Strangers on A Train-remastered albums out in Nov
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Topic: Strangers on A Train-remastered albums out in Nov
Posted By: Easy Livin
Subject: Strangers on A Train-remastered albums out in Nov
Date Posted: September 13 2012 at 09:49
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Metal Mind Productions is proud to
announce the re-release of real progressive rock gems. Unavailable for several
years, the only two albums by the short lived outfit Strangers on a
Train will be released again in early November.
Strangers on a Train was formed in
1990 as a musical hybrid of talents comprising Clive Nolan
(Arena, Pendragon, Shadowland, Caamora), Karl Groom (Threshold)
and Tracy Hitchings (Landmarq). "The Key Part I: The
Prophecy" (1990) is the beginning of The Key trilogy, an epic concept
conceived by Clive Nolan, who also wrote all the music and lyrics. "The
Prophecy" set out to be a performance album based on the strength of
compositions, the skills of individual band members and a high level of
emotional intensity. One could call it "chamber rock" - drawing from the roots
of progressive rock, yet abandoning the unnecessary clichés that have always
attached themselves to that genre of music. "The Prophecy" contains over an hour
of thoroughly composed, well thought out, brilliantly performed music -
sometimes haunting, sometimes soothing, versatile in style and just plain
different, which makes for a unique listening experience. Strangers on a Train
quickly got a faithful following and nowadays they enjoy a cult status. They
have been known to be popular amongst progressive rock fans and those accustomed
with Nolan's works, as well as crossing over to a wider audience, appreciative
of New Age music and Cinematic soundscapes.
A handful of gigs followed along with "The Key Part II: The Labyrinth" (1993), the much anticipated second album. The five-part, 72-minute recording features three multilayered tracks of truly epic length and two shorter tracks exhibiting a balance of instrumental and vocal work. There were plans to record and release the third part of the trilogy. However, because of the success of the members' other bands, this has been put on hold. "The Key Part I: The Prophecy" and
"The Key Part II: The Labyrinth" will be released by Metal Mind Productions on
November, 5th in Europe and December, 11th in
USA (via MVD). The material will be remastered using tube technology
and released in a digipack edition.
Strangers on a Train:
Clive Nolan (keyboards, backing vocals) Karl Groom (electric and acoustic guitars, bass guitars) Tracy Hitchings (vocals) Strangers on a Train
“The Key Part I: The Prophecy” (remastered)  Label: Metal Mind Records Cat. No.: MASS CD 1466 DG Barcode: 5907785037601 Format: CD Digipak Genre: Progressive Rock Release date: 05.11.201 2 Europe / 11.12.2012 USA Tracklist:
1. Arrival
2. Sacrifice 3. New World 4. Silent Companion 5. Crossing The Wasteland 6. Perchance To Dream 7. Lightshow 8. Occam's Tears 9. Losing A Hold On Life 10. From The Outside In 11. Duel 12. From The Inside Out 13. Healing The Rift 14. The Key Strangers on a Train
“The Key Part II: The Labyrinth” (remastered)  Label: Metal Mind Records
Cat. No.: MASS CD 1467 DG Barcode: 5907785037618 Format: CD Digipak Genre: Progressive Rock Release date: 05.11.2012 Europe / 11.12.2012 USA Tracklist:
Darkworld
1. A new Beggining 2. Edge of Darkness 3. Deliverance 4. A moment of Sanity 5. Beyond the Rubicon Hijrah
The Labyrinth 1. The first Veil - Sensing a Presence 2. The second Veil - Contamination 3. The third Veil - Trick of the Light The Vision Clear Endzone 1. Ocean's Flame 2. Purification 3. Recovery 4. A new Perspective 5. Denouement --------------------------------------
Metal Mind Productions - Promo Dept., Katowice POLAND http://www.metalmind.com.pl/" rel="nofollow - ww.metalmind.com.pl http://www.facebook.com/metalmindproductions" rel="nofollow - www.facebook.com/metalmindproductions |
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Posted By: SouthSideoftheSky
Date Posted: September 17 2012 at 02:25
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Ah that's good news!  I have been trying to find these albums for a loong time. I think it is the sole Clive Nolan project that I have yet to hear. I will get these albums for sure. |
Posted By: Easy Livin
Date Posted: September 17 2012 at 02:49
All we need now is for Clive to complete the trilogy!
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Posted By: Easy Livin
Date Posted: November 26 2012 at 09:46
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Metal Mind Productions re-released
in early November real progressive rock gems - unavailable for several years,
the only two albums by the short lived outfit Strangers on a
Train. For the next three weeks you can stream both album at
Progstreaming. Album "The Key Part I: The
Prophecy" is available in http://www.progstreaming.com/_wb/pages/play-album.php?activeAlbum=00265%20-%20Strangers%20On%20A%20Train%20-%20The%20Key%20Part%201,%20The%20Prophecy" rel="nofollow - THIS
location, while "The Key Part II: The Labyrinth" can be heard
http://www.progstreaming.com/_wb/pages/play-album.php?activeAlbum=00266%20-%20Strangers%20On%20A%20Train%20-%20The%20Key%20Part%202,%20The%20Labyrinth" rel="nofollow - HERE .
Strangers on a Train was formed in
1990 as a musical hybrid of talents comprising Clive Nolan (Arena, Pendragon,
Shadowland, Caamora),Karl Groom (Threshold) and Tracy Hitchings (Landmarq). "The
Key Part I: The Prophecy" (1990) is the beginning of The Key trilogy, an epic
concept conceived by Clive Nolan, who also wrote all the music and lyrics. "The
Prophecy" set out to be a performance album based on the strength of
compositions, the skills of individual band members and a high level of
emotional intensity. One could call it "chamber rock" - drawing from the roots
of progressive rock, yet abandoning the unnecessary clichés that have always
attached themselves to that genre of music. "The Prophecy" contains over an hour
of thoroughly composed, well thought out, brilliantly performed music -
sometimes haunting, sometimes soothing, versatile in style and just plain
different, which makes for a unique listening experience. Strangers on a Train
quickly got a faithful following and nowadays they enjoy a cult status. They
have been known to be popular amongst progressive rock fans and those accustomed
with Nolan's works, as well as crossing over to a wider audience, appreciative
of New Age music and Cinematic soundscapes.
A handful of gigs followed along with "The Key Part II: The Labyrinth" (1993), the much anticipated second album. The five-part, 72-minute recording features three multilayered tracks of truly epic length and two shorter tracks exhibiting a balance of instrumental and vocal work. There were plans to record and release the third part of the trilogy. However, because of the success of the members' other bands, this has been put on hold. "The Key Part I: The Prophecy" and
"The Key Part II: The Labyrinth" are released by Metal Mind Productions on
November, 5th in Europe and December, 11th in USA (via MVD). The
material is remastered using tube technology and released in a digipack
edition.
Strangers on a Train:
Clive Nolan (keyboards, backing vocals) Karl Groom (electric and acoustic guitars, bass guitars) Tracy Hitchings (vocals) Strangers on a Train
“The Key Part I: The Prophecy” (remastered) Label: Metal Mind Records Cat. No.: MASS CD
1466 DG
Barcode: 5907785037601 Format: CD Digipak Genre: Progressive Rock Release date: 05.11.201 2 Europe / 11.12.2012 USA Tracklist:
1. Arrival
2. Sacrifice 3. New World 4. Silent Companion 5. Crossing The Wasteland 6. Perchance To Dream 7. Lightshow 8. Occam's Tears 9. Losing A Hold On Life 10. From The Outside In 11. Duel 12. From The Inside Out 13. Healing The Rift 14. The Key Strangers on a Train
“The Key Part II: The Labyrinth” (remastered) Label: Metal Mind Records
Cat. No.: MASS CD 1467 DG Barcode: 5907785037618 Format: CD Digipak Genre: Progressive Rock Release date: 05.11.2012 Europe / 11.12.2012 USA Tracklist:
Darkworld
1. A new Beggining 2. Edge of Darkness 3. Deliverance 4. A moment of Sanity 5. Beyond the Rubicon Hijrah The Labyrinth 1. The first Veil - Sensing a Presence 2. The second Veil - Contamination 3. The third Veil - Trick of the Light The Vision Clear Endzone 1. Ocean's Flame 2. Purification 3. Recovery 4. A new Perspective 5. Denouement --------------------------------------
Metal Mind Productions - Promo Dept., ul. Czajek 31, 40-534 Katowice POLAND http://www.metalmind.com.pl/" rel="nofollow - www.metalmind.com.pl http://www.facebook.com/metalmindproductions" rel="nofollow - www.facebook.com/metalmindproductions |