In an effort to put the Prog back in this echo, here are a few
thoughts on After Crying.  Three of their five releases are
described.  OF the ones not included, there is a first release
Overground Music with vocals in English and a recent compilation
in the format of a double CD.  First one is a compilation
of unreleased and highlights from their first four releases.  The
second one is a live recording that dates back to their first
release.
After Crying: Megalazottak es megszomoritottak (1992)
This Hungarian band involves four excellent musicians on keyboards, 
cello, trumpet, drums and percussions.  Guest also provide oboe, voices, 
clarinet and bassoon.  The compositions and performances are very 
classical and rare rock elements are pretty much limited to the use of
drums.  The use of vocals (in Hungarian) in song, narration or choir 
often take a religious tone.  The keyboards (superb piano) and cello are 
in fact the dominating forces in this usually quiet and melancholic 
music.  An excellent production but which offers very little to those 
who prefer a more electric and explosive symphonic rock.
After Crying: Fold es eg (1994)
This band from Hungary features six excellent musicians on keyboards, 
bass/cello, guitar, flute, trumpet drums and percussions.  They also 
share scattered vocal work (in Hungarian) that includes regular vocals, 
choir, narration and psalm.  The first moments consist in an eloquent
tribute to the piano/organ style of K.Emerson.  The band then comes back 
to a more sober style with just as much virtuosity.  The compositions 
and performances show a strong classical approach and often take the 
format of sonata, concerto or solo piece.  An excellent production
where classical arrangements dominate even the few "eruptions" of rock 
rhythms.
After Crying: De Profundis (1996)
This fourth release by the Hungarian band remains true to a very 
classical approach that still dominates the rock elements.  The 
extremely rich instrumentation features keyboards and cello
but also includes flute, guitar, trumpet, drums, vocals (in Hungarian), 
oboe, bassoon, clarinet, etc...  Many tracks are in the chamber music 
format but others, more busy ones, include a more important symphonic 
delivery.  The compositions are original, production is excellent,
arrangements are rich, tasteful and performances reflect a strong 
classical training.  The mood is often solemn but will certainly seduce 
those who enjoy an orchestral sound.
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