Progressive Music News

This album takes the band in a new direction as far as we're concerned. We steered away from our retro-roots somewhat, and went for an edgier, contemporary style of prog. As always, it's about making the music that we like best. ˜Culture" represents where we want to be right now, musically and lyrically.

And what about the lyrics? Is Culture of Ascent a concept album? Yes, says Babb. This album is about Mt. Everest, mountain-climbing, danger, risk-taking, longing, and a host of related ideas.

The band's website is now accepting pre-orders for the October 23^rd release. The website also offers an exclusive special edition CD release of The Compilations (formerly only available on iTunes) with a new bonus track.

www.glasshammer.com

8-12-07

Bands and labels should note a new mailing address as we are relocating from Alaska to Montana, and there will be some delay on the reviews while life gets reorganized there.

Orphan Project has released a new single, which is available to listen to on their myspace site or available for purchase from http://www.thundersongs.org.

Speaking of Orphan Project, fans of that band will surely love Australian prog band Unitopia. My favorite new album. Check out the review.

6-12-07

Fans of Yes and other 70's prog bands will enjoy the latest offerings from Everlasting Arms, available for download from http://www.thundersongs.org, the fantastic new Christian Progressive Rock Music Store. Other artists available there are Salem Hill, Vertical Alignment, Ajalon, and many more.

5-24-07

For fans of Porcupine Tree and other modern atmospheric prog bands, try Greylevel, a new Canadian band out on Progrock Records.

Salem Hill has released their new live DVD, a must have for fans. Check out their website http://www.salemhill.com for more details.

The CPR Volume 3 deadline for submissions is September, so bands, get your songs in to Randy George ASAP.

4-17-06

CPR Volume 3 is being assembled by Randy George and Gene Crout. If you or your band is interested in submitting a song for possible inclusion on the compilation CD, here is the information:

CPR Vol. 3 is now open for submissions!!!

CPR stands for Christian Progressive Rock!!! The first two collections were very
received by the Pogressive Rock Community and have encouraged positive and
strong results for this genre of music. CPR has featured such artists as Kerry
Livgren (Kansas, Proto Kaw), Neal Morse, Rick Wakeman (Yes) with Ajalon, Dave
Bainbridge (Iona), Glass Hammer, Salem Hill and many more.

For more information about CPR go to www.cprogrock.com Here you will find
reviews of the First Two releases, a list of bands and links, band and artist
interviews and current news!!!

Please be aware of the following:

Submission does not automatically guarantee inclusion. If we like your
submission and feel that your recording is lacking fidelity, we may ask you to
remix it. (We can provide you with some help in this area in you need it.)

Please do not send in songs where the vocals or instruments are off pitch. It
is important to have both good vocal performances and instruments in tune on
your songs.

If you are sending a song that has been previously released on CD, we will
consider how long the CD has been out to determine if the song is current enough
for inclusion. Age, however, is not an automatic disqualification. If you have
been included on CPR before, then please don't submit anything from the same CD
that your previous song was on.

We prefer newer material or material that is unreleased. Also exclusive
releases (songs that won't appear anywhere else) are most welcome.

We prefer to limit instrumentals to one song on the CD. Try to submit vocal
oriented material where possible.

If you wish to submit a cover song of a another Artist let us know so that we
can provide you with important details concerning royalty and publishing info.

Demo mixes are fine if you want our feedback but will not be considered for
final inclusion in CPR3. You can send early rough mixes of your song if you are
still working on it; however final determination is subject to delivery of a
finished mix. (Don't worry if your song is not mastered, we can do that. If
you don't know what mastering is, then you probably need it.) A finished master
of your song would be the preferred form of submission.

There is no fee to submit songs but if you submit a song please be aware the
cost of being on CPR will fall somewhere between $375 and $399. The cost is
determined by the number of artists participating. (We need at least 10 to keep
the cost around this level) Don't let the prospect of the money prevent you
from submitting a song as we won't ask for your commitment until we have
reviewed all the material.

You will need to provide song lyrics and image(s) in .jpg or other standard
image format. (Album covers are fine, band or artist's picture is good, or any
other art work you feel represents you.) This is for the page in the CPR
booklet that is in the CD. We would like at least a picture for every artist.
(We can design your page from scratch too if you have nothing.) If you are
using copyrighted artwork, you must own the artwork or have the permission to
use it. (Include credits if need be.)

If you are included on the CD, you will be responsible for your own promotion.
There are many ways to achieve this. Threshing Floor Records will handle
sending out CD's for review. (Please do not send these out of your CD's as we
set aside a quantity for this purpose.) If you know of a good review site then
please send the link. (We know of the obvious ones.) We are also looking for
publications in which to place an ad. One will likely be Progression magazine
as it reaches one of our target audiences.

We will accept submissions until we have a finished line up for the disc. If
there are enough artists we can consider a 2 disc set.

If your band wishes to submit a song or songs for Vol. 3 then please send the
song(s) on CDR to:

CPR 3
PO Box 1558
Arvada, CO 80001-1558

Audio CD is fine unless you are sending a file that is to be the final
submission then Data CDs would be preferable. We can accept AIF, WAV and SDII.
Please let us know if you have any questions!!

Randy George (Executive Producer)
Gene Crout (Technical Producer)

If you haven't discovered the new CPROG band Greylevel, you need to. Look for the upcoming review of their latest CD, or find them at http://www.myspace.com/greylevel

2-12-07

Read the review of Neal Morse's Sola Scriptura, to be released in March of 2007.

12-29-06

I just posted a video interview with Dave Bainbridge of Iona, as well as a review of their excellent gig in Eastbourne, England, from October 28.

12-21-2006

Here's the unconfirmed artwork and track list from the new upcoming Neal Morse CD, Sola Scriptura, a concept album based on the Reformation:

Track 1. The Door (29:14)
i Introduction
ii In The Name Of God
iii All I Ask For
iv Mercy for Sale
v Keep Silent
vi Upon The Door

Track 2. The Conflict (25:00)
i Do You know My Name?
ii Party to the Lie
iii Underground
iv Two Down, One to Go
v The Vineyard
vi Already Home

Track 3. Heaven in my Heart (5:11)

Track 4. The Conclusion (16:34)
i Randy's Jam
ii Long Night's Journey
iii Re-Introduction
iv Come Out Of Her
v Clothed With The Sun
vi In Closing...

Steve Babb writes::
The Glass Hammer website reports that filming for their live DVD is complete. Songwriting team Babb and Schendel now return to work on their 8th release "Shadowlands". According to Babb, this album is a "continuation of the style we developed during the Lex Rex sessions." Those who have heard the early rough mixes claim the album sonically surpasses previous GH albums, and features tighter vocal performances, a real pipe organ, and the addition of a string section. No release date yet, but this much anticipated follow-up to last year's successful "Lex Rex" should be released before year's end. Check the group's website for streaming video from recent "Shadowlands" recording sessions. www.glasshammer.com