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The Lotus Effect
''The Lotus Effect'' is the third studio album by the Dutch progressive metal band Sun Caged, released on 17 June 2011 by Lion Music. The album features the same lineup as their previous album ''Artemisia'' except for the loss of bassist Roel Vink, who was replaced by Daniel Kohn. Writing and arranging music for the album began almost immediately after release of ''Artemisia'' in 2007, with instrumental recording beginning in late 2008. Like their previous work, this album contains many complex musical compositions, with tracks 8–14 on disc forming the 25-minute medley titled "Ashtamangala (The 8 Auspicious Symbols)"http://www.prog-sphere.com/2011/09/11/sun-caged-–-the-lotus-effect/ Track listing Personnel Band members * Paul Adrian Villarreal − vocals * Marcel Coenen − lead guitar * Rene Kroon − keyboards * Daniel Kohn − bass * Roel van Helden − drums and percussion Production * Intro by Daniel Kohn. * Mixed by René Kroon and Marcel Coenen. * Mastered by ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sun Caged
Sun Caged was a progressive metal band originating in the Netherlands. Sun Caged was formed by ex-Aura and Lemur Voice guitarist Marcel Coenen and drummer Dennis Leeflang in the spring of 1999. Taking influences from artists in the metal genre such as Dream Theater, and Iron Maiden. They have performed as support acts for bands such as Vanden Plas, Queensrÿche, Spock's Beard, and Fates Warning. Currently, the band has three albums, a self-titled studio album which was released on October 22, 2003, a second album, ''Artemisia'', which was released on March 23, 2007 and the third album was released in 2011 and is called ''The Lotus Effect''. All three albums received critical acclaim from the media. The style stated by the band on their 2000 demo was rather experimental, with the use of female vocals, death growls, some melodic vocals with a touch of groove. After the release of their debut album the line up of Sun Caged changed considerably. When the recordings of ''Artemisia'' h ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Progressive Metal
Progressive metal (sometimes shortened to prog metal) is a broad fusion music genre melding heavy metal and progressive rock, combining the loud "aggression" and amplified guitar-driven sound of the former with the more experimental, cerebral or "pseudo-classical" compositions of the latter. One of these experimental examples introduced to modern metal was djent. The music typically showcases the extreme technical proficiency of the performers and usually uses unorthodox harmonies as well as complex rhythms with frequent meter changes and intense syncopation. While the genre emerged towards the late-1980s, it was not until the 1990s that progressive metal achieved widespread success. Queensrÿche, Dream Theater, Tool, Symphony X,''AllMusic''Tool Retrieved on February 11, 2013. Shadow Gallery, King's X, and Fates Warning are a few examples of progressive metal bands who achieved commercial success. Soon after the rise of the genre's popularity, other thrash and dea ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lion Music
Lion Music is a production company and record label founded in 1989 by composer and artist Lars Eric Mattsson. History Lion Music was founded in 1989 by Lars Eric Mattsson as a production company to handle production and licensing for his records in Europe, the United States, and Asia, where a number of deals were signed. After some serious problems with certain labels in the early 90s, Mattsson took a few years off and concentrated on the building of his own studio, as well as a number of other things. The first releases were Vision's "Till the End of Time" (1997), reissues of Mattsson’s "No Surrender", Vision’s debut album (1998), and Mattsson's solo album ''Obsession'' (1998). In January 2000 Lion Music released Alex Masi's ''In the Name of Bach'' and Matsson's ''Another Dimension''. Branching out Since this period, Lion Music has operated as a record label with regular releases and seen its roster of artists grow considerably, and they offer varied musical genres ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Artemisia (album)
''Artemesia'' is the second studio album by the Dutch progressive metal band Sun Caged, released on March 23, 2007 by Lion Music. The album features the band's current lineup, which has steadied after many replacements during the years of their productions. The Japanese version of the album features a cover song; " Land of Confusion" by progressive rock band Genesis. Track listing # "Lyre's Harmony" − 7:22 # "A Fair Trade" − 6:26 # "Unborn" − 6:27 # "Blood Lines" − 9:30 # "Painted Eyes" − 4:26 # "Engelbert the Inchworm" − 4:36 # "Afraid to Fly" − 7:09 # "Dialogue" − 8:24 # "Departing Words" − 8:05 # "Doldrums" − 7:32 # "Land of Confusion" ( Genesis cover) − Credits Band members * Paul Adrian Villarreal − vocals, acoustic guitar * Marcel Coenen − lead guitar, rhythm guitar * Rene Kroon − keyboards * Roel Vink − bass * Roel van Helden − drums and percussion Guest musicians * Barend Tromp − (Fretless) bass on "A Fair Trade" and "Af ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Progressive Metal
Progressive metal (sometimes shortened to prog metal) is a broad fusion music genre melding heavy metal and progressive rock, combining the loud "aggression" and amplified guitar-driven sound of the former with the more experimental, cerebral or "pseudo-classical" compositions of the latter. One of these experimental examples introduced to modern metal was djent. The music typically showcases the extreme technical proficiency of the performers and usually uses unorthodox harmonies as well as complex rhythms with frequent meter changes and intense syncopation. While the genre emerged towards the late-1980s, it was not until the 1990s that progressive metal achieved widespread success. Queensrÿche, Dream Theater, Tool, Symphony X,''AllMusic''Tool Retrieved on February 11, 2013. Shadow Gallery, King's X, and Fates Warning are a few examples of progressive metal bands who achieved commercial success. Soon after the rise of the genre's popularity, other thrash and dea ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Electronic Keyboard
An electronic keyboard, portable keyboard, or digital keyboard is an electronic musical instrument, an electronic derivative of keyboard instruments. Electronic keyboards include synthesizers, digital pianos, stage pianos, electronic organs and digital audio workstations. In technical terms, an electronic keyboard is a synthesizer with a low-wattage power amplifier and small loudspeakers. Electronic keyboards are capable of recreating a wide range of instrument sounds (piano, Hammond organ, pipe organ, violin, etc.) and synthesizer tones with less complex sound synthesis. Electronic keyboards are usually designed for home users, beginners and other non-professional users. They typically have Weighted keys, unweighted keys. The least expensive models do not have velocity-sensitive keys, but mid- to high-priced models do. Home keyboards typically have little, if any, digital sound editing capacity. The user typically selects from a range of preset "voices" or sounds, which incl ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Roel Van Helden
Roel van Helden (born 2 September 1980) is a Dutch musician known mostly for his work as a drummer for German metal band Powerwolf. Early life Born in Lottum, Roel van Helden's first experience with playing drums was in a talent show at the age of 14. He attended various drum lessons with teachers such as Ivan de Jong (ex-Firewind, Torstein Olafsson (Stargazer), etc.). In addition, he played on his older brother's record, and in various local bands. He also participated in numerous TV and radio shows such as "Wet op Aan", "Niet alleen diplay", and his own show "Radio Team van Roel van Helden". Career He played in DVPLO, Gramoxone, Marcel Coenen, My Favorite Scar, Subsignal, and Sun Caged. He currently plays in Powerwolf, Delphian, Lites over Fenix and System Pilot. He joined Powerwolf replacing Tom Diener in 2011. On 25 October 2012 he released his debut solo album ''RvH''. Discography * ''RvH'' (2012) With Powerwolf * ''Blood of the Saints'' (2011) * ''Preachers o ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lyrics
Lyrics are words that make up a song, usually consisting of verses and choruses. The writer of lyrics is a lyricist. The words to an extended musical composition such as an opera are, however, usually known as a "libretto" and their writer, as a " librettist". The meaning of lyrics can either be explicit or implicit. Some lyrics are abstract, almost unintelligible, and, in such cases, their explication emphasizes form, articulation, meter, and symmetry of expression. Rappers can also create lyrics (often with a variation of rhyming words) that are meant to be spoken rhythmically rather than sung. Etymology The word ''lyric'' derives via Latin ' from the Greek ('), the adjectival form of ''lyre''. It first appeared in English in the mid-16th century in reference to the Earl of Surrey's translations of Petrarch and to his own sonnets. Greek lyric poetry had been defined by the manner in which it was sung accompanied by the lyre or cithara, as opposed to the chanted ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sun Caged Albums
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