Epignosis
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Topic: Epignosis
Posted By: Epignosis
Subject: Epignosis
Date Posted: February 21 2012 at 20:54
I am Epignosis, a mostly solo musician who concentrates on symphonic progressive rock. As of 2012, I've been playing music half my life. I'm a fourth generation guitarist on my father's side.  My albums so far include: Still the Waters  http://www.progarchives.com/album.asp?id=24140" rel="nofollow - http://www.progarchives.com/album.asp?id=24140 Refulgence  http://www.progarchives.com/album.asp?id=33357" rel="nofollow - http://www.progarchives.com/album.asp?id=33357 My music is available for free streaming on http://epignosis.bandcamp.com/" rel="nofollow - Bandcamp . The first album will be released there as soon as it is remastered. A third album is on its way. It will consist of eight tracks and is entitled The Old Gods Remain. http://epignosis.bandcamp.com/" rel="nofollow - http://epignosis.bandcamp.com/ Thank you for listening. ------------- https://epignosis.bandcamp.com/album/a-month-of-sundays" rel="nofollow - https://epignosis.bandcamp.com/album/a-month-of-sundays |
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Posted By: DamoXt7942
Date Posted: February 21 2012 at 21:00
Welcome aboard.  Already checked your second stuff and felt very relaxed.  ------------- http://www.facebook.com/damoxt7942" rel="nofollow"> 
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Posted By: Horizons
Date Posted: February 21 2012 at 21:01
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Heya Rob!(?) Wish i had a musical family. Still haven't gotten around to playing your albums.  Which would you recommend first? ------------- Crushed like a rose in the riverflow. |
Posted By: Andy Webb
Date Posted: February 21 2012 at 21:02
^I'd say Refulgence, mainly because it's the only one you can easily get  ------------- http://ow.ly/8ymqg" rel="nofollow">  
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Posted By: Negoba
Date Posted: February 21 2012 at 21:04
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I need to dig back into the second album. Checked it out when you first released it, liked it alot. ------------- You are quite a fine person, and I am very fond of you. But you are only quite a little fellow, in a wide world, after all. |
Posted By: Epignosis
Date Posted: February 21 2012 at 21:04
I'm proud of both, but the second album is better presented. It's free to listen to- just click the link and check it out. http://epignosis.bandcamp.com/" rel="nofollow - http://epignosis.bandcamp.com/ I'm correcting some things on the first album and it will be a free download when I post it. ------------- https://epignosis.bandcamp.com/album/a-month-of-sundays" rel="nofollow - https://epignosis.bandcamp.com/album/a-month-of-sundays |
Horizons wrote:Posted By: Epignosis
Date Posted: February 21 2012 at 21:06
Thanks Jay. Knowing your tastes, you'll like this next one. ------------- https://epignosis.bandcamp.com/album/a-month-of-sundays" rel="nofollow - https://epignosis.bandcamp.com/album/a-month-of-sundays |
Posted By: The T
Date Posted: February 21 2012 at 22:43
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Welcome new artist. Your twin has been around here for a while creating dissent and havoc but his music lives on... He's quite the plagiarist, though, since his music is exactly like yours... ------------- 
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Posted By: Triceratopsoil
Date Posted: February 22 2012 at 00:20
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Posted By: Snow Dog
Date Posted: February 22 2012 at 05:02
Welcome to PA Epignosis. I will certainly try to check your music out. ------------- http://www.last.fm/user/Snow_Dog" rel="nofollow"> 
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Posted By: ExittheLemming
Date Posted: February 22 2012 at 05:18
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You say you're looking for tour sponsorship from a Beer manufacturer? I'm not sure you have come to the right place
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Posted By: AtomicCrimsonRush
Date Posted: February 22 2012 at 05:33
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Nice to meet you Epignosis! I hope you can stick around here and meet lots of friends. By the way you will have to ignore this guy who comes here often with your exact avatar and spouts off all sorts of stuff about libertarians, abortion and pretends to play music. He is one to avoid but everyone else you should get on well with! ------------- 
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Posted By: Ricochet
Date Posted: February 22 2012 at 06:32
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Greetings, Epignosis! You're probably still convinced I hate your debut album despite never having said that....
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Posted By: colorofmoney91
Date Posted: February 22 2012 at 10:00
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Welcome aboard! ------------- http://hanashukketsu.bandcamp.com" rel="nofollow - Hanashukketsu |
Posted By: Epignosis
Date Posted: February 25 2012 at 17:05
I currently have an offer from a chain of liquor stores, as well as one from a black market outfit called "Livers R Us." It's either a conflict of interest or, as they say in the US, a Baptists and Bootleggers outfit... ------------- https://epignosis.bandcamp.com/album/a-month-of-sundays" rel="nofollow - https://epignosis.bandcamp.com/album/a-month-of-sundays |
Posted By: Ambient Hurricanes
Date Posted: March 03 2012 at 12:34
Great stuff! Just listened to Refulgence and enjoyed it immensely, especially the heavier stuff How long do you think it will be until you get the remixed/mastered version of Still the Waters up on Bandcamp? ------------- I love dogs, I've always loved dogs |
Posted By: Catcher10
Date Posted: March 03 2012 at 12:46
I purchased the 2nd album without a preview, the band name is cool too. I need to get the first album to round out my collection, since I am a completist  .
Welcome to the PA.........Mr Skeletor! -------------   
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Posted By: Epignosis
Date Posted: March 03 2012 at 12:48
Three of the tracks are done. Two more to go. I was hoping to get them up in January (2 year anniversary!), but I got busy with work, work, and school. ------------- https://epignosis.bandcamp.com/album/a-month-of-sundays" rel="nofollow - https://epignosis.bandcamp.com/album/a-month-of-sundays |
Posted By: Morsenator
Date Posted: April 28 2012 at 13:08
Hi, just listening to your Refulgence album. Great, uplifting stuff! (I had to log in just to say this.. guess my previous PA addiction will continue quite soon  though I have been reading stuff here like 50x the time you would think according to my number of posts.) Anyways, greetings from Finland!
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Posted By: Epignosis
Date Posted: April 28 2012 at 13:30
Thanks for listening! I appreciate that. ------------- https://epignosis.bandcamp.com/album/a-month-of-sundays" rel="nofollow - https://epignosis.bandcamp.com/album/a-month-of-sundays |
Posted By: The_Jester
Date Posted: May 28 2012 at 16:49
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The music is damn good and really progressive. Nice effort but I don't really like the vocals. It's a personal taste it doesn't mean the vocals are ungood. I don't like the bass in this album too for I can feel some mistakes with the bass playing wich isn't terrible. Splendid job though! Hope you continue your efforts and bring some good progressive rock to our hears! ------------- La victoire est éphémère mais la gloire est éternelle! - Napoléon Bonaparte |
Posted By: Epignosis
Date Posted: May 28 2012 at 17:12
Thanks for checking it out! Unfortunately I had to sell one of my bass guitars to pay bills, and the climate of NC is very different from FL, so that affected the neck of my other bass. However, I don't spend much time practicing bass as I do the other instruments. I'm working on a third album and three other projects. ------------- https://epignosis.bandcamp.com/album/a-month-of-sundays" rel="nofollow - https://epignosis.bandcamp.com/album/a-month-of-sundays |
Posted By: Smurph
Date Posted: May 30 2012 at 17:44
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Wow dude this is solid! I reallllllly enjoy your shorter solos that come between some parts, especially the flute/possibly keyboard sounding one early on in the title track. Pretty stuff. I'm enjoying your choices of harmonies and strange chords at times. Makes it all sound pretty dreamy. Do you play keys? Some of your keyboard work is righteous. While I love your harmonies and melodies I think the vocals are a little loud but that's just me- I like quiet vocals haha- This music is surprisingly uplifting as opposed to your avatar picture haha. I'm normally into more hectic confusing music but there are moments of complexity that hit home for me. Some of it was predictable but all in all I enjoyed listening to it. Thanks for sharing!
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Posted By: Epignosis
Date Posted: July 15 2012 at 18:13
I just saw this post- sorry! The "flute" sound early on in the title track that you hear is a synthesizer that (I think) I ran through a few effects. I do play keyboards, but my main instrument has always been and always will be guitar. Most of the music I write is on the guitar first (usually the acoustic). The next album is odd for me because several of the songs are piano or organ focused. Thanks so much for your comments. ------------- https://epignosis.bandcamp.com/album/a-month-of-sundays" rel="nofollow - https://epignosis.bandcamp.com/album/a-month-of-sundays |
Posted By: Andy Webb
Date Posted: July 15 2012 at 22:01
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Any news on TOGR? ------------- http://ow.ly/8ymqg" rel="nofollow">
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Posted By: Epignosis
Date Posted: July 16 2012 at 10:08
I don't know if I've mentioned this already, but there will be eight songs, three of which contain music that is a decade old. Glad to see these pieces are finding a home. I have a lot of old material, but of course not all of it ages well. I think these have. I think this will be a more eclectic symphonic album, and somewhat "darker" than the previous one. ------------- https://epignosis.bandcamp.com/album/a-month-of-sundays" rel="nofollow - https://epignosis.bandcamp.com/album/a-month-of-sundays |
Posted By: Ambient Hurricanes
Date Posted: July 16 2012 at 13:39
So basically an album with 8 "Riddles in the Dark?" This makes me happy, I like dark music.------------- I love dogs, I've always loved dogs |
Posted By: Epignosis
Date Posted: July 16 2012 at 14:27
Mostly I meant darker lyrically.  However, there is one song that goes beyond the heavy factor of "Riddles in the Dark-" rather metal I must say.  Wow, it just occurred to me that this "metal" song contains a riff that I wrote in my bedroom when I was 17 years old.  ------------- https://epignosis.bandcamp.com/album/a-month-of-sundays" rel="nofollow - https://epignosis.bandcamp.com/album/a-month-of-sundays |
Posted By: Andy Webb
Date Posted: July 16 2012 at 14:37
Teenage angst ------------- http://ow.ly/8ymqg" rel="nofollow">
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Posted By: Morsenator
Date Posted: July 16 2012 at 14:53
OK, that sounds familiar Although I do my heaviest stuff on keys.------------- You love the music, the music loves you! http://moonsofjupiter.bandcamp.com/" rel="nofollow - http://moonsofjupiter.bandcamp.com/ |
Posted By: Ambient Hurricanes
Date Posted: July 16 2012 at 15:29
As a 17 year old who has written many riffs in his bedroom, I am definitely excited to hear what you've come up with. ------------- I love dogs, I've always loved dogs |
Posted By: Epignosis
Date Posted: December 11 2012 at 17:27
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Sometimes you need something to fall into your lap and kick you in the bottom. For reasons I won't enumerate, I've been in stuck in a general malaise with respect to recording anything. Believe me, I've tried, but the ambition has been absent for the past year or more. I have spent the last several months improving my skills with the guitar ("Hey Rob, why didn't you spend them working on your vocals, har har!"), and today after work I picked up my little Squier I acquired for forty bones (great playing guitar), and I wrote a riff that tapped me on the shoulder and reminded me of the music I like to not just play, but record. It also reintroduced me to the challenges of the songwriting and recording process, but also encouraged me to tackle them. "You can make me sound great and give me a moving, musical context," the riff seemed to say. And sometimes you just need to post something on the Internet to make yourself work toward a goal. So: All eight tracks have music but few lyrics. The album is projected to run about 48 minutes long (my shortest yet, I think). Some track titles I can give you (other than the opening title track) are "Ianus" and "The Narrow House." Many parts of the album are, as I've said before, almost a decade old or more. It's feeling good to merge these private relics with fresh material. And Tasha's vocal duties will increase. I was in a craft store, and even though I am inept with nearly all visual mediums, I love looking at the paints, brushes, canvases, and objects, imagining the possibilities if only I had a modicum of skill. But I decided the album cover would be my first try at making a mosaic. And if I make something abysmal (as will probably happen), I'll just get Mrs. Tasha to do it. I should probably save money on supplies by just letting her do it from the get go.  The Christian encouragement of Refulgence will not be present on this third album. The lyrics will explore various subjects and generally be darker. This is not because I am "in a dark place," but merely because I want to visit other convictions. I hope that doesn't put people off (I suppose some will welcome the difference), but if it does, well, there will be many albums released in 2013. Oh, that's what I meant to add: I don't have a release date set, but let's push for March, okay? Thanks for listening. ------------- https://epignosis.bandcamp.com/album/a-month-of-sundays" rel="nofollow - https://epignosis.bandcamp.com/album/a-month-of-sundays |
Posted By: Andy Webb
Date Posted: December 11 2012 at 17:32
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AWWWWW YEA Preorder campaign? ------------- http://ow.ly/8ymqg" rel="nofollow">
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Posted By: Epignosis
Date Posted: December 11 2012 at 17:38
I don't like to string people along. I'm a notorious deadline-pusher-backer. Maybe I shouldn't say that in case I need a ton of money to abscond to Mexico. ------------- https://epignosis.bandcamp.com/album/a-month-of-sundays" rel="nofollow - https://epignosis.bandcamp.com/album/a-month-of-sundays |
Posted By: Finnforest
Date Posted: December 11 2012 at 18:41
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Wishing you lots of luck and recording encouragement Rob....
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Posted By: Epignosis
Date Posted: December 11 2012 at 18:58
You are among the greatest sources of encouragement I know. Thanks. ------------- https://epignosis.bandcamp.com/album/a-month-of-sundays" rel="nofollow - https://epignosis.bandcamp.com/album/a-month-of-sundays |
Posted By: HolyMoly
Date Posted: December 11 2012 at 19:56
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I'm happy that you've got "the bug" again. Inspiration is a wonderful thing. I hope it continues to go well for you. ------------- My other avatar is a Porsche It is easier for a camel to pass through the eye of a needle if it is lightly greased. -Kehlog Albran |
Posted By: A Person
Date Posted: December 11 2012 at 20:19
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This makes me excited to hear new Epignosis material :o And good luck, I hope it all comes together well. |
Posted By: Ambient Hurricanes
Date Posted: December 11 2012 at 21:58
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!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! ------------- I love dogs, I've always loved dogs |
Posted By: The Quiet One
Date Posted: December 11 2012 at 22:25
| Best of luck, inspiration and enjoyment on this, Robert! |
Posted By: irrelevant
Date Posted: December 12 2012 at 05:29
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As Steve said, inspiration is a wonderful thing. May you have much of them great creative juices Rob. ------------- https://gabebuller.bandcamp.com/" rel="nofollow - New album! http://www.progarchives.com/artist.asp?id=7385" rel="nofollow - http://www.progarchives.com/artist.asp?id=7385 |
Posted By: Epignosis
Date Posted: September 28 2013 at 21:32
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The next album will be released in December. It will consist of eight tracks, all oldies. 1. The Old Gods Remain 2. Earth of Brass 3. Some Peculiar Alchemy 4. Gifts for Moloch 5. Ianus 6. On Thieves and Kings 7. The Narrow House 8. Stalemate The fourth track may change, but everything else is set. ------------- https://epignosis.bandcamp.com/album/a-month-of-sundays" rel="nofollow - https://epignosis.bandcamp.com/album/a-month-of-sundays |
Posted By: Ambient Hurricanes
Date Posted: September 29 2013 at 00:25
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This just made me very, very happy.
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Posted By: infocat
Date Posted: September 29 2013 at 14:00
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Sounds rather occult!
------------- -- Frank Swarbrick Belief is not Truth. |
Posted By: Ambient Hurricanes
Date Posted: December 12 2013 at 18:40
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Album soon?
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Posted By: Catcher10
Date Posted: December 12 2013 at 19:16
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Yo..Skeletor...ummm its December already....wat up? -------------
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Posted By: Ambient Hurricanes
Date Posted: December 12 2013 at 19:54
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Inb4 Rob announces Xmas release date
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Posted By: Horizons
Date Posted: December 12 2013 at 19:55
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He isn't around here much, so he may he late to the party. ------------- Crushed like a rose in the riverflow. |
Posted By: Epignosis
Date Posted: December 12 2013 at 20:13
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Hmmp. Some party. I wasn't even invited. I am more enthusiastic about this album than I have been regarding anything musical I've ever done. I know that's a bold statement, but it's the truth and one I'm happy about. In the words of Boston, "I'm taking my time." I've acquired new equipment (given the prices, I practically stole the items) that I need to grow to appreciate and use properly. Ditto software. This should all improve my sound. I am also creating album art in a way I've never done before, so that's a new experience for me. It's all about doing new things, I suppose. And old ones better. In the the meantime, I am happy to update the track listing. Song #4 will be a piece called "What the Thunder Said." In this case, the concept is old but the music is rather new. ------------- https://epignosis.bandcamp.com/album/a-month-of-sundays" rel="nofollow - https://epignosis.bandcamp.com/album/a-month-of-sundays |