F2/progrock.co.uk records update
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Posted By: Easy Livin
Subject: F2/progrock.co.uk records update
Date Posted: November 02 2007 at 04:47
Hello! Another update from progrock.co.uk - the home of Progressive Rock!
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CONTENTS
1. Citizen Cain sign to Festival Music!
2. progrock.co.uk new stock + some possible delivery delays
3. Twelfth Night reunion gigs + Riverside play the UK!
4. Christmas posting dates - don't be disappointed!
5. The progrock.co.uk 'best seller' chart
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NEW SIGNING TO FESTIVAL MUSIC
We are extremely pleased to announce the signing of Citizen Cain to
Festival Music. For those of you who are not aware of the band, they have
previously released 5 CD's - Serpents In Camouflage, Somewhere But
Yesterday, Raising The Stones, Playing Dead, plus a CD of earlier material
called Ghost Dance. Style wise, they can probably be best described as
heavily influenced by early Genesis and Marillion, driven by the vocals of
Cyrus and the keyboard playing of Stewart Bell.
Festival Music will be re-releasing the first four CD's as well as making
them, and Ghost Dance, available as digital downloads from
http://www.progrock.co.uk - www.progrock.co.uk . Both the re-releases and digital downloads will be sold
at a price you won't be able to resist! More news regarding their
re-release date and the availability of the digital downloads coming soon!
The best news of all is that Citizen Cain are currently working on a new CD
of new material and Festival Music will be releasing this in late 2008!
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PROGROCK.CO.UK NEW STOCK / PRE-ORDERS NOW BEING SENT
NEW PRE-ORDER
1. Neal Morse - ? Live (double CD) - GBP 11.99 (GBP 12.99 AFTER the release
date of 19 NOVEMBER 2007 so be quick!).
The first live CD (and a double!) from Neal Morse as a solo artist, proving
why he is considered one of the best vocalists / performers in the Prog
business!
NEW STOCK
1. Elegant Simplicity - Too Many Goodbyes - GBP 9.99
Elegant Simplicity are back with their first vocal album since the
successful Architect of Light (2002) album. Once again featuring Ken Senior
on vocals and band regular Christopher Knight on drums, Steven McCabe has
fashioned an album of maturity, beauty and depth.
2. The new Glass Hammer CD 'Culture Of Ascent' is NOW IN STOCK and selling
very well! Just GBP 9.99.
3. The new Saga CD '10,000 Days' and the last to include Michael Sadler on
vocals - GBP 9.99
4. The excellent new Blackfield DVD 'Live in New York City' is here and
looks / sounds great - GBP 12.99
Delays in deliveries
Please be aware that we are still experiencing some postal delays in the
UK. We have been assured by the Post Office that their service is back to
normal following their strike action, but we do know that any orders sent
between the dates of 09/10/2007 and 18/10/2007 have been badly delayed
being delivered. Many orders from the 10/10/2007 are only now being
delivered. This effects almost all of the pre-orders for the new Manning CD
'Songs From The Bilston House' as well as many of the orders for the latest
Flower Kings CD 'The Sum Of No Evil'. Everything should be back to normal
now, and the Post Office say that all orders posted now will be delivered
as usual, so we can get back to the fast service that you have got used to
from progrock.co.uk! Thanks for your patience.
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TWELFTH NIGHT - REUNION GIGS!
Exciting news about 80's Prog legends Twelfth Night! They will be playing
two reunion gigs this month - the first time that they will have played
together in over 20 years! The concerts will take place at The Peel,
Kingston-on-Thames, London on 17 November 2007 ( http://www.peelmuzik.com - www.peelmuzik.com ) and The
Albany, Deptford, London on 24 November 2007 ( http://www.thealbany.org.uk - www.thealbany.org.uk ) and
both will be recorded and filmed for a CD / DVD release in 2008. The show
will be two and a half hours long and include material from throughout the
band's history, including, for the first time ever, their classic 'Fact And
Fiction' album as a single seamless piece, as it was originally conceived.
Both gigs promise to be great events and tickets are currently selling very
fast! Do not miss them!
RIVERSIDE PLAY THE UK!
Another recommended gig: Polish band Riverside play Lydney Town Hall on 29
November 2007. Promoting their great new CD 'Rapid Eye Movement' (available
from http://www.progrock.co.uk - www.progrock.co.uk for just GBP 9.99, or the special edition for just
GBP 11.99 including postage!) and supported by Also Eden, it should be a
great night!
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CHRISTMAS POSTING DATES
For DELIVERY BEFORE CHRISTMAS, please note the following:
UK / Western Europe: Orders must be placed by midnight GMT on 12 DECEMBER
2007
Rest of the world: Orders must be placed by midnight GMT on 07 DECEMBER
2007
Any orders placed after these dates will not be sent until January 2008.
The post at Christmas time is much busier than at any other time in the
year and we want to be sure that any orders placed at http://www.progrock.co.uk - www.progrock.co.uk
are delivered safely, and on the date required. Thanks for your
co-operation.
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THE PROGROCK 'BEST SELLER' CHARTS
Manning's new release 'Songs From Bilston House' still tops the chart with
the Flower Kings and Glass Hammer swapping in positions 2 and 3 almost
daily! The only new entry is Blackfield, with their new DVD 'Live in New
York City', in at number 6. All releases in the 'Best Seller' chart are
recommended listening!
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PROGROCK.CO.UK ON THE ROAD
If you know of any venues with Prog gigs that you would like to see us at,
please let us know, we would love to be there! Just drop us an email at
mailto:[email protected] - [email protected]
Best Regards
David Robinson
F2 Music Ltd, Festival House, 2 Goldfinch Close, Loughborough,
Leicestershire, LE11 3HG, UK
http://www.festival-music.co.uk - www.festival-music.co.uk
http://www.progrock.co.uk - www.progrock.co.uk
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Replies:
Posted By: Easy Livin
Date Posted: November 27 2007 at 03:43
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Here's the latest from them.
Hello Prog fans - some exciting new titles have just arrived / are soon to
arrive in stock, just in time for Christmas! Please note the Christmas
posting dates at the end of this email, and order in plenty of time.
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FINAL REMINDER: RIVERSIDE PLAY THE UK - be at Lydney Town Hall on
29/11/2007!
We will be there with our full selection of great Prog CD's & DVD's for
sale, and some very special prices for one night only! We hope to see you
there!
Polish band Riverside play Lydney Town Hall on 29 November 2007. Promoting
their great new CD 'Rapid Eye Movement' (available from http://www.progrock.co.uk - www.progrock.co.uk
for just GBP 9.99, or the special edition for just GBP 11.99 including
postage!) and supported by Also Eden, it should be a great night!
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PROGROCK.CO.UK NEW STOCK / PRE-ORDERS NOW BEING SENT
NEW PRE-ORDERS
BJH - Legacy [DVD] - GBP 12.99
Barclay James Harvest, featuring founding members John Lees and Woolly
Wolstenholme, perform live in London. Features the songs 'Mockingbird',
'Galadriel', 'Child Of The Universe' 'Hymn', plus many more!
Woolly Wolstenholme - Caterwauling - GBP 9.99 [RELEASE DATE TBC]
A stunning work in a modern "progressive" style, it evokes the "classic"
sound of BJH whilst adding a harder edge which is all Wolstenholme's own.
NEW STOCK
Big Big Train - The Difference Engine
Easily the best Big Big Train release so far! Includes guest appearances by
established progressive rock artists Dave Meros (Spocks Beard), Nick
D'Virgilio (Spocks Beard) and Pete Trewavas (Marillion).
Satellite - Into The Night (LIMITED EDITION with 2 extra tracks) - GBP 9.99
The new CD by Satellite! The music here will appeal not just to those who
enjoy the melodic power of bands such as Arena and Porcupine Tree, but also
to those who favour the classic prog bands such as Yes and Pink Floyd. A
recommended buy!
Quidam - Alone Together - GBP 9.99
Superb new CD by Polish band Quidam - their best CD in years! A recommended
buy!
Galleon - Engine Of Creation - GBP 9.99 (awaiting new delivery - back in
stock very soon)
The follow up to the epic and highly successful 'From Land To Ocean'. If
you don't know the band, start with this release - you 'won't be
disappointed!
Glass Hammer - The Compilations - GBP 9.99
A breathtaking collection of beautiful Glass Hammer music never before
included on an official Glass Hammer recording. All tracks included on The
Compilations, 1996 to 2004 either never made their way to an official
album, were recorded for tribute albums, or were part of compilation
projects that included many prog artists. This is a fantastic addition to
any progressive music collection, and is a must-have for all Glass Hammer
fans.
Pineapple Thief - What We Have Sown - GBP 9.99 (awaiting new delivery -
back in stock very soon)
The 27 minute tour de force track "What We Have Sown" is something a little
different for the group. Built around a beautiful main song, this shows the
group in its more adventurous mode with terrific drum work and fluid guitar
solos. lovely keyboard work is then woven into the instrumental sections
together with spiralling guitar themes that ebb and flow to become one of
the finest PINEAPPLE THIEF tracks to date.
Singularity - Of All The Mysteries - GBP 9.99
The new CD by Singularity - a new band to us at progrock.co.uk, but very
enjoyable!
Neal Morse - ? Live (double CD) - GBP 12.99
The first live CD (and a double!) from Neal Morse as a solo artist, proving
why he is considered one of the best vocalists / performers in the Prog
business!
Threshold - The Ravages Of Time - Best Of Threshold
Double CD - 140 mins of music from all studio CD's + unreleased radio edits
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CHRISTMAS POSTING DATES
For DELIVERY BEFORE CHRISTMAS, please note the following:
UK / Western Europe: Orders must be placed by midnight GMT on 12 DECEMBER
2007
Rest of the world: Orders must be placed by midnight GMT on 07 DECEMBER
2007
Any orders placed after these dates will not be sent until January 2008.
The post at Christmas time is much busier than at any other time in the
year and we want to be sure that any orders placed at http://www.progrock.co.uk - www.progrock.co.uk
are delivered safely, and on the date required. Thanks for your
co-operation.
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Best Regards
David Robinson
F2 Music Ltd, Festival House, 2 Goldfinch Close, Loughborough,
Leicestershire, LE11 3HG, UK
http://www.progrock.co.uk - www.progrock.co.uk
http://www.festival-music.co.uk - www.festival-music.co.uk
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Posted By: Easy Livin
Date Posted: December 04 2007 at 04:07
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The latest from F2 records:
Hello Prog fans - Included here are a couple of new pre-orders we thought
that you may be interested in. Also, please note the Christmas posting
dates at the end of this email, and order in plenty of time. Your last
chance to place orders and receive them before Christmas is 12 December
2008 (UK & Western Europe) and 07 December 2007 (rest of the world).
This is probably our last email to you this year, so we would like to take
this opportunity to say a very big THANK YOU for your interest and support
over the last 12 months - it really is appreciated. It has been a
successful year for our label (Festival Music) and shop
( http://www.progrock.co.uk - www.progrock.co.uk ), and the Prog world is going from strength to
strength. We are sure that 2008 will be just as good, if not better, with
some great new releases. Have a fantastic Christmas and New Year and we
will speak again soon!
NEW PRE-ORDERS
AYREON - 01011001 [RELEASE DATE 28/01/2008]
Double CD: GBP 12.99
Special Edition double CD + DVD: ?14.99
Deluxe Limited Edition double CD + DVD with special packaging: ?18.99
The brand new double studio CD from Ayreon, with some very special guest
performers including Daniel Gildenlow (Pain Of Salvation), Bob Catley
(Magnum), Tomas Bodin (The Flower Kings), Derek Sherinian (Planet X) and
many more!
TILES - Fly Paper - GBP 9.99 [RELEASE DATE 28/01/2008]
Tiles are a cross between Rush, Jethro Tull, Queensryche and Iron Maiden,
and this new CD includes a number of guest performers, including stunning
guitar work by Alex Lifeson (Rush).
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CHRISTMAS POSTING DATES
For DELIVERY BEFORE CHRISTMAS, please note the following:
UK / Western Europe: Orders must be placed by midnight GMT on 12 DECEMBER
2007
Rest of the world: Orders must be placed by midnight GMT on 07 DECEMBER
2007
Any orders placed after these dates will not be sent until the first week
of January 2008. The post at Christmas time is much busier than at any
other time in the year and we want to be sure that any orders placed at
http://www.progrock.co.uk - www.progrock.co.uk are delivered safely, and on the date required. Thanks
for your co-operation.
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Best Regards
David Robinson
F2 Music Ltd, Festival House, 2 Goldfinch Close, Loughborough,
Leicestershire, LE11 3HG, UK
http://www.progrock.co.uk - www.progrock.co.uk
http://www.festival-music.co.uk - www.festival-music.co.uk
David Robinson
F2 Music Ltd, Festival House, 2 Goldfinch Close, Loughborough,
Leicestershire, LE11 3HG, UK
http://www.festival-music.co.uk - www.festival-music.co.uk
http://www.progrock.co.uk - www.progrock.co.uk
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Posted By: Easy Livin
Date Posted: January 20 2008 at 17:11
Hello Prog fans
A belated Happy New Year to you all. Here's to many great Prog releases in
2008!
NEW STOCK
1. The excellent new AYREON CD called '01011001' is due in stock on Friday
25/01/2008 ready to be sent out on it's release date of 28/01/2008. Place
your order now at http://www.progrock.co.uk - www.progrock.co.uk and be one of the first to hear this
great new release.
Formats available:
Double CD: ?12.99
Special Edition double CD + DVD: ?14.99
Deluxe Limited Edition double CD + DVD with special packaging: ?18.99
2. The new CD by TILES called 'Fly Paper' is also due in on 25/01/2008, and
is available at the special pre-order price of GBP 9.99. Guest musicians
include Alex Lifeson of Rush!
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NEW PRE-ORDERS:
The new TANGENT double CD 'Not As Good As The Book' is due to be released
on 03/03/2008. We are happy to report that this is their best release yet,
and we have it available to pre-order now at http://www.progrock.co.uk - www.progrock.co.uk !
We also have a very special 'package' available - order the new TANGENT CD
(standard double CD edition or the special edition with a free limited
edition book written by Andy Tillison, the main man behind the band) and
the recently released MANNING CD 'Songs From The Bilston House' both
together, and get them at a very special price (which includes shipping to
anywhere in the world!). Guy Manning, the man behind MANNING, is a full
time member of The Tangent and Andy Tillison played keyboards on the new
MANNING CD as well as being involved in the production! If you like one,
you are sure to like the other!
TANGENT - Not As Good As The Book (2 CD + Book) - GBP 15.99
TANGENT - Not As Good As The Book (2 CD) - GBP 12.99
TANGENT - Not As Good As The Book (2 CD + Book) + MANNING - Songs From The
Bilston House - GBP 23.00
TANGENT - Not As Good As The Book (2 CD) + MANNING - Songs From The Bilston
House - GBP 20.00
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New releases coming soon (check http://www.progrock.co.uk - www.progrock.co.uk for more details over
the coming weeks)
Pallas - Moment To Moment [brand new DVD]
Caamora - She [CD & DVD] - Clive Nolan project featuring Alan Reed
(Pallas), Christina (Magenta) & many more
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LOTS OF NEW STOCK READY AND WAITING FOR YOU!
BEARDFISH - Fran En Plats Du Ej Kan Se (Remastered) - GBP 9.99
BEARDFISH - The Sane Day (Double) - GBP 12.99
BJH - Legacy - Live at Sheperd's Bush Empire 2006 (Double CD) - GBP 11.99
BJH - Legacy - Live at Sheperd's Bush Empire 2006 [DVD] - GBP12.99
CATHEDRAL - The Bridge (Digipak) - GBP 9.99
CAMEL - Moondances - Live In Concert [DVD] - GBP 11.99
COLLAGE - Basnie (remastered + bonus tracks) - GBP 9.99
COLLAGE - Changes (remastered + bonus tracks) - GBP 9.99
COLLAGE - Moonshine (remastered + bonus tracks) - GBP 9.99
COLLAGE - Safe (remastered + bonus tracks) - GBP 9.99
GALLEON - Engine Of Creation - GBP 9.99
GALLEON - From Land To Ocean (Double) - GBP 12.99
Glass Hammer - Lex Live [DVD] - GBP 12.99
Glass Hammer - Live At Belmont [2 DVD] - GBP 14.99
GLASS HAMMER - The Compilations - GBP 9.99
HIGH WHEEL - Live Before The Storm (Double) - GBP 12.99
HOLDING PATTERN - Breaking The Silence - GBP 9.99
IZZ - Live At Nearfest 2007 - GBP 9.99
KNIGHT AREA - The Sun Also Rises - GBP 9.99
KNIGHT AREA - Under A New Sign - GBP 9.99
MAGIC PIE - Circus Of Life - GBP 9.99
MANNING GUY - Ansers Tree - GBP 9.99
MORSE NEAL - Sing It High: A Collection Of Singles - GBP 9.99
MORSE NEAL - Songs From The Highway - GBP 9.99
PHIDEAUX - 313 - GBP 9.99
PHIDEAUX - Chupacabras - GBP 9.99
PHIDEAUX - Doomsday Afternoon - GBP 9.99
PHIDEAUX - Fiendish - GBP 9.99
PHIDEAUX - Ghost Story - GBP 9.99
PHIDEAUX - The Great Leap - GBP 9.99
PORCUPINE TREE - Arriving Somewhere [DVD] - GBP 13.99
PROJECT CREATION - Dawn On Pyther - GBP 9.99
PROJECT CREATION - Floating World - GBP 9.99
QUIDAM - Alone Together - GBP 9.99
QUIDAM - Angels' Dreams [special edition double CD] - GBP 11.99
QUIDAM - Baja Prog - Live In Mexico 1999 [special edition double CD] - GBP
11.99
QUIDAM - Half Plugged - GBP 9.99
QUIDAM - Quidam (10th anniversary double CD edition) - GBP 11.99
QUIDAM - The Fifth Season - Live In Concert [Ltd Edition DVD+CD] - GBP
14.99
Satellite - Evening Games (DVD) - GBP 12.99
Satellite - Evening Games (DVD+CD) - GBP 14.99
SINGULARITY - Of All The Mysteries - GBP 9.99
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WEB SITE - NEW FEATURE
You can now download the entire catalogue containing details of items for
sale on progrock.co.uk with just one click! At the top of the home page,
click on the links to open or right-click and choose 'save as' to save the
PDF file on your computer. There are two options - the full catalogue which
includes track listings, reviews and other information, and the brief
version which includes basic information for each release. Both catalogues
includes all the releases available.
Best Regards
David Robinson
F2 Music Ltd, Festival House, 2 Goldfinch Close, Loughborough,
Leicestershire, LE11 3HG, UK
http://www.progrock.co.uk - www.progrock.co.uk
http://www.festival-music.co.uk - www.festival-music.co.uk
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Posted By: Easy Livin
Date Posted: March 01 2008 at 05:57
Hi there!
Just a quick update to let you know of some great new releases that we have
available to order on http://www.progrock.co.uk - www.progrock.co.uk . New releases by Caamora, Magenta,
Pallas, RPWL, Par Lindh Project, Oliver Wakeman, Fish, Flamborough Head,
Porcupine Tree and a couple of books - it doesn't get much better than
that!
COMPETITION
We also have a Glass Hammer competition to win a signed copy of their new
CD 'Culture Of Ascent' or a signed A4 colour photo. Both items have been
signed by Steve Babb and Fred Schendel. Just visit http://www.progrock.co.uk - www.progrock.co.uk , go
to the competition page, and email your answer. It's that easy! Closing
date for the competition is 31/03/2008.
PRE-ORDERS AVAILABLE AT http://www.progrock.co.uk - www.progrock.co.uk
CAAMORA [released 10/03/2008]
A huge project by Clive Nolan (Arena / Pendragon) with some great
musicians. The live DVD / CD includes Christina (Magenta), Alan Reed
(Pallas), John Jowitt (IQ, Neo), Mark Westwood (guitars), Martin Bowen
(guitars), Richard West (keyboards), Scot Higham (drums).
CAAMORA - She [DELUXE BOX - 2 Studio CD+2 Live CD+DVD+Bonus DVD!] - GBP
49.99
CAAMORA - She Live [Special Edition DVD + 2CD - Live] - GBP 19.99
CAAMORA - She [2 CD - Studio] - GBP 11.99
CAAMORA - She [DVD - Live] - GBP 15.99
CAAMORA - She [2 CD DIGIPAK - Studio] - GBP 12.99
CAAMORA - She [TRIPLE VINYL ALBUM - Studio] - GBP 28.99
MAGENTA - Metamorphosis [released 21/04/2008] - GBP 9.99
Also available with Another Time Another Place (double live CD) for just:
GBP 14.99
The new CD from Magenta - Without abandoning the sense of melody and
dynamics that remain the Magenta trademark, Metamorphosis sees the band
taking a darker, more intense path with powerful, sometimes disturbing
subject matter.
PALLAS - Moment To Moment [DVD+CD] - GBP 21.99 [released 10/03/2008]
PALLAS - Moment To Moment [DVD] - GBP 16.99 [released 10/03/2008]
PAR LINDH PROJECT - Live In Poland [DVD+CD] - GBP 21.99 [released
10/03/2008]
PAR LINDH PROJECT - Live In Poland [DVD] - GBP 16.99 [released 10/03/2008]
RPWL - The RPWL Experience [Special Edition + BONUS TRACKS] - GBP 12.99
[released 03/03/2008]
RPWL - The RPWL Experience - GBP 11.99 [released 03/03/2008]
WAKEMAN OLIVER - Coming To Town - Live In Katowice [DVD+CD] - GBP 21.99
[released 31/03/2008]
WAKEMAN OLIVER - Coming To Town - Live In Katowice [DVD] - GBP 16.99
[released 31/03/2008]
NEW STOCK:
FISH - 13th Star - GBP 11.99
FLAMBOROUGH HEAD - Live In Budapest - GBP 9.99
GENESIS - Rock Retrospectives - The Gabriel Era [BOOK] - GBP 8.99
PINK FLOYD - Reflections And Echoes - On Record, On Stage & On Film [4 DVD
+ BOOK] - GBP 18.99
PORCUPINE TREE - Nil Recurring - GBP 8.99
Hi there!
Just a reminder of the new releases that have or will soon arrive at
http://www.progrock.co.uk - www.progrock.co.uk . New releases by Caamora, Magenta, Pallas, RPWL (due in
on Monday!), Par Lindh Project, Oliver Wakeman, Fish, Flamborough Head,
Porcupine Tree and a couple of books - it doesn't get much better than
that! And remember, our prices INCLUDE shipping to anywhere in the world
for orders over GBP 10.00!
NEW STOCK:
The new TANGENT double CD 'Not As Good As The Book' is now IN STOCK AND
READY TO SEND!
TANGENT - Not As Good As The Book (2 CD + Book) - GBP 15.99
TANGENT - Not As Good As The Book (2 CD) - GBP 12.99
The limited edition version with the book is VERY limited and it is likely
that when our stock is sold, it will become unavailable. So, don't delay
and order today!
Remember, we also have a very special 'package' available - order the new
TANGENT CD (standard double CD edition or the special edition with a free
limited edition book written by Andy Tillison, the main man behind the
band) and the recently released MANNING CD 'Songs From The Bilston House'
both together, and get them at a very special price (which includes
shipping to anywhere in the world!). Guy Manning, the man behind MANNING,
is a full time member of The Tangent and Andy Tillison played keyboards on
the new MANNING CD as well as being involved in the production! If you like
one, you are sure to like the other!
TANGENT - Not As Good As The Book (2 CD + Book) + MANNING - Songs From The
Bilston House - GBP 23.00
TANGENT - Not As Good As The Book (2 CD) + MANNING - Songs From The Bilston
House - GBP 20.00
OTHER NEW STOCK
FISH - 13th Star - GBP 11.99
FLAMBOROUGH HEAD - Live In Budapest - GBP 9.99
GENESIS - Rock Retrospectives - The Gabriel Era [BOOK] - GBP 8.99
PINK FLOYD - Reflections And Echoes - On Record, On Stage & On Film [4 DVD
+ BOOK] - GBP 18.99
PORCUPINE TREE - Nil Recurring - GBP 8.99
Also, lots of new releases from Progrock Records (USA) arriving any day
now, plus some signed Phideaux CD's!
PRE-ORDERS AVAILABLE AT http://www.progrock.co.uk - www.progrock.co.uk
CAAMORA [Expected in stock on 10 MARCH 2008]
A huge project by Clive Nolan (Arena / Pendragon) with some great
musicians. The live DVD / CD includes Christina (Magenta), Alan Reed
(Pallas), John Jowitt (IQ, Neo), Mark Westwood (guitars), Martin Bowen
(guitars), Richard West (keyboards), Scot Higham (drums).
CAAMORA - She [DELUXE BOX - 2 Studio CD+2 Live CD+DVD+Bonus DVD!] - GBP
49.99
CAAMORA - She Live [Special Edition DVD + 2CD - Live] - GBP 19.99
CAAMORA - She [2 CD - Studio] - GBP 11.99
CAAMORA - She [DVD - Live] - GBP 15.99
CAAMORA - She [2 CD DIGIPAK - Studio] - GBP 12.99
CAAMORA - She [TRIPLE VINYL ALBUM - Studio] - GBP 28.99
MAGENTA - Metamorphosis [released 21 APRIL 2008] - GBP 9.99
Also available with Another Time Another Place (double live CD) for just:
GBP 14.99
The new CD from Magenta - Without abandoning the sense of melody and
dynamics that remain the Magenta trademark, Metamorphosis sees the band
taking a darker, more intense path with powerful, sometimes disturbing
subject matter.
MAGENTA - Metamorphosis [released 21 APRIL 2008] + Another Time Another
Place (double CD) - GBP 14.99
Special package offer of the new Magenta CD PLUS their double live CD
'Another Time Another Place'. Price includes shipping to anywhere in the
world.
PALLAS - Moment To Moment [DVD+CD] - GBP 21.99 [released 10 MARCH 2008]
PALLAS - Moment To Moment [DVD] - GBP 16.99 [released 10 MARCH 2008]
PAR LINDH PROJECT - Live In Poland [DVD+CD] - GBP 21.99 [released 10 MARCH
2008]
PAR LINDH PROJECT - Live In Poland [DVD] - GBP 16.99 [released 10 MARCH
2008]
RPWL - The RPWL Experience [Special Edition + BONUS TRACKS] - GBP 12.99
[released 03 MARCH 2008]
RPWL - The RPWL Experience - GBP 11.99 [released 03 MARCH 2008]
WAKEMAN OLIVER - Coming To Town - Live In Katowice [DVD+CD] - GBP 21.99
[released 31 MARCH 2008]
WAKEMAN OLIVER - Coming To Town - Live In Katowice [DVD] - GBP 16.99
[released 31 MARCH 2008]
GIGS
Don't forget - Credo (with support band Jebo) are playing at The Peel,
Kingston Upon Thames, London, UK on 01 March 2008. This is Credo's only
confirmed date before they play the prestigous RoSFest festival in the USA
in May, the only UK band to be invited to play!
COMPETITION
As many of you know, we are currently running a Glass Hammer competition to
win a signed copy of their new CD 'Culture Of Ascent' or a signed A4 colour
photo. Both items have been signed by Steve Babb and Fred Schendel. This is
our most popular competition yet and we have received many entries! Just
visit http://www.progrock.co.uk - www.progrock.co.uk , go to the competition page, and email your
answer. It's that easy! Closing date for the competition is 31 MARCH 2008.
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Posted By: Easy Livin
Date Posted: March 18 2008 at 12:05
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The latest from David Ribinson:
Hi there!
*IMPORTANT INFORMATION - DELAYED RELEASES*
We have just received news of some delayed releases for CD's and DVD's that
we are currently taking pre-orders for. These are all of the new releases
on the Polish label Metal Mind and include Caamora, Pallas, Par Lindh
Project and Oliver Wakeman. We have been told that the problems are due to
the Polish label having delays with their pressing plant, and every
distributor will be effected by this problem. The delayed releases, and the
new release dates that we have been told are as follows:
CAAMORA [NEW RELEASE DATE: 24 MARCH 2008]
A huge project by Clive Nolan (Arena / Pendragon) with some great
musicians. The live DVD / CD includes Christina (Magenta), Alan Reed
(Pallas), John Jowitt (IQ, Neo), Mark Westwood (guitars), Martin Bowen
(guitars), Richard West (keyboards), Scot Higham (drums).
CAAMORA - She [DELUXE BOX - 2 Studio CD+2 Live CD+DVD+Bonus DVD!] - GBP
49.99
CAAMORA - She Live [Special Edition DVD + 2CD - Live] - GBP 19.99
CAAMORA - She [2 CD - Studio] - GBP 11.99
CAAMORA - She [DVD - Live] - GBP 15.99
CAAMORA - She [2 CD DIGIPAK - Studio] - GBP 12.99
CAAMORA - She [TRIPLE VINYL ALBUM - Studio] - GBP 28.99
PALLAS - Moment To Moment [DVD+CD] - GBP 21.99 [NEW RELEASE DATE:
31/03/2008]
PALLAS - Moment To Moment [DVD] - GBP 16.99 [NEW RELEASE DATE: 31/03/2008]
PAR LINDH PROJECT - Live In Poland [DVD+CD] - GBP 21.99 [NEW RELEASE DATE:
21/04/2008]
PAR LINDH PROJECT - Live In Poland [DVD] - GBP 16.99 [NEW RELEASE DATE:
21/04/2008]
OLIVER WAKEMAN - Coming To Town - Live In Katowice [DVD+CD] - GBP 21.99
[NEW RELEASE DATE: 21/04/2008]
OLIVER WAKEMAN - Coming To Town - Live In Katowice [DVD] - GBP 16.99 [NEW
RELEASE DATE: 21/04/2008]
There have also been problems with the Camel - Moondances DVD. It has been
released BUT there are problems with getting stock in the UK. We are trying
our best and will fulfil any outstanding orders as soon as possible.
Apologies for the delay. Unfortunately it is completely out of our control,
but we will send all pre-orders out as soon as we eventually receive the
stock. Thank you for your patience.
NOW IN STOCK AND READY TO SEND:
PHIDEAUX - ALL TITLES
We now have a limited amount of AUTOGRAPHED CD's by PHIDEAUX. Phideaux
appeared on the latest Ayreon CD 01011001 as well as having 6 CD's
currently available by his own band. We have autographed of them all! The
latest CD by Phideaux, Doomsday Afternoon comes highly recommended as an
introduction to the band.
RPWL - The RPWL Experience [Special Edition + BONUS TRACKS] - GBP 12.99
RPWL - The RPWL Experience - GBP 11.99
TANGENT - Not As Good As The Book (2 CD + Book) - GBP 15.99 *VERY FEW LEFT
- WILL THEN BE DELETED*
TANGENT - Not As Good As The Book (2 CD) - GBP 12.99
TANGENT - Not As Good As The Book (2 CD + Book) + MANNING - Songs From The
Bilston House - GBP 23.00 *VERY FEW LEFT - WILL THEN BE DELETED*
TANGENT - Not As Good As The Book (2 CD) + MANNING - Songs From The Bilston
House - GBP 20.00
FISH - 13th Star - GBP 11.99
FLAMBOROUGH HEAD - Live In Budapest - GBP 9.99
GENESIS - Rock Retrospectives - The Gabriel Era [BOOK] - GBP 8.99
PINK FLOYD - Reflections And Echoes - On Record, On Stage & On Film [4 DVD
+ BOOK] - GBP 18.99
PORCUPINE TREE - Nil Recurring - GBP 8.99
Also, lots of new releases from Progrock Records (USA) arriving any day
now!
OTHER PRE-ORDERS
MAGENTA - Metamorphosis [released 21 APRIL 2008] - GBP 9.99
Also available with Another Time Another Place (double live CD) for just:
GBP 14.99
The new CD from Magenta - Without abandoning the sense of melody and
dynamics that remain the Magenta trademark, Metamorphosis sees the band
taking a darker, more intense path with powerful, sometimes disturbing
subject matter.
MAGENTA - Metamorphosis [released 21 APRIL 2008] + Another Time Another
Place (double CD) - GBP 14.99
Special package offer of the new Magenta CD PLUS their double live CD
'Another Time Another Place'. Price includes shipping to anywhere in the
world.
COMPETITION - Enter before it's too late!
As many of you know, we are currently running a Glass Hammer competition to
win a signed copy of their new CD 'Culture Of Ascent' or a signed A4 colour
photo. Both items have been signed by Steve Babb and Fred Schendel. This is
our most popular competition yet and we have received many entries! Just
visit http://www.progrock.co.uk - www.progrock.co.uk , go to the competition page, and email your
answer. It's that easy! Closing date for the competition is 31 MARCH 2008.
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Best Regards
David Robinson
F2 Music Ltd, Festival House, 2 Goldfinch Close, Loughborough,
Leicestershire, LE11 3HG, UK
http://www.progrock.co.uk - www.progrock.co.uk
http://www.festival-music.co.uk - www.festival-music.co.uk
Hi there
TWO NEW SIGNINGS TO FESTIVAL MUSIC!
We just wanted to let you know some great news about two new signings to
our label. Festival Music is the label of F2 Music Ltd, which also consists
of http://www.progrock.co.uk - www.progrock.co.uk , our online Prog shop selling all of our releases as
well as hundreds of other great prog titles from around the world.
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TINYFISH
We are very pleased to officially announce the signing of a worldwide deal
with TINYFISH, one of the most exciting Prog bands in the UK at the moment,
for the release of their second album entitled 'The Big Red Spark'.
Tinyfish are already tipped as 'one to watch' by Classic Rock Magazine,
with their debut CD appearing in their Top 20 albums of 2007, alongside
some VERY big names, and we are honoured to be working with such a talented
band.
Simon Godfrey, lead singer and guitarist with the band had this to say
about the new signing: 'We are very pleased to announce that Tinyfish have
agreed to sign with Festival Music. David Robinson (owner of Festival
Music, progrock.co.uk and F2 Music) approached us after watching our set at
last year's Summer's End Festival in Bilston (UK). He loved what he heard
and asked us if we would consider releasing our next record through his
label. Considering that Festival has some of the best progressive bands in
the UK at the moment on its roster (Solstice, Guy Manning, Credo, etc), we
were only too happy to oblige. David is a the kind of label boss who
genuinely loves the music he releases and we look forward to a productive
relationship with him.'
The new album will be engineered and mixed by It Bites/Frost/Arena/Kino
guitarist John Mitchell and the band will be entering the studio in April
with a view to releasing the record in late summer of 2008. The current
track list is:
1. Rainland
2. Ride
3. The Sarcasm Never Stops
4. The Big Red Spark
5. I'm Not Crashing
6. Bad Weather Road
7. More Power Than Bombs
8. Wide Awake At Midnight
Simon goes on to say 'The new album is a much more guitar orientated beast
than its predecessor, it has two numbers over ten minutes and lots more
sonic experimentation. We've managed to play a number of these songs live
now and the reaction has been very positive, so be prepared for more
disturbing monologues from Rob Ramsay and droplets of pure melodic bliss
from the rest of the band.'
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BITTERTOWN
And the good news doesn't stop there. Festival Music have also signed a
brand new band called Bittertown, based in the Netherlands. Formed by Tom
Janssen, the driving force behind the band, their music is powerful,
emotional, and very catchy! Having listened to their demo over a year ago
now, I found myself humming almost every tune for weeks!
The debut CD by Bittertown will be a concept album called 'Scenes From The
Box', with great guitar and keyboard solos, and powerful, emotive vocals by
three vocalists taking on different roles within the compelling concept.
The final release date is still to be confirmed, but is likely to be June
2008. As soon a we have a confirmed date, we will of course let you know
the full details of the release.
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Festival Music is proud to be working with the following excellent Prog
artists on their label:
Bittertown
Citizen Cain
Credo
Ezra
Manning
Solstice
Tinyfish
Current releases include:
Abel Ganz - Back From The Zone
chimpan A - chimpan A
Credo - Rhetoric
Erasmus - Voyage
Ezra - Songs From Pennsylvania
Manning - Songs From The Bilston House
Solstice - Silent Dance - the definitive edition (double)
Solstice - New Life - the definitive edition (double)
Solstice - Circles - the definitive edition
Solstice - The Cropredy Set - the definitive edition (CD+DVD)
ProgAID - All Around The World EP (all star charity release)
Annie Haslam with Magenta - Night And Day EP
To read more about the releases currently available, and see our previous
releases, please visit http://www.festival-music.co.uk - www.festival-music.co.uk . The site is under devel
opment, but you can download PDF sheets with all of the required
information for each of our releases. Thanks.
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A full release schedule for Festival Music for the rest of 2008 will be
published very soon and includes some very exciting releases!
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Posted By: Easy Livin
Date Posted: April 16 2008 at 03:38
Hi there!
Some excellent new items in stock, a couple of great new pre-orders, and a
couple of offers for you! Abel Ganz have finally released their new CD,
featuring guest appearances by Alan Reed (Pallas) and a superb guitar solo
by Magenta's guitarist Chris Fry. Available for just GBP 8.99 from
http://www.progrock.co.uk - www.progrock.co.uk ! The new Magenta CD 'Metamorphosis' is now in stock, as
are all of the Caamora releases - at last! We have also stocked up on some
of the great releases by Progrock Records in the USA. Hope you find
something of interest!
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CREDO - Special Offer! Get their critically acclaimed CD Rhetoric for just
GBP 7.99!
Click here: http://www.progrock.co.uk/acatalog/C.html#aP15101 - http://www.progrock.co.uk/acatalog/C.html#aP15101
We have just taken delivery of a new pressing of the Credo - Rhetoric CD,
which has now become the F2 Music label's best seller! And it's not
difficult to hear why! Perfect melodic Prog with powerful and emotional
vocals, Rhetoric has everything that a Prog fan could want! Mike Varty,
keyboard player with Credo, is currently touring with Mick Pointer
(ex-Marillion & Arena) and Nick Barrett (Pendragon) as part of Mick's band
celebrating the 25th anniversary if 'Script For A Jester's Tear', which is
no surprise as Credo's CD 'Rhetoric' has been described as being 'lost gem
from the early years of Marillion'! Credo will be playing the prestigious
RoSFest festival in USA in May 2008 - the only UK band to be invited to
play, and we are celebrating by reducing the price of the CD to just GBP
7.99 (limited period only). You really can't go wrong!
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ABEL GANZ - Special Offer! Get their remastered 'best of' CD Back From The
Zone for just GBP 4.99!
Click here: http://www.progrock.co.uk/acatalog/A.html#aP15100 - http://www.progrock.co.uk/acatalog/A.html#aP15100
To celebrate the release of the brand new Abel Ganz CD 'Shooting Albatross'
(see NEW RELEASES below), we are offering their previous remastered 'best
of' CD 'Back From The Zone' for just GBP 4.99! You will not find it cheaper
anywhere else, and it's the perfect companion for their new release!
Abel Ganz - Shooting Albatross - their brand new studio CD - GBP 8.99
Click here: http://www.progrock.co.uk/acatalog/A.html#aP15189 - http://www.progrock.co.uk/acatalog/A.html#aP15189
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PRE-ORDERS:
Beardfish - Sleeping In Traffic - Part 2 [released 19/05/2008] - GBP 9.99
Click here: http://www.progrock.co.uk/acatalog/B.html#aP15191 - http://www.progrock.co.uk/acatalog/B.html#aP15191
The excellent new CD by Beardfish is now available to pre-order - we've
heard it and it's great!!
Panic Room - Visionary Position [released 21/04/2008] - GBP 9.99
Click here: http://www.progrock.co.uk/acatalog/P.html#aP15192 - http://www.progrock.co.uk/acatalog/P.html#aP15192
Debut release by the band featuring 4 ex-members of the highly successful
Karnataka!
NEW RELEASES NOW IN STOCK AND READY TO SEND:
Caamora - all versions (except the LP release - see below) [ [click here:
http://www.progrock.co.uk/acatalog/C.html#aP15162 - http://www.progrock.co.uk/acatalog/C.html#aP15162 ]
Now in stock! Deluxe box set is selling very fast and we believe that the
limited deluxe edition stock has almost been sold - buy quickly if you want
this! Please note that the Caamora 3 LP release has been cancelled by the
label and will not be released. All pre-orders will be refunded.
Magenta - Metamorphosis - GBP 9.99 [click here:
http://www.progrock.co.uk/acatalog/Magenta.html#aP15181 - http://www.progrock.co.uk/acatalog/Magenta.html#aP15181 ]
Thieves Kitchen - The Water Road - GBP 9.99 [click here:
http://www.progrock.co.uk/acatalog/T.html#aP15193 - http://www.progrock.co.uk/acatalog/T.html#aP15193 ]
Anthony Phillips - The Geese & The Ghost (double deluxe edition) - GBP
11.99 [click here: http://www.progrock.co.uk/acatalog/P.html#aP15194 - http://www.progrock.co.uk/acatalog/P.html#aP15194 ]
Ghost Circus - Across The Line - GBP 9.99 [click here:
http://www.progrock.co.uk/acatalog/G.html#aP15208 - http://www.progrock.co.uk/acatalog/G.html#aP15208 ]
Invisigoth - Narcotica - GBP 9.99 [click here:
http://www.progrock.co.uk/acatalog/I.html#aP15207 - http://www.progrock.co.uk/acatalog/I.html#aP15207 ]
Soul Secret - Flowing Portraits - GBP 9.99 [click here:
http://www.progrock.co.uk/acatalog/S.html#aP15205 - http://www.progrock.co.uk/acatalog/S.html#aP15205 ]
Simon Says - Tardigrade - GBP 9.99 [click here:
http://www.progrock.co.uk/acatalog/S.html#aP15206 - http://www.progrock.co.uk/acatalog/S.html#aP15206 ]
Sunchild - The Gnomon (double) - GBP 10.99 [click here:
http://www.progrock.co.uk/acatalog/S.html#aP15190 - http://www.progrock.co.uk/acatalog/S.html#aP15190 ]
NEW STOCK:
Dial - Synchronised - GBP 9.99 [click here:
http://www.progrock.co.uk/acatalog/D.html#aP15195 - http://www.progrock.co.uk/acatalog/D.html#aP15195 ]
Third Ending - The Third Ending - GBP 9.99 [click here:
http://www.progrock.co.uk/acatalog/T.html#aP15196 - http://www.progrock.co.uk/acatalog/T.html#aP15196 ]
Prymary - The Tragedy Of Innocence - GBP 9.99 [click here:
http://www.progrock.co.uk/acatalog/P.html#aP15197 - http://www.progrock.co.uk/acatalog/P.html#aP15197 ]
Persephone's Dream - Pyre of Dreams - GBP 9.99 [click here:
http://www.progrock.co.uk/acatalog/P.html#aP15198 - http://www.progrock.co.uk/acatalog/P.html#aP15198 ]
Ghost Circus - Cycles - GBP 9.99 [click here:
http://www.progrock.co.uk/acatalog/G.html#aP15199 - http://www.progrock.co.uk/acatalog/G.html#aP15199 ]
Erik Norlander - Hommage Symphonique - GBP 9.99 [click here:
http://www.progrock.co.uk/acatalog/N.html#aP15200 - http://www.progrock.co.uk/acatalog/N.html#aP15200 ]
Invisigoth - Alcholocaust - GBP 9.99 [click here:
http://www.progrock.co.uk/acatalog/I.html#aP15201 - http://www.progrock.co.uk/acatalog/I.html#aP15201 ]
Lana Lane - Gemini - GBP 9.99 [click here:
http://www.progrock.co.uk/acatalog/L.html#aP15202 - http://www.progrock.co.uk/acatalog/L.html#aP15202 ]
Chinese Firedrill - Circles - GBP 9.99 [click here:
http://www.progrock.co.uk/acatalog/C.html#aP15203 - http://www.progrock.co.uk/acatalog/C.html#aP15203 ]
Amarans Plight - Voice In The Light - GBP 9.99 [click here:
http://www.progrock.co.uk/acatalog/A.html#aP15204 - http://www.progrock.co.uk/acatalog/A.html#aP15204 ]
Eloy - Ocean 2 - The Answer - GBP 9.99 [click here:
http://www.progrock.co.uk/acatalog/E.html#aP12610 - http://www.progrock.co.uk/acatalog/E.html#aP12610 ]
Guddal & Matte - Genesis For Two Grand Pianos - GBP 8.99 [click here:
http://www.progrock.co.uk/acatalog/G.html#aP15188 - http://www.progrock.co.uk/acatalog/G.html#aP15188 ]
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PRE-ORDER NEWS:
There has been a further delay with the Oliver Wakeman DVD release - please
see below for the new official release date). [click here:
http://www.progrock.co.uk/acatalog/W.html#aP15170 - http://www.progrock.co.uk/acatalog/W.html#aP15170 ]
OLIVER WAKEMAN - Coming To Town - Live In Katowice [DVD+CD] - GBP 21.99
[NEW RELEASE DATE: 05 MAY 2008]
OLIVER WAKEMAN - Coming To Town - Live In Katowice [DVD] - GBP 16.99 [NEW
RELEASE DATE: 05/ MAY 2008]
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COMPETITION - The answer to the question, and the lucky winners are
announced on the web site at http://www.progrock.co.uk - www.progrock.co.uk
Thank you to everybody who entered the Glass Hammer competition - it has
been our most successful competition yet!
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Posted By: Easy Livin
Date Posted: June 02 2008 at 10:02
TWELFTH NIGHT SIGN TO FESTIVAL MUSIC
We are extremely pleased to officially announce the signing of a worldwide
deal with TWELFTH NIGHT, one of the most important and exciting Prog bands
to come out of the 80s Progressive Rock Revival in the UK. Recent concerts
have given rise to a renewed interest in the band, their back catalogue and
their forthcoming live DVD, and we are honoured to be working with them.
TWELFTH NIGHT formed in 1979 and became regulars at the Marquee Club,
London, touring extensively over the years and releasing a number of
critically acclaimed albums.
Brian Devoil, drummer and founder member of the band said 'Signing with
Festival Music is a very positive move for us, and we are delighted to be
working with such an enthusiastic label. David Robinson (owner of Festival
Music, progrock.co.uk and F2 Music) has been a lifelong fan of the band,
and we are looking forward to working with him on some very exciting
releases!'
Festival Music will be releasing double CD 'Definitive Edition' versions of
the TWELFTH NIGHT back catalogue. Each CD set will include the full
original album along with a second disc containing demos, rehearsals and /
or live recordings from the same era, much of it previously unreleased. The
CDs will be issued with updated artwork, new sleeve notes and previously
unseen photographs. The first release in the series will be 'Smiling At
Grief - The Definitive Edition', making the Smiling At Grief album
available for the first time in eleven years!
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SOLSTICE
Solstice are currently working on a new CD which we hope will be released
later this year. In the meantime, try to get to one of these gigs -
Solstice are one of the most entertaining live bands out there!
25/05/2008 - The Somerset Prog Festival at The Cheese and Grain, Frome, UK
Solstice are the headline band supported by Ezra, The Fast Camels and
Gothic Chicken. This should be a great gig - one of the few Prog festivals
in the UK, so get a long if you can!
Tickets and more information from: http://www.cheeseandgrain.co.uk - www.cheeseandgrain.co.uk or phone: 01373
455420
13/06/2008 - Riga Music Bar, Westcliff On Sea, Essex, UK. Doors open at 8pm
HERE & NOW plus Solstice
?15 (?13 advance, ?10 CRS subscribers advance)
Solstice will be supporting Gong off-shoot band Here & Now, and will be on
stage from 8:30pm to 9:30pm
Tickets from Riga Music Bar http://www.rigamusicbar.co.uk - http://www.rigamusicbar.co.uk or Ticketweb
http://www.ticketweb.co.uk - http://www.ticketweb.co.uk
21/06/2008 - Special Summer Solstice concert, The Pitz Club, Milton Keynes,
UK
Solstice are the headline band with two great support acts - this will be a
great show and is expected to sell out!
Tickets are available on-line from http://www.wegottickets.com - http://www.wegottickets.com
23/08/2008 - Symforce 2 Festival, Tilburg, The Netherlands
Solstice will be playing on one of the days at this prestigious festival,
alongside some of the best prog bands in the world. More information from:
http://www.myspace.com/symforce - http://www.myspace.com/symforce
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TINYFISH
Work is going well on the new CD 'The Big Red Spark', with the drums
recently recorded at John Mitchell's (Arena, It Bites) studio. This is
going to be one of the major releases of 2009!
01/10/2008 - Classic Rock Society, Rotherham, UK
Dual headline with Touchstone
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MANNING
Guy Manning (of Manning and The Tangent) has put together the new core
MANNING band line-up and includes Guy, Phil Wilkes (Keyboards), Kris
Hudson-Lee (Bass, Vocals), Kev Currie (Guitar, Vocals), Danny Rhodes (Drums
& Percussion), and Julie King (Keyboards, Vocals, Percussion). Manning have
some live dates already confirmed, and will be playing material from Guys
superb and extensive back catalogue.
21/06/2008 - The Rob Leighton Tribute Night at the Herringthorpe Centre,
Rotherham, UK
With Strangefish & Black Bonzo
09/11/2008 - Robin 2, Bilston, UK
Supporting Also Eden.
Guy will also be playing with The Tangent at the Summer's End Festival,
Lydney, UK on 28/09/2008.
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CITIZEN CAIN
Work is progressing well on the new Citizen Cain CD - we hope to have more
news on this next time. As previously announced, Festival Music will be
releasing all of the Citizen Cain back catalogue over the next few months,
before releasing the new CD in early 2009. Final release dates will be
confirmed next time.
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EZRA
25/05/2008 - The Somerset Prog Festival at The Cheese and Grain, Frome, UK
Solstice are the headline band supported by Ezra, The Fast Camels and
Gothic Chicken.
Tickets and more information from: http://www.cheeseandgrain.co.uk - www.cheeseandgrain.co.uk or phone: 01373
455420
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BITTERTOWN
The debut CD by Dutch band Bittertown called 'Scenes From The Box' is
currently being mastered ready for release later in 2008. A concept album
full of melodic tracks, it is sure to appeal to many Prog fans out there!
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CREDO
Following their appearance at RoSFest, Philadelphia, USA, this year
interest in the band has been astounding! The band are currently working on
a new CD, to be released in early 2009, and are currently discussing a
number of other concerts and festival with promoters. Already confirmed are
the dates below.
10/10/2008 - Riffs, Swindon, UK
17/10/2008 - Subtacto Festival, Norway
07/11/2008 - Riga Music Bar, Westcliff On Sea, Essex, UK. Supporting
Ritual.
08/11/2008 - CRS, Rotherham, UK. Supporting Ritual.
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We'll leave you with some of the comments that followed Credo's appearance
at RoSFest!
Credo - the band got crowd ovations and everyone I talked too thought it
was an amazing show. Second best concert of this weekend for me. And this
band won themselves new fans by the bucketful this morning, the band are
probably busy counting money from CD-sales still ;-)
Credo was also a treat - enthusiastic, personable and really tasteful
guitar work - exceeding expectations.
Credo - Sunday morning is a tough slot for obvious reasons (those damn
moomin again). Credo did exactly what is necessary to win the crowd over.
They played a high energy set with passion and humour. Did I enjoy the
show? Absolutely.
Great music, great people, great fun...who could ask for anything more?
The one that moved me was The Letter by Credo. It was like a chill and the
hair on my arms stood on end
Credo was awesome Sunday morning. They put on a very good performance and
really got the sleepy 11AM crowd into it with some humour.
Other highlights where the friendly and amusing Credo putting on a great
performance in the slot that demands a high standard, my wife's favourite
band of the weekend with her "sounds like Marillion" comment, to me I can
see the similarities but was amply unique enough for me to make it not a
turn off.
Credo were simply impeccable. Crunchy prog, an awesome singer with much
passion and a fabulous sense of humour. Great harmonies, a very tight band.
Sensational band!
They simple blew everyone's socks off yesterday morning, and for the first
time I can remember, I was so happy for a band that tears welled up when I
saw their amazed and elated reaction to the crowd.
My vote for the single most riveting performer: Patrik Lundstrom of Ritual
followed by Mark Colton of Credo.
Credo - Another fabulous wake up set! Mark was a riot on stage and totally
won the crowd over with his stories before we even had the chance to enjoy
the Rhetoric tracks. Loved the story about his son asking why a fan shot
John Lennon and Mark explained that the fan shot John because he liked his
music and Mark's son replied, "Daddy, I hope they don't like you in
America." Kudos to Credo. Hope to see you back in the States soon.
Credo What a nice surprise!!! These guys are awesome, as well as humorous!!
Given the RoSFest tradition of having an energetic band open the day on
Sunday, I was not surprised that Credo put on such a great show. Their
front man was funny and engaging and the music was played with enthusiasm
and great chops. I had already bought their album based on the strength of
the one song I'd heard from them, and I'm glad I didn't have to stand in
their huge merch line after the show. My second favourite act of the
weekend, behind Ritual. They played all of the Rhetoric album and announced
that it was the last time they'd be doing that.
Tim Birrell of Credo probably had the best sound of all the guitarists at
RoSFest.
Credo was tremendous and the CD I bought there is just as good if not
better because the production is awesome.
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Best Regards
David Robinson
F2 Music Ltd, Festival House, 2 Goldfinch Close, Loughborough,
Leicestershire, LE11 3HG, UK
http://www.progrock.co.uk - www.progrock.co.uk
http://www.festival-music.co.uk - www.festival-music.co.uk
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Posted By: chopper
Date Posted: June 02 2008 at 10:17
"TINYFISH
Work is going well on the new CD 'The Big Red Spark', with the drums
recently recorded at John Mitchell's (Arena, It Bites) studio. This is
going to be one of the major releases of 2009!"
Can't wait for this one!!!
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Posted By: Easy Livin
Date Posted: June 09 2008 at 03:39
Hi there!
Some excellent new items now in stock, some old items back in stock, and
some great sale items for you this time! Remember FREE postage to ANYWHERE
in the world on orders over GBP 10.00!
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PRE-ORDERS
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Spocks Beard - Live (2008) [released 16/06/2008] - GBP 12.49 (double CD) /
GBP 13.99 (DVD)
Click here to pre-order:
http://www.progrock.co.uk/acatalog/Spocks_Beard.html#aP15232 - http://www.progrock.co.uk/acatalog/Spocks_Beard.html#aP15232
Brand new live CD recording during the band's 2007 European tour. Available
as a double CD or a DVD (both track listings are the same)
Mostly Autumn - Glass Shadows (Standard Edition) [released 16/06/2008] -
GBP 11.49
Click here to pre-order: http://www.progrock.co.uk/acatalog/M.html#aP15217 - http://www.progrock.co.uk/acatalog/M.html#aP15217
Brand new Mostly Autumn CD which has been described as a real return to
form!
Ozric Tentacles - Jurassic Shift (CD+DVD) [released 26/06/2008] - GBP 10.99
Click here to pre-order: http://www.progrock.co.uk/acatalog/O.html#aP15239 - http://www.progrock.co.uk/acatalog/O.html#aP15239
A CD & DVD package of Ozric Tentacles' 4th CD Jurassic Shift. The original
album has been remastered and the DVD contains videos of some great live
performances!
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NEW ITEMS
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BELIEVE - Yesterday Is A Friend - GBP 9.99
Click here to order: http://www.progrock.co.uk/acatalog/B.html#aP15236 - http://www.progrock.co.uk/acatalog/B.html#aP15236
The second CD by Believe from Poland. The band was put together by Mirek
Gil, the main song writer in the band Collage as well as a member of
Satellite, appearing on their first CD. For lovers of Collage, Satellite,
Pink Floyd, Porcupine Tree and Riverside. This is the limited digipak
edition with three extra tracks!
ANTHONY PHILLIPS - The Geese And The Ghost (deluxe double CD) - GBP 11.99
Click here to order: http://www.progrock.co.uk/acatalog/P.html#aP15194 - http://www.progrock.co.uk/acatalog/P.html#aP15194
Remastered and extended double CD version of this classic release
ANTHONY PHILLIPS - Wise After The Event (deluxe double CD) - GBP 11.99
Click here to order: http://www.progrock.co.uk/acatalog/P.html#aP15216 - http://www.progrock.co.uk/acatalog/P.html#aP15216
Remastered and extended double CD version
ANTHONY PHILLIPS - 1984 (deluxe double CD) - GBP 11.99
Click here to order: http://www.progrock.co.uk/acatalog/P.html#aP15235 - http://www.progrock.co.uk/acatalog/P.html#aP15235
Remastered and extended double CD version
SIMON SAYS - Tardigrade - GBP 9.99
Click here to order: http://www.progrock.co.uk/acatalog/S.html#aP15206 - http://www.progrock.co.uk/acatalog/S.html#aP15206
Swedish prog rock at it's best - a must for fans of Genesis, Marillion,
Spocks Beard
IZZ - My River Flows - GBP 9.99
Click here to order: http://www.progrock.co.uk/acatalog/I.html#aP15231 - http://www.progrock.co.uk/acatalog/I.html#aP15231
The latest and best IZZ release so far. Great production.
MOONGARDEN - Songs From The Lighthouse - GBP 9.99
Click here to order: http://www.progrock.co.uk/acatalog/M.html#aP15219 - http://www.progrock.co.uk/acatalog/M.html#aP15219
This is the 4th album by this great Italian Prog band.
Black Bonzo - Sound Of The Apocalypse - GBP 9.99
Click here to order: http://www.progrock.co.uk/acatalog/B.html#aP15220 - http://www.progrock.co.uk/acatalog/B.html#aP15220
Second album by this Swedish band that went down very well at RoSFest this
year!
Din Within - Awaken The Man - GBP 9.99
Click here to order: http://www.progrock.co.uk/acatalog/D.html#aP15221 - http://www.progrock.co.uk/acatalog/D.html#aP15221
Similar in style to Spocks Beard, and very good!
No Nation - Illumine - GBP 9.99
Click here to order: http://www.progrock.co.uk/acatalog/N.html#aP15222 - http://www.progrock.co.uk/acatalog/N.html#aP15222
Rock opera including, amongst others, Jon Anderson and Mike Pinder as
guests.
SOUL SECRETS - Flowing Portraits - GBP 9.99
Click here to order: http://www.progrock.co.uk/acatalog/S.html#aP15205 - http://www.progrock.co.uk/acatalog/S.html#aP15205
For fans of Symphony X, LTE, Dream Theater, etc
ALEX CARPANI - Waterline - GBP 9.99
Click here to order: http://www.progrock.co.uk/acatalog/C.html#aP15223 - http://www.progrock.co.uk/acatalog/C.html#aP15223
AZURETH - The Promethean Syndrome - GBP 9.99
Click here to order: http://www.progrock.co.uk/acatalog/A.html#aP15224 - http://www.progrock.co.uk/acatalog/A.html#aP15224
SHADOW CIRCUS - Welcome To The Freakshow - GBP 9.99
Click here to order: http://www.progrock.co.uk/acatalog/S.html#aP15225 - http://www.progrock.co.uk/acatalog/S.html#aP15225
PRODUCT - On Water - GBP 9.99
Click here to order: http://www.progrock.co.uk/acatalog/P.html#aP15226 - http://www.progrock.co.uk/acatalog/P.html#aP15226
MYSTERY - Beneath The Veil Of Winter's Face - GBP 9.99
Click here to order: http://www.progrock.co.uk/acatalog/M.html#aP15227 - http://www.progrock.co.uk/acatalog/M.html#aP15227
MYSTERY - At The Dawn Of A New Millennium - GBP 9.99
Click here to order: http://www.progrock.co.uk/acatalog/M.html#aP15228 - http://www.progrock.co.uk/acatalog/M.html#aP15228
MYSTERY - Theatre of The Mind - GBP 9.99
Click here to order: http://www.progrock.co.uk/acatalog/M.html#aP15229 - http://www.progrock.co.uk/acatalog/M.html#aP15229
MYSTERY - Destiny? - GBP 9.99
Click here to order: http://www.progrock.co.uk/acatalog/M.html#aP15230 - http://www.progrock.co.uk/acatalog/M.html#aP15230
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SPECIAL OFFERS
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SOLSTICE - Special Offer on the Solstice remastered 'definitive edition'
CD's (limited period only)!
SOLSTICE - Silent Dance - The Definitive Edition (double CD) - GBP 9.99
http://www.progrock.co.uk/acatalog/Solstice.html#aP15001 - http://www.progrock.co.uk/acatalog/Solstice.html#aP15001
SOLSTICE - New Life - The Definitive Edition (double CD) - GBP 9.99
http://www.progrock.co.uk/acatalog/Solstice.html#aP15002 - http://www.progrock.co.uk/acatalog/Solstice.html#aP15002
SOLSTICE - Circles - The Definitive Edition (single CD) - GBP 7.99
http://www.progrock.co.uk/acatalog/Solstice.html#aP15003 - http://www.progrock.co.uk/acatalog/Solstice.html#aP15003
SOLSTICE - The Cropredy Set - The Definitive Edition (double CD) - GBP 9.99
http://www.progrock.co.uk/acatalog/Solstice.html#aP15004 - http://www.progrock.co.uk/acatalog/Solstice.html#aP15004
BUY THE FULL SET OF FOUR CD's FOR JUST GBP 35.00!!
http://www.progrock.co.uk/acatalog/Solstice.html#aSOLSTICESET1 - http://www.progrock.co.uk/acatalog/Solstice.html#aSOLSTICESET1
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CREDO - Special Offer! Get their critically acclaimed CD Rhetoric for just
GBP 7.99!
Click here: http://www.progrock.co.uk/acatalog/C.html#aP15101 - http://www.progrock.co.uk/acatalog/C.html#aP15101
As many of you will know CREDO played RoSFest in Philadelphia last weekend,
the response was astounding and the band were amazed by the response we
received from the audience. The band's second CD 'Rhetoric', has now
become the F2 Music label's best seller, and it's not difficult to hear
why! Perfect melodic Prog with powerful and emotional vocals, Rhetoric has
everything that a Prog fan could want! Mike Varty, keyboard player with
Credo, is currently touring with Mick Pointer (ex-Marillion & Arena) and
Nick Barrett (Pendragon) as part of Mick's band celebrating the 25th
anniversary if 'Script For A Jester's Tear', which is no surprise as
Credo's CD 'Rhetoric' has been described as being 'lost gem from the early
years of Marillion'! We currently have 'Rhetoric' available for the reduced
price of just GBP 7.99 (limited period only). You really can't go wrong!
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OTHER RECENT ITEMS
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MAGENTA - The Metamorphosis Collection DVD - GBP 12.99
Click here: http://www.progrock.co.uk/acatalog/Magenta.html#aP15210 - http://www.progrock.co.uk/acatalog/Magenta.html#aP15210
Over 3 hours of Magenta! Includes lots of interviews and behind the scenes
footage, plus a superb complete Dolby 5.1 Surround Mix of the new
Metamorphosis CD! NTSC / Region 0 format.
MAGENTA - Metamorphosis - GBP 9.99
Click here: http://www.progrock.co.uk/acatalog/Magenta.html#aP15181 - http://www.progrock.co.uk/acatalog/Magenta.html#aP15181
The new CD from Magenta - without abandoning the sense of melody and
dynamics that remain the Magenta trademark, Metamorphosis sees the band
taking a darker, more intense path with powerful, sometimes disturbing
subject matter.
Buy the Metamorphosis CD plus the Metamorphosis Collection DVD for just GBP
20.99
Click here: http://www.progrock.co.uk/acatalog/Magenta.html#aOffer5 - http://www.progrock.co.uk/acatalog/Magenta.html#aOffer5
Buy the Metamorphosis CD plus Another Time Another Place (double live CD)
for just GBP 14.99
Click here: http://www.progrock.co.uk/acatalog/Magenta.html#aOffer4 - http://www.progrock.co.uk/acatalog/Magenta.html#aOffer4
ABEL GANZ - Special Offer! Get their remastered 'best of' CD Back From The
Zone for just GBP 4.99!
Click here: http://www.progrock.co.uk/acatalog/A.html#aP15100 - http://www.progrock.co.uk/acatalog/A.html#aP15100
To celebrate the release of the brand new Abel Ganz CD 'Shooting
Albatross', we are offering their previous remastered 'best of' CD 'Back
From The Zone' for just GBP 4.99! You will not find it cheaper anywhere
else, and it's the perfect companion for their new release!
ABEL GANZ - Shooting Albatross - their brand new studio CD - GBP 9.99
Click here: http://www.progrock.co.uk/acatalog/A.html#aP15189 - http://www.progrock.co.uk/acatalog/A.html#aP15189
Featuring guest appearances by Alan Reed (Pallas) and a superb guitar solo
by Magenta's guitarist Chris Fry!
TRIPPA - Sorry - GBP 9.99
Click here: http://www.progrock.co.uk/acatalog/T.html#aP15211 - http://www.progrock.co.uk/acatalog/T.html#aP15211
Indie band of Rob Reed & Christina of Magenta. Includes original version of
'Speechless' by Magenta
BEARDFISH - Sleeping In Traffic - Part 2 [released 19/05/2008] - GBP 9.99
Click here: http://www.progrock.co.uk/acatalog/B.html#aP15191 - http://www.progrock.co.uk/acatalog/B.html#aP15191
The excellent new CD by Beardfish is now available to pre-order - we've
heard it and it's great!!
PANIC ROOM - Visionary Position [released 21/04/2008] - GBP 10.99
Click here: http://www.progrock.co.uk/acatalog/P.html#aP15192 - http://www.progrock.co.uk/acatalog/P.html#aP15192
Debut release by the band featuring 4 ex-members of the highly successful
Karnataka!
Best Regards
David Robinson
F2 Music Ltd, Festival House, 2 Goldfinch Close, Loughborough,
Leicestershire, LE11 3HG, UK
http://www.progrock.co.uk - www.progrock.co.uk
http://www.festival-music.co.uk - www.festival-music.co.uk
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Posted By: Easy Livin
Date Posted: June 27 2008 at 03:40
Hi there
We thought that we would let you know about some of the 'Special Edition'
Prog releases that we have in stock. We have very few left and we already
know that many are no longer available to order. If you would like any of
the limited editions below, please order very soon to avoid disappointment.
LAST FEW SPECIAL EDITIONS - GET THEM WHILE YOU CAN!!
CAAMORA - She [DELUXE BOX - 2 Studio CD+2 Live CD+DVD+Bonus DVD!] - GBP
49.99
Includes the Double Studio CD, The Double Live CD, The DVD, A Bonus DVD
featuring six acoustic tracks and further interview footage. Caamora is a
huge project by Clive Nolan (Arena / Pendragon) with some great musicians.
The live DVD / CD includes Christina (Magenta), Alan Reed (Pallas), John
Jowitt (IQ, Neo), Mark Westwood (guitars), Martin Bowen (guitars), Richard
West (keyboards), Scot Higham (drums).
http://www.progrock.co.uk/acatalog/C.html#aP15162 - http://www.progrock.co.uk/acatalog/C.html#aP15162
CAAMORA - She Live [Special Edition DVD + 2CD - Live] - GBP 19.99
http://www.progrock.co.uk/acatalog/C.html#aP15163 - http://www.progrock.co.uk/acatalog/C.html#aP15163
RPWL - The RPWL Experience [Special Edition + BONUS TRACKS - GBP 12.99
http://www.progrock.co.uk/acatalog/R.html#aP15178 - http://www.progrock.co.uk/acatalog/R.html#aP15178
RPWL - World Through My Eyes (SACD version) - GBP 11.99
Includes a bonus track. Very Floyd in places and a wonderfully melodic CD.
Features Ray Wilson (ex-Genesis)
http://www.progrock.co.uk/acatalog/R.html#aP14545 - http://www.progrock.co.uk/acatalog/R.html#aP14545
PINK FLOYD - Reflections And Echoes - On Record, On Stage & On Film [4 DVD
+ BOOK] - GBP 21.99 [DELETED]
Impressive UK limited edition 4-DISC PAL DVD set featuring a penetrating
critical overview of the band from the psychedelic period of the sixties
through to the Live8 show, investigating the often stormy personal
relationships between the band members, telling the stories behind the
classic albums & reviews their spectacular trademark stage shows, complete
with archive and previously unseen interviews, powerful live performances
and much more. Presented by Tommy Vance, and packaged with a 128-page book!
http://www.progrock.co.uk/acatalog/P.html#aP15177 - http://www.progrock.co.uk/acatalog/P.html#aP15177
TANGENT - Not As Good As The Book (2 CD + Ltd Edition Book) - GBP 15.99
Limited Edition with a book written by Andy Tillison. Also still available
with the latest Manning CD 'Songs From The Bilston House' - GBP 23.00
http://www.progrock.co.uk/acatalog/T.html#aP15132 - http://www.progrock.co.uk/acatalog/T.html#aP15132
RIVERSIDE - Rapid Eye Movement (special edition) - GBP 11.99
Limited edition digipak + bonus CD featuring audio/video content.
Riverside's music can best be described as a cross between atmospheric Pink
Floyd and Porcupine Tree, mixed up with modern metal elements. Their sound
is fresh and authentic and they are without a doubt one of THE up and
coming bands of the genre at the moment!
http://www.progrock.co.uk/acatalog/R.html#aP15007 - http://www.progrock.co.uk/acatalog/R.html#aP15007
AYREON - 01011001 (Limited Deluxe Edition: 2 CD + DVD) - GBP 19.99
LTD DELUXE EDITION with 36-page booklet & special high class DVD packaging.
http://www.progrock.co.uk/acatalog/Ayreon.html#aP15128 - http://www.progrock.co.uk/acatalog/Ayreon.html#aP15128
AYREON - 01011001 (Special Edition: 2 CD + DVD) - GBP 14.99
SPECIAL EDITION with 28-page booklet.
http://www.progrock.co.uk/acatalog/Ayreon.html#aP15127 - http://www.progrock.co.uk/acatalog/Ayreon.html#aP15127
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PRE-ORDERS
We have some new pre-orders for you - all very exciting releases!
Neal Morse - Sola Scriptura And Beyond [2 DVD] - GBP 17.99
NEARLY 6 HOURS OF BREATHTAKING LIVE PROG AND MORE! Full concert (recorded
in May 2007 in Zoetemeer, The Netherlands. DVD 2 includes the full concert
of Question Mark Live at Columbia Park, Berlin in 2006 plus a number of
great extras.
Released 21/07/2008
http://www.progrock.co.uk/acatalog/Morse_Neal.html#aP15244 - http://www.progrock.co.uk/acatalog/Morse_Neal.html#aP15244
BELIEVE - Hope To See Another Day Live (DVD) - GBP 195.99
DVD+CD - GBP 21.99
The set list for the show recorded in November 2007 (Wyspanski Theater in
Katowice, Poland) includes songs from the band's debut album 'Hope to See
Another Day' plus a song from their latest release 'Yesterday Is a Friend'
and also a song from Mr. Gil's (Mirek Gil's former band) repertoire.
Released 04/08/2008
http://www.progrock.co.uk/acatalog/B.html#aP15240 - http://www.progrock.co.uk/acatalog/B.html#aP15240
Sylvan - Leaving Backstage [New double live CD] - GBP 11.99
After the incredible success of their concept album 'Posthumous Silence'
and celebrating their 10th anniversary Sylvan presents the entire concept
album in a breathtaking setting. Sylvan staged a huge live show on 01
September 2007 to this double CD. With a string section, backing singers
and a powerful light show, this sold out show brings all of Posthumous
Silence to life as well as other Sylvan favourites.
Released 07/07/2008
http://www.progrock.co.uk/acatalog/S.html#aP15250 - http://www.progrock.co.uk/acatalog/S.html#aP15250
Ozric Tentacles - Jurassic Shift [CD+DVD] - GBP 10.99
A CD & DVD package of Ozric Tentacles' 4th CD Jurassic Shift. The original
album has been remastered and the DVD contains videos of some great live
performances!
Released 30/06/2008
http://www.progrock.co.uk/acatalog/O.html#aP15239 - http://www.progrock.co.uk/acatalog/O.html#aP15239
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NEW STOCK
Lots of new stock added and expected very soon including. We will email you
again next week with further details, but in the meantime, please check out
http://www.progrock.co.uk - www.progrock.co.uk .
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Best Regards
David Robinson
F2 Music Ltd, Festival House, 2 Goldfinch Close, Loughborough,
Leicestershire, LE11 3HG, UK
http://www.progrock.co.uk - www.progrock.co.uk
http://www.festival-music.co.uk - www.festival-music.co.uk
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Posted By: Easy Livin
Date Posted: October 09 2008 at 03:47
Hello! We have some GREAT pre-orders for you this time, and some new stock
that you will love. Thanks as always for shopping at http://www.progrock.co.uk - www.progrock.co.uk .
PRE-ORDERS
FROST - Experiments In Mass Appeal [released 17/11/2008]
GBP 11.99 (Special Edition CD + DVD) / GBP 9.99 (standard)
Click here to pre-order: http://www.progrock.co.uk/acatalog/F.html#aP15317 - http://www.progrock.co.uk/acatalog/F.html#aP15317
At last, the second CD by Frost is almost here! The Special Edition comes
in a high quality digipak with a bonus DVD that contains a documentary,
various internet blogs, and the entire album as an instrumental 'remix'.
NEAL MORSE - Lifeline [NEW release date 20/10/08 - previously 06/10/2008]
GBP 12.99 (Special Edition + bonus disc) / GBP 10.99 (standard)
Click here to pre-order:
http://www.progrock.co.uk/acatalog/Morse_Neal.html#aP15291 - http://www.progrock.co.uk/acatalog/Morse_Neal.html#aP15291
From the classic sound of early Spock's Beard to the fiery intensity of
Sola Scriptura, this CD has it all, including a 30 minute prog tour de
force! Overall, Lifeline is a breathtaking leap into uncharted musical
territory, and a triumphant return to the eclectic sound of his early work
with Spock's Beard and Transatlantic. The SPECIAL EDITION has a bonus disc
and deluxe packaging!
THE REASONING - Dark Angel - GBP 10.99 [released 13/10/2008]
Click here to pre-order: http://www.progrock.co.uk/acatalog/R.html#aP15321 - http://www.progrock.co.uk/acatalog/R.html#aP15321
The much anticipated second CD by The Reasoning, featuring Matthew Cohen
(ex-Magenta) and Rachel Cohen (ex-Karnataka).
REWIRING GENESIS - A Tribute To The Lamb Lies Down on Broadway [2 CD] - GBP
10.99 [released 20/10/2008]
Click here to pre-order: http://www.progrock.co.uk/acatalog/R.html#aP15322 - http://www.progrock.co.uk/acatalog/R.html#aP15322
A great re-working of this Genesis classic by Nick D'Virgillio (Spock's
Beard).
KARMAKANIC - Who's The Boss In The Factory - GBP 9.99 [released 27/10/2008]
Click here to pre-order: http://www.progrock.co.uk/acatalog/K.html#aP15318 - http://www.progrock.co.uk/acatalog/K.html#aP15318
The new CD from musical side project of Jonas Reingold (Flower Kings)
SEVEN DAY HUNT - File This Dream - GBP 8.99 (special pre-order price)
[released 20/10/2008]
Click here to pre-order: http://www.progrock.co.uk/acatalog/S.html#aP15294 - http://www.progrock.co.uk/acatalog/S.html#aP15294
Superb Dutch band, formed out of the ashes of Egdon Heath, who mix their
own sound with many other influences such as Porcupine Tree, Spock's Beard,
Neal Morse, Arena, IQ, Dream Theater, Marillion, Pink Floyd, Genesis, and
The Flower Kings.
AYREON - Timeline (3 CD + DVD box set) - GBP 23.99 [released 10/11/2008]
Click here to pre-order:
http://www.progrock.co.uk/acatalog/Ayreon.html#aP15320 - http://www.progrock.co.uk/acatalog/Ayreon.html#aP15320
'Timeline' is the first retrospective release from Arjen A. Lucassen.
Packaged in a high-quality box with, this release contains 3 CD's and a DVD
with some unreleased material.
SYMPHONY X - Paradise Lost 5.1 (SPECIAL EDITION) [released 10/11/2008]
Click here to pre-order: http://www.progrock.co.uk/acatalog/S.html#aP15319 - http://www.progrock.co.uk/acatalog/S.html#aP15319
Special Edition CD + bonus DVD!
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NOW IN STOCK
ALSO EDEN - It's Kind Of You To Ask - GBP 9.99
Click here to order: http://www.progrock.co.uk/acatalog/A.html#aP15314 - http://www.progrock.co.uk/acatalog/A.html#aP15314
The brand new CD by Also Eden is now in stock. Some excellent neo prog, and
an absolute must for lovers of bands like Pallas, IQ, Pendragon, Marillion
and Arena.
ALSO EDEN - About Time - GBP 9.99
Click here to order: http://www.progrock.co.uk/acatalog/A.html#aP15315 - http://www.progrock.co.uk/acatalog/A.html#aP15315
The band's debut CD is now in stock.
IT BITES - The tall Ships - GBP 10.99
Click here to order: http://www.progrock.co.uk/acatalog/I.html#aP15290 - http://www.progrock.co.uk/acatalog/I.html#aP15290
'The Tall Ships' is the first studio album by It Bites for 20 years and
proves that the band is still able to set the standard in their field of
musical genres, which combines elements of Melodic Rock, Pop and the
creative art of Progressive Rock.
DAMIAN WILSON
Disciple - GBP 9.99
Lets Start A Commune - GBP 9.99
Sampler - GBP 4.00
Live In rehearsal - GBP 7.99
HEADSPACE - Headspace EP - GBP 6.00
Click here to order: http://www.progrock.co.uk/acatalog/H.html#aP15306 - http://www.progrock.co.uk/acatalog/H.html#aP15306
Great EP! The band consists of Damian Wilson, Adam Wakeman & Lee Pomeroy
amongst others. Limited stock!
TINYFISH - t-shirts! GBP 10.00
Click here to order: http://www.progrock.co.uk/acatalog/T.html#aP15313 - http://www.progrock.co.uk/acatalog/T.html#aP15313
We have some groovy t-shirts from the fabulous Tinyfish for you! Currently
available in large and extra large, they have the Tinyfish logo on the
front and some writing on the back. The t-shirts are black with orange
lettering.
QUIDAM - t-shirts! GBP 10.00
Click here to order: http://www.progrock.co.uk/acatalog/Q.html#aP15311 - http://www.progrock.co.uk/acatalog/Q.html#aP15311
Following their great performance at this year's Summers End festival, we
have a small stock of Quidam t-shirts available, mainly in extra large
size. Black t-shirts with front and back print.
QUIDAM - 10th anniversary (double) - GBP 11.99
Click here to order: http://www.progrock.co.uk/acatalog/Q.html#aP14656 - http://www.progrock.co.uk/acatalog/Q.html#aP14656
We now have more stock of the excellent debut CD by Quidam, considered
their best, most symphonic release by many. It's a favourite at
progrock.co.uk!
PRESTO BALLET - The Lost Art Of Time Travel - GBP 9.99 (back in stock in a
few days)
Click here to order: http://www.progrock.co.uk/acatalog/P.html#aP15287 - http://www.progrock.co.uk/acatalog/P.html#aP15287
The second CD by Presto Ballet is a must for fans of Spocks Beard, Yes, and
other GREAT prog! Authentic Prog sound, great vocals, great melodies and
highly recommended!
BELIEVE - Hope To See Another Day - GBP 9.99
Click here to order: http://www.progrock.co.uk/acatalog/B.html#aP15302 - http://www.progrock.co.uk/acatalog/B.html#aP15302
The great debut CD by Believe, now in stock!
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Posted By: Easy Livin
Date Posted: October 09 2008 at 03:48
Hello! Two new pre-orders, a reminder of the other pre-orders and a new
release we forgot to tell you about last time! Thanks as always for
shopping at http://www.progrock.co.uk - www.progrock.co.uk .
NEW PRE-ORDERS
MARTIN ORFORD - The Old Road - GBP 10.99 [released 27/10/2008]
Click here to pre-order: http://www.progrock.co.uk/acatalog/O.html#aP15323 - http://www.progrock.co.uk/acatalog/O.html#aP15323
Martin Orford is best know for his 26-year career as keyboardist and main
songwriter with legendary progressive rock band IQ, though he was also a
significant player for many years in Jadis and also the John Wetton band.
The album features an all-star line-up including John Wetton (Asia), Nick
D'Virgilio and Dave Meros (Spock's Beard), John Mitchell (It Bites/ Arena),
Dave Oberle (Gryphon), Gary Chandler (Jadis) and Steve Thorne. Martin
describes the album as "unashamedly retro and proud of it", and the overall
theme of the CD reflects a celebration of traditional ways and a rejection
of the less attractive aspects of the 21st century. An outspoken critic of
the Internet and the "free music" culture, Martin recently announced his
complete withdrawal from the music industry at the end of 2008, and this
album provides a fitting and poignant farewell.
UNITOPIA - The Garden (double) - GBP 11.99 [released 27/10/2008]
Click here to pre-order: http://www.progrock.co.uk/acatalog/U.html#aP15324 - http://www.progrock.co.uk/acatalog/U.html#aP15324
Unitopia are from Australia and signed to the Inside Out label. This double
concept CD is rooted in prog but has a unique edge. Powerful vocals and
great melodies, this new band comes highly recommended!
NEW RELEASES (now in stock)
MAGENTA - Live At The Point (double) - GBP 11.99
Great new double live CD covering tracks from Revolutions, Seven, Home and
the Speechless EP, recorded in 2007. Excellent sound quality and great
renditions of some classic Magenta tracks.
THE REASONING - Dark Angel - GBP 10.99
Click here to pre-order: http://www.progrock.co.uk/acatalog/R.html#aP15321 - http://www.progrock.co.uk/acatalog/R.html#aP15321
The much anticipated second CD by The Reasoning, featuring Matthew Cohen
(ex-Magenta) and Rachel Cohen (ex-Karnataka).
OTHER PRE-ORDERS
KARMAKANIC - Who's The Boss In The Factory - GBP 9.99 [released 27/10/2008]
Click here to pre-order: http://www.progrock.co.uk/acatalog/K.html#aP15318 - http://www.progrock.co.uk/acatalog/K.html#aP15318
The new CD from musical side project of Jonas Reingold (Flower Kings). We
have just received a promo copy of this CD and it really is excellent. A
musical mix of Flower Kings, Yes and Magenta, this release really stands
out from the crowd.
FROST - Experiments In Mass Appeal [released 17/11/2008]
GBP 11.99 (Special Edition CD + DVD) / GBP 9.99 (standard)
Click here to pre-order: http://www.progrock.co.uk/acatalog/F.html#aP15317 - http://www.progrock.co.uk/acatalog/F.html#aP15317
At last, the second CD by Frost is almost here! The Special Edition comes
in a high quality digipak with a bonus DVD that contains a documentary,
various internet blogs, and the entire album as an instrumental 'remix'.
NEAL MORSE - Lifeline [*NEW* release date 20/10/08 - previously 06/10/2008]
GBP 12.99 (Special Edition + bonus disc) / GBP 10.99 (standard)
Click here to pre-order:
http://www.progrock.co.uk/acatalog/Morse_Neal.html#aP15291 - http://www.progrock.co.uk/acatalog/Morse_Neal.html#aP15291
From the classic sound of early Spock's Beard to the fiery intensity of
Sola Scriptura, this CD has it all, including a 30 minute prog tour de
force! Overall, Lifeline is a breathtaking leap into uncharted musical
territory, and a triumphant return to the eclectic sound of his early work
with Spock's Beard and Transatlantic. The SPECIAL EDITION has a bonus disc
and deluxe packaging!
REWIRING GENESIS - A Tribute To The Lamb Lies Down on Broadway [2 CD] - GBP
10.99 [released 20/10/2008]
Click here to pre-order: http://www.progrock.co.uk/acatalog/R.html#aP15322 - http://www.progrock.co.uk/acatalog/R.html#aP15322
A great re-working of this Genesis classic by Nick D'Virgillio (Spock's
Beard).
SEVEN DAY HUNT - File This Dream - GBP 8.99 (special pre-order price)
[released 20/10/2008]
Click here to pre-order: http://www.progrock.co.uk/acatalog/S.html#aP15294 - http://www.progrock.co.uk/acatalog/S.html#aP15294
Superb Dutch band, formed out of the ashes of Egdon Heath, who mix their
own sound with many other influences such as Porcupine Tree, Spock's Beard,
Neal Morse, Arena, IQ, Dream Theater, Marillion, Pink Floyd, Genesis, and
The Flower Kings.
AYREON - Timeline (3 CD + DVD box set) - GBP 23.99 [released 10/11/2008]
Click here to pre-order:
http://www.progrock.co.uk/acatalog/Ayreon.html#aP15320 - http://www.progrock.co.uk/acatalog/Ayreon.html#aP15320
'Timeline' is the first retrospective release from Arjen A. Lucassen.
Packaged in a high-quality box with, this release contains 3 CD's and a DVD
with some unreleased material.
SYMPHONY X - Paradise Lost 5.1 (SPECIAL EDITION) [released 10/11/2008]
Click here to pre-order: http://www.progrock.co.uk/acatalog/S.html#aP15319 - http://www.progrock.co.uk/acatalog/S.html#aP15319
Special Edition CD + bonus DVD!
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NOW IN STOCK
PRESTO BALLET - The Lost Art Of Time Travel - GBP 9.99 (back in stock in a
few days) *RECOMMENDED*
ALSO EDEN - It's Kind Of You To Ask - GBP 9.99
ALSO EDEN - About Time - GBP 9.99
IT BITES - The Tall Ships - GBP 10.99
TINYFISH - t-shirts! GBP 10.00
QUIDAM - t-shirts! GBP 10.00
QUIDAM - 10th anniversary (double) - GBP 11.99
BELIEVE - Hope To See Another Day - GBP 9.99
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Posted By: Easy Livin
Date Posted: January 24 2009 at 03:55
Hello!
Lots of pre-orders for you this week, from some of the best Prog bands
around!
PRE-ORDERS
Please read the pre-order information at
http://www.progrock.co.uk/acatalog/Pre-order.html - http://www.progrock.co.uk/acatalog/Pre-order.html
CREDO - This Is What We Do - Live In Poland [due 23/02/2009]
Click here to pre-order: http://www.progrock.co.uk/acatalog/C.html#aP15370 - http://www.progrock.co.uk/acatalog/C.html#aP15370
[DVD + 2 CD] - GBP 20.99 / [DVD] - GBP 13.99 / [2 CD Digipak] - GBP 10.99
The first ever live Credo release, playing a stunning set! The band have
always had a great reputation on stage, and this performance captures the
energy and passion of Credo. With the majority of live material coming from
the bands latest best selling CD release 'Rhetoric', plus tracks from their
debut CD 'Field Of Vision' and a new track 'Round And Round', this is a
release that every Prog fan should own. Lots of bonus material too! Fans of
powerful, emotional, melodic Prog - this is for you. Special edition
limited to 2,000 copies.
PENDRAGON - Concerto Maximo - Live In Poland [due 23/02/2009]
Click here to pre-order:
http://www.progrock.co.uk/acatalog/Pendragon.html#aP15375 - http://www.progrock.co.uk/acatalog/Pendragon.html#aP15375
[DVD + 2 CD] - GBP 20.99 / [DVD] - GBP 13.99 / [2 CD] - GBP 10.99
Shortly after the release of their latest album 'Pure', undoubtedly one of
the most noteworthy prog-rock releases of the year 2008, Pendragon again
visited the Wyspianski Theater in Katowice, Poland, to celebrate the band's
30th anniversary. With their outstanding performance, possibly one of the
best the Polish audience had ever had a chance to witness, and with their
line-up strengthened by the addition of a new drummer Scott Higham (also
known from his past co-operation with Clive Nolan on the project Caamora),
the band proved that they're still a formidable force on the prog-rock
scene! 150 minutes of Pendragon live, an exclusive bonus video featuring
interviews with the band members and behind the scenes footage, Dolby
Digital 5.1 Surround Sound, photo gallery and more! Special edition limited
to 2,000 copies.
FINAL CONFLICT - Another Moment In Time - Live In Poland [due 23/02/2009]
Click here to pre-order: http://www.progrock.co.uk/acatalog/F.html#aP15379 - http://www.progrock.co.uk/acatalog/F.html#aP15379
[DVD + CD] - GBP 20.99 / [DVD] - GBP 13.99 / [CD] - GBP 9.99
Final Conflict finally available on DVD! Footage documenting a great
concert at the Wyspianski Theater, featuring a selection of some of the
best songs from the bands musical career. A wonderful vocal combination of
Andy Lawton and Brian Donkin (the bands founders), great songs, full of
sadness and angst with a pinch of the theatrical and at other times full of
hope and overflowing energy. The DVD also features 2 interviews (one with
Andy Lawton and Brian Donkin and one with Henry Rogers and Barry Elwood),
Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround Sound and more. Special edition limited to 2,000
copies.
[CD] SATELLITE - Nostalgia [due 23/02/2009]
Click here to pre-order: http://www.progrock.co.uk/acatalog/S.html#aP15365 - http://www.progrock.co.uk/acatalog/S.html#aP15365
[Limited digipak edition] - GBP 10.99 / [Standard edition] - GBP 9.99
'Nostalgia', the follow up to the highly acclaimed album 'Into The Night'
is available as both a limited edition digipak with bonus tracks and also
as a standard CD.
[CD] STRAWBERRY FIELDS - Rivers Dry Gone - GBP 9.99 [due 26/01/2009]
Click here to pre-order: http://www.progrock.co.uk/acatalog/S.html#aP15362 - http://www.progrock.co.uk/acatalog/S.html#aP15362
Great new CD from Wojtek Szadkowski (ex-College and Satellite)
Wojtek Szadkowski, a highly acclaimed musician (Collage, Peter Pan) and
leader of prog band Satellite, returns with a new fascinating project
Strawberry Fields. Strawberry Fields music is a strange blend of the old
and the new, of rock guitars and soft keyboards, loops and psychedelic
soundscapes. But what is most important here is the magical voice of Robin,
a beautiful female lead singer. On the bands debut album entitled Rivers
Gone Dry Marta is supported by the intelligent guitar play of Sarhan
Kubeisi (Satellite), simple yet effective bass lines of Jarek Michalski
(Satellite), and Wojtek Szadkowski's drums. Guest appearance was done by
keyboardist Krzys Palczewski (Satellite). Its a perfect album for the
lovers of such bands as Goldfrapp, Portishead or Massive Attack. Martas
voice will also satisfy fans of Anneke van Giersbergen (The Gathering /
Agua De Annique).
[CD] MANNING - Number Ten - GBP 9.99 [due 14/02/2009 - pre-orders being
sent out NOW!]
Click the link to buy:
http://www.progrock.co.uk/acatalog/Manning.html#aP15353 - http://www.progrock.co.uk/acatalog/Manning.html#aP15353
Hear the opening track from this CD: http://www.festival-music.co.uk - http://www.festival-music.co.uk
The brand new studio CD by MANNING, the band put together by Guy Manning
(solo artist, multi instrumentalist and member of The Tangent). This is
Guy's 10th CD, appropriately called 'Number Ten', and sees the band take
the Manning sound to another level, with superb melodies throughout.
Released on the Festival Music label, it follows 'Songs From The Bilston
House', a CD that continues to receive excellent reviews from around the
world. The official release date is 14 February 2009, but this CD is in
stock now, and we are sending it straight out to anybody pre-ordering! Be
one of the first to get this great release.
[CD] COLLAGE - Safe / Basnie (2 CD Metal Box edition) - GBP 11.99 [due
26/01/2009]
Click here to pre-order: http://www.progrock.co.uk/acatalog/C.html#aP15363 - http://www.progrock.co.uk/acatalog/C.html#aP15363
This release includes both 'Safe' (1996) and 'Basnie' (1990) in a new metal
box edition. The album Safe features music with a unique, dreamy
atmosphere, masterful solo parts and Robert Amirian's characteristic voice.
The new version of the album includes a previously unavailable bonus track.
Basnie, the debut album has a fairytale atmosphere and beautiful melodic
lines! Fans of Marillion, Pendragon, King Crimson or Arena won't be
disappointed! The new edition of the album includes 3 bonus video tracks.
[CD] COLLAGE - Moonshine / Changes (2 CD Metal Box edition) - GBP 11.99
[due 26/01/2009]
Click here to pre-order: http://www.progrock.co.uk/acatalog/C.html#aP15364 - http://www.progrock.co.uk/acatalog/C.html#aP15364
This release includes both 'Moonshine' (1994) and 'Changes' (1995) in a new
metal box edition. 'Moonshine' is considered by many to be of an equal
value to King Crimson, Genesis and Yes releases. Amazing, dream-like
atmosphere, melancholy mixed with joy, perfect solos and elaborated,
outstanding melodic lines! The new edition includes 2 bonus video tracks
recorded during the 'Moonshine' recording sessions plus an additional audio
track. 'Changes' constitutes a compilation of re-recorded pieces written by
the band between 1985 and 1992. This edition includes 2 audio and 2 video
tracks as bonus material.
[CD] SBB - Iron Curtain [due 26/01/2009]
Click here to pre-order: http://www.progrock.co.uk/acatalog/S.html#aP15366 - http://www.progrock.co.uk/acatalog/S.html#aP15366
(Limited Edition) - GBP 10.99 / (Standard Edition) - GBP 9.99
New release from the legendary Polish band SBB.
[CD] PALLAS - Moment To Moment [Limited digipak edition] - GBP 9.99 [due
09/02/2009]
Click here to pre-order: http://www.progrock.co.uk/acatalog/Pallas.html - http://www.progrock.co.uk/acatalog/Pallas.html #
aP15371
This CD includes a great show recorded in October 2007 in Poland. It's a
real treat for the fans of sublime soundscapes: beautiful and dynamic
songs, fluctuating between dreamy melancholy, monumental sadness, and
bursting energy. Digipak edition is limited to 1000 copies. Also available
as a DVD / DVD + CD package.
[CD] PAR LINDH PROJECT - Live In Poland [Limited digipak edition] - GBP
9.99 [due 09/02/2009]
Click here to pre-order: http://www.progrock.co.uk/acatalog/P.html#aP15372 - http://www.progrock.co.uk/acatalog/P.html#aP15372
A blend of structural intricacy, fantasy and madness, an intriguing mixture
of classical music and progressive rock presented by the Swedish Par Lindh
Project! This CD includes the live performance from Wyspianski Theater in
Poland. Digipak edition is limited to 1000 copies. Also available as a DVD
/ DVD + CD package.
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DELAYED PRE-ORDER:
Please note that the following release has been delayed by the label for
the second time. This is now due for release during MARCH 2009.
PAIN OF SALVATION - On The Two Deaths Of (all formats)
Click here to pre-order: http://www.progrock.co.uk/acatalog/P.html#aP15345 - http://www.progrock.co.uk/acatalog/P.html#aP15345
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BEST SELLERS
Unsure what to choose from the huge number of Prog CD's available? Why not
buy what other people are buying? Check out the 'Best Sellers' chart on the
home page of http://www.progrock.co.uk - www.progrock.co.uk - these are all great releases!
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Posted By: Easy Livin
Date Posted: February 15 2009 at 15:48
Happy Valentine's Day! And if PROG is the love of your life, don't forget
that today is the official release date for the new MANNING CD 'Number
Ten'! This CD is getting some GREAT reviews from around the world (see
below), and you can listen to the opening track by visiting
http://www.festival-music.co.uk - http://www.festival-music.co.uk . For wholesale enquiries, please just get
in touch!
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NEW RELEASE INFORMATION
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Artist: MANNING
Title: Number Ten
Official release date: 14 February 2009
Price: GBP 9.99
Available to buy from:
http://www.progrock.co.uk/acatalog/Manning.html#aP15353 - http://www.progrock.co.uk/acatalog/Manning.html#aP15353
Hear the opening track from this CD at http://www.festival-music.co.uk - http://www.festival-music.co.uk
The brand new studio CD by MANNING, the band put together by Guy Manning
(solo artist, multi instrumentalist and member of The Tangent). This is
Guy's 10th CD, appropriately called 'Number Ten', and sees the band take
the Manning sound to another level, with superb melodies throughout.
Released on the Festival Music label, it follows 'Songs From The Bilston
House', a CD that continues to receive excellent reviews from around the
world.
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A FEW REVIEWS
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Another superb album for UK songwriter Guy Manning. 10 albums in 10
years...does he sleep? Number Ten is crammed full of memorable music and
lyrics covering a wide variety of styles from wildly rocky to quiet ballad,
from symphonic epic to introspective piano pieces. With its iconic 10
Downing Street front cover which is embellished by musical instruments and
a strange mystical shape (which appears again and again throughout the
artwork), this album is nicely turned out. Andy (Tangent) Tillison returns
to do a great job on the production side and makes the music leap out of
the speakers at you with clarity and punch. Overall a Highly Recommended
addition to the large back catalog for this still relatively unknown yet
prolific and talented artist! (ProgArchives)
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Ten years and ten albums is quite a record for Manning but with this tenth
release, called funnily enough, Number Ten, Guy Manning has probably
produced his most complete album to date.
A sweeping statement maybe, but having been a keen follower of Guy's music
for about 8 years and having witnessed some amazing musical moments I
honestly feel that this album is the best yet.
Starting with the rocking 'Ships', upbeat, driving rhythm, captivating
hooks, just try sitting still to this one. In turn powerful and gentle,
always melodic but full on, just a fantastic way to open an album.
'The Final Chapter', is I suppose more typical 'Manning' whatever that is?
Once again an intoxicating blend of power and melody. A funky feel creeps
into this piece, with the usual subtle changes in style, but I won't spoil
it by giving all of the secrets away, you'll have to listen for yourselves.
'An Ordinary Day' is probably the most beautiful melody that Guy has penned
thus far. Gentle and captivating, Guy uses his voice to its full potential
on this one, gentle and expressive at times, then at its powerful resonant
best. A gentle song that has an amazing impact on this listener, how can
such a beautiful melodic song be so powerful?
After the quite reflection of 'An Ordinary Day', 'Bloody Holiday' comes
along almost like a slap. A sideways, almost self effacing look at the
delights, or otherwise of the institution that is the summer holiday. A
jazzy middle section, with a subtle nod to 10CC, sorry you'll just have to
listen to the lyrics.
'Valentine's Day' takes us back into gently flowing melodic waters.
Something slightly different here, with Julie King joining in on vocal
duties to wonderful effect. This song builds in power and brings in some
majestic instrumental moments, pulling all of the best elements of a
Manning composition together in fine style, with maybe a subtle hint of
early Electric Light Orchestra at times.
'A Road Less Travelled' starts with a real Celtic feel, the song glides
effortlessly along ebbing and flowing, building, rising, falling, gripping
and enticing but with maybe a darker more melancholy message in the lyrics.
As always, Guy has built in some dramatic changes into the music, but still
gets the song to feel just right, the instrumental passage is one of those
moments where power is represented by dramatic use of tone and style of the
instruments rather than raw volume.
'Another Lazy Sunday' is anything but lazy, a real, jazz funk feel to this
one, probably the most commercial song Guy has written thus far! Marvellous
sax on this one in particular.
So on to the last track on the album, 'The House on the Hill', probably the
quickest 15 minute track you'll ever come across. What am I talking about;
well it just doesn't feel like a 15 minute track. Gentle opening explodes
out into a more upbeat section with a hint of Tull hanging in the air but
quickly slots back into a more magical Manning sound. This track again
flows, I'm sorry but I just don't know how else to describe it. Almost as
if you're reading a musical book, each change in the music is a turn of the
page, the story continues and it all fits together in an elaborate yet
hugely accessible musical tapestry.
In short , Number 10 has set the bar for all other releases in the
Progressive Rock Genre for 2009, if this had been released in the late 70's
or early 80's then we'd have been seeing Mr Manning on our TV screens in
the endless documentaries about how 'good the old prog was'.
However don't let that put you off, this isn't a album that wallows in
stale mid 70's styling, it is very much today's progressive rock, time
changes, a blend of styles, excellent vocals, virtuoso instrumentation,
what more can I say, simply marvellous. (Paul Baker, ARfm Soundscapes)
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Unbelievably, this is Guy Manning's tenth studio album in as many years,
hence the title. Producing an album a year would be a task for most
artists, but the consistency of the quality of his songwriting throughout
each album is nothing short of staggering. Strangely, with this latest
offering Guy just missed the album a year mark by just a few weeks.
"Number 10" is the second release on the UK Festival Music Label, following
on from the exceptional "Songs from the Bilston House". This is also the
second to be co-produced by Andy Tillison of The Tangent, which Guy is also
a member of. Both have worked together for many years and having Andy on
board has added an extra musical punch to both albums.
This latest collection starts off in fine fashion with the storming rocker
"Ships" about a relationship that is all at sea! The opening has some
scorching Hammond playing, very ELP! Great guitar work by David Million on
this too. Next up is "The Final Chapter" which is another great uptempo
number with a very nice synth solo in the middle. "An Ordinary Day", one of
Guy's most observational songs and also one of his most beautiful. There is
a delicacy and airiness about this song that is quite breathtaking. There
is nothing delicate about "Bloody Holiday! ", a wry observational piece and
with a catchy chorus that will be ringing in your ears for days! Possibly
this is the finest prog song about holidays since Gentle Giants "Two Weeks
In Spain". It may actually be the only one! "A Valentines Night" is an
excellent duet between Guy and Mrs Manning, Julie King who did a wonderful
vocal on The Tangents "Four Egos, One War" from their last album. "A Road
Less Travelled" is the first of two extended pieces, which allow the
musicians to stretch out. Quite a Celtic feel to this, with some fantastic
fiddle playing by Ian Fairbairn. Guy has really surrounded himself with a
host of fantastic musicians on this album, all who work in complete empathy
with Guys music. "Another Lazy Sunday" is another accurately observed song
with Laura Fowles sax very much to the fore on this.
The whole album ends in spectacular fashion with the 15 minute "A House on
the Hill". This for me is one of Guys best compositions ever. Lyrically
this seems to be a tale of love across time and reminds me of the 1980 film
"Somewhere In Time" which starred Christopher Reeve and Jane Seymour. There
is an excellent musical build up from the simple piano led opening (which
to my ears has echo's of Peter Hammill at his most reflective) and which
peaks with the muscular instrumental mid-section penned by Guy and Andy
Tillison. The songs finale offers a pleasing emotional climax to the story
and clearly shows what a great lyricist Guy is.
There are very few artists today who apply the craft of the classic
singer/songwriter within the prog genre. The only other that comes to mind
is Steve Thorne. Guy over the course of ten years has refined his style,
built up a group of excellent supporting musicians and has consistently
produced work of such a high standard. "Number 10" is up there with his
best, which is most of his output and is a very fitting celebration of ten
years worth of superb music. Here's to another ten. (Doctor Of Prog - blog)
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If you're looking for a good music mixture in the style of The Tangent
group then "Number 10" will not disappoint you. 'Number 10' is more than 60
minutes of melodic, "classical" and in many cases really beautiful
progressive rock. (Maciej Stwora, MLWZ, Poland)
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Best Regards
David Robinson
F2 Music Ltd, Festival House, 2 Goldfinch Close, Loughborough,
Leicestershire, LE11 3HG, UK
http://www.progrock.co.uk - www.progrock.co.uk
http://www.festival-music.co.uk - www.festival-music.co.uk
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