Leon Alvarado Covers Pink Floyd's Brain Damage

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   Progressive rock artist Leon Alvarado reveals his latest EP “Brain Damage” featuring two captivating tracks, along with an enthralling music video, setting the stage for his forthcoming album.

Renowned prog artist Leon Alvarado captivates fans once again with the release of a two-song EP, offering a tantalizing glimpse into his forthcoming album slated for release later this year. The EP was recorded late in 2023, the year of the 50th anniversary of The Dark Side Of The Moon and features a stunning cover of Pink Floyd’s “Brain Damage.” Alvarado’s first release since his critically acclaimed electronic prog album, “Charging The Electric Dream,” debuted last year.

Known for his innovative approach to music, Alvarado collaborated with a group of talented local musicians for this project, infusing their live cover rendition of “Brain Damage” with a fresh, studio-produced sound. Mastered by the acclaimed Maor Appelbaum (Flor de Loto, Yes, Nektar among others) the track promises to deliver a unique blend of nostalgia and contemporary flair.

In addition to “Brain Damage,” the EP includes a captivating new instrumental track titled “Dance of The Pink Elephants.” Exploring the theme of alcohol hallucinosis, Alvarado’s latest creation blends psychedelic tones with intricate melodies, offering listeners a mesmerizing auditory experience. The track features Tony Franklin (The Firm) on fretless bass and Edoardo Scordo on guitars.

Pushing the boundaries of creativity even further, Alvarado turned to cutting-edge AI technology to produce a visually stunning video for the EP. Created by a studio in Serbia, the video features surrealistic imagery inspired by the unconscious mind, perfectly complementing the ethereal quality of the music.

Speaking about the video, Alvarado remarked, “I wanted to create visuals that felt like a journey through a surrealistic painting, and AI was the perfect tool to bring that vision to life. The result is truly mesmerizing, and I can’t wait for fans to experience it.”
About Leon Alvarado:
Leon Alvarado is a prog artist known for his innovative blend of electronic and progressive rock music. With a career spanning over two decades, Alvarado has established himself as a visionary artist, pushing forward his musical expression with each new release. His work has garnered critical acclaim and a dedicated following around the world. Leon has worked alongside an impressive list of legendary and well-known musicians such as Rick Wakeman, Bill Bruford, Billy Sherwood and Jon Davison (Yes), John Goodsall (Brand X), Trey Gunn and, Tony Levin (King Crimson), Jerry Marotta, (Peter Gabriel), John Helliwell (Supertramp), Tony Franklin (The Firm), Johnny Bruhns, (Circa), Edoardo Scorto and Damian Darlington (Brit Floyd) and Ty Tabor (King’s X) to name a few.

1. BRAIN DAMAGE
2. DANCE OF THE PINK ELEPHANTS

BRAIN DAMAGE – EP Credits:
Leon Alvarado: Drums, keyboards, vocals, effects
Gary Gnaedinger: Bass, guitar, keyboards on “Brain Damage”
James Griggers: Guitar & Slide guitar on “Brain Damage”
Jeff Sanson: Backing vocals on “Brain Damage”
Linda Alvarado: Backing vocals on “Brain Damage”
Liz Hall: Backing vocals on “Brain Damage”
Edoardo Scordo: Guitar on “Dance of The Pink Elephants”
Tony Franklin: Fretless bass on “Dance of The Pink Elephants”

Produced and Engineered by Leon Alvarado
Mastering by Maor Appelbaum

Album cover design by Synergy Design
Watch DANCE OF THE PINK ELEPHANTS Here https://youtu.be/Wjd1bx2uciQ?si=lDeT_bmY3Fh8jN00
DANCE OF THE PINK ELEPHANT – VIDEO
Concept and ideation by Leon Alvarado. AI animation by Aleska Ogrizović.
Titles and Editing, Synergy Design
Shop Bandcamp: 
https://leonalvarado.bandcamp.com/

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Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/1h19pFk7JA6QkrW8K6iI0q?si=-hM5LAWmQyGY8khJh9cpSQ
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/leonalvarado

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Edited by MRR - April 09 2024 at 13:47

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	Progressive rock artist Leon Alvarado reveals his latest EP “Brain Damage” featuring two captivating tracks, along with an enthralling music video, setting the stage for his forthcoming album. Renowned prog artist Leon Alvarado captivates fans once again with the release of a two-song EP, offering a tantalizing glimpse into his forthcoming album slated for release later this year. The EP was recorded late in 2023, the year of the 50th anniversary of The Dark Side Of The Moon and features a stunning cover of Pink Floyd’s “Brain Damage.” Alvarado’s first release since his critically acclaimed electronic prog album, “Charging The Electric Dream,” debuted last year. Known for his innovative approach to music, Alvarado collaborated with a group of talented local musicians for this project, infusing their live cover rendition of “Brain Damage” with a fresh, studio-produced sound. Mastered by the acclaimed Maor Appelbaum (Flor de Loto, Yes, Nektar among others) the track promises to deliver a unique blend of nostalgia and contemporary flair. In addition to “Brain Damage,” the EP includes a captivating new instrumental track titled “Dance of The Pink Elephants.” Exploring the theme of alcohol hallucinosis, Alvarado’s latest creation blends psychedelic tones with intricate melodies, offering listeners a mesmerizing auditory experience. The track features Tony Franklin (The Firm) on fretless bass and Edoardo Scordo on guitars. Pushing the boundaries of creativity even further, Alvarado turned to cutting-edge AI technology to produce a visually stunning video for the EP. Created by a studio in Serbia, the video features surrealistic imagery inspired by the unconscious mind, perfectly complementing the ethereal quality of the music. Speaking about the video, Alvarado remarked, “I wanted to create visuals that felt like a journey through a surrealistic painting, and AI was the perfect tool to bring that vision to life. The result is truly mesmerizing, and I can’t wait for fans to experience it.” About Leon Alvarado: Leon Alvarado is a prog artist known for his innovative blend of electronic and progressive rock music. With a career spanning over two decades, Alvarado has established himself as a visionary artist, pushing forward his musical expression with each new release. His work has garnered critical acclaim and a dedicated following around the world. Leon has worked alongside an impressive list of legendary and well-known musicians such as Rick Wakeman, Bill Bruford, Billy Sherwood and Jon Davison (Yes), John Goodsall (Brand X), Trey Gunn and, Tony Levin (King Crimson), Jerry Marotta, (Peter Gabriel), John Helliwell (Supertramp), Tony Franklin (The Firm), Johnny Bruhns, (Circa), Edoardo Scorto and Damian Darlington (Brit Floyd) and Ty Tabor (King’s X) to name a few. 1. BRAIN DAMAGE 2. DANCE OF THE PINK ELEPHANTS BRAIN DAMAGE – EP Credits: Leon Alvarado: Drums, keyboards, vocals, effects Gary Gnaedinger: Bass, guitar, keyboards on “Brain Damage” James Griggers: Guitar & Slide guitar on “Brain Damage” Jeff Sanson: Backing vocals on “Brain Damage” Linda Alvarado: Backing vocals on “Brain Damage” Liz Hall: Backing vocals on “Brain Damage” Edoardo Scordo: Guitar on “Dance of The Pink Elephants” Tony Franklin: Fretless bass on “Dance of The Pink Elephants” Produced and Engineered by Leon Alvarado Mastering by Maor Appelbaum Album cover design by Synergy Design Watch DANCE OF THE PINK ELEPHANTS Here https://youtu.be/Wjd1bx2uciQ?si=lDeT_bmY3Fh8jN00 DANCE OF THE PINK ELEPHANT – VIDEO Concept and ideation by Leon Alvarado. AI animation by Aleska Ogrizović. Titles and Editing, Synergy Design Shop Bandcamp: https://leonalvarado.bandcamp.com/ Follow Leon Alvarado Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leonalvarado80/ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/1h19pFk7JA6QkrW8K6iI0q?si=-hM5LAWmQyGY8khJh9cpSQ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/leonalvarado Melodic Revolution Records Online https://li.sten.to/mrrmusiccom Edited by MRR - April 09 2024 at 13:47
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