An introspective intro leaps into heartfelt exaltations from Aleena Gibson at the top of her range, echoing as if across a silent Scandinavian lake at dusk, and we’re off into a rampaging instrumental overture to open the seventh album from…
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With many thanks to Stuart Westwood for his photos [Please visit his site at www.amazingmusicpix.com] St. David’s Hall, Cardiff 30th October 2014 Steve Hackett has been a musical treasure for so many years now that it is almost easy to…
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The eleventh release from Swedish chameleons Opeth, Pale Communion has been much anticipated after the change of direction that occurred with 2011’s Heritage. That album split the fanbase somewhat with a change of style towards more ’70s influenced progressive rock,…
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[With many thanks to Carl Williams for the use of his photos] O2 Academy, Bristol 10th October 2014 First night of the Pale Communion tour and Opeth are in Bristol, the third time I’ve seen them at the O2 Academy,…
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Many thanks to Martin Reijman for the use of his photos. [You can view more of his images at www.martinreijmanimages.com ] The Palmer Centre, Chepstow (26th Sept. 2014) Chepstow School, Chepstow (27th & 28th Sept. 2014) It’s that time again!…
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Eventim Apollo, Hammersmith, London 6th September 2014 by Chris Wing “As we journey to thy sacred feet…” The lights dim, the whirring sound of synth strings and an uneasy rhythm strikes up, an elderly sounding woman’s voice fills the air…
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The phrase “no introduction necessary” is often over used but it surely applies to Tony Levin, probably the best known and hardest working bass player around. Despite being most familiar for his long associations with Peter Gabriel and King Crimson…
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The legendary bassist for King Crimson, Peter Gabriel, Stick Men and hosts of others, has just released a Jazz album with his keyboardist brother Pete. The Progressive Aspect took the opportunity to speak to Tony about the Levin Brothers album…
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Clwb Ifor Bach, Cardiff 29th August 2014 I wasn’t intending on writing a report of this gig but as it was notable for a number of different reasons I think it is more than worth a few words, if only…
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With sheets of sound whistling around the listener’s ears this is an intergalactic trip like no other. It is certainly a visceral experience that shows the power of both of the artists involved to their full potential. And what artists…
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