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		<title>New pop/electronic album: Gravity Co. &#8211; &#8220;U&#8221;</title>
		<link>http://bandweblogs.com/guestbloggers/2008/07/10/new-popelectronic-album-gravity-co-u/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 10 Jul 2008 10:41:49 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>amadeamusic</dc:creator>
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Label: AMAdea Records
Album: U
Genre: POP/Electronic
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ARTIST DESCRIPTION
Founded in 2001, Gravity Co. started out as a side project, working on the soundtrack to the computer game Trans, side project turned to full-time and they haven’t looked back since.
In early 2002 Gravity Co. made their debut, releasing their first single ‘Away’ accompanied by an art-school [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Artist: Gravity Co.</p>
<p>Label: AMAdea Records</p>
<p>Album: U</p>
<p>Genre: POP/Electronic</p>
<p><a href="http://cdbaby.com/cd/gravityco">Buy CD</a></p>
<p><img alt="Cover" src="http://cdbaby.name/g/r/gravityco.jpg" /></p>
<p><strong>ARTIST DESCRIPTION</strong></p>
<p>Founded in 2001, Gravity Co. started out as a side project, working on the soundtrack to the computer game Trans, side project turned to full-time and they haven’t looked back since.</p>
<p>In early 2002 Gravity Co. made their debut, releasing their first single ‘Away’ accompanied by an art-school style video directed by Gravity Co.’s Producer Georgi Stanev. The bands first try topped MM TV’s (Bulgaria’s most popular music television) International Airplay Chart, holding on to the #1 spot for three consecutive weeks. ‘Away’ would later be included in NovaXposure &#8211; the monthly compilation released by ‘Radio Ventures’ with songs by Elton John, Sarah Connor, Alcazar and others.</p>
<p>Gravity’s second single ‘Mr. No One’ would set the critics straight, as to the bands potential, taking a play-list space in BMG’s official weekly video compilation, alongside Carlos Santana and Christina Aguilera.</p>
<p>The band stretched the boundaries further when Bill Withers granted official permission to record and release a cover version of his all time classic ‘Ain’t No Sunshine.</p>
<p>‘Away’, ‘Mr. No One’ and ‘Ain’t No Sunshine’ all made the cut for Gravity Co.’s highly anticipated debut album ‘U’ released December 13th 2002. Gravity, have since been identified by an original electro pop sound, with warm vocal melodies over pumping electro beats.</p>
<p>An instant success, ‘U’ brought home the first music awards &#8211; ‘Best Debut’ and ‘Best Pop/Dance Album’, from MM TV’s annual awards (the Bulgarian equivalent of the Brits).</p>
<p>Having released two celebrated albums, known for their engaging stage antics &#8211; performing full capacity venues and supporting the likes of the Stereo MC’s, Fun Lovin’ Criminals and more recently Ladytron &#8211; Gravity Co. teamed up with a wide range of popular Bulgarian DJ’s to remix some of the band’s hits.</p>
<p>AWARDS</p>
<p>- ‘Best Debut’ and ‘Best Pop/Dance Album’, from MM TV’s annual awards (the Bulgarian equivalent of the Brits).<br />
- Holding on to the #1 spot for three consecutive weeks in the MM TV’s (Bulgaria’s most popular music television) International Airplay Chart.<br />
- ‘Wings’, the first video by a Bulgarian Artist with airplay on MTV! Boasting Giorgio de Chirico inspired 3D animation &#8211; courtesy of one of Bulgaria’s finest Alexander Sokerov &#8211; ‘Wings’ would be played 13 weeks running on MTV’s World Chart Express.<br />
- ‘Best Band’ from the annual MM TV awards of 2005. An additional ‘Band of the Year’ award was presented by Melo TV Mania’s annual awards.<br />
- ‘Best Rock/Alternative Song’ for ‘What I Want’ (‘Instinct’ 2005) from the annual MM TV awards 2006<br />
- On the 25 of March 2007, minutes before taking the stage to contribute a mind-blowing ‘Empty World’ against a multi-media frenzy, on the night of the BG Radio Music Awards Ceremony, the boys were called to the stage to collect the ‘Best Band Award’.<br />
- Gravity Co. are the uncontested winners at the MMTV Music Awards, with the record 4 statuettes:<br />
Best Pop/Dance song &#8211; Empty World<br />
Best Pop/Dance Album &#8211; Mixedup<br />
Best Band<br />
Best Music Video &#8211; Empty World /Directed by Valeri Milev/</p>
<p>MUSIC QUOTES</p>
<p>The debut album “U” by the most successive Bulgarian’s band Gravity Co. is from those releases that on the first listen, you knew something amazing was happening but didn&#8217;t quite grasp it. By the second listen, you are hooked. By the third, fourth, and fifth listens, you realized you had stumbled upon a rare gem. The album range somewhere, between pop and electronic music with eminent contemporary elements, which sometimes even goes beyond the expectations. But to those with patience and an ear for the sublime, this will become one of the most rewarding and satisfying electronica albums of the decade. The sheer talent in this record is staggeringly high. Not only these guys have reached a new tier of studio production and aesthetic precision, but on top of that, the vocals are truly incredible. More importantly, it&#8217;s noticeable in the sequencing and mastering of each perfectly-layered sound. Listen on a solid, high-end system, and all the textures will open up and dance across the room in perfect balance. “U” has achieved a new level of greatness and this is easily some of the best music albums you could have in your collection.<br />
- AMAdea Records, BULGARIA</p>
<p>If you like you can check the CD <a href="http://cdbaby.com/cd/gravityco">here</a>.</p>
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		<title>411 On The Independent Music Movement</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 07 Jun 2008 07:35:42 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>sounni</dc:creator>
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411 On The Independent Music Movement DVD series offers detailed instruction for independent artists on how to promote and sell music in the US and internationally. Music industry experts come together to offer guidance in the 6 hour, 3 disc series.
Aneel Robinson is the man behind the &#8220;411&#8243; DVD. As a performing artist on tour, [...]]]></description>
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<p align="left"><a href="http://www.411onmusic.com">411 On The Independent Music Movement</a> DVD series offers detailed instruction for independent artists on how to promote and sell music in the US and internationally. Music industry experts come together to offer guidance in the 6 hour, 3 disc series.</p>
<p align="left">Aneel Robinson is the man behind the &#8220;411&#8243; DVD. As a performing artist on tour, other musicians asked how he succeeded in the music industry himself. Aneel did encounter obstacles getting his own career up and running, producing CDs and organizing national tours. His experiences, good and bad, led him to produce the DVD series over the past 2 years.</p>
<p align="left">The &#8220;411&#8243; DVD provides insider knowledge on the music industry, enabling artists to get their music heard. There are more self-made artists today than ever before, and the competition is fierce. This DVD series gives the emerging musician a leg up on the competition. The DVD series offers instruction on music distribution, retailing and airplay, marketing, copywriting and how to set up your own business. Listen to the music industry experts&#8217; advice and practical suggestions including Music Distributors such as Derek Sivers, of CDBaby.com, and International Distributors such as D.J. John Dean in the UK.</p>
<p align="left">Look for the &#8220;411&#8243; DVD through music distributors such as Midwest Tape, www.filmbaby.com , and Aneel&#8217;s web site at <a href="http://www.411onmusic.com">www.411onmusic.com</a>.</p>
<p align="left">Included in the DVD package are 3 discs, each with over 2 instruction hours, a music industry database including more than 9,000 contacts, and over 50 articles on music industry topics. The DVD series retail price is $49.95. For the next month, it is available at a discounted price of $29.95.</p>
<p align="left">Aneel Robinson, of Music 4 Da Soul Records, is the creator and director of the &#8220;411&#8243; DVD Series. You may know him from the Gavin Charts and winning the &#8216;Best R&#038;B Album&#8217; at the NORTHWEST MUSIC AWARDS. He has also produced 3 other CDs, with sales over 50,000, under the same label. You can also find Aneel on UK Solar Radio, where he hosts &#8220;The Juice&#8221;, featuring only independent artists.</p>
<p align="center"><a href="http://www.411onmusic.com">www.411onmusic.com</a></p>
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		<title>Peaceful melodies and exciting ambient backgrounds by Amethyste</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 26 Apr 2008 15:58:09 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>amadeamusic</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[ABOUT THE ARTIST
In October of 2005, a very fine musician from Germany ( Gunnar Spardel of Tigerforest ) caught Amethyste&#8217;s attention. One of his wonderful song &#8220;Summer Rain&#8221; was playing on the player and she HAD to click on the &#8220;view&#8221; button. Suddenly, she was transported into a new dimension where music has a soul [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>ABOUT THE ARTIST<br />
</strong>In October of 2005, a very fine musician from Germany ( Gunnar Spardel of Tigerforest ) caught Amethyste&#8217;s attention. One of his wonderful song &#8220;Summer Rain&#8221; was playing on the player and she HAD to click on the &#8220;view&#8221; button. Suddenly, she was transported into a new dimension where music has a soul and feelings. A place where she secretly wanted to reach for so long&#8230; She was compelled to write him a note telling him how wonderful and beautiful his music was. He replied to her later that day that he really liked her voice and if she was interested into collaborating musically to please let him know. She was mostly surprised that he replied to her kind message because she felt that his compositions were just so spectacular, somewhat intimidating at the same time.</p>
<p>It seems that everything took an uplifting turn in 2006 when Gunnar and Amethyste started to collaborate more extensively on several projects ranging from Trance &#8211; Dance to Ambient. They finally decided to meet in February of 2006 in NYC, then shortly after their first meeting, Gunnar came to spend 3 months in the USA focusing on music composition and production. Their love for each other fueled the creation of Amethyste&#8217;s debut CD titled &#8220;Ethereal&#8221;. Gunnar&#8217;s extreme composing ability really showcases Amethyste&#8217;s soothing and dreamy ample vocal range. The beautiful music that Amethyste and Gunnar Spardel create have been heard in radio stations in Europe as well as many internet radios. Ethereal warms the heart and shines light upon their acclaimed and distinctive style of music.<br />
<img alt="cover" src="http://cdbaby.name/a/m/amethyste.jpg" /></p>
<p><strong>MUSIC QUOTES<br />
</strong>Delicate and sublime with a stirring of ecstasy dancing over a driving powerful intoxication is what you will find if you listen to Amethyste’s masterpiece – “Ethereal“. If you listen to the album from start to finish you will first encounter silky washes of sound with ethereal vocals. Floating on air is the feeling that Amethyste creates as soulful and ethereal voices of the mysteries above and below soar across an ocean of stars into a celestial downtempo mood. “Ethereal” goes beyond inspiration to new levels of creativity where modern technology and ancient longings collide. At times it is crystalline perfection and at others the warm sounds completely surround you enveloping you in a dreamy haze. Behind the scene of “Ethereal” is also the magnificent composer Gunnar Spardel, who lays down a set of deep ambient beats that creates a tantalizing ebb and flow of exotic sexy moods as a magical calm is unveiled by a journey within the smooth grooves. Amethyste is one of the most profound influences over mainstream Chill out artists, through a new, innovative artistic panache.<br />
- AMAdea Records, BULGARIA</p>
<p><a href="http://cdbaby.com/cd/amethyste">Purchase CD at CDBABY HERE</a></p>
<p><a href="http://phobos.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewAlbum?id=206461920&#038;s=143441">Purchase MP3 Album at iTunes HERE</a></p>
<p><a href="http://www.myspace.com/etherealsopranoamethyste">Listen to free music at MySpace HERE</a></p>
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		<title>Send Montreal&#8217;s Geoff Lapp Trio to the JVC JAZZ FESTIVAL by voting at OURSTAGE</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 18 Apr 2008 11:58:51 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>jazzzz</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Hello music fans&#8230;We have entered 2 groovy jazz tunes- &#8220;Zack In The Box&#8221; and &#8220;Yo Bro&#8221; in a contest at Ourstage.com.
The prize is a gig at the JVC Jazz Festival in Newport. We have now been Number ONE on the CHART since early April  and would love to land the gig. We have dates [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Hello music fans&#8230;We have entered 2 groovy jazz tunes- <strong>&#8220;Zack In The Box&#8221;</strong> and <strong>&#8220;Yo Bro&#8221;</strong> in a contest at <a href="http://Ourstage.com">Ourstage.com</a>.</p>
<p>The prize is a gig at the JVC Jazz Festival in Newport. We have now been Number ONE on the CHART since early April  and would love to land the gig. We have dates open in late June&#8230;so why not. If you are up to it, and like the songs&#8230;feel free to vote! You have to sign in and the voting is random to make it fair&#8230;the most important time is April 24th..as the finals are in full swing.</p>
<p><strong>By the way&#8230;</strong>Both <strong>&#8220;Zack In The Box&#8221;</strong> our featured tune from <strong>&#8220;Stained Glass&#8221;  </strong><img width="63" height="63" alt="cd" src="http://cdbaby.name/l/a/lapp.jpg" /> or</p>
<p><strong>&#8220;Yo Bro&#8221;</strong> can be downloaded at the voting site, or head over to our homepage to download <strong>&#8220;Zack In The Box&#8221;</strong> <a title="Geoff Lapp Trio homepage" href="http://www.geofflapp.com/">http://www.geofflapp.com/</a></p>
<p>Here is how to vote:</p>
<p>(i) Log on to Ourstage.com</p>
<p><a href="http://www.ourstage.com/banner/1/PZSNTBGBLWUA"><img alt="Zack In The Box- Geoff Lapp Trio, by Geoff Lapp Trio on OurStage" src="http://www.ourstage.com/banner/image/1/PZSNTBGBLWUA.jpg" /></a></p>
<p>(ii) REGISTER:then head over to JUDGE and cast your vote at this genre: <em><strong>JVC Jazz Festival Newport. </strong>Its on the bottom left</em><br />
(iii) You never know when the tunes will come around, so please be patient as you wait for the chance to vote</p>
<p align="center"><strong>Vote for the Geoff Lapp Trio and send them to the JVC JAZZ FESTIVAL in NEWPORT!</strong></p>
<p align="center"><strong>Thanks for casting a vote and thank you Bandweblogs</strong></p>
<p align="center"><strong><em>Enjoy!</em></strong></p>
<p align="center"><strong><em>Geoff Lapp Trio </em></strong></p>
<p align="center"><em>Where soulful and cerebral fuse<br />
&#8216;The Geoff Lapp Trio&#8217; delivers a sound that is tasteful, innovative, and infectiously swinging</em></p>
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		<title>Misa Micevski Group CD Two Shores available</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 07 Mar 2008 15:36:58 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>misamicevski</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Misa  Micevski  (pronounced something like Misha Michewsky
After many years of playing, composing and performing with various artists Misa has finally released   his debut album “TWO  SHORES”.
His playing and music concepts are influenced by many great artists, such as   John McLaughlin, Allan Holdsworth, Pat Metheny, Chick Corea, Joe Zawinul, [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Misa  Micevski  (pronounced something like Misha Michewsky</p>
<p>After many years of playing, composing and performing with various artists Misa has finally released   his debut album “TWO  SHORES”.</p>
<p>His playing and music concepts are influenced by many great artists, such as   John McLaughlin, Allan Holdsworth, Pat Metheny, Chick Corea, Joe Zawinul, Michael Brecker  etc.</p>
<p>The music on this album contains intricate harmonic, melodic and rhythmic structures and shimmering guitar harmony layers with powerful lead  sounds.</p>
<p>He is one of those players who tries to expand the expression possibilities of a guitar as an instrument.</p>
<p>The music is performed as a trio with some added guitar synths textures.</p>
<p>Misa manages to tastefully and adeptly alternate between subtle lyricism and wild powerful playing.</p>
<p>Musician featured on this album are Srdjan Milacic on bass guitar and Dusan Novakov  on drums. Misa is very pleased to get Dusan Novakov, as one of the well know and sought-after drummers  for this recording  session.</p>
<p>Even before the release of this album in December 2007 for PALINDROM records, Misa’s music has produced very good feedback within different music communities due to his presentation on the internet.</p>
<p>Currently,  Misa Micevski Group  is about to start to perform  and promote this material on various upcoming gigs .</p>
<p><a href="http://cdbaby.com/cd/misamicevskigroup"><img width="200" height="22" alt="Buy the CD" src="http://cdbaby.com/gif/cdbaby_stripetop_200_yellow.gif" /><br />
<img width="200" height="200" alt="Two Shores" src="http://cdbaby.name/m/i/misamicevskigroup.jpg" /><br />
<img width="200" height="22" alt="click to order" src="http://cdbaby.com/gif/cdbaby_stripebottom_200_yellow.gif" /></a>       <a href="http://www.abstractlogix.com/mymusic/misamicevski"><img width="400" height="65" alt="Misa  Micevski - Two Shores" src="http://www.abstractlogix.com/cdimages/ablxbanner.jpg" /></a></p>
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		<title>When She Whispers Your Name</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 27 Feb 2008 14:38:39 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>BUCK69</dc:creator>
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Name of Band or Artist:  BUCK69
Title of Album:  When She Whispers Your Name
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Get out your air guitar for these 14 new electric blues and roots rock songs buy the father and son band BUCK69. It&#8217;s like Bob Seger meeting Jonny Lang in a juke joint to talk about [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>New CD Release<br />
Name of Band or Artist: <strong> BUCK69</strong><br />
Title of Album: <em><strong> When She Whispers Your Name</strong></em></p>
<p>Description of the CD:</p>
<p>Get out your air guitar for these 14 new electric blues and roots rock songs buy the father and son band BUCK69. It&#8217;s like Bob Seger meeting Jonny Lang in a juke joint to talk about Eric Clapton.</p>
<p>Biography:</p>
<p>A father and son blues rock band mixing together the old and the new with a bang. With three members over the age of 45 and 5 members under the age of 30, Buck69 is influenced by more than three generations of music. They are influenced by who, what, where, when and how their everyday lives start and end! Music is Buck69&#8217;s way to express their inner feelings. To cement in history the people, places and things that affect the bands lives. Be it happy or sad, life or death. They write about what carry&#8217;s them down life&#8217;s highway. Always in search of that one song! Because: &#8220;Great singers, writers and musicians will come and go, but a great song lives forever&#8221;.</p>
<p>In 2002 after a short sabbatical to concentrate on wife, kids and career, Tom Clawson formerly of &#8220;T.C. Rogers &#038; The Blue&#8217;s Hamilton Band&#8221; 1970&#8217;s Warren, OH (Singer-Songwriter-Guitar) along with his oldest son Alex Clawson from the band &#8220;BHB&#8221; Toledo, OH (Singer-Songwriter-Guitar) decided to start playing out as an acoustic duo. Playing originals and covers in and around the local Toledo, Ohio area. In June of 2004, persuaded by his son, the decision was made to go with a full band. The band offers a diverse ageless genre of &#8220;Electric Blues and Roots Rock&#8221;.</p>
<p>Track Listing:<br />
1. T-Town<br />
2. When She Whispers Your Name<br />
3. Misery<br />
4. Risk It All<br />
5. Cold Wind<br />
6. Sometimes<br />
7. No Time For Love<br />
8. Sex Drugs Ur Mom &#038; Me<br />
9. Sweet Spot<br />
10. Good Days Bad Days<br />
11. Someone Like Me<br />
12. I’m A King Bee<br />
13. The Monkey Song<br />
14. The Best Place</p>
<p><a href="http://www.buck69.net/">http://www.buck69.net</a><br />
<a href="http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/buck69">http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/buck69</a></p>
<p>Tom Clawson</p>
<p><a href="mailto:TRC@prodigy.net">TRC@prodigy.net</a></p>
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		<title>New album AMENTI finally out &#8211; check it out</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 19 Jan 2008 13:37:18 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>sleepwalker</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[AMENTI 2006

ALBUM DESRIPTION
The new album of Sleepwalker &#8211; &#8220;Amenti&#8221; approves a private style and incredible sound &#8220;Sleepwalker&#8221;. An ingenious composition elements and innovatory approach create an impressive and memorable sound picture. A tender blend of low and high acoustic guitar lines with a soaring wordless vocals moving in and out of the background, noble tones [...]]]></description>
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<p><strong>ALBUM DESRIPTION</strong></p>
<p>The new album of Sleepwalker &#8211; &#8220;Amenti&#8221; approves a private style and incredible sound &#8220;Sleepwalker&#8221;. An ingenious composition elements and innovatory approach create an impressive and memorable sound picture. A tender blend of low and high acoustic guitar lines with a soaring wordless vocals moving in and out of the background, noble tones of Native American flutes and innovative combo of bongos, djembe, doumbek and timbal fits nicely in the New Age, World &#038; Ethnic genres. The orchestration goes beyond the traditional conceptions for a musical background and rather reminds of qualitative soundtrack. As the height of perfection the album is mastered by the Grammy award-winning engineer Bob Katz, Digital Domain Studio (<a href="http://www.digido.com">www.digido.com</a>), USA.</p>
<p><strong>AWARDS</strong><br />
It is no chance that the track “Invisible Cloister” from this album occupied the #1 place in the World chart of the prestigious website GarageBand.com, earning 5/5 stars over more than 110 reviews..</p>
<p>MUSIC QUOTES<br />
written by sound reporters, producers and music labels</p>
<p>&#8220;Sleepwalker&#8217;s album has a lot of natural organic impact for electronic music and a cool bass beat!&#8221;</p>
<p>Bob Katz, Mastering Engineer, Orlando, Florida, USA</p>
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		<title>Citadel® &#8220;The Citadel Star Tracks&#8221; On CDBaby and iTunes!</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 09 Nov 2007 11:38:35 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>citadel</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The Citadel® Star Tracks is now on special at only $5.00 from CDBaby (see $5 details at CDBaby.com)!
Whitman Enterprises &#038; Citadel of Cynosure Prod (BMI) presents Citadel® &#8220;The Citadel Star Tracks&#8221;!  Thanks to this expanding age of digitization, you can now hear the earliest recorded musical works from the first, authentic &#038; original CITADEL® [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The Citadel® Star Tracks is now on special at only $5.00 from CDBaby (see $5 details at CDBaby.com)!</p>
<p>Whitman Enterprises &#038; Citadel of Cynosure Prod (BMI) presents Citadel® &#8220;The Citadel Star Tracks&#8221;!  Thanks to this expanding age of digitization, you can now hear the earliest recorded musical works from the first, authentic &#038; original CITADEL® folk/prog/metal/rock music band in their follow up to the QFM Album &#038; Concert Simul-Cast Series.  Citadel® launched their 28-year (and still counting…) musical career with this 1979 full-length release which has been painstakingly extracted &#038; remastered from the original Star Track Studios analogue tapes.  Eight exciting tracks of three-piece classic, progressive, symphonic, folk &#038; hard rock music available for the first time on CD!  Don’t miss this chance to get it for only $5.00 as part of CDBaby’s $5 Specials!</p>
<p><a href="http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/citadel3">Citadel® “The Citadel Star Tracks” CDBaby </a></p>
<p>Citadel® “The Citadel Star Tracks” on iTunes</p>
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<p>Citadel® is a registered tradename, used with permission, all rights reserved.<br />
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		<title>Electronic Artist ROB ASTOR Releases BEYOND MARSTROPOLIS</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 05 Nov 2007 09:31:47 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>RobAstor</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[BEYOND MARSTROPOLIS By ROB ASTOR Is More Than MARSTROPOLIS Part II
Jackson, Michigan &#8211; Fusion is the word of the day when talking about Rob Astor’s newest double CD, BEYOND MARSTROPOLIS.  Successfully, he blends New Age, Dance, Power Pop, Jazz, World, and Rock &#038; Roll, creating an album that is not just a continuation of [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>BEYOND MARSTROPOLIS By ROB ASTOR Is More Than MARSTROPOLIS Part II</p>
<p>Jackson, Michigan &#8211; Fusion is the word of the day when talking about Rob Astor’s newest double CD, BEYOND MARSTROPOLIS.  Successfully, he blends New Age, Dance, Power Pop, Jazz, World, and Rock &#038; Roll, creating an album that is not just a continuation of MARSTROPOLIS, but also surpasses it in every possible way.  Rob says, “It’s more than just Marstropolis Part II.”</p>
<p>BEYOND MARSTROPOLIS picks up where its predecessor left off, then moves with warp speed into unexplored territory.  As with the former, BEYOND MARSTROPOLIS was inspired by video games and the musical soundtracks accompanying them.  As you would expect from Rob Astor, he steers clear of the norm, driving full force into the future of instrumental music.  His best works have a mainstream sound and feel.</p>
<p><span id="more-575"></span>Listing the combined influences packed into BEYOND MARSTROPOLIS is no easy task. There’s a wide variety of styles, much more so than on any of Rob Astor’s previous albums.  From New Age, Meditation, Acoustic Guitar, and even Rock &#038; Roll, look for shades of Tangerine Dream, Heart, Pink Floyd, and Led Zeppelin.  Alternative Rock at it’s very best also lends a hand in shaping some of the faster tracks.  The musical shades of Biosphere blend seamlessly with the European Club Scene.  Smoking Jazz and World Fusion take center stage in spots where the Saxophone is present.  Dance makes the perfect partner to 1980s Power Pop.  Even John Williams echoes through a combination of Spencer Nilsen, James Horner, and Norm Orenstein, masterfully crafted and mixed to become the sound of Rob Astor.</p>
<p>BEYOND MARSTROPOLIS is packed with 28 tracks, two co-written by Rob’s musical friend and partner Harry Grillo of The Lovesick (“1.21 Jiggowatts [Remix]”, “Dream Of The Amber Guitar”) who also created the very Journey-like cover graphic of the album.  “I really wanted to collaborate with Harry on this album and see what we could put together with music.  He’s got a lot of vibes going on inside and it’s time the world knew what he can do!”</p>
<p>Two and half hours of escape awaits the listener.  Thoughtful and reflective, BEYOND MARSTROPOLIS has what Rob calls “bookend tracks”, a connecting New Age thread to MARSTROPOLIS.  “The first and last title (‘Red Awakening’ and ‘A Dream For The Sake Of Dreaming’ respectively) were constructed and played in the same way as ‘Trappings Of Time’.”  Everything else in between follows its own set of rules.</p>
<p>Playing on the sound of Acoustic Guitars from the 1970s, “Project Delphinus” goes on to weave New Age flavor through its structure.  “Flight In Ursa Minor” is simply an Acoustic dream to behold.  “Scorpio Inversion” begins with a chiming Acoustic intro reminiscent of early Heart before turning into a mid-tempo rocker.  “Dream Of The Amber Guitar” flows in that same kind of direction, turning back on itself following a rock solo.  “Endor-9 Aviary” combines Acoustic Guitar to a tribal beat and grinding Bass.</p>
<p>For listeners expecting Power Pop, look for connections to fictional superstar Janet Jetson (a track from MARSTROPOLIS) through the anathematic groove of “Rikku” and the pounding overlays of “Monkey Down”, paying tribute to Janet Jackson’s late 1980s and early 1990s body of work.  “Janet is one of my favorite characters.  She’s almost the whole backbone of this musical place I’ve created on both albums.”</p>
<p>“BEYOND MARSTROPOLIS has a lot more Rock &#038; Roll on it than MARSTROPOLIS,” Rob says.  “There were a lot of things I wanted to explore, including how to create even more hip shaking, head bobbing, fist pumping tracks.”</p>
<p>Most of the second CD is filled with just such compositions.  Driving Electric Guitar placed against a Dance Beat forms the backbone of “Monkey Down”, moving with the speed of a jungle hunt chase.  The big Drums of Led Zeppelin combine with the dreamy Guitar of Pink Floyd to come up with the pounding “Raion Kapella”.  “Get Vertical!” takes the best of Dance, Club Music, and Rock &#038; Roll to bring it into soaring action.  And if you’re ready to really rock, take on the wild buzz of “Skyboarding”, the convulsive “Reka Persei”, and total spastic jam of “Chocotopia”.</p>
<p>Never fear, BEYOND MARSTROPOLIS also includes a good sampling of video game music.  Sit back, relax, and watch the world go by in fast forward while listening to “East Kinsei Kaigan”.  Sample some World Fusion in “Aphrodite’s Belly Dance”, “Neon City”, and “Quadrahedron Matrix”.  And, if you want drug induced, Rob has that, too!  “I started working on ‘Candy Hearts Moon Kid’ right after having my appendix out while I was still on Vicodin.”</p>
<p>Whatever your pleasure may be, BEYOND MARSTROPOLIS has them all.  Be sure to pick up your copy of Rob Astor’s latest masterpiece!</p>
<p>Rob Astor’s new CD, BEYOND MARSTROPOLIS, is now available at CDBaby.com, Apple’s iTunes, MyRealTalent.com, Electronic.MyRealTalent.com, and Mood.MyRealTalent.com.</p>
<p>Visit <a href="http://www.myspace.com/soloartistrobastor">Rob Astor on Myspace</a>.</p>
<p>BEYOND MARSTROPOLIS Track List</p>
<p>&#8211; CD 1 &#8211;<br />
Red Awakening<br />
Scorpio Inversion<br />
694 Beta Central<br />
Tau Kinematic<br />
Glyph Obelisk<br />
Aphrodite’s Belly Dance<br />
Halcyon Dreams<br />
East Kinsei Kaigan<br />
Neon City<br />
Candy Hearts Moon Kid<br />
1.21 Jiggowatts (Remix)<br />
Radial Cybernet 3 (Remix)<br />
Wet Socks Dance<br />
Project Delphinus<br />
Ocean Of Red</p>
<p>&#8211; CD 2 &#8211;<br />
Monkey Down<br />
Rikku<br />
Endor-9 Aviary<br />
Flight In Ursa Minor<br />
Quadrahedron Matrix<br />
Dream Of The Amber Guitar<br />
Sagittarius Proxima<br />
Chocotopia<br />
Reka Persei<br />
Skyboarding<br />
Raion Kapella<br />
Get Vertical!<br />
A Dream For The Sake Of Dreaming</p>
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		<title>Electronic Artist ROB ASTOR Releases “Unseen” Tracks On RAHU</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 05 Nov 2007 09:30:36 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>RobAstor</dc:creator>
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Jackson, Michigan &#8211; With the release of four studio albums and a holiday collection to his credit, Rob Astor has cleared his musical vaults, packaging numerous unreleased recordings as a double CD offering entitled [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>ROB ASTOR’s RAHU, Filled With Outtakes And Alternate Versions Of Music From Previous Albums, Is A Soundtrack For Fiction, Film, &#038; Nature</p>
<p>Jackson, Michigan &#8211; With the release of four studio albums and a holiday collection to his credit, Rob Astor has cleared his musical vaults, packaging numerous unreleased recordings as a double CD offering entitled RAHU.  The title is fitting for two reasons.  The first reason, in Ancient Burmese, the word “rahu” means “unseen”.  The second reason, a bit more complex, is as a science fiction author, Rob has been writing a novel bearing the title RAHU.</p>
<p>Packed with music intended as a soundtrack to three stories, alternate versions of previously released material, and filled out with brand new recordings, Rob Astor equates his RAHU collection to a box set.  “Musicians always have leftovers that just don’t fit on their albums.  I know that very well now,” Rob says with a laugh.  “In every sense of box sets being filled with outtakes and rarities, RAHU is my little box set.”</p>
<p>“Many of the tracks on the first CD are music I wrote as a soundtrack for the RAHU story,” Rob Astor says.  “I had an idea in mind to create a full blown soundtrack, thinking the story was good enough to be a film.”  The music goes with key scenes in the story.  Fusing the sounds of Tangerine Dream, John Williams, James Horner, Spencer Nilsen, Norm Orenstein, Biosphere, and Ken Davis, Rob Astor’s soundtrack works in a way that can only be described as Rob Astor in content.</p>
<p><span id="more-576"></span>Using a blend of New Age and Neo-Classical, the track “Life On Europa” is heartbreakingly beautiful, gorgeously magical in its execution.  Much like the story, the RAHU collection has many moods woven throughout its tapestry.  “Dinosaur Spheres Descending From Orbit” and “Earth Twin &#038; Earth Parallel” build to a real sense of danger while “Aurora On Planet Rahu” is bright, filled with a sense of hope.  “Six Moons Of Pluto”, inspired by a recurring dream, “Sways in time with the thoughts of trees.”  The calming tranquility of “Walking In the Garden At 3 AM” will transport you to another dimension filled with the peacefulness of a midnight walk through nature.</p>
<p>The RAHU novel tracks are just a sampling of Rob Astor’s soundtrack visions.  “Summer Rain On Ganymede”, combining Jazz elements to sound rainy, belongs to a short story entitled “Ganymede Summer”.  “Dream Sequence”, “Approaching Storm”, and “X’hal Minor” were all written for another novel, BATTLEGROUND ALBANY.  Reflective of his John Williams influenced Neo-Classical work on XENOPHOBIA, “X’hal Minor” is built around converging String Sections leading up to complete chaos in the form of a pounding back beat.  “If I had a character named ‘X’hal Minor’ in the story of XENOPHOBIA, I would have placed the track on that album.”</p>
<p>Stepping back in time to early 2003, many of the tracks Rob Astor was working on remained largely unfinished because of a snowmobiling accident.  “As I began working on XENOPHOBIA and BEYOND MARSTROPOLIS (in 2006), I also wanted to finish the work I’d begun back then (in 2003).  I didn’t want this body of material to lay around forever incomplete.  The music wanted life as much as I wanted to give it life.”  The extra effort was worth the wait!</p>
<p>RAHU has a total of thirty tracks.  That’s two and a half hours of music!  Some of Rob Astor’s best recorded works are showcased within the confines of these two compact discs.  “I fell right back into the mindset I had (then) for the unfinished music.  Surprisingly, polishing them was much easier than I expected.”</p>
<p>A grand total of fourteen tracks might have once been a part of Rob’s first CD, QUADRANGULAR OSCILLATIONS, including the nine tracks written and recorded for the story of RAHU, as well as the other soundtrack pieces.  One of those was intended to be the first album’s title track, “Quadrangular Oscillation”.  Rob was looking for a very specific sound to the music, one which he didn’t find until much later.  “I was going for a very metallic feel,” Rob explains.  “I didn’t get it right until well after the fact.”</p>
<p>“Quadrangular Oscillation” was Rob’s first experiment at setting music to a scene in a movie.  “I wrote the track to go with the part in ‘Cube 2: Hypercube’ where everyone faces off with the Razor Sphere.”</p>
<p>Also included on RAHU are a few more versions of Rob Astor’s favorite piece of music, “Echoes Of Raindrops (Xack’s Theme)”, which belongs to a novel called LIBERATION DAY.  (There’s also a version on MARSTROPOLIS.)  “Two of those versions were finished in 2003 and I completely forgot I had them for a few years.”  Look for a rain of computer chips instead of raindrops while listening to these.  The third is an extended remix, finished in 2000.</p>
<p>The longest piece of music on RAHU from those past sessions, and in Rob Astor’s entire catalogue to date, is “Northern Lights”, a New Age ode to the Aurora Borealis.  It was conceived and envisioned to be Symphonic in length and released as a one track EP.  In this finished version, Rob Astor finds the length to be perfect.  “The music is still a soundtrack for a natural phenomena.”</p>
<p>Some of the album’s other alternates include an extended version of the highly popular BEYOND MARSTROPOLIS track “Get Vertical!” as well as various versions of “Endor-9 Aviary”.  RAHU outtake material can be sampled in the form of two tracks intended for the previously mentioned album in the form of “Double Helix” and “Dark Side Of The Sun”, left out because they felt different than all the rest of the music, according to Rob.</p>
<p>As for brand new recordings, Rob Astor serves up several on RAHU.  “Eventide Sunrise” combines Electric Guitar with New Age.  “Hades Playing Piano” is a Piano lament Rob says was inspired by a dream detailed in the album’s liner notes.  Looking to the past for inspiration, and bringing his soundtrack endeavors full circle, Rob Astor also created music fit for the days of silent films in his track “Silent Movie Romance”, proving he can explore any style and perfect it.</p>
<p>Pick up a copy of Rob Astor’s latest release RAHU.  It just might turn out to be the soundtrack for your creative projects!</p>
<p>Rob Astor’s new CD, RAHU, is now available at CDBaby.com, Apple’s iTunes, MyRealTalent.com, Electronic.MyRealTalent.com, and Mood.MyRealTalent.com.</p>
<p>Visit Rob Astor on the Internet at:</p>
<p><a href="http://www.myspace.com/soloartistrobastor">http://www.myspace.com/soloartistrobastor</a></p>
<p>RAHU Track List</p>
<p>&#8211; CD 1 &#8211;<br />
Get Vertical! (Extended Version)<br />
Radial Cybernet 3<br />
Northern Lights<br />
Liquid Glass<br />
Eventide Sunrise<br />
Life On Europa<br />
Walking In The Garden At 3 AM<br />
Drifting Through Stardust<br />
Six Moons Of Pluto<br />
Geometric Language<br />
Geometric Language II<br />
Aurora On Planet Rahu<br />
Dinosaur Spheres Descending From Orbit<br />
Earth Twin &#038; Earth Parallel<br />
Dream Sequence<br />
Approaching Storm<br />
X’hal Minor</p>
<p>&#8211; CD 2 &#8211;<br />
Summer Rain On Ganymede<br />
Hades Playing Piano<br />
Silent Movie Romance<br />
Double Helix<br />
Dark Side Of The Sun<br />
Quadrangular Oscillation<br />
Diamond Dust<br />
Endor-9 Aviary (Edit)<br />
Endor-9 Aviary (Extended Intro)<br />
Echoes Of Raindrops (Xack’s Theme) (Science Fiction Mix Alternate Key)<br />
Echoes Of Raindrops (Xack’s Theme) (Science Fiction Mix)<br />
Echoes Of Raindrops (Xack’s Theme) (Shower In The Rain Extended Remix)<br />
Aurora On Planet Rahu (Extended Version)</p>
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