Saturday, January 28, 2012
Prog Rock Featured Artist: Head Transfer Process
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Labels: Head Transfer Process, Prog Rock
Video: Dream Theater- Build Me Up, Break Me Down
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Wednesday, January 25, 2012
Flying Colors EPK
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Labels: Flying Colors, Mike Portnoy, Neal Morse, Prog Rock
Monday, January 23, 2012
Prog Rock Featured Artist: King Bathmat
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KingBathmat
are a powered up independent/psychedelic/progressive/alternative rock
band, hailing from Hastings in England. Initially started by
singer/songwriter John Bassett, the band have now independently
released five albums to date “Son of a Nun” (2003), “Crowning Glory”
(2004), “Fantastic Freak Show Carnival”(2005), Blue Sea, Black Heart
(2008) and Gravity Field (2009). The 3 piece band comprises of John
Bassett (bass,vocals), Lee Sulsh (guitar) and Bernie Smirnoff (drums).
The
musical style of KingBathmat is difficult to ascertain, pin down or
pigeon hole and does not sit comfortably in any particular category of
music. Often described in reviews as an amalgamation of numerous bands
e.g. "the sound of Pink Floyd wrestling with Kasabian", "Black Sabbath
cuddled by extravagant ELO harmonies". It is clear that a bewildering
array of influences produce a sound on record that circumnavigates the
gamut of genres that reside upon this musical sphere.
KingBathmat can resemble at times, a sonic expedition, a giddy aural
excursion, visiting genres as diverse and contrary as the complex
arrangements that inhabit "progressive rock" interlaced with the cutting
vocal melodies of "classic pop" that then tear abruptly into an
uncompromising sledgehammer heavy metal riff. A big old slice of
distraction cake served with a buttercream filling of abstract and
arcane lyrics on a bed of layered vocal harmonies that weave a centrally
focused melodic core that lays a strong foundation under each and
everyone of their musical emanations, leaving the listener to ponder "Is
it an exquisite ornate Faberge Egg or a crumpled up papier mache ball
encrusted in moomin juice?"
KingBathmat
do not align themselves with convention, they have ditched the giblet
hustlers and they endeavour to buck the trend and to not take
themselves too seriously. For they do not look for, or court approval.
KingBathmat are not beholding to a record company, a debt, or a self
proposed obligation. They do what they want.And so onto late 2011 and the further obscuring of reality continues with the fortnightly sacrifice of solar biscuits into the fizzy pop of culture to hopefully create a benevolent effervescence with the release of free songs upon this website throughout 2012 .
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Labels: King Bathmat, Prog Rock, Prog Rock Featured Artist
Saturday, January 14, 2012
Prog Rock Featured Artist: NEVADA ARCANA
Nevada Arcana,is Reno/Lake Tahoe’s Progressive Rock Band.A collective being fusing rock, jazz fusion, funk, experimental and classical elements, Nevada Arcana creates an all-original, high-energy show. Check it out!
More About NEVADA ARCANA...
Players:
Hal Caywood: Guitar, Vocals
Hal has been playing guitar almost all his life. Originally from the Pacific Northwest Hal has played many styles of music over the years and they all come together in Nevada Arcana. Hal also supplies lead vocals and song writing for the band. His influences include: Al Di Meola, Django Reinhardt, Steve Morris, Steve Howe and many others.
Brian Lester: Bass
Brian has been a professional musician for over 30 years and plays bass, guitar, keyboards and drums. He has been a recording engineer, studio owner, sound reinforcement engineer and design technician for over 30 years and has played in Hawaii, California and Nevada. He grew up in Cleveland, Ohio. His influences include: Jaco Pastorius, Francis Rocco Prestia, Stanley Clarke, Alphonso Johnson, Marcus Miller, Mahavishnu Orchestra, Weather Report, Umphrey’s McGee, Steely Dan, Yes, ELP, Sonia Dada and Return to Forever.
Scott Lukas: Keyboards, Electronic Wind Instrument
Scott has been playing keyboards, saxophone, bass clarinet and bass recorder for over 30 years. In the 1990s he wrote a ‘rock opera’ and has performed in various ensembles and groups—jazz bands, quartets, solo performances, top 40 and industrial bands. He grew up in Indiana. His influences include: Rick Wakeman, Keith Emerson, Vangelis Papathanassiou, John Cage, Philip Glass, King Crimson, Frank Zappa, ELP, Yes, The Nice, Return to Forever, In Extremo, King’s X, the Who and Aphrodite’s Child.
TC Twitchell: Drums, Vocals
TC has been playing drums for over 30 years. He currently plays a Roland TDK 20 SX with a single kick, 5 toms and 8 cymbals. He also plays piano and has recorded three piano albums. He was born and raised in Seattle, Washington and grew up in the 80s rock world of the city. He moved to Reno in the mid-90s and operates a recording studio called “TC’s HQ.” His influences include: Phil Collins (Genesis), Neil Peart (Rush), Alan White (Yes), Dave Krusen (Pearl Jam), Carter Beauford (Dave Mathews) and his mother—a drummer, guitar player and vocalist.
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Labels: Indie Music, Nevada Arcana, Prog Rock Featured Artist, Progressive Rock



