1 - This Other World (5'31)2 - Iron Isle (5'22)3 - Human Touch (I. Part One) (4'59)4 - Dancing Whales (7'45)5 - Grey Clouds (2'12)6 - Sea Riders (3'13)7 - Human Touch (II. Part Two) (2'40)8 - Up And Down (3'46)9 - Human Touch (III. Part Three) (6'32)10 - Feel Fear Inside (6'57)11 - Final Terminal (4'00)12 - Own Up Now (7'03)

After a career oriented towards medias and electro-acoustic experimentations, French keyboards player Luc MARIANNI explores classic Progressive rock with a concept-album inspired by science-fiction. "Up And Down" (1996) displays an intriguing and captivating story, taking place on an off-shore platform. A bit in the way of PINK FLOYD, the music is illustrated with many expressive natural sounds. Instrumental parts alternate with sung ones, with superb lead vocals courtesy of Caroline CROZAT (ANGE, Jean-Pascal BOFFO...). Luc MARIANNI'S SELTAE BEAT also includes guitar-hero Patrick RONDAT (Jean-Michel JARRE, ELEGY...) and bass player Pascal MULOT. Not to be missed !