10 / 10
➤ "… a blend that’s both emphatic and dramatic … fifty tension filled minutes … a magical journey of aural delight and discovery … the band are elegance personified … elevates the excitement level to new and uncharted heights … the vocal range of singer Noemie is so wide, ranging from soaring symphonic to a classic Heavy Metal roar …"
(Metal Gods TV)
98 / 100
➤ "Forget everything you've heard so far when it comes to Symphonic Metal bands with female vocals, because a new band has arrived with the aim of elevating this genre to a level never seen or heard before … and it all starts with a vocalist, Noémie Marie, capable of a dreamy register, not too rocky, not too operatic, but touchingly beautiful."
(Via Nocturna)
95 / 100
➤ "... very well done ... a strong, melodic, symphonic debut ... excellent musical structures with multiple layers and rhythms ... well accentuated, dramatic tempo changes ... very refined, textured sounds on multiple musical levels ..."
(Darkzen Dragon)
17 / 20
➤ "... in the style of Battle Beast , Ancient Bards, Xandria and Delain ... an opus that is as sunny and exhilarating as it is strongly emotionally charged ... atmospherically and rhythmically diverse, stylistically varied, with a good sound engineering ... you can follow from start to finish without any detours ... a serious hope in a field where it was not necessarily expected ..."
(Spirit Of Metal)
17 / 20
➤ "... beautiful ... oriented towards the gothic and dark arts ... excellent album ... an absolute must ..."
(Aux Portes De Metal)
9,5 / 10
➤ "... with antique motifs ... great orchestrations and choirs ... Noémie Allet proves to be a sensational singer, very expressive and with a powerful voice that captivates from the first moment ... the Power Metal track 'The Land Of The Star' is beautiful with its proud chorus and Allet's high vocals ... all these hits ... unpretentious, pleasant and intelligently played symphonic Power Metal without being overly pompous. A simply excellent debut."
(Melodic Metal Sound)
16 / 20
➤ "... Noémie Marie shows all her talent and vocal range ... musically rather gloomy and melancholic, in contrast to the 'happy Power Metal' that you often find in Europe ... an album of high quality ... impressive ... you will have to reckon with this new player in the future when it comes to Symphonic Power Metal ..."
(French Metal)
8,7 / 10
➤ "... let the soul of your sword speak ... first-class band ... a real discovery … I was really surprised by their rare qualities, I was almost carried away … this is a band that really deserves our attention ..."
(Belgian Metal Shredder)
8,5 / 10
➤ "… excellent and versatile vocalist Noémie Marie … songs flow between symphonic, gothic, power and progressive, but always maintaining a high level of quality and melody … a good album, all songs will please most Metal fans …"
(Sounds From Apocalypse)
8,5 / 10
➤ "... pure, varied and melodic symphonic metal where they reach straight for the top quality shelf ... singer Noémie is far from the usual operatic approach ... she has enough power to really go forward and stand up to the bombastic orchestration ... sophisticated and well realized, most of the songs eat their way into the ear canals and stick there for a long time ... one of THE (underground)surprises for me so far this year in the Symphonic Metal sector ..."
(Rock Garage)
8,2 / 10
➤ "... lots of bombast. Noémie Marie knows how to convince with her clear-as-a-bell soprano voice, without falling into opera mode ... a convincing debut work ... there is a lot of epic music to be heard, but also classic Heavy Metal. Both form a balanced melange."
(Keep On Rocking)
8 / 10
➤ "HARTLIGHT delivers an accomplished first record! The ensemble is very clean and masterful. There is here a certain talent that only asks to find its public!"
(Pavillon Webzine)
8 / 10
➤ "HARTLIGHT show themselves to be very multi-faceted ... fat riffs ... dreamy, folky melodies ... soundtrack-like sound collages ... virtuoso, but not overdone ... the vocals of front lady Noémie Allet are not as operetta-like and theatrical as usual for the genre, but bright and clear, yet always powerful and expressive ... very interesting ..."
(Crossfire)
8 / 10
➤ "Never stingy with orchestrations … a Power Metal opera with an emphasis on bells, choirs and a harmony that grabs the heart … with this first album, HARTLIGHT leave their mark … succeeds in distinguishing itself both through its almost unique style in France, through its engaging harmonic orchestrations and through a singer who delivered a great interpretation. These are good prospects!"
(Power Metal FR)
8 / 10
➤ "… balances melancholy and energy very well … lots of great riffs and spacious instrumentals, and the vocals are quite good … really excel on their more cinematic and theatrical tracks … I really do think this band will find themselves and produce some fantastic records in the future …"
(The Prog Mind)
7,5 / 10
➤ "… exaltation of Gothic-Symphonic with female vocals, with an eye on Fantasy Power … a compendium of majestic arrangements, epic sounds and dramatic suggestions … vocalist Noémie Marie, capable of weaving textures that are as elegant as they are theatrical, enriches the whole … tasty … reflects the personality and determination of the band, which is a candidate for a leading role in the world of music and within the genre …"
(Rock Hard IT)
7 / 10
➤ "... charismatic vocals ... fantastic guitar solos ... very good sound ... a more than solid start ... should be able to establish themselves effortlessly in the scene ..."
(ReviewRalle)
7 / 10
➤ "… an extremely attractive and very worthwhile debut … interesting insight into their musical conception in which elegance, pathos and aggression manage to coexist harmoniously … fresh and lively, full of interesting cues … HARTLIGHT prove to be very adept at alternating the right doses of melody and musical solidity. Bravo!"
(Metal IT)
3 / 5
➤ "... pleasant to listen to, especially if you are a fan of certain Symphonic Power with female vocals ... Noémie is much more expressive than in the past and definitely effective and versatile ... musically never banal, but always well done and equally well played ... a good debut album ..."
(All Around Metal)
➤ "… very unique … I just got enveloped in it … really cool … dark magic … amazing … love it …"
(Power Metal Ranger)
➤ "… a high-quality debut … when making Symphonic Metal, you have to make sure that what you're doing sounds good and coherent - and HARTLIGHT have done really well here … imagine the sounds of Therion, Epica and After Forever, you get a pretty good idea of where you are … melts the genres a bit and everything is beautifully carried through by Noémie's voice and the strong riffs and beautifully arranged orchestral parts … with a touch of Power Metal …"
(Rancor Metalzine)
➤ "…what a beautiful sound … the vocals of Noémie Marie will have you holding on to every word … awesome album … what a debut …"
(Rockerhead)
➤ "... a pleasure! Lovers of Sympho, Power, Heavy and... video games, don't be late! Must have in your playlist."
(Metal Alliance Mag)
➤ "… oozing an immense infectious nature to satisfy even the most peckish of appetites … a sparkling, stunning album … truly unique blend of Heavy, Progressive, Power, Gothic and Symphonic Metal …"
(Frenzy Fire Metal & Rock Reviews)
➤ "… Gothic Metal with some progressive and symphonic twists. I like how it mixes melancholy with energetic portions. I hear a lot of potential here."
(The Prog Mind)
➤ "Notable tracks include "That Which Stagnates is a Liar" and "And Nature Unfolds Once Again," each offering a unique blend of intricate compositions and evocative storytelling."
(Morte Magazine Mexico)
➤ "Stylistically similar to Edenbridge, HARTLIGHT have a knack for writing Symphonic Metal that incorporates a bit of gothic down-tuned guitars (or perhaps 7-string instruments) with a cinematic vibe … consistently heavy and melodic … thoroughly entertaining … fans of Edenbridge, Magica, and Amberian Dawn have a new band deserving of a place in their collections."
(The Metal Crypt)
[ Symbol: Noémie Marie ]
Action: | HARTLIGHT |
Title: | As Above, So Below |
Base: | Avignon • France |
Style: | Symphonic Metal |
Genre: | Symphonic Metal, Power Metal, Progressive Metal |
FFO: | Therion, Epica, After Forever |
Type: | Full-length |
Format: | CD + Digital |
Label: | Kvlt und Kaos Productions |
Distro: | / |
Release: | March 15, 2024 |
In 2022, Noémie and Adrien read the manga Berserk together and they came with the idea of a Power Metal EP paying tribute to the work of Kentaro Miura. The EP "From Midland And Beyond" was born. It was released in December 2022 via Wormhole Death only in digital and has been well received by the critics.
2023 is a calm year for the duo but they have in mind to create their first album and put a band together to play live. They release a tribute single to the game Lost in Random in December 2023 called "Roll The Dice". At that time Noemie expresses the desire for Adrien to compose music for her voice on her own lyrics. She also writes lyrics about more personal themes like Alchemy, Magic and instrospection. Adrien wrote the music for the song "As Above, So Below" and they recorded right away. The new dynamic lead to the first album. It would be called "As Above, So Below" and it would be a concept album about Alchemy and Magic.
They asked to Adrien Guingal to become an official guitarist for the band and he accepted. Adrien D. and Noémie respectively composed and wrote the album in two weeks and they recorded it all together with Adrien G. within three weeks. Now the band is preparing to play live.
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