Musea Records

Any chance for an interview with the Musea boss ? You introduce me, Olav ?

toroddfuglesteg wrote: Any chance for an interview with the Musea boss ? You introduce me, Olav ?

I don't know the boss there, but I'll hook you up with my contact person at the label on Facebook. I'm pretty sure you'll manage to take it from there :-)

Exode (Symphonic Prog)

D'Ici Et D'Ailleurs (2005)
Imprint: Musea

Track list and info: PA database






Edited by Windhawk - November 02 2011 at 16:43

East Wind Pot (Not in PA database, under evaluation by the jazzrock/fusion genre team)

East Wind Pot (2006)
Imprint: Musea

Track list:
1 - Doctor Bloodmoney - (7'00)
2 - An Argument With Illya Kuryakin Whom I Loved In My Childhood - (12'06)
3 - Minotaurus - (6'48)
4 - Blue Monday - (5'04)
5 - L'Aiguille Creuse - (9'08)
6 - April Dancer - (8'34)



Label info:
EAST WIND POT is a current Japanese band, led by keyboards player Yuko TSUCHIYA, former member of the Progressive rock group THETA. One can also find a drummer, a bass player and woodwinds (Saxophone, clarinet...). Jointly published by the Musea and poseidon labels, the eponymous album (2006) displays a subtle blend of aerial jazz and jazz-rock, with Progressive rock hints on some keyboards parts. Composed by Yuko TSUCHIYA, these six instrumental pieces are often based on a dialogue between woodwinds and organ or synthesizers parts, and in a vein near WEATHER REPORT, BRAND X and sometimes Chick COREA for the keyboards work. Very melodious and suggestive, with dynamic drumming, this piece of art is just amazing !

Round House (Not in PA database, under evaluation by the jazzrock/fusion genre team)

3-D (2006)
Imprint: Musea

Track list:
1 - 3-D - (5'21)
2 - Romantic Rally - (8'42)
3 - SuperWarp - (6'20)
4 - Inori - (7'52)
5 - Amber Rain - (5'09)
6 - Tears Of Sphinx - (6'28)
7 - Suisyagoya No Asa - (9'08)
8 - Carnival Night - (3'29)
9 - Jinzo-Ningen.2005 - (4'06)

Label info:
ROUND HOUSE started its career in 1975, as an instrumental quintet including two guitarists, a keyboards player and a rhythmic section. From this period, one can only find two studio albums and one track on the "The Seventies West Japanese Rock Scene" compilation. Since 1985, the band experiences a long standby, that will last about fifteen years. "Live @2001 In Osaka" sees ROUND HOUSE, now a trio, back on track. Jointly published by the Musea and Poseidon labels, "3-D" (2006) features nine unreleased instrumental tracks. The intense and nostalgic atmospheres of some of them, with their lyrical guitar parts and symphonic keyboards layers, are not so far away from CAMEL. Most of the tracks evolve in KENSO or BRAND X territory as well. Here's a virtuoso music, melodic at the same time, dynamic and suggestive. Brilliant !

Ring (not in PA database)

The Empire of Necromancers (2006)
Imprint: Musea

Track list:
1 - The Empire Of Necromancers (I. Prologue) - (11'09)
2 - The Empire Of Necromancers (II. The White Sybil) - (7'14)
3 - The Empire Of Necromancers (III. Piano Solo) - (1'51)
4 - The Empire Of Necromancers (IV. The Desolation Of Soom) - (4'23)
5 - The Empire Of Necromancers (V. Magic Lady) - (7'34)
6 - The Star Of Sorrow - (4'31)
7 - In Memory Of Charnades The Pan - (11'27)



Label info:
RING is probably one of the oldest Japanese Progressive rock bands, that existed prior to the golden age of the local scene, that took place during the Eighties. Jointly published by the Musea and Poseidon labels, "The Empire Of Necromancers" was initially recorded "live" during the summer of 1975. RING is in fact keyboards player Takashi KOKUBO's group, here playing drums and singing in Japanese, even if the music is mainly instrumental. This is a rock symphony in five parts, based on nice melodies and refined arrangements. The music could compete with most of the great bands of the time, with a special love for the early psychedelic PINK FLOYD. One could also find organ parts not unlike IRON BUTTERFLY, and classical influences inspired by BACH. Two bonus tracks are included, recorded between 1977 and 1978: these are synthesizers works by Takashi KOKUBO, with the help from a second keyboards player and a guitarist. A nice, sophisticated music, and also a musical document about the early japanese Progressive rock scene !

G.A.L.F. (Not in PA database)

Spirals of Time (2006)
Imprint: Musea

Track list:
1 - It's Time To Change - (25'56)
2 - Universe - (9'24)
3 - Someday Beyond - Shadows And Light Will Bright - (9'45)
4 - Earth - (11'38)
5 - Fogueira - (3'54)



Label info:
Giuliano TIBURZIO, Antonio BOSTOLOTO, Leonardo ZAMBLANCO & Fernando PACHECO are four veterans of the Brazilian Progressive rock scene. Led by the latter musician, who used to be the guitarist and founding member of RECORDANDO O VALE DAS MACAS, the band aims to trace back the very essence of the Golden Age of the style, between the years 1968 and 1978. Released by both Musea and Rock Symphony labels, "Spirals Of Time" (2006) is about to reach this ambitious challenge. Through three long pieces, one short track of 4 minutes and a suite lasting 26 minutes that starts the opus, these four fellowmen revisit many aspects of the international Progressive rock heritage. However they bring about something new, that can not be easily compared to anything already known. Further, the general atmosphere differs from that of the South-American School, notably through Leonardo ZAMBIANCO's excellent English vocals. To be discovered !

Colossus Project (Not in PA database)
- Note: The genre team collaborators of Progarchives don't regard Colossus Project to be a true band, and as such find them to be unworthy of a separate database entry.

The Empire and the Rebellion (2008)
Imprint: Musea

Track listing:
1 - Astral Prelude - (6'16)
2 - Droids - (9'07)
3 - The Dark Lord Of The Sith - (7'59)
4 - Meeting The Force - (7'15)
5 - Two Suns - (4'10)
6 - When I Was A Jedi - (7'58)
7 - The Millenium Quartet - (1'19)
8 - The Millenium Falcon - (8'48)
9 - My Tears For Alderaan - (3'55)
10 - The Rebellion Suite (I. Inside The Death Star/II. The Duel/III. Attack Of The Death Star) - (19'21)
11 - May The Force Be With You - (1'33)

Label info:
COLOSSUS PROJECT is the new project designed by Colossus, the Finnish Progressive Music Association. But this time, there's only one band involved: the band members are keyboards player Alfio COSTA (PROWLERS & TILION), bass player Roberto "BOBO" AIOLFI (PROWLERS & TILION), drummer Giovanni GIANA VEZZOLI (PROWLERS) and singer Hamadi TRABELSI. With a big help from some Italian friends and with some international special guests, the musicians wrote their first album "The Empire And The Rebellion" (2008). As you may guess, this work is inspired by "Episode IV" in the original "Star Wars" saga. And as for all previous Musea and Colossus collaborations, the sound of this project is clearly rooted in the Italian Progressive rock scene of the early Seventies. Hammond organ, Mini-Moog, Rhodes and Mellotron are all here to fight the dark side of the Force... Are you ready for this new space adventure ?

Dyonisos (Not in PA database, under evaluation by the psych/space rock genre team)

Dyonisos (2006)
Imprint: Musea

Track list:
1 - Prologue - (3'42)
2 - Moanalua Gardens - (5'50)
3 - Keahiakaohe - (3'48)
4 - Sunset On The Ridge - (3'41)
5 - Omega Moonlight - (1'49)
6 - We Will Never Leave This Place - (6'24)
7 - I'm Ready Now - (4'34)
8 - The Phone Call - (5'14)
9 - Haiku - (7'50)
10 - Come Along For The Ride - (4'54)
11 - Total Eclipse - (4'21)
12 - Crossing The Rainbow Bridge - (1'29)
13 - Wantok Payback - (4'30)
14 - The Guitar On The Hill - (5'28)
15 - The Mount Hagen Show - (3'37)
16 - Juxtaposition - (1'18)
17 - Makakilo Sky - (6'00)



Label info:
DYONISOS is a one-man virtual ensemble featuring American musician Dan COWAN. With three CD already on his account, he wrote and performed all the tracks for the project's self-titled CD, jointly published by the Musea and Mals labels. The style is an arty space-rock, abundant in extended guitar and synthesizers parts, sometimes evoking PINK FLOYD and CAMEL, sometimes ELOY or Alan PARSONS PROJECT, without even mentioning OZRIC TENTACLES and TANGERINE DREAM, through the gilmouresque influence is unquestionably dominant in DYONISOS' music. Here are seventeen great compositions, including five instrumental ones, to be sipped comfortably in your favourite chair.

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An Incidental Collection (2007)
Imprint: Musea

Track list:
1 - Visions - (5'17)
2 - Reasons - (5'11)
3 - Facing Windmills - (5'45)
4 - Abstract Visions - (4'46)
5 - Leaving Home - (5'06)
6 - Pasture In Kahaluu - (8'21)
7 - Absolute Center Of Nowhere - (4'17)
8 - Permanent Disembodiment - (4'09)
9 - When Silence Has Spoken - (4'23)
10 - The Wave - (3'10)
11 - Ohia Lehua - (4'12)
12 - Voices - (3'10)

Label info:
Two years after the eponymous release, "An Incidental Collection" (2007) eventually sees the light of day. Twelve tracks made of pure musical joy, pushing the envelope even further. Not to be missed !

T-Bo (Rejected for Progarchives inclusion)

We Stay Together (2007)
Imprint: Musea

Track list:
1 - Play It - (4'50)
2 - Take Time - (4'10)
3 - Different Kinds Of Life - (8'39)
4 - Going On - (5'11)
5 - You Will Find - (4'09)
6 - Love Is Everything - (2'40)
7 - Tears In The Rain - (6'20)
8 - Your Gentleness - (3'03)
9 - Love And Energy - (4'50)
10 - Treasured Moments - (3'55)
11 - Teach Me - (3'21)
12 - Parallel Directions - (9'01)
13 - See You Later - (5'13)
14 - Sending Love - (3'45)

Label info:
T-BO is a band created by Belgian drummer Philippe LALOUX, in loving memory of his son Thibaut, killed at the age of nineteen by a driver who was under the influence of drugs and alcohol. His son liked his music, and wanted it to be recorded. It's done with this album... These fourteen instrumental pieces are played by Philippe LALOUX on drums, percussion and acoustic guitar, helped by numerous musicians on flute and saxophone, keyboards and trumpet, bass, percussions... "We Stay Together" (2007) reveals a beautiful music, melodious and refined. Infused with melancholy and serenity, T-BO's music can be brought near CAMEL, FOCUS or the best songs by ROUSSEAU. But as it's composed by a drummer, there's a specific dynamism and energy combined with pastoral flute parts, guitar arpeggios and airy atmospheres. A music that speaks to the listener's mind.





Edited by Windhawk - October 18 2011 at 08:58