Universe by Igor Lisul
Album "Universe" is the combination of fast, joyful melodies of freedom and slow, tender guitar ballads.
Instrumentals composed by Igor Lisul
Guitars by Igor Lisul
Arrangements by Igor Lisul
Recorded and mixed by Igor Lisul
Mastered on www.majordecibel.com website
Artwork photo designed by Igor Lisul
Album review by Kathy Parsons from www.mainlypiano.com :
Universe is the third album (plus several singles) by Igor Lisul, a left-handed guitarist and composer from Kikinda, Serbia. Lisul is a mostly self-taught musician and the twelve original instrumental tracks reflect on a variety of life experiences and moods. Most of the pieces are played on electric guitar with percussion and keyboard orchestration; two tracks are solo electric guitar. Quoting Lisul: "My main genre is art rock instrumental, but it can also be characterized as guitar soul rock music or soft rock music. My music is rather emotional, melodic and uplifting." I agree.
The album begins with "Freedom," a passionate anthem that stirs the soul. The electric guitar melody is lively and expressive while the drums drive the piece with a compelling rhythm. Ethereal keyboard washes in the background keep the music grounded while the guitar soars. "A Day In Spring" is a joyous instrumental rock ballad that all but dances on air. "Summer Rain" slows down the tempo a bit and reminds me of sitting by a window and watching it rain (I do that a lot here on the Oregon Coast!). Dreamy and wistful, I really like this one! "The Colours of Love" is a passionate rock slow dance that comes from the heart. "Tenderness" is one of the softer pieces on the album. There are no drums or percussion on this one - just the guitar and atmospheric keyboard washes. I really like this one, too! The soaring electric guitar in "The Joy of Life" will have you rocking in your chair (or wherever you happen to be!). "Journeys" is a gentle electric guitar solo that feels very personal and intimate - almost conversational. I hope Lisul will consider doing more recordings with just the guitar, as this is my favorite track on the album. "Romantic Skies" makes me think of watching a sunset on the beach with a loved one - is there anything better? "Story" is also solo electric guitar. I really like the openness of Lisul's solo guitar music and how it communicates so directly with the listener. The album closes with "At the End of the Day," a soulful piece with keyboard washes and drums/percussion that keep it moving forward.
Universe is a great choice for fans of progressive rock or art rock and is a great way to get acquainted with Igor Lisul and his music. The album is available to download or stream on Amazon and Apple Music/iTunes, and is also available on all of the streaming platforms. Check it out!
Tracklist
| 1. | Freedom | 3:41 |
| 2. | A Day in Spring | 2:33 |
| 3. | Summer Rain | 3:24 |
| 4. | The Colours of Love | 3:40 |
| 5. | Tenderness | 3:45 |
| 6. | The Joy of Life | 3:00 |
| 7. | Friends | 3:40 |
| 8. | Journeys | 2:45 |
| 9. | Romantic Skies | 2:54 |
| 10. | View From the Window | 3:40 |
| 11. | Story | 2:12 |
| 12. | At the End of the Day | 4:38 |
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Igor Lisul is a selftaught rock guitarist from Serbia.
He began his guitar journey at the age of 10. Igor is a lefthander and plays guitar with reversed string order. He attended the elementary music school. Although he developed his own unique guitar soloing style, Igor's music puts accent mainly on the melody. His guitar sings about love, soul, childhood, nature and other beautiful things.