lsf5275@... wrote:
> In a message dated 7/27/2005 6:03:32 P.M. Eastern Standard Time,
> sdavmor@... writes:
>
> Putting aside the fact that Ken Jacquess is an acquaintance of
> mine, I can recommend it on the musical front ∗if∗ you liked the
> first UK album and Sean Guerin's proggier solo work. Think of it as
> UK fronted by Peter Gabriel with a violinist in the lineup (used
> more than Jobson).
>
> As for the 'tron content, the keys are mostly played by Ryo Okumoto
> of Spock's Beard so I expect the 'tron is real. A lot of flashy
> chops in this one, and some of Holdsworth's most focused lead work
> in years, perhaps because there's not much in the way of jazz going
> on.
>
> This sounds pretty good to me. Where do I get it?
K2 is signed to ProgRock Records. For "Book Of The Dead" go here:
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http://www.progrockrecords.com/shop/view.php?id=62>
You could also d/l the Ogg Vorbis files from Mindawn and play each
track 3 times if you want to test drive the album first. Go here:
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http://www.mindawn.com/albums/153>
You might also want to check out the other band of K2 bassist/leader
Ken Jacquess. Atlantis has two albums doing the UK thing backwards.
The first was as a keyboard trio (OK but not essential), while the
second was as a 5 piece with a guitarist stepped in Hackett / Howe
/ Holdsworth. Mr. Holdsworth also guests on one track. This is quite
a solid neo-prog effort. No 'tron in sight, but Technobudd lays down
some terrific synth and organ work.
Atlantis "Pray For Rain". Go here:
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http://www.progrockrecords.com/artists/view.php?id=20>
For the Ogg Vorbis files at Mindawn, go here:
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http://www.mindawn.com/albums/32>
At Mindawn you'll have to set up an account and d/l the Mindawn
player. But once you have that you can sample anything at their site
3 times IIRC. Go here:
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http://www.mindawn.com/download.php>
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