domingo, setembro 29, 2013

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CRYSTAL PALACE - "The System Of Events"
German art rock powerhouse Crystal Palace is back with a brand new record entitled "The System of Events". On it they ask: "Is there a formula that determines our lives?" Well, we will see about that… However, the Berlin four-piece has most definitely solved an entirely different mystery: what does an art rock-album have to sound like these days? The answer: it has to sound like "The System of Events"! With the help of a dream team a real gemstone of an album has emerged. After numerous releases, critical acclaim from all across the world and the production of a fan-anthem for Germany's leading ice hockey club, Crystal Palace has now teamed up with the label Gentle Art of Music and are set to release a piece of work on 04 October that once and for all establishes the band as a driving force among the German art rock community. "The System of Events" distinguishes itself through courageous songwriting, intelligent arrangements and a compelling storyline that takes the listener on a thrilling journey of eight brilliantly crafted songs: Is there a formula that determines our lives or do we have matters in our own hands? To accomplish the mammoth task of this ambitious project, Crystal Palace has gathered a squad that makes the heart of every fan race: Yogi Lang of RPWL has assumed responsibility of the sound. He immersed into the music and brilliantly succeeded in underlining the subtle complexity that constitutes the distinctive character of the songs on "The System of Events." Moreover, Crystal Palace summoned international superstar Colin Edwin of Porcupine Tree and has thus managed to get a real heavyweight of the art rock scene onboard. The dream team is ultimately completed by RPWL's guitarist Kalle Wallner, who, in the title song, also contributes to perfect the masterpiece that is this album. That leaves us with only one more question to ask: is there a formula to our lives or not? Is there such a thing as a "System of Events?" Well, in case there is, "The System of Events" shows: the formula means well towards art rock fans all over the world.http://www.crystalpalacemusic.de/
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New album from System Of Venus a heavy rock band from Melbourne.

System Of Venus are band from Melbourne, Australia who have a thirst for low-end riff laden tunes and steam-rolling grooves. While blending elements of stoner rock, sludge and metal with intricate mood driven melodies, System Of Venus skillfully contrast heavier components of their music with detail and space; allowing the band to deliver a sonic experience unlike any other three piece around.


Since 2011, the band have been invited to perform at several of Australia's most respected live music venues, local festivals as well as an international festival. In 2013 System Of Venus finished their self-titled debut album with accompanying booklet complete with skull-tastic illustrations and tales of small town injustice, irrational greed, monster ego's, power-mongering and heinous cultural crimes. The band have also featured on several compilation CDs including the Australian Heavy Music Magazine covermount CD.

Members have a shared appreciation for music by the likes of Kyuss, Melvins, Beastwars, Dreadnaught, Shihad and ISIS. Self-titled debut album from System Of Venus is available online at www.systemofvenus.bigcartel.com and shows. Don't miss out on the opportunity to see System Of Venus live – they’ll blow you away! Visit SYSTEM OF VENUS for more info.



SELF-TITLED DEBUT ALBUM 'SYSTEM OF VENUS' 
AVAILABLE NOW AT 

SYSTEM OF VENUS
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sábado, setembro 28, 2013

Guitar Legend Steve Hillage to Release New ROVO and System 7 Rock-orientated Album 'Phoenix Rising'

Much to the excitement of music fans worldwide, guitar legend Steve Hillage is releasing a new album in the US with Japanese progressive rock/jam band ROVO on October 8, 2013 on Cleopatra Records. Steve Hillage is widely considered a guitar innovator, and is associated with the Canterbury scene, working in experimental domains since the late 1960s. Besides his critically acclaimed solo recordings, Steve has been a member of the ensembles Khan and System 7. But, he first came to prominence as a member of the multi-national rock band Gong, and appearing on successful albums such as 'Angels Egg', 'You' and his final album with the band 'Shamal'. Steve recorded his first solo album in 1975 entitled 'Fish Rising'. This album was recorded whilst still a member of Gong. Shortly after however, Steve and his partner Miquette Giraudy left Gong embarking on a career that continues to this day under the name System 7.

SYSTEM 7 is the music project of Steve Hillage and Miquette Giraudy, presenting a unique combination of tech-house beats and live musicianship, who have had a strong influence on the development of psychedelic ambient and electronica. ROVO are a popular Japanese progressive rock/jam band. They feature two drummers, funky bass and innovative keyboards and are fronted by guitarist Seiichi Yamamoto (formerly with The Boredoms) and masterful electric violinist Yuji Katsui.

Says Steve, "Working with the brilliant rock/jam band ROVO has given me a fantastic opportunity to combine my work as a producer with my lead guitar playing – I haven't played so many long solos on a record for decades!"



THE ALBUM

After a groundbreaking tour of Japan in 2011 and a successful Tokyo show at O-East, System 7and ROVO decided to take the project further by recording a Phoenix Rising studio album. The album was recorded in Tokyo in September 2012, and was completed in January and February 2013 with overdubs in Steve Hillage's London studio, and final mixing in Tokyo. The album will be released on October 8, 2013 in the USA. The first single, "Hinotori", was released in June 2013 as a digital download (on iTunes etc), a Ltd Edition CD/EP, and now with a brilliant live/animation video on YouTube: http://youtu.be/2R5F3OZO-Z0

Phoenix Rising features original collaborations from System 7 and ROVO. It also includes a new arrangement of "Meeting of the Spirits" by the Mahavishnu Orchestra – a perfect showcase for the album's astonishing blend of guitar and electric violin.

ALBUM TRACK-BY -TRACK

Hinotori (Album Version) - a reworking of the brilliant ROVO live rock adaptation of System 7's "Hinotori", fully based on the live band with soaring guitar and violin solos.

Love for the Phoenix - A techno tour de force loosely based on the classic System 7 track "Habibi" from the first System 7 album (1991) but made with a completely new beat and overlayed with live playing and violin. A powerful emotion is employed that evokes the suffering and spirit of rebirth in Japan's recent national tragedy, and the heart-based symbolism of the Phoenix.

Meeting of the Spirits - a simplified cover version of the iconic Mahavishnu Orchestra track, showcasing the fantastic blend of lead guitar and electric violin, and also displaying the extraordinary beats of the two ROVO drummers.

Cisco (Phoenix Rising) - an epic live ROVO track in the "Krautrock" spirit of Can and Neu, with one of the trippiest tempo changes of all time, and featuring an intricate middle section composed by Steve Hillage.

Unbroken - an electro/breakbeat track composed by System 7 that starts completely programmed and switches to completely live playing around the same theme, with another Mahavishnu-style guitar and electric violin melody

Sino Dub (Phoenix Rising) - another live ROVO track combined for Phoenix Rising with a techno trance programmed beat in typical System 7 style.

Unseen Onsen - A floating ambient track with lush live playing, composed by Miquette Giraudy in the Mirror System style.

Steve Hillage was recently awarded the "Visionary' Award at the Progressive Music Awards 2013 at Kew Gardens, West London, on September 3rd. The award was presented to Steve by author/actor/comedian Bill Oddie. Read more about the event at PROG magazine's website:http://www.progrockmag.com/news/prog-awards-2013-the-winners/

LONDON, MANCHESTER AND AMSTERDAM 2014 CONCERTS

System 7 and ROVO are pleased to announce two 2014 UK concerts when they will perform works from their new album Phoenix Rising. The dates include Manchester Ritz on Friday 7thMarch and London o2 Shepherd's Bush Empire on Saturday 8th March 2014. Tickets can be ordered Wednesday May 29th from www.musicglue.com/rovoandsystem7. 
Every ticket purchase will include a free 5-track mp3 download of the "Hinotori EP" featuring individual and collaborative tracks from both System 7 and ROVO. A third ROVO and System 7 Phoenix Rising concert is announced for the iconic Melkweg venue in Amsterdam on Thursday March 13th 2014. Info and tickets here: http://bit.ly/1djg8mL

PHOENIX RISING live is a combined show of System 7 and ROVO playing together, sometimes using the techno beats as the rhythmic basic and sometimes using the live drums, seamlessly morphing from one to the other. The concert will showcase some of the most sophisticated blends of electronic beats and live playing ever produced, made possible by the skilled musicianship of eight players. Fans of System 7's Steve Hillage can be assured that in the format of Phoenix Rising his masterful electric guitar style is fully unleashed, with extensive soloing and duets with the electric violin of ROVO's Yuji Katsui.

PHOENIX RISING – MUSICIANS

Steve Hillage [Guitar – Programming]
Miquette Giraudy [Synthesiser]
Yuji Katsui [Electric Violin]
Seiichi Yamamoto [Guitar]
Yasuhiro Yoshigaki [Drums]
Yoichi Okabe [Drums – Percussion]
Jin Harada [Bass Guitar]
Masuko Tatsuki [Keyboards]

For more information:  http://g-wave.co.uk,
http://www.a-wave.com/system7/

To purchase ROVO and System 7 - Phoenix Rising' CD:  
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iTunes: http://georiot.co/2FII

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quinta-feira, setembro 26, 2013

Solstice Coil launches crowdfunding campaign to record new album


Solstice Coil, Israel's first alt-prog-rock band formed on the web, has officially launched a crowdfunding campaign to finance the band's upcoming third album on indiegogo.

After self-producing and self-financing the successful debut 'A Prescription for Paper Cuts' (2005) and its follow-up 'Natural Causes' (2011), Solstice Coil is joining the latest trend in the industry and turning to its fans for help in financing the creation of the band's new album.

Fans who choose to pledge for the album will receive a variety of unique rewards including special credit on the album, stickers, an exclusive remixed version of A Prescription for Paper Cuts, and more.

The more creative fans will even get the chance to partake in the actual album by recording vocals for one of the songs, and even sending in their own lyrics for Solstice Coil to compose and record.

The campaign features a humoristic video much akin to the band's 2011 Dream Theater Parody, which scored Solstice Coil some major internet points. The indiegogo video includes some very surprising guests.

The first 100 people to pledge and preorder the album will receive a significant discount. This fundraiser has a fixed goal of 6,000, which means it's all or nothing - so if you're a Solstice Coil fan don't wait and pledge now!

To watch the video, review the various offers and pledge for the album, click on the following link:

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CLARO DE LUNA - "La Voz Quebrada"
La Voz Quebrada is the second album by Claro de Luna, the post / progressive rock project by Jose Acuña, released after more than two years since the debut album, Lo Que Ha Sido Y Lo Que Será. It is a conceptual album, inspired by the gaps and voids in the communication process that we experiment every day. Although it's an instrumental album, the vocals in some songs serves as an extra instrument, along with invited musicians, playing cello, sax and flute. The gaps and voids in the communication process affect our daily lives, either talking with friends and strangers, or via the role of mass communication such as the press. We are surrounded by errors in language, used to express what we really want to say. The slightest misinterpretations can deform and mutate the message, beyond it's original meaning. When the words we say can't be expressed as truth, and the message can't be delivered to where or whom it is intended, the fragile chain in communication breaks, and our interpretation refracts the original message and its primary intention. The interpretation, the intention, the approach, the context… are some of the factors present in the communication process that could transform an original message into something completely different, leading to missinformation, ill-founded opinions, personal conflicts and many other social and individual problems.
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quarta-feira, setembro 25, 2013

"Alchemy" by Clive Nolan - another preview of the live DVD now on YouTube!

Clive Nolan (Pendragon, Arena, Strangers on A Train) returns in September with a DVD featuring a live version of his most ambitious solo project to date – the rock musical “Alchemy”. Today you can see another preview of the DVD. “Street Fight” is available on Metal Mind Productions’ YouTube channel in THIS location.
 
Brought to life by a host of artists well known on the prog-rock scene, “Alchemy” is a Victorian adventure set in 1842, with a sense of the dark and mysterious. The musical sees the return of many actors known from the Caamora Theatre Company’s previous productions of “She” – Clive Nolan, Agnieszka Świta, David Clifford, Victoria Bolley, Chris Lewis and Soheila Clifford – aided by such remarkable singers as Tracy Hitchings (Strangers on a Train, Landmarq), Andy Sears (Twelfth Night), Paul Manzi (Arena, Oliver Wakeman Band), and Damian Wilson (Threshold, Headspace). With an excellent line-up of musicians, including Mark Westwood (guitars), Scott Higham (drums), Claudio Momberg (piano), Kylan Amos (bass), and of course Clive Nolan himself, the show provides an outstanding musical experience for all fans of well-written and perfectly performed ambitious prog music.
 
Live version of “Alchemy” will be available as a DVD and also in a special edition 2DVD+3CD box which includes live DVD, two CDs with an audio version of the show, a bonus DVD with a number of features providing deeper insight into what the project is all about, as also a bonus CD featuring exclusive demos, alternative versions of the songs and more!
 
The DVD recorded in February in Wyspiański Theater (Katowice, Poland), is enriched by a number of additional features, such as interviews with Clive Nolan, Agnieszka Świta, David Clifford, Scott Higham, and Mark Westwood, as also “The Making of Alchemy” material.
 
The release date of the DVD and 2DVD+3CD Box is scheduled for September, 23rd in Poland, September, 30th in Europe and October, 1st in USA (via MVD).
 
Clive Nolan - Alchemy DVD
Label: Metal Mind Records
Cat. No.: MMP DVD 0207
Barcode: 5907785037960
Format: DVD
Genre: Rock musical
Release date: 30.09.2013 Europe / 01.10.2013 USA
 
Tracklist:
 
Act I:
1. Prologue
2. Deception
3. One for the Noose
4. The Warning
5. Amelia
6. King Explains
7. Desperate Days
8. Planning a Break In
9. Quaternary Plan
10. The Unwelcome Guest
11. Waiting for News
12. The Girl I Was
13. Highgate
Act II:
14. The Labyrinth
15. Ambush
16. Tide of Wealth
17. Jagman Arrives
18. The End Justifies the Means
19. Sanctuary
20. Street Fight
21. Amelia Dies
22. Burial at Sea
23. Share this Dream
24. Treachery
25. The Ritual
26. Anzeray Speaks
27. Aftermath
 
Bonus video:
The Making of Alchemy
Interview with Clive Nolan
Interview with Agnieszka Świta and David Clifford
Interview with Scott Higham and Mark Westwood
Extras:
Photo gallery
Desktop images
 
Clive Nolan - Alchemy BOX
Label: Metal Mind Records
Cat. No.: MMP 5 CDBOX 008
Barcode: 5907785037977
Format: 2DVD+3CD (BOX)
Genre: Rock musical
Release date: 30.09.2013 Europe / 01.10.2013 USA
 
Tracklist:
 
DVD
 
Act I:
1. Prologue
2. Deception
3. One for the Noose
4. The Warning
5. Amelia
6. King Explains
7. Desperate Days
8. Planning a Break In
9. Quaternary Plan
10. The Unwelcome Guest
11. Waiting for News
12. The Girl I Was
13. Highgate
 
Act II:
14. The Labyrinth
15. Ambush
16. Tide of Wealth
17. Jagman Arrives
18. The End Justifies the Means
19. Sanctuary
20. Street Fight
21. Amelia Dies
22. Burial at Sea
23. Share this Dream
24. Treachery
25. The Ritual
26. Anzeray Speaks
27. Aftermath
 
Bonus video:
The Making of Alchemy
Interview with Clive Nolan
Interview with Agnieszka Świta and David Clifford
Interview with Scott Higham and Mark Westwood
Extras:
Photo gallery
Desktop images
 
Bonus DVD
 
1. Alchemy Advert
2. Amelia Sting
3. King Sting
4. Anzeray Sting
5. Jagman Sting
6. Farrell Sting
7. Milosh Sting
8. Eva Sting
9. Jessamine Sting
10. Gardelle Sting
11. Greaves Sting
12. Muncey Sting
13. An Interview with Clive Nolan
14. The Fundraisers - A Tribute
15. Zoetermeer Fundraiser - Covenant of Faith
16. Zoetermeer Fundraiser - Closer
17. Zoetermeer Fundraiser - Desperate Days
18. Zoetermeer Fundraiser - The Warning
19. Guitars for Alchemy with Mark Westwood
20. Magda's HandyCam Diary
21. Clive Nolan Discusses the Alchemy Themes
 
CD 1 – Alchemy Live Act I
 
1. Prologue
2. Deception
3. One for the Noose
4. The Warning
5. Amelia
6. King Explains
7. Desperate Days
8. Planning a Break In
9. Quaternary Plan
10. The Unwelcome Guest
11. Waiting for News
12. The Girl I Was
13. Highgate
 
CD 2 – Alchemy Live Act II
 
1. The Labyrinth
2. Ambush
3. Tide of Wealth
4. Jagman Arrives
5. The End Justifies the Means
6. Sanctuary
7. Street Fight
8. Amelia Dies
9. Burial at Sea
10. Share this Dream
11. Treachery
12. The Ritual
13. Anzeray Speaks
14. Aftermath
 
Bonus CD
1. Overture - Song of the Dark
2. The Holy Bond
3. Amelia (First Draft)
4. The Unwelcome Guest (Early Version)
5. Desperate Days (Soheila Mix)
6. Ambush (Original Demo)
7. Tide of Wealth (with Bass Milosh)
8. Invisible (Victoria Mix)
9. The Romans are Coming
10. Burial at Sea (Original Demo)
11. Sanctuary (Clive and Noel Mix)
12. The Nightmare
13. Street Fight (Original Demo)
14. Snow Chase
15. The Graveyard
16. Final Chords (First Version)
 
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Within Temptation ft. Tarja and new tour dates


The word is out, everyone is talking about it: Within Temptation is joining forces with Tarja for the upcoming single and EP "Paradise (What About Us?)".

EP
On September 27, Within Temptation will release the 'Paradise (What About Us?)' EP and promotional video, featuring a unique collaboration with classically trained Finnish rock diva, Tarja Turunen guesting on the title track.

Sharon: "When we had written the first version of 'Paradise' and listened back to the demo we'd recorded and the epic power of the song, we thought of Tarja instantly.  How well this track would fit her classical voice and how extra special it would be if we sang it together.  The more we thought about this wild idea, the more excited we got about it!"

Read more about the collaboration, here or pre-order the EP, including three demo versions of new songs now.

Tour dates
Consequently, the recording and production of the sixth studio album is still underway. With a release date set for end of January 2014, it is therefore necessary to reschedule the previously announced first leg of the band's worldwide tour to allow time to rehearse the live show and prepare for the album's release.

The band's world tour will now begin on February 26, 2014 in Helsinki, with some newly added Eastern European dates, announced today, which will go on sale on Friday September 20, 2013. The rescheduled shows will kick off on April 6 in Munich and run through to May 2 in Amsterdam. The band intends to add further overseas dates during the remainder of 2014.

Robert: "We understand that the rescheduled tour dates are a blow for the many fans who have bought tickets early and we sincerely apologize for any inconvenience caused.  We hope they feel a little compensated by the release of our new, special priced 4-song EP, which gives them full insight into the kind of album we are working on.  To make up for the rescheduled dates, we're now pressured to work even harder to deliver our best and most impressive live production ever on the upcoming tour, however the completion of a great new album is a prerequisite for that!  And therefore the only option was to reschedule the dates for Western Europe."

Tickets that have been purchased already will remain valid for the rescheduled dates. Find the complete list with tour dates, including the new dates in Eastern Europe, here.
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KILL DEVIL HILL premiere new song "Crown Of Thorns"

KILL DEVIL HILL Premiere New Song "Crown Of Thorns"
'REVOLUTION RISE' In Stores October 29


KILL DEVIL HILL have partnered with RevolverMag.com for the online premiere of "Crown Of Thorns," the debut track from their upcoming new album 'REVOLUTION RISE' (October 29, Century Media Records). The song made its radio debut Friday, being played by Jose Mangin on SiriusXM Liquid Metal, then later that night on Q104.3 in New York City on Eddie Trunk's syndicated Friday Night Rocks radio show. Listen to the track here:


Featuring PANTERA bassist REX BROWN, former DIO, BLACK SABBATH and HEAVEN AND HELL drummer VINNY APPICE, ex-PISSING RAZORS singer DEWEY BRAGG and acclaimed session/touring guitarist MARK ZAVON, KILL DEVIL HILL will make their Century Media Records debut with the North American release of 'REVOLUTION RISE' on October 29. 

Says REX BROWN of the album: "This new KILL DEVIL HILL record is definitely one of my favorite moments of my career - it's got balls, great melodies, awesome guitar riffing and a low end that'll set your ass on fire! The album far exceeds our wildest expectations and we can't wait to take this music out on the road and share it with all of our friends and fans. Buckle your seat belts, we're all in for one hell of a ride!" 

KILL DEVIL HILL will celebrate their sophomore release with an October 29 CD release party and performance at The Roxy on the Sunset Strip in West Hollywood, CA. The band will tour this fall to promote the release, with more details to follow in the coming weeks. 

'REVOLUTION RISE' was produced by KILL DEVIL HILL and Jeff Pilson, and mixed by Jay Ruston [STONE SOUR, ANTHRAX]. The album features artwork by Sam Shearon, who has also worked with ROB ZOMBIE, IRON MAIDEN and FEAR FACTORY, to name just a few.

 
TRACK LISTING:
1. No Way Out
2. Crown Of Thorns
3. Leave It All Behind
4. Why
5. Wake Up The Dead
6. Long Way From Home
7. Where Angels Dare To Roam
8. Stained Glass Sadness
9. Endless Static
10. Stealing Days
11. Life Goes On

KILL DEVIL HILL online:

KILL DEVIL HILL are (L-R in picture above):
REX BROWN - bass
MARK ZAVON - guitar
DEWEY BRAGG - vocals
VINNY APPICE - drums
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Chemia - check out two official video clips!

As previously announced Metal Mind Productions will release a brand new studio album by one of the most interesting rock bands from Poland – Chemia. The album entitled "The One Inside" is scheduled for release on October, 4th in Poland and November, 4th in Europe! The album is already out in Canada.
 
Today, you can see two official video clips promoting the album – "Hero" and "Bondage Of Love".
 
 
Chemia - they are the Polish band that stole the heart of Ralph James, one of the bosses of The Agency Group, the biggest concert agency in the world. They are the band best known to the German fans of the football club Borussia Dortmund. They are the favorite band of the very popular Canadian side-man, Marc LaFrance (Alice Cooper, The Cult, David Lee Roth and many others). And finally, they are the band that was invited twice to the famous Warehouse Studio where such bands as Metallica, Nirvana, AC/DC, R.E.M and Biffy Clyro recorded their albums. The band was formed by the guitarist Wojtek Balczun in 2010 in Warsaw and their current line-up also includes: Maciej Mąka (guitar), Krzysztof Jaworski (bass guitar), Adam Kram (drums), Rafał Stępień (keyboards) and Łukasz Drapała (vocals). The band performed together with such big artists as Red Hot Chili Peppers and Guns N' Roses! In Autumn 2012, Chemia left for the Canadian Warehouse Studio to record their third studio album "The One Inside". During the whole recording process they were supported by Marc LaFrance and the album was mixed by Eric Mosher (Chickenfoot, Joe Satriani).

"The One Inside" features 13 rock tracks inspired by classic rock ranging from the Beatles to Led Zeppelin and by the best post grunge tunes!
 
Currently, the band is planning a big international tour. Fans in Canada can see them on the followings dates:
November 2 – Café Dekcuf – Ottawa, ON
November 6 – Norma Jeans – London, ON
November 7 – Club Absinthe – Hamilton, ON
November 9 – The Attic – Markham, ON
November 10 – Maxwell's Music House – Waterloo, ON
November 12 – Horseshoe Tavern – Toronto, ON
More details soon!
 
 
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Rock Star Guitars From Eric Clapton, Bruce Springsteen, Jimmy Page, Keith Richards, Jack White and Many More Featured in Exquisite New Art Book 108 Rock Star Guitars By Photographer/Author Lisa S. Johnson with Foreword by Les Paul

A Portion of Proceeds To Benefit The Les Paul Foundation



108 Rock Star Guitars by photographer/author Lisa S. Johnson is a collection of stunningly personal and intimate portraits of the cherished guitars owned by the gods of rock. It is a music and fine-art photography aficionado's backstage pass to witness up-close these six-stringed works of art belonging to Les Paul, Eric Clapton, Keith Richards, Jimmy Page, Lou Reed, Carlos Santana, Bruce Springsteen, Nancy Wilson, Bonnie Raitt, Rick Nielsen, Slash, Jack White, Billy Gibbons, Ace Frehley and many others. The book, to be published by Glitterati Incorporated, is offered for pre-order now at www.108RockStarGuitars.com and will be available at booksellers and online everywhere October 8, 2013. (108 Rock Star Guitars SRP: $108, ISBN: 978-0-9832702-5-6). A portion of the proceeds will benefit The Les Paul Foundation.

Keith Richards

This exquisite, 396-page art book, bound in embossed red leatherette, features 300 images that reveal — through Johnson's signature macrophotography style — the intimate details, etchings, totems, and personal touches that embody the true spirit of the musician and that few — save for their stage crew — have seen from this perspective. Alongside these images, Johnson provides personal anecdotes describing her long quest to photograph these iconic instruments and documents her travels from the backstage hallways of some the world's most famous concert venues, to the artist's private homes.

Robby Krieger

"I remember the first black-and-white pictures Lisa took of my guitars… they were wonderfully evocative," writes the late legendary musician and inventor Les Paul in the book's foreword. "I never could have guessed that she would one day produce the extensive, impressive collection of photographs presented here — images unlike any I have ever seen. Lisa's passion for her subject is evident on every page of this magnificent book."

Wayne Kramer

In addition, Glitterati will issue a deluxe, limited edition of 540 signed and numbered copies, packaged in a die-cut collector's box. (SRP: $540, ISBN: 978-0-9891704-0-6). Those books will include a hand-woven, silk chiffon scarf in deep purple, featuring the book cover design. Both editions will include a 16-page booklet, "The Inspiration Behind 108 Rock Star Guitars," with additional behind-the-scenes photos and stories as well as a guitar pick printed with one of three custom holographic foil designs.

108 Rock Star Guitars is the culmination of Johnson's 17-year journey that began when she photographed Les Paul's guitar during one of his regular Monday night sets at New York's famed Iridium Club. Renowned for his innovations and recognized as one of the pioneers of the solid body electric guitar, he wrote the book's foreword a few months before he passed away in 2009. In his honor and memory, Johnson will donate a portion of the proceeds to The Les Paul Foundation, which supports music education, engineering and innovation as well as medical research.

Johnson's innovative guitar photographs can also be seen in the book Eric Clapton: Six-String Stories, where 47 of her images are featured along with archival photos by acclaimed lensmen Lord Snowden, David Bailey, Terry O'Neill, Dominique Tarle and others.

As a former technical sales rep for Kodak, Johnson shot extensively, experimenting with processes and every type of film she had in her inventory. In 108 Rock Star Guitars, she showcases a variety of the last film stock ever manufactured for Kodak Professional and the transition to digital, in her gorgeous homage to image and music.

About Glitterati Incorporated

Glitterati Incorporated is an intellectual property producer and publisher of distinctive illustrated books, ancillary gift products, and electronic media with offices in New York and London. Glitterati is an expert in producing and selling some of the most innovative products in the book industry. Working both domestically and internationally, Glitterati addresses the market needs of consumers while delivering products with the highest editorial, design, and manufacturing standards. Its offerings span across a variety of genres including fine art and popular culture, fashion and photography, architecture and design, cooking and gardening, children's interest and lifestyle. Glitterati's goal is to extend boundaries in the industry while creating deluxe products with broad appeal. http://glitteratiincorporated.com.

About The Les Paul Foundation

The mission of the Les Paul Foundation is to honor and share the life, spirit, and legacy of Les Paul by supporting music education, engineering and innovation as well as medical research. The foundation awards grants to music, music engineering and sound programs that serve youth, establishes music-related scholarships at schools and programs for students, provides grants for medical research and programs related to hearing impairment, and supports public exhibits displaying Les Paul's life achievements. http://www.lespaulfoundation.org.
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Exlibris - final episode of the studio report now on YouTube

“Humagination”, the brand new studio album by the Polish heavy metal band Exlibris is scheduled for release on October, 21st in Europe and November, 5th in USA (via MVD). Today, you can watch the final episode of the band’s studio report. It’s available in THIS location.
 
Combining the energy of traditional heavy metal and hard rock with melodic hooks and complex arrangements since the end of 2003, Exlibris stands for rockin' guitars, distinct rhythms, epic orchestrations and powerful lead vocals.  The band’s sophomore release “Humagination” features 12 songs with fresh melodic heavy metal ideas, 3 guest appearances, stellar production, world-class vocals and catchy melodies – it’s an ideal album that should appeal to fans of Dream Theater, Iron Maiden and Masterplan...
 
The album was recorded in March 2013 and it was produced by Mariusz Konik and Robert Wawro from HZ Studio. The mix and mastering was done by Tomasz Zalewski in ZED Studio.
“All Guts, No Glory”, the video clip promoting the album. is available on Metal Mind Productions’ official channel on YouTube in THIS location.
 
Exlibris - “Humagination”
Label: Metal Mind Records
Cat. no.: MMP CD 0725 DG
Barcode: 5907785037953
Format: CD DG
Genre:  Heavy Metal
Release date: 21.10.2013 Europe / 05.11.2013 USA
 
Tracklist:
 
1. Follow The Light
2. Hellphoria
3. Astral Geometry
4. Of Fire and Thunder
5. Elemental
6. Left Behind
7. Dreamcraft
8. Another Day
9. Illumina
10. The Arrival
11. All Guts, No Glory
12. The Curtain Falls
 
The band was formed in late 2003 by Daniel Lechmański and Piotr Sikora. Their first studio album “Skyward” from  2006 received quite good reviews. Over the next few years, the bands struggled with line-up changes within the rhythm section, but continued to create music and to play occasional concerts. In the meantime, Daniel Lechmański joined Chain Reaction and recorded three albums with them. Also, Piotr Sikora is a member of Leash Eye since 2009. In January 2012 the band started to record their second album - "Humagination". During the recording time, it turned out that their vocalist Marcin will not be able to complete the recordings. Krzysztof Sokołowski aka Mistress of the Night  became their new frontman. As a result, the recordings ended in early 2013.
 
Exlibris – line-up:
Krzysztof Sokołowski - vocal
Daniel Lechmański - guitars, vocal
Piotr Sikora – keyboards
Piotr Torbicz – bass guitar
Misiek Ślusarski – drums
 
Exlibris on-line:
https://www.facebook.com/exlibrisband
Exlibrisband.com

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WORLD-RENOWNED GUITARIST/COMPOSER STEVE HACKETT TO RELEASE LIVECD/DVD PACKAGE "GENESIS REVISITED - LIVE AT HAMMERSMITH" OCTOBER 29TH VIA INSIDEOUT MUSIC

A unique treat for music fans worldwide, world-renowned
guitarist/composer Steve Hackett's critically acclaimed live
production "Genesis Revisited" has so far triumphed in Europe, Japan
and North America and is still going strong. On May 10th, the
sold-out London's Hammersmith Apollo show was filmed in front of an
ecstatic audience to result in the new live CD/DVD package GENESIS
REVISITED - LIVE AT HAMMERSMITH. The 3 CD + 2 DVD (with 5.1) box set
will be released on October 29th in North America via InsideOut Music
and features special guests including Nik Kershaw, John Wetton, Jakko
Jakszyk, Amanda Lehmann and Steve Rothery. Please see below for the
complete track listing.

Of the new release, Hackett commented, "The 5.1 DVDs with stereo CDs
is a feast for all the senses. I was blown away by the fantastic
response to those May UK gigs. The autumn Genesis Revisited shows will
include different Genesis material as well as all the big faves that
bring the house down...See you all soon!" Hackett'sNorth American
tour begins this week and runs through mid-October. Taking the stage
with Steve Hackett will be an exceptional team of top class musicians,
including Roger King (Gary Moore, Snoop Doggie Dog, Jamelia) on
keyboards, Gary O'Toole (Kylie Minogue, Chrissie Hynde) on drums,
percussions and vocals, Rob Townsend (Eddie Henderson, Bill Bruford,
Django Bates) on sax, flute and percussions, Lee Pomeroy (Take That,
Rick Wakeman) on bass and Nad Sylvan (Abbas's Michael B Tretow) on
vocals. Please see below for the itinerary.

In other Steve Hackett news, an exclusive VIP experience meet & greet
package for the North American tour dates is now available. The
package includes a pre-show meeting with Steve, a photo with him and a
signed poster plus an exclusive VIP laminate and T-shirt printed
especially for the VIP experience. This package is only available to
existing ticket holders; click here for details.

Steve Hackett's recent double disc GENESIS REVISITED II (InsideOut
Music) features reinterpreted Genesis classics from the period dearest
to Hackett, the "golden era" 1971-1977, with a stellar array of guest
performers; Hackett enlisted the help of 35 special guests to provide
the songs with a new unique edge. The star-studded line-up includes
respected vocalists Steven Wilson (Porcupine Tree), Mikael Akerfeldt
(Opeth), Simon Collins (Phil Collins' son), Amanda Lehmann, Conrad
Keely, Francis Dunnery, Neal Morse, John Wetton, Nad Sylvan and Nik
Kershaw. Steve Rothery of Marillion and Roine Stolt of The Flower
Kings and Transatlantic joined in to share guitar duties, while Jeremy
Stacey and Gary O'Toole are amongst the chosen drummers.

In 2010, Steve Hackett was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall Of
Fame at The 25thAnnual Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
alongside his Genesis bandmates from the classic line-up: Peter
Gabriel, Phil Collins, Tony Banks and Mike Rutherford. For more than
three decades, Steve Hackett has been known for his innovative tone
and extraordinary versatility as a guitarist and composer. He helped
define Genesis' sound as lead guitarist in the classic line-up and
went on to have a highly-successful career as a solo artist, and also
as part of 80s supergroup GTR with Steve Howe.
STEVE HACKETT - GENESIS REVISITED - LIVE AT HAMMERSMITH track listing:

CD1
1. Watcher of the Skies
2. The Chamber of 32 Doors
3. Dancing with the Moonlit Knight
4. Fly on a Windshield
5. Broadway Melody of 1974
6. The Lamia
7. The Musical Box
8. Shadow of the Hierophant
9. Blood on the Rooftops

CD2
1. Unquiet Slumbers for the Sleepers
2. In That Quiet Earth
3. Afterglow
4. I Know What I Like
5. Dance on a Volcano
6. Entangled
7. Eleventh Earl of Mar
8. Supper's Ready

CD3
1. Firth of Fifth
2. Los Endos
DVD1 - Full live show
DVD2- Behind the scenes featurette

Steve Hackett North American tour dates:

SEPTEMBER
20 St. Charles, IL Arcada Theatre
21 St. Charles, IL Arcada Theatre
22 Milwaukee, WI The Pabst Theatre
23 Royal Oak, MI Royal Oak Music Theatre
25 New York, NY Best Buy Theater
26 Lakewood, NJ The Strand Theater
27 Westbury, NY NYCB Theatre At Westbury
28 Ridgefield, CT The Ridgefield Playhouse
29 Albany, NY The Egg Center For The Performing Arts

OCTOBER
3 Montreal, QC Salle Wilfrid-Pelletier Place Des Arts
4 Quebec City, QC Grand Theatre De Quebec
5 Gatineau, QC Le Casino Du Lac Leamy
6 Belleville, ON Empire Theater
8 Oakville, ON Oakville Centre For Performing Arts
9 Oakville, ON Oakville Centre For Performing Arts
10 Munhall, PA Carnegie Music Hall Of Homestead
11 Glenside, PA Keswick Theatre
12 Glenside, PA Keswick Theatre
13 Collingswood, NJ Scottish Rite Auditorium

For more information please visit:
www.hackettsongs.com
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Steve-Hackett/123101228589
https://twitter.com/HackettOfficial
www.insideoutmusic.com
www.youtube.com/InsideOutMusicTV
www.facebook.com/InsideOutMusic
www.twitter.com/insideouteu
www.myspace.com/insideoutlabel

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Magic Pie - Studioworks has started

They are in a new state of progress for the 4th album. Studioworks for drums (Part I) was completed this week-end.
Feel free to visit their websites for images and video updates.

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terça-feira, setembro 24, 2013

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PANDORA - "Alibi Filosofico"
When a group gives their band a name, hence to specific genre, it's never at random. And even when it comes out as part of some sort of "internal vote", it hides the unconscious reasons that will carry on dreams - and goals - that will give life to various components. Pandora resorts to mythology, as it often happens with to those who refers to Progressive music, that is, to that genre of music that peaked at the turn of the 60's and 70s, and subsequently decreased in number of enthusiasts, and today was once again on the increase although just within the genre's group followers. But the link between the 'now' and 'then' highlights certain analogies, certain similarities, which shorten timeframe and turn fresh concepts and ideas passed down through books, and often used by the people in the form metaphors. In Greek mythology, the opening of the box given as gift from Zeus to Pandora caused a spill to the entire world's evil, but initially, hopes remains on the bottom, bringing back life, which became an essential element, just as today, to face daily life. Inside Pandora's box though, there's another kind of hope. Hearty and contagious, because it joins together the idea of what quality music is for the group and their fans: to bring back the satisfaction and continuous appreciation of a musical genre which has grown out to infinite dimensions, as with classical music, jazz, and blues. Pandora creates music by merging the arts, combining talents in history and in experience, by engaging and sharing every single step of the way, presenting one with a layered-complex music product, but not self-congratulatory.
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Pandora is back with a new album titled as "Alibi Filosofico"

After the success of their second album, Sempre e Ovunque Oltre il Sogno -- 21st ranking in USA's Global Progressive Rock Network's TOP 100 Prog Albums  - Pandora is ready to introduce their newest work,
Alibi Filosofico, which will be released September, 23rd 2013.

The band has, once again, joined forces with Matthias Scheller's AMS-BTF. Their tight bond has allowed them to continue on with their musical journey, which started many years back.

Alibi Filosofico was carried out in new recording studios Pandora Music, and was recorded, mixed and edited entirely by Claudio Colombo, taking about five months' time to complete.

One particularly important feature in the album is its important special
guests: David Jackson, Arjen A. Lucassen and Dino Fiore.

David Jackson says:

"I just recorded two great and very different tracks for Pandora. They are
another great and original Italian band. They set me a real challenge with some amazing technical passages and quite outlandish ideas. Claudio and Beppe Colombo had a great idea and said would I play the central part of 'Apollo' with my disabled students playing Soundbeam & Switches. The live session went brilliantly, and it fits perfectly. Pandora music is very rich and varied; a box of delights. I had a lot of fun with this music and they are very pleased with the collaboration."


• Tracklist •
1. Il Necromante, Khurastos e la Prossima Vittima
2. Né Titolo Né Parole
3. La Risalita
4. Apollo
5. Tony il Matto
6. Sempre con Me
7. Alibi Filosofico

PANDORA is
Beppe Colombo Keyboards  

Claudio Colombo Drums, Percussions, Bass, Acoustic Guitar, Classic Guitar, Electric Guitar, Puerto Rican Cuatro, Keyboards, Flute and Chorus

Corrado Grappeggia Vocals, Chorus and Keyboards

 "ALIBI FILOSOFICO" SPECIAL GUESTS

David Jackson (Van Der Graaf Generator)
Arjen A. Lucassen (Ayreon, Star One, Guilt Machine, Ambeon)

Dino Fiore (Il Castello Di Atlante)

A n d   A  l s o  . . .

Meldreth School Children - Jamie Arif, TJ Forman & Matthew Betts:

Soundbeam & Switches

Leo Gallizio Electric Bass and Fretless Bass

Emoni Viruet Voice, Chorus, Percussions and Art Works

Duilio Mongittu Voice of Apollo

P A N D O R A - OFFICIAL WEB SITE
http://www.pandoramusic.eu/

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New King Crimson Line-Up Confirmed

The 8th incarnation of King Crimson will be Gavin Harrison, Bill
Rieflin, Tony Levin, Pat Mastelotto, Mel Collins, Jakko Jakszyk and
Robert Fripp.

Writing on his (not yet published) dairy for September 24th Fripp
notes "The Point Of Crim-Seeing was of a conventional Back Line –
Gavin Harrison, Bill Rieflin, Tony Levin and Pat Matstelotto -
reconfigured as the Front Line, with Mel Collins, Jakko Jakszyk and
myself as Back Line."

Robert goes on "All the Crims have expressed great excitement at the
return to Go! mode. Given the considerable commitments of all members,
it will take a year before Crimson is able to perform."

Bill Rieflin mentioned to me that he told Jacknife Lee (REM and Robbie
Williams' producer) of the triple drumming, and Jacknife's reply: Of
course. We know what two drummers sound like! I'm hoping we'll find
out, and have a pile of fun doing so."

In his (not yet published) diary for September 7th Fripp begins "dear
brother crims, we have one year to prepare for action of the savage
variety, and be in Go! mode for september 2014… but essentially, King
Crimson is in motion."

Robert expects that they'll be rehearsing, in full and small group
formations over that period.

Check more at:
Posted by Sid Smith on Tue., Sep 24, 2013
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segunda-feira, setembro 23, 2013

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EKOS - "Luz Interna"
Ekos is a Mexican Progressive Rock band, arises from the need to transform their emotions in sounds: truths, lies and fantasies that occupy the space. In 2008 begin creative exploration, inspired by historic progressive groups as Pink Floyd, Dream Theater, Porcupine Tree and other alternative bands as Radiohead. In 2010, and with the current lineup: Ana Camelo (vocals and keyboards), Jesus Torres (vocals and guitar), Victor Juarez (bass) and Ricardo Castro (drums) Ekos begins his ?rst studio album in August of that year, which culminated in October 2012 their ?rst album "LUZ INTERNA" This soundcloud page includes all the 6 tracks of the album 1 - Obscuridad, 2 - Luz Interna, 3 - Mutación, 4 - Rostro Oculto, 5 - La huida del Infierno and 6 - Apocalipsis. Enjoy! and feel free to comment, if you like it please share..
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TIME GRID - "Life"
The band is composed of professional musicians with different backgrounds such as jazz, classical, experimental, pop and metal. Passionate by all style of music, they put their experiences together to create an open minded progressive metal beyond the common boundaries! Time Grid is a Swiss and French progressive metal band. All started in 2001, when Steve Huber, Rémi Poussier and Yves Marguet happened to play together in Christophe Matthey's metal workshop in the Ecole des technologies musicales (ETM) of Geneva. The alchemy seemed to work despite their different musical tastes! At the end of the year, they decide to form the band that will later be called Time Grid. Steve asks Mathias Reuser, his best friend with whom he composes since several years, to join the band. The band is searching for a keyboardist, but after many tries and unsatisfying auditions. Mathias who is a keyboardist himself, accepts the task in addition to singing. Between 2001 and 2004, the band composes more or less what will be Time Grid's first album. The diverse influences of the band, such as : Dream Theater, Queen, Simon Phillips, Sergeï Rachmaninov, John Williams, give Time Grid the ability to deliver an unusual progressive metal mixed with jazz, classical, and pop music.
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KNIGHT AREA NEW WEBSITE AND EP

NEW KNIGHT AREA WEBSITE ONLINE!


We are proud to announce that the Knight Area website has been completely renewed! Apart from a new look and feel, you will find all the latest Knight Area info, concert dates and freebies as usual, as well as our web store, which for our Dutch fans now contains the possibility to use IDeal to pay for merchandise, including our brand new EP 'Between Two Steps'. We invite all Knight Area enthusiasts to check it out!
NB: due to a technical problem, this morning a testmailing was sent to all newsletter subscribers. Sorry for any inconvenience...

Knight Area presents 'Between Two Steps'

Nearly two years after the successful release of Nine Paths, Knight Area will release the EP 'Between two steps' on September 28th. This new release contains 5 tracks. Two of these (Forever Now and Dreamweaver) are new recordings of songs taken from earlier Knight Area albums. The tracks Bubble and This Day are radio edits taken from the 5th studio album, which will be released around the end of this year. Xerenity is an instrumental bonus track that will appear exclusively on this EP.

Singer Mark Smit: "Between two steps marks for us the beginning of a new period. With Mark Bogert we found ourselves a new guitarist, and Peter Vink has been added as bass player. This has given the band a thorough creative impulse. The sound of the band has changed and we are moving into a new direction. With this EP we want to show where we are standing now, and what our fans may expect of the new album."

With a new logo, the band further expresses this new phase. The release of this mini album coincides with the band's appearance at the second Progmotion Festival in Uden (NL). Beside Knight Area, also Profuna Ocean, A Liquid Landscape and X-Panda will take the stage. Our new EP is available in our webshop.

Win tickets for Progmotion by pre-ordering Between Two Steps

We have 4 tickets to give a way for the Progmotion Festival on September 28. The winners will be drawn from those who pre-order our new EP Between Two Steps before September 27. Anyone who pre-ordered the EP will be refunded the shipping costs when collecting their EP at our merchandise stand during the festival.

SALE in our webshop

In our webshop, we have some special offers. This is your chance to get some Knight Area stuff for a low price! Hurry up, because our stock is limited!
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sexta-feira, setembro 20, 2013

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SARASTRO BLAKE - "New Progmantics"
Sarastro Blake is the new project of Paolo Pigni (Mogador, Celtic Harp Orchestra), produced by Luca Briccola (Mogador, Trewa, Celtic Harp Orchestra), featuring Rick Wakeman (Yes), Richard Sinclair (Caravan), David Paton (Alan Parson Project, Camel, Fish), Dave Lawson (Greenslade), Nick Magnus (Steve Hackett), Amanda Lehmann (Steve Hackett) and Billy Sherwood (Yes, Toto, Circa). "I learnt to play the guitar back in 1974. I took my first lessons from a professional teacher who was involved with the successful Italian band New Trolls. After discovering Yes, I moved to bass guitar and began playing in my first band called Black Out. In the mid 80's I began recording demos of my songs. I released my first solo album (produced by Tiziano Cantatore) entitled Lonely Days, it featured guitarist Riccardo Zappa and session men like Mark Harris (of Fabrizio De Andrè, Pino Daniele and Al Jarreau fame) plus several members of the Eros Ramazzotti's band. In the early 90's I released a solo album called The Barrett of The Drake where I played all the instruments. In the 2000's I started playing bass with the Celtic Harp Orchestra. We were mainly a live act but whilst in the orchestra we recorded and released an album. It was there that I met first and played with Luca Briccola. In January 2012 - actually the night the Costa Concordia cruise ship sank in the Mediterranean Sea - I started recording the first tracks on an acoustic guitar, followed by the other instruments. I had 'Odessa' by the Bee Gees in mind at the time, thinking back! Soon after, I started thinking about the idea of "special guest" musicians more seriously. For me it was very important to have the right special guest each song. In this way I hoped that each artist would have the right feel for the music and bring something of their own to my songs. In the end I managed to invite a longish list of guests who brought their talents to the tracks, interpreting the songs in their own ways. If you would like to know the background behind the writing and making of each individual song, then please go to the following link and you will found out more in "The Making Of The Album" section of the website".
Track List: 
- The Lady Of Shalott
- Clare's Song
- Scotland The Place
- Sonnet 116
- Stanzas For Music
- Prelude To The Highlands
- My Heart's In The Highlands
- Remember
- Flaming June
- Beyond
- Solitary Bench

Tot 56:15

Produced, recorded and mixed at the Mentalchemy Dungeon Studio in 2012 by Luca Briccola.
Graphic Design by Luca Briccola
Front cover photo courtesy of © Iconic-images (Christopher Colquhoun) 
Homage to the painting 'Flaming June' by Lord Frederick Leighton, model Ivory Flame 

Line-up:
- Paolo Pigni (Acoustic & Electric Bass, Acoustic Guitar, Nylon String Guitar, Piano on 'Flaming June', Vocals) 
- Luca Briccola (Guitars, Bass on 'The Lady Of Shalott', Keyboards, Percussion, Orchestration, Flutes & Backing Vocals)
- Mirko Soncini (Drums)
- Richard Allen (Additional Vocals)
- Serena Bossi (Additional Vocals)
- Marco Carenzio (Additional Vocals)

Guest:
- Nick Magnus (Keyboards on "The Lady Of Shalott")
- Filippo Pedretti (Violin on "The Lady Of Shalott")
- Dave Lawson (Electric Piano on "Scotland The Place")
- Serena Bossi (Vocals on "Sonnet 116")
- Rick Wakeman (Piano on "Stanzas For Music")
- David Paton (Vocals on "Stanzas For Music")
- Amanda Lehmann (Vocals on "My Heart's In The Highlands")
- Richard Sinclair (Vocals and Bass on "Remember")
- Billy Sherwood (Keyboards and Guitars on "Flaming June")
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Blodwyn Pig Compilation Of Rare Unreleased Recordings 'Pigtholgy' Now Available!


British blues-rock legends Blodwyn Pig, featuring original Jethro Tull guitarist Mick Abrahams, have released a new compilation of rare unreleased recordings titled 'Pigthology' on Gonzo MultiMedia UK. Along with Abrahams (vocals, guitars), the band featured Jack Lancaster (saxes, flutes, violin, keys and wind controllers), Andy Pyle (bass), and Ron Berg (drums) and was later joined by Jethro Tull's Clive Bunker on drums. Produced by Mick Abrahams and Jack Lancaster, 'Pigtholgy' features re-mastered recordings of Blodwyn Pig's most beloved and successful songs "Dear Jill", "See My Way" and "Drive Me", along with unreleased live and studio material.

Blodwyn Pig in its first form was a legend in rock history hitting the top of the LP charts in Britain and elsewhere around the world. The band received new recognition and inspiration when the track "Dear Jill" was used in Cameron Crow's movie 'Almost Famous'. Many bands credit Blodwyn Pig with being a huge influence at the start of their careers, including rock legends Aerosmith. There are several fan sites across the internet which still attest to the group's popularity. Through the years several bands have recorded covers of Blodwyn tunes, the most noted being Joey Ramone's version of "See My Way".

Blodwyn Pig played alongside Led Zeppelin, The Who, Procul Harem, BB King, Miles Davis, Janis Joplin, Pink Floyd and Joe Cocker at the Isle Of Wight rock festivals, and the Reading rock festival. The "Pig" completed two successful American tours, playing venues like the Filmores, numerous universities and the LA Forum. Most of the recordings on 'Pigology' are from this period.

A few notes from Jack Lancaster: "On 'Baby Girl' Mick played piano as an overdub, otherwise the track was played live in the studio. 'Cosmogrification', this was a reformed Blodwyn with Clive Bunker on drums. We only did a short tour. Clive joined because of Rin Berg's illness. I play piano on 'Monkinit' – I mention this because normally we never used keyboard on tracks."

Tracks include:

See My Way – recorded at Mick Abrahams studio (date unknown)
Baby Girl – recorded at BBC Maida Vale studios, John Peel show (1970)
Dear Jill – recorded at Mick Abrahams studio (date unknown)
Monkinit (A tribute to Thelonious Monk) – recorded at Verdant studios Hollywood, CA (date unknown)
Drive Me – recording location unknown (1970)
The Change Song – live at the Marquee Club Soho (1969)
Cosmogrification – live at Luton Town Hall (1973)
Same Old Story – recorded at BBC Maida Vale studios, John Peel show (1970)
Hound Dog – recorded at Mick Abrahams studio (date unknown)
Sly Bones – recorded at Mick Abrahams studio, Verdant studios Hollywood, CA (date unknown)
It's Only Love – outtake, Morgan studios (1969)
Stormy Monday – Mick Abrahams studio (date unknown)

"This is an anthology of the greatest moments of the original band's career. Every track is a gem, and I cannot recommend it highly enough!" - Jonathan Downes, The Gonzo Daily

To purchase: http://www.gonzomultimedia.co.uk/product_details/15559/Blodwyn_Pig-Pigthology.html

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quinta-feira, setembro 19, 2013

Lesoir are releasing a new music video


The music video is a collaboration between a duthc famous artist live painting on our music, combined with footage from our last china, shot by a famous pop photographer Harry Heuts.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bXUXFYy-PIA

Best Rock Album August 2013: Lesoir brings undeniable originality, songwriting skill and musical talent to this diverse collection of songs, opening one's mind to new frontiers of sound and emotion.
The Akademia Music Awards

"As far as I am concerned they can immediately go onto all better Summer festivals", and I'll venture further by stating that this band would do great on àny international festival, including festivals geared traditionally towards "heavier" music! I mean, the band's successes in China and the UK sure are sufficient proof of that! Hum (languid sigh)…another contender for the "Best Albums Of 2013" lists? 98/100?"
Tony Tolemans, Concreteweb: Transience review (August 22, 2013)



Lesoir

"Why haven't we heard of this band before?" - is a sentence often heard. Fact is that the quartet consisting of singer Maartje Meessen, guitarist Ingo Dassen, bassist Dachuan Lu and drummer Ruben Israël took their time to develop their sound and music. Having played several tours in the UK, an extensive list of shows and festivals in Belgium and a tour in China, the band are steadily gaining an international following.

The first steps were taken in 2009 when Lesoir recorded their debut album at Jet Studio (Brussels, Belgium) with producer Rudy Coclet (Arno, An Pierlé). The album was released in the summer of 2010, receiving rave reviews from professionals, critics and various magazines. Debut single 'Dominion' received airplay on multiple radio stations, including 'Studio Brussel' Belgium's national station.

"Lesoir takes you to an obscure city, where you wouldn't mind getting lost as an listener. Sometimes loud but never losing the essence of the song." - 3voor12

"If it were up to me, Lesoir would play all major festivals in the summer." - Teddy Hillaert (Livenation)

Constantly driving for wider international recognition Lesoir organized and embarked upon a 2 week tour of the UK. Whilst on tour a meeting with producer John Cornfield (Muse, Katatonia, Stone Roses) proved fruitful, a new friendship was born and a deal was sealed; John Cornfield would produce the second album in the summer of 2012.

"We had only written a few songs at the time, but we knew it was a once in a lifetime opportunity so we all agreed on recording the new album with John without further hestitation." - Maartje Meessen (vocals Lesoir)

An intense 5 month pre-production period followed as the band worked on the follow up for their debut album. Soon it became clear that the new album would take new direction music wise. Even though the songs on Transcience are just as intense and bombastic as the songs from the self-titled debut album, it soon became clear that the songs were not as heavy as before and somewhat melancholy in parts.

"I really enjoyed sitting back and listening to it as a complete piece of work. Well done chaps!" - John Cornfield

During the pre-production period the band came up with the ambitious plan to tour Asia. The timing couldn't be more perfect. They met several booking agencies and a bold plan became reality. Lesoir toured China for 3 weeks in the summer of 2012. From festivals with 6000+ capacities to sold out club shows. They experienced it all as they traveled the near 9000 miles in 3 weeks!

"We were first thinking of Japan because bands talk about "Big in Japan" all the time. But my roots are in China so we decided to focus on there instead." - Dachuan Lu (bassist Lesoir)

Upon return Lesoir went on with mixing and mastering the new album. For the band it was a no-brainer to ask Brian Lucey (The Black Keys, Sigur Ros) to master the new album. Brian had worked on several tracks in the past and his work has always been excellent. With a new album in their pocket and an added life experience it was time for the next step. The band signed with V2 Records. Release due April 2013.



Lesoir is:
Maartje Meessen – vocals, piano, acoustic guitar
Ingo Dassen – guitar
Dachuan Lu – bass
Ruben Israel – drums
(live: Eleen Bartholomeus – vocals, guitar, percussion, keys)



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