LAST UPDATED: April 4th at 9 PM. The journalist had written that Edu said he sounded like Axl Rose. The passage has been corrected.
On the evening of last Saturday, the 3rd, the stage of Tokio Marine Hall hosted Edu Falaschi on his tour revisiting the DVD Rebirth .
In addition to the vocalist's performance, the bands Storia and Noturnall also participated in the event, preceding the main show. The former kicked off the performances, bringing classic power metal.
Following the group, it was Noturnall's turn to play. As is characteristic of the band, they delivered a good show, which, in addition to featuring good songs and high technical quality, also included a dynamic performance with audience interaction. Thiago Bianchi (vocals), Victor Franco (guitar), Saulo Xakol (bass), and Henrique Pucci (drums) bring technical skill and heavy metal in perfect synchronicity.
A highlight of the evening was the performance of "Cosmic Redemption," a song from the album of the same name, released in 2023. Besides being quite melodic, it features Bianchi's vocals in perfect form, which, along with the other instruments, creates an excellent song to hear live.
It's also worth highlighting "Shallow Grave," which has a different sound from the previous track. Always interacting with the audience, the song is slower and more rhythmic.
To conclude their set, Noturnall delivered a show lasting around 50 minutes, a performance well worth watching.
Sérgio Sacani presenting , the main show was slightly delayed. Marked by a stage full of references and pyrotechnic elements, Edu Falaschi began with "Nova Era".
One of the great exponents of Brazilian metal, Angra is the biggest power metal band in Brazil, its importance is undeniable. In 2001 they released Rebirth , one of their main albums, featuring songs that are definitely timeless, standing out for their quality, as well as being very memorable.
The tour the vocalist is undertaking is a celebration of the released DVD and evokes memories and nostalgia even for those who weren't present on the exact date of its recording.
Having the opportunity to hear songs that are performed less frequently is a unique chance for any fan of the group and of Falaschi.
The band, comprised of Raphael Dafras on bass, Roberto Barros and Diogo Mafra on guitars, Jean Gardinalli on drums, and Fábio Laguna on keyboards (who accompanies him), is highly technical and plays a fundamental role in the unfolding of the show, with distinctive performances.
However, some parts of the vocals are difficult to hear, as he has been experiencing for some time now. The main issue is the high notes, sometimes inaudible, sometimes not reached, and sometimes not performed at all, as in "Angels Cry," when he throws the chorus to the audience.
“Heroes Of Sand” was a great moment that thrilled the audience, and it's also among the group's greatest classics.
One thing that's bothersome about the performance is the falsetto, for example, in "Metal Icarus." It sounds discordant and out of sync with the rest of the track, creating almost an invisible barrier between it and the instrumental.
However, when she opts for deeper vocals, for example, as in the introduction to "Millennium Sun," her voice sounds just right.
There are certain moments when he sings high notes with precision — like the final note of “Make Believe” — and it’s as if he’s, in a way, “saving” his voice for these more special moments.
Before “Rebirth”, Edu Falaschi spoke about his crowdfunding campaign for Rio Grande do Sul . The iconic track begins calmly, until it becomes a sonic explosion, in a heavy metal style, with considerable power.
There were several moments of excitement from the audience — such as during "Nothing To Say" — which could be perceived track after track, at different levels.
Towards the end of the show, they played "The Number Of The Beast," originally by Iron Maiden , preceding the song that would later thrill the audience.
Edu Falaschi is responsible for providing the voice for "Pegasus Fantasy," the introductory theme song of the anime Knights of the Zodiac , and he recently re-recorded it .
Closing the show, Falaschi and his band played "Spread Your Fire," an explosive and fast-paced song with plenty of pyrotechnics.
The tour is already heading towards its final dates. The excellent setlist, with iconic and memorable tracks, is something not to be missed, with the vocalist reinforcing his importance to Brazilian metal.
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