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2015/09/16

Mike Oldfield’s “The Space Movie” Original Soundtrack To Be Released On CD For The First Time!

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Mike Oldfield’s “The Space Movie” Original Soundtrack To Be Released On CD For The First Time!

London, UK – GONZO Multimedia will be releasing a newly restored and (finally) complete edition of Mike Oldfield and Tony Palmer’s “The Space Movie.” For the very first time the original soundtrack featuring all the talk-back between the astronauts and ground control, as well as orchestral versions of music by Mike Oldfield will be released on CD!

This classic film was originally commissioned by London Weekend Television and Virgin Films in 1979 to mark the 10th Anniversary of the first landing on the moon, July 21st 1969. A recent discovery of a print in mint condition has enabled us to issue the film in a sparkling new (and complete!) edition.

Producer Tony Palmer explains, “The invitation to make the film came out of the clear blue sky from NASA in January 1978. I was invited to Washington and shown the mountain of film NASA had collected from the very beginnings with John Glenn, the first astronaut to orbit the earth in February 1962, until Apollo 17 December 1972. Use whatever I wanted, I was told, plus all the talk-back between ground control in Houston and the various space missions. NASA’s extraordinary and spectacular images made me realize I had access to a treasure house beyond imagination.

“From the beginning, I wanted Mike Oldfield to write the music, and the soundtrack which emerged – a combination of hitherto unreleased recordings including the orchestral versions of Oldfield’s early masterpieces, ‘Tubular Bells’ and ‘Hergest Ridge’ – is remarkable, perfect in every way; evocative, powerful, an inspiring match for the images. And I’m sure it is that, plus of course the astonishing NASA footage and the sound of the astronauts chatting away in space. Virgin Films may have long gone, but together these elements made and make the film what it is – something rather special.”

At a Gala Screening in the Egyptian Cinema in Hollywood in 2008, the film was introduced by Buzz Aldrin, the second man to walk upon the moon. He said: “It gives me enormous pleasure, and a thrill, to be able to introduce Tony Palmer’s remarkable film about our space adventures. I say remarkable because at the time it was made, 1978/9, very little of the footage you are about to see had ever been seen in public, images which are now so familiar as to be truly iconic. But it was Tony who used them first, and we are very pleased that he did, even if he did construct the longest take-off in history! I still get a chill hearing some of the talk-back which, like the footage, NASA had provided for Tony to use. When the rocket takes off, boy is that a roller-coaster ride, bumpy as hell. So when you hear my voice saying ‘little bit of shaking there’, you’ll know what I mean! So thank you Tony for what you did.”

The distinguished film critic Alexander Walker said after the first screenings: “The best British film screened at Cannes (in 1980) was Mike Oldfield and Tony Palmer’s ‘The Space Movie’, with unique footage from NASA and music by Mike Oldfield. Palmer’s film combines both in a wonderful, at times profoundly moving, tribute to the astronauts from Cape Kennedy. The film includes one of the finest space launches ever collated, with footage that is unbelievably spectacular. Full marks to director Tony Palmer. The result is breathtaking, beautiful and brilliant.”

This version comes complete with Director’s Cut BONUS DVD of the movie.

For more information:
https://www.gonzomultimedia.co.uk/search/product_details/15883/Mike_Oldfield-The_Space_Movie_Original_Soundtrack.html

Release Date: 16th October 2015

An exclusive screening of the 80-minute restored version of “The Space Movie” will be held at Cinema 2 at The Barbican in London on Sunday 15th November at 6 pm. http://www.barbican.org.uk/film/new-cinemas

Press inquiries: Glass Onyon PR, PH: 828-350-8258 (US), glassonyonpr@gmail.com

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2015/09/12

Two Chrome/Damon Edge Rarities Get Reissued On Special Limited Edition Vinyl!

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Two Chrome/Damon Edge Rarities Get Reissued On Special Limited Edition Vinyl!

Los Angeles, CA – August 11 marked the 20th anniversary of the death of pioneering musician/songwriter/painter/madman Damon Edge whose profoundly gifted talents and indomitable spirit inspired numerous bands and artists both in his hometown of San Francisco and all over the world. In 1975, Edge founded the legendary experimental noise rock outfit Chrome, partnering with guitarist and fellow maverick Helios Creed for a string of albums from 1977’s Alien Soundtracks to 1982’s 3rd From The Sun that today stand as monuments of defiantly creative and uncompromising underground music. Chrome was, for the most part, a studio project that found Edge & Creed toiling away endlessly, experimenting with new recording techniques and sound designs. Live shows were extremely rare. In fact, the duo made a grand total of two public performances in its lifetime, which is why a bootleg recording of the group’s 1981 live debut at a music festival in Bologna, Italy became a much sought after treasure. Dubbed Chromosome Damage, this special release will be reissued on August 21 by Cleopatra Records. The reissue features new album artwork and remastered audio pressed onto gorgeous clear vinyl, plus a printed inner sleeve with detailed liner notes written by Chrome historian Neil Martinson.

Also available on August 21 is a limited edition vinyl pressing of Damon Edge’s 1985 debut solo album Alliance. With the end of his partnership with Creed, Edge began to delve into the cold sterility of new wave, taking the metallic rhythms and chilly synth lines to new frontiers. Though Edge’s initial solo work was viewed as a step toward the mainstream, in reality he was as dark and subversive as ever, and Alliance shows an artist stretching to redefine himself without losing sight of his own uniqueness, a feat that Edge pulls off here with aplomb. Alliance will be issued in two limited pressings–a clear vinyl pressing, and a crimson vinyl pressing–both limited to just 500 copies each. Inside, a printed inner sleeve features liner notes by Martinson as well as a reproduction of the original release’s insert. It also includes a rare non-album track that has not been available on vinyl since it appeared as the B-side on the “I’m A Gentleman” 7” single. Both of these releases are fitting tributes to one of the most revolutionary figures in modern music and the patron saint of avant-garde artists everywhere, Damon Edge!

Order Chromosome Damage on Amazon: http://flyt.it/ChromosomeDamage
Order Alliance on Amazon: http://flyt.it/Alliance

CHROMOSOME DAMAGE
SIDE 1
1. Public Image
2. Lion’s Share
3. Strange Notes

SIDE 2
1. Lexicon Devil
2. Other Newest One

ALLIANCE
SIDE A
1. Blue Nights
2. I’m A Gentleman
3. When I’m Not Alone
4. Why Not Give Me Your Next Trance
5. Alliance Of Hearts

SIDE B
1. Angel Fire
2. Coming At La Mer To A World Left Behind
3. Rhapsody In Maroon
BONUS TRACK
4. When The Hall Cries

Press inquiries:
Glass Onyon PR
Billy James
PH: 828-350-8158
glassonyonpr@gmail.com

CLEOPATRA RECORDS, Inc.
11041 Santa Monica Blvd #703
Los Angeles CA 90025
http://www.CleopatraRecords.com

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2015/09/11

Audio Fidelity To Release Loggins and Messina Classic Rock Gem On 4.0 Quad SACD

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Audio Fidelity To Release Loggins and Messina Classic Rock Gem On 4.0 Quad SACD

“So much great music packed into one album!”

Camarillo, CA – Marshall Blonstein’s Audio Fidelity is releasing Loggins and Messina’s critically acclaimed self-titled album on 4.0 Quad SACD. While Loggins and Messina created many fine albums this one stands out as most representative of their impact. In the early ’70s the duo pioneered true country/rock and showcased it with style and near-flawless performances.

The eponymously titled 1972 Loggins and Messina album built on the strengths of their debut outing, “Sittin’ In.” The same mix of short catchy country-folk-pop gems with longer intricately layered and meaningful ballads bordering on jazz and edgy rock powered its success. The album reached #16 on the Billboard charts and “Your Mama Don’t Dance” charted at #4. The epic “Angry Eyes” became an instant FM radio staple reaching the top of the college radio and AOR charts.

This Loggins and Messina album has many varied textures and arrangements. A little bit of country, a number of quality ballads and some good old rock ‘n’ roll. Their backup band was anchored by multi-instrumentalist Al Garth, and also featured keyboardist Michael Omartian and Poco steel guitarist Rusty Young.

The Loggins and Messina album became the true introduction of the band, Loggins and Messina, not as soloists playing together, but rather as a duo that offered pure genius in their music.

“Exceptional harmonies and insightful lyrics…The cream Of The Classic Rock crop.”

Tracks
1. Good Friend
2. Whiskey
3. Your Mama Don’t Dance
4. Long Tail Cat
5. Golden Ribbons
6. Thinking of You
7. Just Before the News
8. Till the Ends Meet
9. Holiday Hotel
10. Lady of My Heart
11. Angry Eyes

Produced by Jim Messina, Kenny Loggins
Mastered for this release by Steve Hoffman at Stephen Marsh Mastering

For more information: http://www.audiofidelity.net

Press inquiries: Glass Onyon PR, PH: 828-350-8158, glassonyonpr@gmail.com

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2015/09/10

Guitar Legend Steve Hillage To Issue Unreleased Concert Recording “Live In Madison Square Garden 1977”

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Guitar Legend Steve Hillage To Issue Unreleased Concert Recording “Live In Madison Square Garden 1977”

London, UK – Steve Hillage is one of the most idiosyncratic and instantly recognisable guitarists in the world. Associated with the Canterbury scene, he has worked in experimental domains since the late 1960s. Besides his critically acclaimed solo recordings, along with prog legends Gong, Steve has been a member of the ensembles Khan and System 7. And now, much to the excitement of Steve Hillage fans worldwide, Cleopatra Records will be releasing a vintage concert recording from 1977 of his band in concert at Madison Square Garden in NYC!

Says Steve, “This was a great performance from another fine period of my band in the late ’70s. This was my first tour of the US – Gong never played there while I was in the band in the seventies. It wasn’t my first visit to the US though – my first visit was in 1976 when I went to record ‘L’ at Todd Rundgren’s studio, near Woodstock, New York. Madison Square Garden in New York is an iconic major venue, so it was a fantastic honor to play there! We were playing to audiences who mostly didn’t know our music too well, so we just let rip and went for it. The band was really firing!!!”

“Live In Madison Square Garden 1977” is culled from a crystal clear soundboard recording that captures Hillage at the height of his powers with performances from his second solo album “L”, including a psychedelic cover of Donovan’s “Hurdy Gurdy Man” plus the epic length “Hurdy Gurdy Glissando,” “Lunar Musick Suite” and more! Also included are superb bonus studio tracks that feature exclusive versions of Hillage’s recent recording collaborations with keyboard legend Rick Wakeman and world renowned actor William Shatner!

“Todd Rundgren came to the Madison Square Garden show,” Hillage remembers, “and I’m pretty sure he joined our sound engineer at the mixing desk and added some extra Harmonizer drum effects to ‘It’s All Too Much’. It certainly sounds like that on the recording! I was waiting for a good moment to release this US gig recording in the US on an American label. Cleopatra, with whom I’ve had a long relationship, asked me if I had any good available archive material and it immediately struck me that this moment had arrived!”

Steve Hillage first came to prominence as a member of the multi-national rock band Gong. Steve appeared 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.

In 1976 Steve recorded the album ‘L’, which was produced by Todd Rundgren. The album was a huge success and Steve subsequently formed the first Steve Hillage Band, which included former Jethro Tull drummer Clive Bunker and future Camel bassist Colin Bass. The band made its live debut at the Hyde Park concert staged by Queen in September 1976. From 1976 to 1979, Steve Hillage released several critically acclaimed albums and toured the world.

Steve Hillage’s “Live In Madison Square Garden 1977” is available on CD in a mini-LP sleeve and a special limited edition opaque orange vinyl pressing with full color insert and sleeve!

System 7 website: http://www.a-wave.com/system7/

To purchase Steve Hillage’s “Live In Madison Square Garden 1977”:
CD: http://flyt.it/SteveHillageCD
Vinyl: http://flyt.it/SteveHillageLP

Press inquiries:
Glass Onyon PR
Billy James
PH: 828-350-8158
glassonyonpr@gmail.com

CLEOPATRA RECORDS, Inc.
11041 Santa Monica Blvd #703
Los Angeles CA 90025
http://www.CleopatraRecords.com

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2015/09/10

Music Legend Michael Stanley To Release New Studio Album “And Then…”

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Music Legend Michael Stanley To Release New Studio Album “And Then…”

Cleveland, OH – Line Level Music is proud to announce the release of “And Then…”, the new album from critically acclaimed singer/songwriter Michael Stanley.

Produced by Michael Stanley and mixed by legendary producer/engineer Bill Szymczyk (Eagles, B.B.King, Joe Walsh, The James Gang, The Who and Santana), “And Then…” contains twelve new Stanley compositions and a cover of Storyville”s “Good day For The Blues”.

Backed by members of his road band The Resonators, “And Then…” is another outstanding example of Stanley’s eclectic musical leanings. “I guess it springs from growing up in the same time frame as rock n’ roll and being knocked out by all the different styles that led to that musical melting pot,” said Stanley. “Because of that I rarely sit down to write a certain ‘type’ of song…whatever happens happens…and although that can be a marketing man’s nightmare, it keeps me interested and, hopefully, growing as a writer.”

From the mid-70’s to the mid-80’s, The Michael Stanley Band rocked arenas all over the midwest, setting still-unmatched concert attendance records at northeastern Ohio’s Blossom Music Center and The Coliseum in Cleveland.

With album sales reaching the hundreds of thousands, the band enjoyed a strong and undeniably loyal following in other areas of the country as well, and toured with some greats, including Bruce Springsteen, The Eagles, Foreigner and The Doobie Brothers…

In his early days of recording his talent attracted the likes of producer Bill Szymczyk and guest musicians Joe Walsh, Todd Rundgren, and David Sanborn from the beginning. He formed the Michael Stanley Band (aka MSB) in 1975 and pursued a more straightforward rock direction.

To this day, Michael’s first two albums are mainstays of any fan of 70’s country rock. Songs like “Rosewood Bitters,” “Moving Right Along,” “Yours for a Song” and the ultimate Michael Stanley tune, “Let’s Get The Show on The Road” have survived well. Most favorably compared to Dan Fogelberg’s early albums, Michael was and still is extremely capable of writing songs that raise the little hairs on the back of your neck. Just from his uncanny ability to write perfect songs ever since he began would be enough reason to listen to his music but Michael has been able to do what few other artists have in that he hasn’t changed his magic method. His new songs are just as vibrant as his classics. The sign of a true artist.

So welcome to Michael Stanley’s new album “And Then…”, the next step on a musical journey that has spanned over four decades and shows no sign of slowing down!

To purchase Michael Stanley’s “And Then…” CD: http://www.itsaboutmusic.com/michaelstanley.html

For more information: http://www.michaelstanley.com/

Press inquiries: Glass Onyon PR, PH: 828-350-8158, glassonyonpr@gmail.com

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2015/09/08

Award Winning World Music Artist Paul Adams To Release Tenth Album “Imaginings”

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Award Winning World Music Artist Paul Adams To Release Tenth Album “Imaginings”

Chicago, IL – Paul Adams has never been easy to pigeonhole. But, with over 42 million streams on Pandora, there seems to be something that is getting through to the people despite lack of label affiliation. His music is widely scoped and pushes beyond the usual boundaries. Besides music and poetry, he is also a luthier and has made instruments for a number of acclaimed musicians including Daryl Hall, members of Stevie Wonder’s band and others.

“There is genre-bending, and then there is Imaginings. On the latter, the genre isn’t bent, it’s intertwined and intermixed and spun out into a glorious multi-hued comforting quilt of musical goodness. It may sound cliché but music is the universal language and Paul Adams is one of its great speakers.” – Bill Binkelman, Zone Music Reporter

In September 2015 Adams releases his tenth album IMAGININGS, a unique eclectic blend of New Age and World music with ex Ray Charles arranger/ trumpet soloist David Hoffman, bansuri player Pravin Godkhindi from India, and Australia’s Elizabeth Geyer. The album was recorded when Elizabeth was here completing her 4th album The Bridge which he was co- producing. “The goal was to focus on feeling.”. The result is completely beyond what I expected. With Paul’s collection of exotic instruments, some of which he made himself – there is a sense of cool and movement, established and rooted in a slight sense of mysticism and humor that reflects his varied musical interests.

Says Paul, “Magic was the prime vibe here. Finding Pravin on You Tube, a fascination with each other’s music, and of course having David Hoffman involved. There were just so many special moments. It felt so obvious that there was this ‘meant to be’ vibe going on throughout. Direction was secondary and improvising what came naturally was the order of the day. When Elizabeth sat at the piano and played along with my collection of exotic instruments, it was a natural blending that just worked. It was a flow. Connection. Well … magic I guess.”

In meeting Pravin, each expressed an interest in working with the other. It was somewhat of a risk as they met under circumstances that of course seem significant in this digital age. “I knew he had the chops, he was amazing. His playing was so beautiful and fluid. I sent him tracks and he recorded between his touring with his fusion band,” Paul explains. Upon receiving his contribution, it turned out to be beyond perfect with what Elizabeth and Paul had already done. “David Hoffman was invited over and given direction only of mood. This fusion of ideas and instruments from a wide variety of cultures worked miraculously. Dave added a slow essence of cool to the exotic direction of the album.” These elements of jazz (interestingly, although primarily a pianist here, in Australia Elizabeth was trained as a Jazz trumpet player), eastern and western Indian cultures, and influences from Paul’s background in Ethnomusicology lead to this incredible blend.

Says Paul, “It’s a wonderful and difficult world and I would like to think that the variety of musical cultures expressed here can metaphorically represent what is needed in the world today – a coming together of ideas and beliefs that can work together harmoniously. This was a prime life experience for me. The fact that this happened, with this result, seems no accident. There is order to the universe.”

“Imaginings” is available 9/1/15 at all digital outlets such as iTunes, Amazon, CDBaby as well as various retail outlets and of course, from Paul’s website at http://www.pauladams.org. Phone 309 688 0267

TRACKS INCLUDE:
1.Just Such Beauty
2.Giggles and Grooves
3.Imaginings
4.Panda Bears at Breakfast
5.Pastoral
6.Like Blue and Velvet
7.For Two Lovers
8.The Mysteries of Mood
9.Upon Early Rising
10.Clouds
11.Dawn
12.Conch Shell by the Sea

AVAILABLE:
Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/Imaginings-Paul-Adams/dp/B013V87O4W/ref=sr_1_1?s=dmusic&ie=UTF8&qid=1441374715&sr=1-1&keywords=paul+adams+Imaginings
CD Baby: http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/pauladams15
iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/imaginings/id1030044617

Press inquiries: Glass Onyon PR, PH: 828-350-8158, glassonyonpr@gmail.com

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2015/09/07

Prog Metal Band Odin’s Court Launch Crowd Sourcing Campaign to Release Two Albums

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Prog Metal Band Odin’s Court Launch Crowd Sourcing Campaign to Release Two Albums

Progressive Metal for fans of Pink Floyd, Dream Theater, Devin Townsend, Porcupine Tree, Iron Maiden, King’s X, Metallica, HIM, and Journey, Enchant, Queen

Baltimore, MD – USA based progressive rock and metal band Odin’s Court’s announced a crowd sourcing campaign to release 2 albums: Deathanity (R3) and Turtles All the Way Down Vol, II. Deathanity (R3) is a “reboot” of the original ProgRock Records album released in 2008, consisting of a remix (original recording), new recording (e.g., vocals), and a re-master. Turtles All the Way Down, Vol. II continues the concept started in 2015’s album by the same name.

Rewards for campaign backers include CDs, digital releases, shirts, signed drum heads, vinyl banners, coasters, picks, an invitation to a listening party, and more. Samples and more details may be found at the following link: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/odinscourt/odins-court-deathanity-reboot-and-turtles-ii

By launching this crowd sourcing campaign, the band wishes to continue the momentum gained from the positive press received on their latest album Turtles All the Way Down (2015):

“Odin’s Court has quietly become one of the best bands in the American Progressive Rock scene, and this album is a perfect example of why that is the case.” – Hard Rock Haven

“Terrific melodic prog/metal that gets better with every listen!” – USA Progressive Music

“The strengths are undoubtedly the singing, orchestration, and the work on the guitars. It is highly recommended listening!” – MusicInBelguim.Net

Band leader Matt Brookins commented on the decision to revisit Deathanity: “This was an important album to the band – we worked hard independently, and then shopped it to labels. It was picked up by ProgRock Records (2008), and to date remains our best selling and most popular release. While we were, and still are, proud of what we did, there are some factors that made us want to revisit and improve the quality of the album…mainly, the addition of Dimetrius LaFavors (lead vocals), but also my improvements as an engineer and producer. Additionally, the concept of the album is becoming increasingly important in today’s world, so hopefully we will reach even more ears with this re-release. Stylistically, this album is heavy, progressive, and artsy.”

Deathanity was well received when originally released:

“There’s wonderful variety from section to section, the instrumentation and the songwriting are clearly the album’s strengths.” – Sea of Tranquility

“The sound of the group is quite personal with a lot of quality, and fantastic production for their music, very pleasant to the ear, nothing strident, with guitars and smooth refining where all instruments are in a place where you can distinguish each of them with complete ease.” – Hall of Metal

“Matt Brookins has succeeded in serving a fantastic album to the inclined listener. From the first minute until the last there is insanely much to discover, and the protagonists are true masters of their instruments.” – Rock Times

Turtles All the Way Down, Vol. II continues where the last album left off, exploring the concept of infinite regression and individuals’ methods of finding their place and coping in such a vast universe. Brookins comments: “The creation of 2015’s album was therapeutic to me. I was so enthusiastic about the concept, that I ended up writing two albums worth of music and lyrics. While we discussed putting out a double album, our financial situation and time constraints prohibited it at the time. Rather than letting these ‘extra’ songs go unheard, we thought it would be nice to complete them. While some songs didn’t make the final cut, many did – and I wrote some new ones as well. We also have a couple of alternate versions of songs from the 2015 album. Stylistically, this album strikes me as a bit AOR with a hard edge.”

Odin’s Court:
Matt Brookins – Guitarist, Keyboardist, Vocalist, and multi-instrumentalist
Rick Pierpont – Guitarist and Backing Vocalist
Dimetrius LaFavors – Vocalist
Gary Raub – Drummer, Percussionist, and Backing Vocalist
Jason Pierpont – Bassist

CONTACT:
Email: band@odinscourtband.com

OFFICIAL SITES:
Band: http://www.OdinsCourtBand.com
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/odinscourtband
YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/odinscourt

Press inquiries: Glass Onyon PR, PH: 828-350-8158, glassonyonpr@gmail.com

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2015/09/04

UK Blues Guitarist Tom Killner To Release Eagerly Anticipated Debut Album “Hard Road”

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UK Blues Guitarist Tom Killner To Release Eagerly Anticipated Debut Album “Hard Road”

Los Angeles – One of the hottest young blues guitarists to emerge from the UK, Tom Killner, will be releasing his debut album “Hard Road” on September 4, 2015 on Cleopatra Blues in the US. Born in Rotherham UK, Killner was deemed a child prodigy of six-string blues by age 9, formed his first band a year later, and now at 19 his debut release contains a smoking hot collection of covers and originals! The album is currently at number 6 in the Amazon UK blues Hot releases charts!

Says Tom, , “It’s been a long wait for my fans for me to release an album. Over the last two years they have asked when I would be bringing my album out, so when the offer came along from Cleopatra Records to make this album I felt greatly honored and pleased to be one of their artists, alongside the massive names on their label.

“This album is my first and it’s really about the struggle, knockbacks and pain, and how you get back up and fight some more for what it takes to finally get there. That’s why I decided to go with ‘Hard Road’ as the title track. Along with the other tracks there’s love songs, soul and good old rock in there about my journey so far. There is something for everyone.

“I really enjoyed working on this album. There’s material here that I would not usually play. It really pushed me out of my comfort zone to recreate the covers and make them mine as well as bringing my songs to life and getting them down after playing them for a few years on the road.”

When you get right down to it… to the heart of what the blues are all about… Eric Clapton hit the nail on the head. “It was one man and his guitar versus the world,” he said. “It was one guy who was completely alone and had no options, no alternatives other than just to sing and play to ease his pains.” It doesn’t matter how the music has changed and charged its way around the world in the years since the first bluesmen arose a century back in the American south. It doesn’t matter how volume and fusion and international superstardom have shaped and shifted things around. The blues that Clapton plays today mean the same thing that Howlin’ Wolf was playing in the fifties, and Son House was playing in the thirties, and they’re the same as Tom Killner is playing today.

The sound may change, and the delivery, too. But the blues will always be the blues. Tom Killner understood that before he even discovered that the music had a name.

Says Tom, “I was originally drawn to the blues because nothing else really grabbed me. My friends all listened to metal and pop, but I’ve never been one for following trends in music. The blues I love because of the raw power, and because of what it could make me feel. No other music did that for me.”

The Tom Killner Band was formed in February 2012, a tight trio in the classic blues format of guitar (Tom), bass (Oliver Tallent) and drums (Jake Ashton). It was a line-up that worked for Cream, that worked for Taste, and worked for the Jimi Hendrix Experience. Now it’s working for the Tom Killner Band, as they set up the no-holds-barred barrage that hit that year’s Great British Blues Festival like a levee giving way, and has swamped every other stage the band has played on… from the vastness of blues festivals in Wakefield and Hebden Bridge (two years running, voted the UK’s best blues event), to theaters and clubs around the country.

“I try to add as much energy to the live show as I can each night,” explains Tom. “No two shows are the same, and no song is played the same. Every night, I try and mix as many influences in as possible – Blues, Soul, Southern Rock, Funk… and it seems to be keeping everyone happy!”

Their fame continued to spread. The Tom Killner Band opened for Danny Bryant, and were rewarded with the headliner’s own admiration – “an excellent, incredible guitarist.”

Endorsements from Fret-King and Vintage Guitar sent the band’s stock soaring even higher; while their first EP, “Complicated”, became a BBC radio favorite. And finally, inevitably, the Tom Killner Band’s acclaim reached across the ocean, to the Los Angeles headquarters of Cleopatra Records.
Now, much to the excitement of blues music aficionados worldwide, the Tom Killner Band are releasing their debut album, knowing that it is already one of the most eagerly anticipated blues releases of the year.

“Jim Morrison once said ‘show me the way to the next whiskey bar’, I’d like to think what he might of heard in there would of resembled ‘Hard Road’ by Tom Killner. The album is a superb retro sounding blues rock album with a little bit of southern influence, interspersed with some passionate playing from Tom and packed with a whole lot of soul.” – Adam Kennedy, National Rock Review

“This CD is a must for all avid Blues and Blues./Rock fans-trust me on this.” – Phill Penny Blues Show Radio Trent

Track List:
1. Comin’ Home
2. Ain’t No Rest For The Wicked
3. Feeling Good
4. Fake It
5. Cocaine Blues
6. Hard Road
7. Lifting Me Higher
8. Whisky Haze
9. Do It Again
10. Taking Its Toll
11. Midnight Call

To purchase Tom Killner’s “Hard Road” from Amazon: http://flyt.it/TomKillnerCD

Tom Killner 2015 Tour Dates
Aug 22 Slamfest, Rotherham, UK
Sept 04 Album launch, Cutlers Arms,Rotherham, UK
Sept 12 Newark Blues Festival (Main Stage), Newark, UK
Sept 19 Woodlands Club, Rotherham, UK
Sept 26 Trades, Rotherham, UK
Oct 01 Glasgow Blues Club, Glasgow, UK
Oct 02 Pitcairngreen Inn, Pitcairngreen, UK
Oct 03 Callander Jazz & Blues Festival, Callander, UK
Nov 01 Imperial Club, Mexbourough, UK
Nov 12 Arlington Arts Centre, Newbury, UK
Nov 21 Midland, Sheffield, UK
Nov 22 Clowne R&B Club, Clowne, UK
2016
Feb 06 Midland, Sheffield, UK
Apr 01 Blues at the Bay, Stockton-on-tees, UK
Apr 02 Cutlers Arms, Rotherham, UK
Apr 09 Delirium Blues Festival, Roeselare, Belgium

For more information: http://www.tomkillnerband.co.uk/

Press inquiries:
Glass Onyon PR
Billy James
PH: 828-350-8158
glassonyonpr@gmail.com

CLEOPATRA RECORDS, Inc.
11041 Santa Monica Blvd #703
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2015/09/03

Prog Ensemble The Aaron Clift Experiment To Release Highly Anticipated Concept Album “Outer Light, Inner Darkness”

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For Immediate Release

Prog Ensemble The Aaron Clift Experiment To Release Highly Anticipated Concept Album “Outer Light, Inner Darkness”

Austin, TX – One of the most eagerly awaited Prog albums of 2015 will be released in September by The Aaron Clift Experiment! Titled “Outer Light, Inner Darkness”, this is the second CD by the Austin ensemble and marks a musical plateau for the group with its intricate compositions, complex arrangements and virtuosic performances!

Band leader, Aaron explains, “ ‘Outer Light, Inner Darkness’ is a concept album about duality: light vs. darkness, individual vs. group, hope vs. despair, etc. Songs in the first half of the album detail the conflict between these opposing forces, while the songs in second half of the album are a journey toward reconciling the extremes. The album culminates with ‘Bathed in Moonlight,’ a song about how humanity can learn to embrace its outer light and inner darkness and become one with both sides of its nature.”

Just as scientists conduct experiments by using their knowledge to explore the unknown, The Aaron Clift Experiment combines elements of classic and cutting-edge music into an innovative whole. The band’s unique songs draw from a wide range of influences – from classic progressive rock acts like Genesis, Pink Floyd, and Rush to modern groups like Porcupine Tree and Opeth to classical and jazz composers like Beethoven, Schubert, and John Coltrane. Aside from its diversity, The Aaron Clift Experiment is dedicated to producing soulful, powerful music and an intense live show.

In 2012, the band released its critically acclaimed debut album, “Lonely Hills,” to rave reviews from both fans and the music press and was named one of the best unsigned bands of 2013 by Prog Magazine.

With the release of the band’s second album, “Outer Light, Inner Darkness” in September 2015, The Aaron Clift Experiment continues to lead the way in fusing the sophistication and depth of classical music with the passion and raw power of rock and roll. What began as an idea of how to create music has now blossomed into a full-fledged experiment. The band invites you to join them in this experiment as they embark on their new path.

Says Aaron, “Although The Aaron Clift Experiment started as my solo project, ‘Outer Light, Inner Darkness’ marks the birth of ACE as a full-fledged band. Unlike the first album, in which I wrote all the songs and arrangements, the songwriting and arranging process for the second album was a largely collaborative process, with all of the band members contributing elements to the sound that makes the album our most diverse to date. One of the fun challenges of co-writing between me and my band mates is that we all have very distinct songwriting styles and music preferences. As a result, we all pushed each other to write outside of our comfort zones. Sometimes this could be disorienting process, but in the end, it helped us write our strongest songs to date. The song, ‘Aoide, Goddess of Song,’ was in a way my commentary on what it can be like to come up with brand new music.”

Here’s what the press has raved about The Aaron Clift Experiment:

“The Aaron Clift Experiment strikes a nerve right away . . . pleasing as well as entertaining for the ears and mind, a true prog experience.” – Closet Concert Arena

“There is a journey to be taken while listening to The Aaron Clift Experiment’s songs, and for me that is one of the most appealing aspects of progressive music.” – Dr. Music’s Weekly Checkup

“The Aaron Clift Experiment has great melodies. . .the music is tight and controlled.” – Austin Mix Tape

Featuring:
Aaron Clift – Vocals/Keyboards
Eric Gutierrez – Guitar
Joe Resnick – Drums
Devin North – Bass

In support of the new CD release, The Aaron Clift Experiment is currently filming a music video for the album’s lead single, “Kissed by the Sun.” The video will debut in late August to coincide with their August 27 album release show in Austin. Next year, they’re looking to play some progressive rock festivals, particularly in Europe.

To purchase Aaron Clift Experiment’s “Outer Light, Inner Darkness” CD: http://www.aaronclift.com/shop

For more information:
http://aaronclift.com/

Press inquiries: Glass Onyon PR, PH: 828-350-8158, glassonyonpr@gmail.com

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2015/09/02

Fischer’s Flicker Releases Second Album “Fornever and Never”

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For Immediate Release

Fischer’s Flicker Releases Second Album “Fornever and Never”

Chicago, IL – From the first moment of “Black Mariah,” the lead-off track to the sophomore LP from Fischer’s Flicker titled “Fornever and Never”, it’s clear that bandleader Scott Fischer is up to something interesting. The grandiose piano, the nimble guitars, the pounding drums – it sounds a bit like a throwback to 70’s pop excess. Once the vocals come in, Fischer’s decidedly modern pop sensibilities pull everything together in an unexpected way.

If “Black Mariah” is an impressive opening statement, the second track, “Dead To Me”, is the unmistakable sound of a band winning you over. The track’s syncopated bounce and Fischer’s languid drawl show a genuine love for the piano men of yore, simultaneously creating something as familiar as it is fresh. “Halo of Flies” opens with an eerie, dissonant guitar riff followed by downright pummeling guitars. The Alice Cooper-penned rocker blooms with droning bass, psychedelic guitar effects and Fischer’s voice taking on a sneer that is undeniably faithful to the source.

“Mrs. Rogers (& the Land of Make-Believe)” is an unnerving whirling dervish with Middle Eastern roots, “Dancin’ Girl” is a smooth R&B jam, complete with a sultry guitar solo, and the title track shows off pianistic prowess before exploding into a Bat Out Of Hell-styled multi-movement epic.

But somehow – despite the completion of such an ambitious album, one showing a depth and range of musicality most artists will never achieve – Fischer still isn’t satisfied. “We’re actually already halfway complete with the album that will come out next, and we’re aiming to have that one released within 12 months,” he said.

Here’s what the press have raved about Fischer’s Flicker:

“In a day and age of minimalist attitudes, Fischer strives to balance the music with musical theatrics and avant-garde mindset hearkening back to the prog rock giants of the ’70s” – AntiMusic.com

“This is quite an entertaining and strong release” – Music Street Journal

“Sounds like a contemporary version of The Band, with a bit of Leon Russell and maybe Wilco thrown in. Scott Fischer has an endearingly Rick Danko styled voice, and a strong sense of melody.” – Musoscribe

“Smart orchestrations, wonderful piano themes & classy melodies.” – Grande Rock

Scott Fischer’s brain is like a vast musical amusement park and he wants to take us all on a thrilling ride. Fischer’s Flicker is the latest brainchild of Fischer, a Chicago native, and marks the next step in a musical evolution that began over 15 years ago. While Fischer’s Flicker’s debut album, “Katmandon’t” is more mature sounding than Fischer’s previous efforts, it stays true to the core of Fischer’s music with big melodies and ambitious composition. Fischer’s earlier projects include Deja Voo Doo and it’s ambitious release “Carpe P.M.: Honor Comes Only After Humility”. Notably, Deja Voo Doo performed live at Zappening 2000 (a tribute festival to Frank Zappa). After several years of writing and performing, Deja Voo Doo evolved into Powderhouse and then into Babaganoo. After a hiatus, during which Fischer honed his skills while touring on the corporate/cover band circuit which included a stint in The Virgin Islands and large profile shows at Summerfest and Vince Lombardi Awards, Fischer returned to his passion for original composition and formed Fischer’s Flicker. The band is comprised of Deja Voo Doo alumni including Mario Licciardi and Tim Kubiak on guitar, Turan Yon on bass and Tim Gavin on drums.

Scott explains, “I write about what I’m going through, and I’ve experienced a heck of a lot between ‘Katmandon’t’ and ‘Fornever and Never’. The material, overall, is more challenging and I feel that, while it’s not a concept album, there is a definite journey involved.”

Fischer’s Flicker released “Fornever and Never” on August 15, 2015

Listen to 4 tracks streaming from the album here: https://soundcloud.com/ebbandflow-1/sets/fornever-and-never-promo

To purchase Fischer’s Flicker “Fornever and Never”:
iTunes: http://apple.co/1WyGIyV
Apple Music: http://apple.co/1IYdcth
Amazon MP3: http://amzn.to/1HNeGEO
Spotify: http://spoti.fi/1Nw2LA9

For more information: http://fischersflicker.com/

Press inquiries: Glass Onyon PR, PH: 828-350-8158, glassonyonpr@gmail.com

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