The Aurora Observatory (USA): Heavy/Crossover Prog

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This is a very fine band and album indeed.  
They are based in Roanoke, Franklin County VA, USA.
From their bio at Reverbnation.com:
"The Aurora Observatory is a conceptual progressive rock group grown from several over fertilized minds in the mountains of southwest Virginia. Their sound is a combination of a wide variety of genres including rock, blues, dub, metal, psychedelic, and freestyle. TAO creates a unique listening experience by using dynamic energy driven beats and percussion, powerful and progressive guitar, keys, bass, and clean, but energetic vocals. They touch on many different emotions and feelings to generate scenic landscapes with their music; which encourages the listener to “open their minds”

“Failure Of Imagination” is a conceptual piece based on a tragic tale, the storyline centered around a very unique individual and his unexpected rise to power. Vocally, the album explores all of the different emotions associated with the situations the main character is thrust into, but leaves the overall story vague enough so the messages remain universal. Musically, it takes you on a ride through many different peaks and valleys, conjuring these epic moments at times by using intricate riffs and odd time signatures and at others by using subtlety and ambiance, leaving a less is more feel."
http://www.myspace.com/theauroraobservatory
http://www.reverbnation.com/theauroraobservatory
http://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Aurora-Observatory/109624110409
http://theauroraobservatory.bandcamp.com/

Album: Failure Of Imagination
Release Date: October 8, 2010
Available through all major & minor retailers: Cd Baby, I-tunes, Amazon MP3, Bandcamp, etc.

01. In the Confusion
02. Shattered Satellite
03. I'm Not Evil
04. Armor Made of Coin
05. Digital Equinox
06. Roberta
07. Another Way to Say Goodbye
08. DON'T PANIC!
09. The Gift (Solitude)
10. Primal Glow
11. The Order of Random
12. The Big Setup

Line up:
Chris Hodges- (Vox, Keys)
Jeff Reynolds- (Guitar, Keys, Loops)
Matt Bowles - (Bass)
Joey Caldwell - (Drums)

No mention of these guys on the site anywhere that I can find - major omission - let's get them added!!  

Edited by yam yam - March 31 2012 at 19:45

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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: 7062	Topic: The Aurora Observatory (USA): Heavy/Crossover Prog Posted: March 31 2012 at 18:48
	This is a very fine band and album indeed. They are based in Roanoke, Franklin County VA, USA. From their bio at Reverbnation.com: "The Aurora Observatory is a conceptual progressive rock group grown from several over fertilized minds in the mountains of southwest Virginia. Their sound is a combination of a wide variety of genres including rock, blues, dub, metal, psychedelic, and freestyle. TAO creates a unique listening experience by using dynamic energy driven beats and percussion, powerful and progressive guitar, keys, bass, and clean, but energetic vocals. They touch on many different emotions and feelings to generate scenic landscapes with their music; which encourages the listener to “open their minds” “Failure Of Imagination” is a conceptual piece based on a tragic tale, the storyline centered around a very unique individual and his unexpected rise to power. Vocally, the album explores all of the different emotions associated with the situations the main character is thrust into, but leaves the overall story vague enough so the messages remain universal. Musically, it takes you on a ride through many different peaks and valleys, conjuring these epic moments at times by using intricate riffs and odd time signatures and at others by using subtlety and ambiance, leaving a less is more feel." http://www.myspace.com/theauroraobservatory http://www.reverbnation.com/theauroraobservatory http://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Aurora-Observatory/109624110409 http://theauroraobservatory.bandcamp.com/ Album: Failure Of Imagination Release Date: October 8, 2010 Available through all major & minor retailers: Cd Baby, I-tunes, Amazon MP3, Bandcamp, etc. 01. In the Confusion 02. Shattered Satellite 03. I'm Not Evil 04. Armor Made of Coin 05. Digital Equinox 06. Roberta 07. Another Way to Say Goodbye 08. DON'T PANIC! 09. The Gift (Solitude) 10. Primal Glow 11. The Order of Random 12. The Big Setup Line up: Chris Hodges- (Vox, Keys) Jeff Reynolds- (Guitar, Keys, Loops) Matt Bowles - (Bass) Joey Caldwell - (Drums) No mention of these guys on the site anywhere that I can find - major omission - let's get them added!! Edited by yam yam - March 31 2012 at 19:45

Andy Webb Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Special Collaborator Retired Admin Joined: June 04 2010 Location: Terria Status: Offline Points: 13298	Posted: April 07 2012 at 12:35
	Solid case for crossover- I'll alert the team.


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: 7062	Posted: August 15 2012 at 21:14
	Bump! Nothing in progfreak..seems to have fallen down a hole.

Andy Webb Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Special Collaborator Retired Admin Joined: June 04 2010 Location: Terria Status: Offline Points: 13298	Posted: August 15 2012 at 21:19
	Let's see... yep, that seems to be exactly what happened. I'll bump it.


Windhawk Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Special Collaborator Honorary Collaborator Joined: December 28 2006 Location: Norway Status: Offline Points: 11401	Posted: November 17 2012 at 17:57
	added to crossover
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