Luminous Mind is a quintet that conjures up atmospheric progressive rock. The band released a brand new EP, The Reverie’s Lament. The EP is a four-song story that explores the nuanced emotions and experiences of falling asleep and dreaming. The Reverie’s Lament presents the first songs featuring the band’s new soloist Topi Aalto. Finding a new singer took some time, but now the band’s lineup is in place, and Luminous Mind is ready to kick things into gear.
“This ensemble takes the listener on a journey where dreams and reality mix, and waking up is not a given. The songs combine elements of progressive rock and metal, creating a soundscape that reflects the chaos and beauty of being on the border between sleep and wakefulness,” the band says.
The EP was previewed with the ten-minute prog epic Waking Dreams and Borderline, which showcases Luminous Mind’s rockier edge. As the last track, the band presents the song Restless Serenity.
“Restless Serenity is a relatively more straightforward song than you usually hear from our band, and it represents more fast-paced rock. Despite this, it still strongly reflects our band’s style and essence. The song is, as the name suggests, energetic and hectic in its atmosphere, but at the end the song opens up and calms down into an atmospheric outro,” says singer Topi Aalto, who wrote the song’s lyrics.
Luminous Mind is:
Topi Aalto – vocals
Antti Soini – guitar
Aleksi Korkee – keyboards
Sami Kepsu – bass
Touko Lehto – drums & backing vocals