Beyond Abilities by Warmen - DeepRiffs

ALBUM

Warmen is the cleverly titled project from keyboardist Janne Warman and guitarist Antti Warman. Performing complicated metal instrumentals along with regular songs with a revolving door of guest vocalists, this project is one of the more complex items to come out of the metal underground. The instrumentals are very striking; the opening title track sounds like a video game soundtrack with its precise and powerful phrasing. The amazing guitar playing from Antti is really top-notch, and the songs create incredible textures behind him to really accent his abilities. The songs with vocalists are varied; songs like "Hidden" bring to mind Deep Purple with that band's dark melodies and cold organ parts, while elsewhere Warmen covers Heart's "Alone" with all the power and bombast of the original. Singer Kimberly Gross makes the best impression of all the guest vocalists, although Timo Kotipetto and Pasi Nykanen also deliver solid performances. But Gross' voice fits the material the most, making her two songs a real treat. This is actually a very tight album, and the band not only plays but also writes memorable songs. Fans of progressive metal should give this a chance; there are some awe-inspiring instrumentals and catchy choruses that deserve to be heard by a larger audience.
© Bradley Torreano /TiVo

1. Beyond Abilities

Primary Artist: Warmen; Main Performer
Composer: Janne Wirman; Composer
Lyricist: Janne Wirman; Composer
Composer Lyricist: Janne Wirman; Other

2. Spark

Primary Artist: Warmen; Main Performer
Composer: Janne Wirman; Composer
Lyricist: Janne Wirman; Composer
Composer Lyricist: Janne Wirman; Other

3. Hidden

Primary Artist: Warmen; Main Performer
Composer: Janne Wirman; Composer
Lyricist: Janne Wirman; Composer
Composer Lyricist: Janne Wirman; Other

4. Trip to...

Primary Artist: Warmen; Main Performer
Composer: Janne Wirman; Composer
Lyricist: Janne Wirman; Composer
Composer Lyricist: Janne Wirman; Other

5. Dawn

Primary Artist: Warmen; Main Performer
Composer: Janne Wirman; Composer
Lyricist: Janne Wirman; Composer
Composer Lyricist: Janne Wirman; Other

6. Singer's Chance

Primary Artist: Warmen; Main Performer
Composer: Janne Wirman; Composer
Lyricist: Janne Wirman; Composer
Composer Lyricist: Janne Wirman; Other

7. Alone

Primary Artist: Warmen; Main Performer
Composer: Janne Wirman; Composer
Lyricist: Janne Wirman; Composer
Composer Lyricist: Janne Wirman; Other

8. Confessions

Primary Artist: Warmen; Main Performer
Composer: Janne Wirman; Composer
Lyricist: Janne Wirman; Composer
Composer Lyricist: Janne Wirman; Other

9. Salieri Strikes Back

Primary Artist: Warmen; Main Performer
Composer: Janne Wirman; Composer
Lyricist: Janne Wirman; Composer
Composer Lyricist: Janne Wirman; Other

10. War of Worlds

Primary Artist: Warmen; Main Performer
Composer: Janne Wirman; Composer
Lyricist: Janne Wirman; Composer
Composer Lyricist: Janne Wirman; Other

11. Finale

Primary Artist: Warmen; Main Performer
Composer: Janne Wirman; Composer
Lyricist: Janne Wirman; Composer
Composer Lyricist: Janne Wirman; Other

Technical Specifications

Volume

1 volume only

Tracks

11 tracks available

Type

ALBUM

Format

Digital Media

Duration

46 minutes and 32 seconds

Explicit

None

Coverart

Available and up to 1444x1444 px

Booklet

Not available

Max Quality

CD Quality (Lossless)

16bit / 44.1 kHz

Stereo

Audio Extension

Lossless: FLAC, M4A, WAV, WV, AIFF

Lossy: AAC, MP3, M4A, MP4, OGA, OGG, OPUS, WMA

Archive Format

Available in these formats: ZIP, TAR, RAR

Lyrics

5/11 tracks have lyrics

Synchronized Lyrics

5/11 tracks have synced lyrics

Genres

Pop/Rock, Metal

Label

Spin-Farm Oy

Music Distribution Service

UMG Global

Country

Finland

Language

English (United States)

Popularity

Release Date

Feb 4, 2002

Track Preview

Available

Delivery Charge

Free

Delivery Method

Digital download link via Email or Personal Dashboard on this site

UPC

602517246119