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ProgPositivity Podcast Nov 2010

ProgPositivity Podcast Nov 2010

ProgPositivity November 2010 - Hasse Froberg & Ranjit Barot

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Here are some details on the most recent edition:
PROGRESSIVE POSITIVITY SPOTLIGHT

November 2010
HASSE FROBERG AND MUSICAL COMPANION
RANJIT BAROT

Download ProgPositivity's November 2010 Spotlight

Hasse Froberg and Musical Companion - Future PastYou know Hasse as the long-time lead vocalist for The Flower Kings. Over the last decade, there have been quite a few excellent song ideas that - for one reason or another - didn't fit into Roine's TFK albums. Hasse took advantage of a recent lull in TFK touring and recording to assemble the band "Musical Companion" as a vehicle for this backlog of excellent song ideas! Although the album features very melodic, solid rock with progressive rock flourishes and excellent guitar work, many listeners are surprised at how different this album is from a TFK album.

http://hassefroberg.com/fr_home.cfm

Ranjit Barot - Bada Boom

You may have heard Ranjit Barot playing drums on John McLaughlin's 2008 CD "Floating Point". Ranjit's debut solo fusion album is due out later this month. McLaughlin even plays a fiery guitar solo on this song "Singularity" from the album. Watch for Ranjit Barot's unique blend of jazz rock and Indian music at Amazon Dot Com and other online retailers!

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AUGUST 2006 - TY TABOR - ROCK GARDEN

PROGPOSITIVITY FEATURE SPOTLIGHT 8/14/06

TY TABOR - ROCK GARDEN

To celebrate the official release date of Ty Tabor's new solo CD,

ProgPositivity Radio featured another track from

TY TABOR's new solo album ROCK GARDEN

every hour all day Monday 8/14!

If you missed the special, "not to worry"!

Simply drop by our website

http://www.progpositivity.com

click on "Tune IN",

request a song from the album,

and we'll play it for you!

http://www.progpositivity.com/
http://sc4.spacialnet.com:13126/listen.pls

Disclaimer: Ty Tabor's Rock Garden isn't a "prog" CD... But it *does* feature some nice songwriting, memorable melodies, arrangments, lyrics, harmony vocals... Oh - did I almost forget to mention *guitar*-work? ;-)

Ty took his time and made this one his favorite solo album yet. It is notably less melancholy than his previous solo album "Safety".

From http://www.insideoutmusic.com/
“Safety grew out of the worries and anguish that I lived through at the time,” Tabor explains. “With Rock Garden, I survived this phase and now I’m ready to rock again.”

Drop by and listen anytime tomorrow to hear tracks from TY TABOR's new solo CD. If you like what you hear, please support the artist! Drop by InsideOut music and buy your own copy of ROCK GARDEN!
http://www.insideoutmusic.com/

BROWN SHOE - THE WHEAT PATCH

BROWN SHOE - THE WHEAT PATCH

http://cdbaby.com/cd/brownshoe

I stumbled across samples from BROWN SHOE's album THE WHEAT PATCH recently and was so immediately impressed by their subtle yet intricate arrangements and top notch production that I bought a copy. Upon first listen to the entire CD, however, I began to wonder if the songs were a bit too meandering and unfocused for my taste.

Then I caught the vision. The borderline-ambient nature of these vocal tunes only serves to magnify the impact of their sudden bursts into dynamic passages that are so catchy, intricately crafted and emotionally stirring that they deserve to be classified as indie-art-rock...

If you are looking for some nice background rock music that rises to the foreground to capture your undivided attention time and again... check out samples and more at CDBaby.

JULY 2006 - BLACK BONZO - LADY OF THE LIGHT

PROGPOSITIVITY FEATURE SPOTLIGHT

JULY 2006

BLACK BONZO - LADY OF THE LIGHT

http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/blackbonzo

Monday July 24th we played tracks from BLACK BONZO every hour on ProgPositivity Radio!

Drop by and request songs from their album anytime!

http://www.progpositivity.com/
http://sc4.spacialnet.com:13126/listen.pls

Although much is made of BLACK BONZO's unabashed revival of the classic Uriah Heep sound - and not without cause - my ears actually rate this material *above* that of the Heep. The guitarist even appropriates a nice Brian May guitar tone from time to time!

Guitar passages sing and soar... The songs are well written, produced and performed...

If you've ever wondered why Deep Purple, Queen, (and yes Uriah Heep) can't seem to put out the same type of cool vibe they did way back in the early 70's, you owe it to yourself to check out BLACK BONZO's 2004 CD "Lady of the Light"!

http://www.progpositivity.com/
http://sc4.spacialnet.com:13126/listen.pls

If you like what you hear, support the band by purchasing your very own copy at:
http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/blackbonzo

JUNE 2006 - VERTICAL ALIGNMENT - SIGNPOSTS

PROGPOSITIVITY FEATURE SPOTLIGHT

JULY 2006

VERTICAL ALIGNMENT - SIGNPOSTS!

http://www.verticalalignment.com/

The long awaited debut album from VERTICAL ALIGNMENT is here!

Vertical Alignment is joined by a stellar cast of musicians on this release. Members of the bands Ajalon, Glass Hammer, Salem Hill and more all guest star on the album. ... the album is filled with mini-epic stories and maximum musicianship. The next to last song, ‘Kingdom of Summer’, features lyrics by famous novelist Stephen Lawhead,” says Peter Jorgensen. “Steve heard the tune and loved it. He gave us full permission to use his fantastic words. I feel deeply honored to have him as a part of ‘Signposts.’”

1) Signposts

2) Dress Rehearsal

3) Ballad of the Titanic

4) Freedom's Call

5) Children in the Son

6) The Towers

7) Rented Houses

8) Kingdom of Summer

9) Rented Houses (epilogue)

MAY 2006 - TOTO - FALLIING IN BETWEEN

PROGPOSITIVITY FEATURE SPOTLIGHT

MAY 2006

TOTO - FALLING IN BETWEEN

http://www.toto99.com/

The band Toto returns to form with a new studio album brimming with creative energy, sterling musicianship, and - surprisingly enough - even some Proggie and Fusion moments!

One final note: For those of us that sort-of lost touch with Toto after Jeff Porcaro passed away in 1992... Guess who the band's drummer is *now*... None other than... SIMON PHILLIPS!!! He had impossibly big shoes to fill... but still... Phillips is a monster drummer in his own right... Great catch!

1. Falling In Between

2. Dying On My Feet

3. Bottom Of Your Soul

4. King Of the World

5. Hooked

6. Simple Life

7. Taint Your World

8. Let It Go

9. Spiritual Man

10. No End In Sight

APRIL 2006 - THE FLOWER KINGS - PARADOX HOTEL

PROGPOSITIVITY FEATURE SPOTLIGHT

APRIL 2006

THE FLOWER KINGS - PARADOX HOTEL

JERRY WISEMAN DOES IT AGAIN!

A FANTASTIC ROINE INTERVIEW FEATURE

ON THE MAGIC BUS!!!

Hear Jerry Wiseman every Friday night *live* exclusively on Progressive Positivity Radio

http://www.progpositivity.com

http://www.flowerkings.se/

MARCH 2006 - TONY LEVIN - RESONATOR

PROGPOSITIVITY FEATURE SPOTLIGHT

MARCH 2006

TONY LEVIN - RESONATOR

SPECIAL TONY LEVIN INTERVIEW EDITION

OF JERRY WISEMAN'S MAGIC BUS

EXCLUSIVELY ON PROGPOSITIVITY RADIO FRIDAY NIGHTS

http://www.progpositivity.com

http://www.tonylevin.com/resonator.htm

FEBRUARY 2006 - CHAIBABA - SLOW BREWED

PROGPOSITIVITY FEATURE SPOTLIGHT

FEBRUARY 2006

CHAIBABA - SLOW BREWED

http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/chaibaba

Without a doubt the *best* prog rock song about a Peanut Butter and Jelly Sandwich I've heard all year! ;-)

Mark Stephens - ProgPositivity Radio

http://www.progpositivity.com

Ketan’s bass techniques often fulfill multiple roles, such as the illusion of synthesizers, rhythm guitar, or percussion. Vijay’s guitar sounds vary, from mellow chords, to chunky rhythms, to melodies that sound almost as if they’re being sung. The bass and guitar alternate, one leading while the other supports, and at other times they stand together. Dino’s drumming works hand-in-hand with Ketan’s bass, forming a solid rhythm section, which can be heavy, funky, or gentle, but always tight.

Ketan Bakrania- bass, vocals, and occasional percussion

Vijay Bakrania- lead and rhythm guitar

Dino Lopreiato- drums, congas, percussion, and backing vocals

1. Sparks

2. PB & J

3. Liedenfrost Effect

4. C3H8

5. Mundane 'til Friday

6. Bob Ross

7. Power

8. Elevation 7674'

9. Take Control

JANUARY 2006 - ETC - TALES OF ARDOUR & DECEIT

PROGPOSITIVITY FEATURE SPOTLIGHT

JANUARY 2006

ET CETERA - TALES OF ARDOUR & DECEIT

ET CETERA is a 90's Danish band who has JETHRO TULL, CARAVAN & early GENESIS as their main influence, which demands a lot of musicianship from a band. They play strong symphonic rock with elements of hard progressive and folk. Fortunately they deliver the music with great skills, over a rich spectrum of moods and clever variations, pretty much a la YES... Highly recommended. Progarchives.com

1. The Song Of Marsh Stig (16:27)

a) Premonition

b) Deceit

c) Despair

d) Outlaw)

2. Songs (4:11)

3. Kentish Suite (8:17)

4. The Lady Of Castela (7:40)

a) Ines de Castro

b) Dom Pedro)

5. Lament (3:58)

6. The Ghost Of Yang Part 1 (11:37)

a) Ardour

b) Nepotism

c) War And Escape

7. The Exit (3:42)

8. The Ghost Of Yang Part 2 (3:39)

JANUARY 2006 - MIKE FLORIO - ARISEN

PROGPOSITIVITY FEATURE SPOTLIGHT

JANUARY 2006

MIKE FLORIO - ARISEN

Hear more tracks from MIKE FLORIO as we feature the CD "ARISEN" all day Monday, January 30th, on Progressive Positivity Radio!

http://www.thundersongs.com/tabs/mf.htm

"Virtuoso keyboards and great vocals plus top notch production equals best new artist of 2006!... Florio weaves songs of richness and lyrical depth, oozing with subtle spirituality... DT - Virtuosity http://www.spiritualprog.come

DECEMBER 2005 - MACHINE AND THE SYNERGETIC NUTS - LEAP SECOND NEUTRAL

PROGPOSITIVITY FEATURE SPOTLIGHT

DECEMBER 2005

MACHINE AND THE SYNERGETIC NUTS - LEAP SECOND NEUTRAL

http://www.cuneiformrecords.com/bandshtml/machine.html

"...a perfect marriage of 70's Canterbury and burning jazz-fusion, with complex time signatures, ripping keyboards and squonkin' sax lines... reeks of promise and delivers on many fronts"-Sea of Tranquility

I cant' remember which month we actually "Featured" this album as a "Spotlight".. I just remember that once DJMoses turned us onto this band, we got into it so much that we were talking about it on the discussion list and playing tracks from it like there was no tomorrow! Mark Stephens - http://www.progpositivity.com

NOVEMBER 2005 - GENESIS FOR TWO GRAND PIANOS

PROGPOSITIVITY FEATURE SPOTLIGHT

NOVEMBER 2005

GENESIS FOR TWO GRAND PIANOS - VOLUME II

Piano virtuosos Yngve Guddal and Roger T. Matte perform exquisite - and faithful - interpretations of Genesis Masterworks on Steinway D Grand Pianos! Absolutely fantastic...simply stunning.
Kenny Solomon
http://www.swissnavyproductions.com/

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000BTNMZU/103-5190023-7486222?v=glance&n=5174

1. Me And Sarah Jane
2. Seven Stones
3. The Lamb Lies Down On Broadway
4. The Battle Of Epping Forest
5. Blood On The Rooftops
6. Eleventh Earl Of Mar
7. The Cinema Show

NOVEMBER 2005 - GUITARGARDEN - CHINA ROSE

PROGPOSITIVITY FEATURE SPOTLIGHT

NOVEMBER 2005

GUITARGARDEN - CHINA ROSE

http://cdbaby.com/cd/guitargarden

This week ProgPositivity features the intriguing Asian Progressive Rock Guitar sounds of the band GUITARGARDEN! Hear another track from GUITARGARDEN's new CD "China Rose" every hour when you listen to ProgPositivity Radio on Monday, November 21st.

Convenient links to AudioRealm and Live365 streams available at :
http://www.progpositivity.com

The music here is an instrumental smorgasbord that feels quite a bit like California Guitar Trio at times, but also has elements of Pink Floyd... really an exceptionally good disc. Gary Hill - Music Street Journal
http://www.musicstreetjournal.com/guitargarden.htm

NOVEMBER 2005 - SALEM HILL - MIMI'S MAGIC MOMENT

PROGPOSITIVITY FEATURE SPOTLIGHT

NOVEMBER 2005

SALEM HILL - MIMI'S MAGIC MOMENT

...their most ambitious project yet...Four long, orchestral compositions brimming with the freedom to groove, meander, and jam,... packed with... melodic vocal genius...It's my 2005 album of the year.

http://home.att.net/~virtuosity/reviews-S.htm#salem

Dave Taylor - http://www.spiritualprog.com

Track List:

01. The Joy Gem (15:03)

02. All Fall Down (7:14)

03. Stolen By Ghosts (21:30)

04. The Future Me (18:53)

NOVEMBER 2005 - THE SYN - SYNDESTRUCTIBLE

PROGPOSITIVITY FEATURE SPOTLIGHT

NOVEMBER 2005

THE SYN - SYNDESTRUCTIBLE

One of those rare reunion projects that surpasses the original!

SYNDESTRUCTIBLE is a MUST LISTEN CD

for ALL Art-Rock fans (not just Yes-fans!)!
Mark Stephens - ProgPositivity Radio

http://www.progpositivity.com

From songwriting to arrangements, and vocals and instrumentation, everything on Syndestructible is sublimely understated, creating a uniquely disarming and sensitive brand of art-rock music.

Chris Squire reunites with Stephen Nardelli to finally deliver their long awaited debut album of new songs titled "Syndestructible" If you don't already know all about the legendary story of THE SYN's musical adventures in the 1960's, and how they influenced the future development of Prog Rock as we now know it... immediately proceed to http://www.synmusic.net! (Do not pass "go". Do not collect $200!!) ;-)

Track Listing:
Breaking Down Walls
Some Time, Some Way
Reach Outro
Cathedral Of Love
City Of Dreams
Golden Age
The Promise

OCTOBER 2005 - NAVIGATOR - ReEvolution VOLUME 1

PROGPOSITIVITY FEATURE SPOTLIGHT

OCTOBER 2005

NAVIGATOR - ReEvolution VOLUME ONE!

http://www.navigatorontheweb.com/navigatorstore.html

1. Sword Of Endeavor (6:41)

2. The Telling (3:13)

3. Capacities (6:12)

4. Sage Of My Time (5:19)

5. Ancient days (3:23)

6. From Within (3:19)

7. Inspirational Will (3:50)

8. To Begin (6:00)

9. Season Of Life (4:36)

10. Overload (4:56)

11. Travelling Through The Earth (7:54)

Marc Perricelli / keyboards, synthesizers, bass, lead vocals

Michael Soro / guitars-

Rob Thurman / drums, lead vocals

OCTOBER 2005 - BYRON NEMETH - 100 WORLDS

PROGPOSITIVITY FEATURE SPOTLIGHT

OCTOBER 2005

BYRON NEMETH - 100 WORLDS

http://www.byronnemeth.com/mp3.html

100 Worlds was mastered at Abbey Road Studios in London by Nick Webb, who has engineered many great albums, such as Queen's "News Of The World"! ...Guest artists such as Joe Deninzon (violin) and Dominick Farinacci (trumpet) also make solo appearances on the Nemeth engineered and mixed recording. -Dan McAvinchey/Guitar Nine Records.

OCTOBER 2005 - IONA - WOVEN CORD

PROGPOSITIVITY FEATURE SPOTLIGHT

OCTOBER 2005

IONA - WOVEN CORD

http://www.iona.uk.com/

DJ Moses featured IONA in October. Hear DJMoses ' FUSION REACTOR *live* only on ProgPositivity Radio every THURSDAY Night! http://www.progpositivity.com

1 Overture : specially written for the event by Troy

2 Bi-Se I Mo Shuil - Pt 1

3 Man : updated and lengthened reworking of Matthew - the Man

4 White Sands

5 Murlough Bay

6 Dancing on the Wall 1999

7 Encircling

8 Lindisfarne

9 Revelation

10 Woven Cord

11 Beyond These Shores : featuring Frank on violin

SEPTEMBER 2005 - NATHAN MAHL - SHADOWS UNBOUND

PROGPOSITIVITY FEATURE SPOTLIGHT

SEPTEMBER 2005

NATHAN MAHL - SHADOWS UNBOUND

Guy gets the original lineup of NM back together to see if lightning indeed can strike twice. The answer - I'm glad to report - is a resounding YES!!! And "Shadow's Unbound" is the proof! If you are a fusion fan, don't deprive yourself of this treat!

A stunning, sizzling set of prog-rock-fusion tunes! This album takes me all the way back to the first time I heard Jeff Beck's "There and Back"! Mark Stephens - ProgPositivity.com

http://www.nathanmahl.com

Way back in 1995, Guy began writing a series of songs which were intended to be yet another sequel to Parallel Eccentricities (Contrast, Identity and Radio Rehab were the other previous attempts). These 8 songs have now been realized and released as Shadows Unbound.

Amazingly, the original lineup of Nathan Mahl have reunited to present this set of compositions, which also features lead vocalist JP Ranger (the "fifth mahlecule" from 1983).
Band Lineup:

Guy LeBlanc- keys and vox

Mark Spenard- guitars and vox

Dan Lacasse- drums and percs

Don Prince- basses

JP Ranger- Lead Vox

Without Words

Between Here and There

Shadows Unbound

Funkface

Beyond the Rims of Despair

Scumsucking Parasites

Misleading Agendaa

Call to Arms

AUGUST 2005 - UNDERGROUND RAILROAD - THE ORIGIN OF CONSCIOUSNESS

PROGPOSITIVITY FEATURE SPOTLIGHT

AUGUST 2005

UNDERGROUND RAILROAD - THE ORIGIN OF CONSCIOUSNESS

http://www.theundergroundrailroad.net/

Frank Remington discovered this Texas powerhouse progressive band and shared their music with us on FRANK'S HAPPY TIME HITS (every Saturday night exclusively on ProgPositivity Radio)

1. Julian Ur (7:45)

2. Julian I (2:37)

3. Love Is a Vagabond King (10:40)

4. Halo (8:21)

5. The Canal at Sunset (4:17)

6. Metaphor (2:59)

7. Creeper (The Doorman Pt. 2) (13:26)

8. Julian II (8:54)

JULY 2005 - GLASS HAMMER - THE INCONSOLABLE SECRET

PROGPOSITIVITY FEATURE SPOTLIGHT

JULY 2005

GLASS HAMMER - THE INCONSOLABLE SECRET

http://www.glasshammer.com/pages/features/theinconsolablesecret.html

Glass Hammer, America’s greatest progressive rock band is back with an album of epic proportions. One that literally redefines the entire concept of “epic

...Beautiful pipe organs... Melodic Moogs and Mellotrons.

...a huge, fantastically intriguing story

...a full orchestra and amazing choir

This elaborate enhanced double CD Digipak features the amazing artwork of legendary artist Roger Dean and a generous portion of added-value bonus material, including Roger Dean computer desktop art, a video of the band in the studio, complete lyrics in PDF format, and more

ALBUM TRACKS

A Maker Of Crowns

The Knight Of The North

Long And Long Ago

The Morning She Woke

Lirazel

The High Place

Morrigan's Song

Walking Toward Doom

Mog Ruith

Through A Glass Darkly

The Lady Waits

The Mirror Cracks

Having Caught A Glimpse

JUNE 2005 - BROTHER APE - ON THE OTHER SIDE

PROGPOSITIVITY FEATURE SPOTLIGHT
JUNE 2005
BROTHER APE - ON THE OTHER SIDE

http://www.progressrec.com/the_label/brother_otos-reviews.html

...a nice blend of extremely accessible music that stands as another example of the great music that continues to come from those wonderful Scandinavian countries....PROG4YOU

JUNE 2005 - CROSS - PLAYGROUNDS

PROGPOSITIVITY FEATURE SPOTLIGHT
JUNE 2005
CROSS - PLAYGROUNDS

ProgPositivity Weekly 68
This week's feature Spotlight CD is
CROSS - PLAYGROUNDS (Progress Records)!!!

http://www.progressrec.com/cross/reviews.html




"As with 2000's Secrets, the highlight is the musicianship, which is of a classic modern progressive rock mould, with beautifully expressive guitars (Hansi Cross), shimmering percussion (Tomas Hjort and Cross), throbbing bass lines (Lollo Andersson), and beds of keyboards (Olov Andersson (Spektrum, Grand Stand and Cross). On the whole, Playgrounds is very good release, with a great sound (especially, for me, Cross' guitar playing). It's stronger in the instrumental passages, which make it an album to not overlook."RATING: 4,5 of 5::PROGRESSIVE WORLD::

JUNE 2005 - SOULFUL TERRAIN - DAYS OF TRUTH AND LOVE

PROGPOSITIVITY FEATURE SPOTLIGHT
JUNE 2005
SOULFUL TERRAIN - DAYS OF TRUTH AND HOPE

PLUS - WORLD PREMIERE PREVIEW TRACKS FEATURING DAVE BAINBRIDGE AND FRANK VAN ESSON OF IONA!

Progressive Positivity is very proud to present yet another
WORLD PREMIERE MUSIC EVENT
Thursday 7PM - 9PM EDT

World Premiere tracks from
Soulful Terrain's upcoming CD "Astoria"!!


These songs feature guest performances from
Dave Bainbridge and Frank Van Esson of IONA!

Visit our website
http://www.progpositivity.com
and click on "Listen Now" to hear the show!

Hear Jason Williams discuss Soulful Terrain's vision and music in an exclusive ProgPositivity Interview this Thursday night 7P-9P Eastern right before DJBarry's Soul Frequency!

http://www.progpositivity.com
http://www.live365.com/stations/musicoptimist

Jason Williams of Soulful Terrain will also join us in IRC chat
this Thursday night from 7PM to 9PM Eastern!

Server = Shadowfire
Chatroom = ProgPositivity

MAY 2005 - HELMET OF GNATS - Helmet of Gnats

PROGPOSITIVITY FEATURE SPOTLIGHT
MAY 2005
HELMET OF GNATS - HELMET OF GNATS (II)

Spectacular fusion!

http://www.helmetofgnats.com/hog/lospeed/newrelease.htm


http://www.helmetofgnats.com/hog/lospeed/review2.htm
11/27/2004 MJBrady @ www.proggnosis.com said...
When first getting turned onto this band a few years back, I felt almost priveledged to know about them, kind of the same way I felt when I first discovered the Dixie Dregs way back. Hearing such great musicians doing such clever music was like a treasure, and knowing that few people knew of them almost seemed criminal, yet the real fun part was turning my unsuspecting friends or ever strangers onto them, and seeing there reaction, which typically was that of curiousity and being impressed

Track Listing
1) Almost Babylon (8:23)
2) Chinese Leftovers (7:55)
3) Yesterday's Brain (7:45)
4) Crumbs (5:53)
5) Lesser Beings (3:34)
6) Misfit Toys (6:07)
7) Chimps In Space (13:05)

MAY 2005 - ZENPOOL - KHARMONICS

PROGPOSITIVITY FEATURE SPOTLIGHT

MAY 2005

ZENPOOL - KHARMONICS

http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/zenpool

Composer, producer, and keyboardists Carl Kirkendall received the IOMA awaard for "Best Producer" in 2005 after skyrocketing Zenpool to the top of independent music charts including broadjam,besonic(germany) mp3.com.au(australia) and others. Zenpool takes this music to the next level with contributions from some of the finestmusicians from the 'net scene.

APRIL 2005 DAVE MUSIC GURU SPECIAL FEATURING THE WATCH

APRIL 2005 SPECIAL FEATURE

DAVE THE MUSIC GURU INTERVIEW OF THE WATCH

INCLUDING NEW MUSIC FROM THEIR ALBUM VACUUM!

APRIL 2005 - LITTLE KING - VIRUS DIVINE

PROGPOSITIVITY FEATURE SPOTLIGHT

APRIL 2005

LITTLE KING - VIRUS DIVINE

http://www.littlekingmusic.com/press.php

VIRUS DIVINE is the story of a man on a crusade to change the world for the better after the Columbine High School massacre.

With a beautifully artistic album layout and a batch of eight complicated yet appealing tunes, Little King is pushing up against the boundaries of prog-rock. The music and lyrics sound a lot like Rush (it doesn't hurt that the mixing was done by Terry Brown, who produced 10 Rush albums)...-Dug SKRATCH Magazine

MARCH 2005 MAN ON FIRE - THE UNDEFINED DESIGN

PROGPOSITIVITY FEATURE SPOTLIGHT
MARCH 2005
MAN ON FIRE - THE UNDEFINED DESIGN

Jeff Hodges keysboards and vocals
Eric Sands guitars and bass
Special Guest: David Ragsdale on violin!!



Awake (tracks 1 through 3) (total 11:12)
1) Prayer In The Moonlight
2) Bitter Tears Burning
3) Ascension

4. Seven Thunders Wide (4:07)
5. Where is The Light? (4:57)
6. Entertaining Angels (3:41)
7. Great Divide (5:07)
8. Inside The Circle (4:36)
9. Clouds In The Sun (5:19)
10. Wasted Time (5:52)
11. Two Views (4:25)
12. Just Out Of Reach (5:56)

FEB 2005 REVELATION PROJECT - s/t

PROGPOSITIVITY FEATURE SPOTLIGHT
FEB 2005
REVELATION PROJECT - s/t

From the frenzied anthemic progressive rock pulse of "Decay" to the quiet and pensive longing tones of "Promise", REVELATION PROJECT clearly is a band willing to explore vast musical territory in order to convey the mood of their album's storyline.

Although I'm a *fan* of concept albums, I'll also be the first to admit that many are collections of songs that seem either vaguely esoteric (Pink Floyd's 'The Wall'), rather loosely connected (Styx's - Kilroy was Here), or somewhat contrived (Spock's Beard's 'Snow'). Revelation Project's self-titled debut CD, however, is *none* of these. The storyline is surprisingly easy to follow. They even provide extra references to *assist* the adventure-seeking listener in following the plotline!

Hard rock fans seeking good musicianship, quality songwriting, melodic vocals, and prog-metal instrumental passages can find much to appreciate here!

Hear tracks from Revelation Project's debut CD on ProgPositivity.com at:http://thewell.name:2095/horde/services/go.php?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.progpositivity.comWhen you like what you hear, purchase your very own copy at:http://www.revelationproject.com/index.php?INC=merchandise.php
Revelation Project - Revelation Project (2005)
1. Revelation
2. Decay
3. Children
4. Falling
5. Liars
6. Marked
7. Martyrs
8. Judgment
9. Promise
10.Millennium
11.Eternity
12.Glory
13.Delivered1
4.Doxology