Highlight Kenosis: Female-Fronted Prog (Romania)

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'Highlight Kenosis' were formed about three years ago by singer Oana Maria Stoica and guitarist Matei Damian-Ulmu, who have  both since moved to Germany, with keyboardist Alexandru Berehoi, bassist Dragos  Serbanescu and drummer John Ciurea completing the original line-up. Their sound has been likened to a mixture of Delain, Muse, Dream Theater and Paramore, with Oana credited as having a vocal range extending from Rachel Cohen to Hayley Williams to Matthew Bellamy to Gwen Stefani...to all-sorts! She has even been described as a 'walking jukebox', having been originally discovered singing karaoke in the style of her favourite singers! 

The current band members are: Matei Damian-Ulmu, Oana Maria Stoica, Adi Sardi, and Dan Alexandru.

Their only full abum thus far was called 'Glowing', and was released in October 2009:

'Glowing' (MHO, 2009-10-07)

1. Empty Dreams (5:12) 
2. Glowing (7:06) 
3. Final Warning (4:27) 
4. It wasn`t Love (5:18) 
5. I Found Myself in You (6:36) 
6. A Drop of You (4:25) 
7. Flying Machine (4:56) 
8. Thank You for Leaving Me (5:15) 

Band website where the whole thing can be streamed: http://www.highlightkenosis.com/HK/
Myspace (with just a couple of samples): http://www.myspace.com/highlightrockband

Some tubes for starters:

A couple of the live tracks here aren't actually included on the album, and there are plenty more live samples of the band on YouTube too. To me it sounds like a mixture of Prog Metal and Neo Prog, I suppose...which I imagine will make it an absolutely ideal candidate for a game of ping pong.  

Sure as Hell belongs on here somewhere though, don'tcha think?? 

Edited by yam yam - February 15 2012 at 11:01

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yam yam Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Special Collaborator Crossover Team Joined: June 16 2011 Location: Kerberos Status: Offline Points: 7094	Topic: Highlight Kenosis: Female-Fronted Prog (Romania) Posted: February 15 2012 at 10:57
	'Highlight Kenosis' were formed about three years ago by singer Oana Maria Stoica and guitarist Matei Damian-Ulmu, who have both since moved to Germany, with keyboardist Alexandru Berehoi, bassist Dragos Serbanescu and drummer John Ciurea completing the original line-up. Their sound has been likened to a mixture of Delain, Muse, Dream Theater and Paramore, with Oana credited as having a vocal range extending from Rachel Cohen to Hayley Williams to Matthew Bellamy to Gwen Stefani...to all-sorts! She has even been described as a 'walking jukebox', having been originally discovered singing karaoke in the style of her favourite singers! The current band members are: Matei Damian-Ulmu, Oana Maria Stoica, Adi Sardi, and Dan Alexandru. Their only full abum thus far was called 'Glowing', and was released in October 2009: 'Glowing' (MHO, 2009-10-07) 1. Empty Dreams (5:12) 2. Glowing (7:06) 3. Final Warning (4:27) 4. It wasn`t Love (5:18) 5. I Found Myself in You (6:36) 6. A Drop of You (4:25) 7. Flying Machine (4:56) 8. Thank You for Leaving Me (5:15) Band website where the whole thing can be streamed: http://www.highlightkenosis.com/HK/ Myspace (with just a couple of samples): http://www.myspace.com/highlightrockband Some tubes for starters: A couple of the live tracks here aren't actually included on the album, and there are plenty more live samples of the band on YouTube too. To me it sounds like a mixture of Prog Metal and Neo Prog, I suppose...which I imagine will make it an absolutely ideal candidate for a game of ping pong. Sure as Hell belongs on here somewhere though, don'tcha think?? Edited by yam yam - February 15 2012 at 11:01

cacha71 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Forum Senior Member Joined: August 31 2007 Location: Planet Earth Status: Offline Points: 326	Posted: February 15 2012 at 12:53
	I have this album too and was also thinking of suggesting them. Although the album has its weak points, in particular the lyrics, I think it does belong here. It does have an interesting sound, I think it veers towards progressive metal, but the neo prog is also strong... yes, I think it might ping pong
	http://www.last.fm/group/Progressive+Folk

harmonium.ro Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Special Collaborator Honorary Collaborator / Retired Admin Joined: August 18 2008 Location: Anna Calvi Status: Offline Points: 22989	Posted: February 16 2012 at 12:42
	It does belong in Prog Metal definitely, but I dislike their stuff so much that I never felt like suggesting them. But if the people want them, so be it. ;)

b_olariu Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Prog Reviewer Joined: March 02 2007 Location: Romania Status: Offline Points: 5536	Posted: February 17 2012 at 06:47
	prog metal, no trace of neo here, I have the album and I'm pretty sure they belong to PM

yam yam Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Special Collaborator Crossover Team Joined: June 16 2011 Location: Kerberos Status: Offline Points: 7094	Posted: March 21 2012 at 05:36
	And so it came to be! - Added to Prog Metal: http://www.progarchives.com/artist.asp?id=7220. Their follow-up album to 'Glowing' is called 'Change', and will be released on May 7th..."as catchy as a Velcro but beautifully and skilfully performed" (Phil at Ravenheart Music)...I can't wait! Edited by yam yam - March 21 2012 at 05:37