(Review from progreviews.com, progarchives.com)

The album “Saat” has some vintage synths along with the basic folk instruments unlike it’s predecessor, and there are two longer suites here too, so Emtidi has evolved to a more progressive direction.

Much of the instrumental work here is soothing and relaxed, a sun-drenched counterpart to groups like Tangerine Dream. The drone at the start of “Touch the Sun” is reminiscent of that band’s Alpha Centauri, although it features moments of wistful release rather than perpetually building an anxious, hopeless tension. Some wilder Krautish moments show up on tracks like “Die Reise”, but for the most part chaos is minimal.

The duo sometimes eschews lyrics in favour of vocalisations, which work pretty well within the framework of the music. One good argument with sticking to vocalisations is “Walking in the Park”, featuring the incredible line, “Don’t sit on the grass, it’s too cold for your ass”. Holmes’ voice is somewhat reminiscent of Annie Haslam’s, although somewhat thinner. Hirschfeldt grabs lead vocals on the final track, in German, although he tends to speak them more than anything.

The idea of crossing Renaissance with Tangerine Dream and having them add some psychedelic acoustic material can be appealing.

Line-up:
- Maik Hirschfeldt / vocals, guitars, bass, synthesizer, flute, cymbals, vibraphone, Muzzle drums
- Dolly Holmes / vocals, organs, electric piano, piano, Mellotron, electric spinet
with
- Dieter Dierks / percussions, bass, Mellotron

Track List:
01. Walkin’ In The Park – 6:38
02. Traume – 3:25
03. Touch The Sun – 12:04
04. Love Time Rain – 2:54
05. Saat – 4:16
06. Die Reise – 10:16

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