László Vadkerti – Dawning

“Dawning” by László Vadkerti is an epic 21-minute and 47-second instrumental journey that perfectly merges a range of styles, clearly inspired by Mike Oldfield’s progressive works. The track is a complex mix of sounds, combining elements of folk, new age, and neo-classical music to create a musical world that is both diverse and deep. The composition is layered with “hidden” musical textures, with each part building on the previous one to produce a continually developing work. One prominent characteristic is the use of sampled choir vocals, which provide an ethereal sense to the track’s emotional range. One of the most memorable moments is from 5:49 to 8:09, when Vadkerti refers musically to Tangerine Dream’s electronic brilliance and blends it with the animating spirit of prog rock. This section provides a psychedelic rock experience that is both exciting and stimulating a high point in an already outstanding piece. “Dawning” also has dramatic contrasts, with slow, meditative sections shifting to quicker, more intense moments. The mix of acoustic and electronic parts adds to the track’s flexibility, making it an engaging listen from beginning to end.