Kostarev Group ‎– Works 1978-2006 (2006, CD, USSR)

The ultra-long stint and some three decades of history of Kostarev were finally taped in an archival album in 2006, ''Works 1978 - 2006'' (private), which contains pieces, spanning from Kostarev's baby steps back in late-70's and ends up in the opening track, which was recorded in 2006. Kostarev's diversity, instrumental ability and pure talent are all taped in this sound document, which overly sounds a bit heavier and dark compared to the previous live release, but is largely based on the same fundamentals, having a wide team of musicians, handling keyboards, flutes, strings, saxes and so on. This is an all instrumental work of technical Prog Fusion with symphonic and Avant Garde/ R.I.O. touches, technically reaching the highest of levels, not forgetting to offer some splendid moments of top musical construction and more mellow interplays. Excellent interplays between guitar, sax, flute, violin and cello with some very good keyboard smashing and synth torturing. Almost chaotic at moments, still very good in its own way, starting from rhythmic parts and folky surroundings to end up in monster Fusion instrumental battles and super-proggy textures. A tad less jazzy than ''Live@InProg'', almost equally interesting. apps79