Magna Carta came into existence in 1989 to fill the demand for new progressive rock music. Bands such as Yes, Genesis, Pink Floyd, Jethro Tull, Rush, ELP, King Crimson, Gentle Giant and the Moody Blues had developed major fan bases that were still longing to hear more of the same style music. A new generation of bands is carrying on the traditions of these musical forefathers.
Magna Carta intends to introduce the best of the new bands. We will continue to create special projects that pay homage to the originators. Magna Carta's mission is to use its resources to create a catalog of enduring work that can stand the test of time for all fans of progressive rock.
The line between creating high quality music and creating a commercially viable product is a difficult one to walk. But it has been Magna Carta's decision to make music that is artistically credible while appealing to a broad cross section of music lovers. In a genre where narrow-casting is applauded, Magna Carta chooses to be inclusive rather than exclusive.
Look for Magna Carta to expand its musical boundaries and try to give more audiences greater choices. Also be sure to check out their new subsidiary label, Pelican Sound Recordings, with a strong emphasis on jazz and fusion!
Points North/Road Less Traveled ....CD $15.99
Points North's music ventures into both bluesy roots-rock and progressive rock and points between. Elements of their music show influences from Rush, the Dixie Dregs and even Joe Satriani, yet Points North bring it all together into a unique package. They create melodic guitar-driven instrumental music, combining musicianship and a modern aesthetic with classic tones, song structures, and pop sensibility. Eric Barnett - Guitar, Damien Sisson - Bass, Kevin Aiello - Drums.
The December People/Sounds Like Christmas ....CD $15.99
Familiar Christmas tunes done in the style of well known rock acts for this exciting and entertaining album. Guest vocalists: Steve Walsh (Kansas), Jake Livgren (Kerry's nephew), Mike Baker and Gary Wehrkamp (Shadow Gallery) and Robert Berry. Includes a bonus exclusive Kansas track: "The Light."
The December People/Rattle And Humbug ....CD $15.99
The December People make holiday music rock in a familiar but completely original way. They know that most people love Christmas and holiday music. They also know that most people love Classic Rock. The December People have combined the two concepts and recorded the amazing holiday album "Rattle and Humbug." Suddenly familiar holiday songs like "The First Noel" and "What Child Is This" sound as if they were recorded by Boston and U2. "The Night Before Christmas" and "Joy To The World" sound like classic tracks from Led Zeppelin and The Who.
Fabrizio Bicio Leo/Mr. Malusardi ....CD $15.99
Fabrizio "Bicio" (pronounced "bee-chow") Leo began as a self-taught guitarist at age sixteen, focusing his passion and practicing time perfecting an intense rock/fusion style. He was inspired by instructional videos and recordings from virtuoso guitarists from the Shrapnel label group, such as Greg Howe, Brett Garsed and Frank Gambale to name just a few. Today, Bicio is one of the greatest guitarists on the Shrapnel roster. Fabrizio Leo is a new breed of guitar hero, who has been influenced by some of the greatest guitarists in the world. However, in listening to this record closely, guitar lovers will see that Leo has created his own style and deserves to take his place among the great innovators who have come before him.
The Android Meme/Ordo Ab Chao ....CD $15.99
Ordo Ab Chao, which roughly translates to "order from chaos," not only perfectly describes Android Meme's worldview but also its music. By drawing from various musical styles, Android Meme has created its own artistic identity. "We wanted a well-rounded record," says Amelio. "Despite some of the individual songs being completely different stylistically, they all represent 'our sound.'" The Android Meme bring together and blend the influences of bands as diverse as Skinny Puppy, NIN, Tool, Genesis, Peter Gabriel, Tears for Fears, Orgy, Duran Duran, Depeche Mode, Motley Crue, Rush, Econoline Crush, Stabbing Westward, Deadsy, Fear Factory and King Crimson. Penetrating a mundane and sterile music climate, Toronto based band The Android Meme unequivocally represents a revolution of social and political awareness. In a world overcome by organized systemic chaos, the lines between truth and political theatrics blur in a steady violent haze. Humanity is forcefully divided and strategically eroded by commercial self-interests, propagating a western society that is being steered into madness. The Band: Stefano Dementia: vocals, programming, big brother; Mathias Devereaux: guitars,vocals, synthesizers, illusions; Mark Davidson: big bad bass man, webmaster; Jake Hamilton: drums, sorcery.
X Opus/The Epiphany ....CD $15.99
The Epiphany CD is the creation of James Williams. James has appeared in Guitar Player Magazine with Mike Varney, who said, "James' impressive guitar pyrotechnics are highlighted by arpeggios, speed picking, vibrato and guitar harmonies that work together to create inspiring passages that remind me of Yngwie Malmsteen." James has recorded with the late Wyman Tisdale, Marcus Miller, Norman Brown and Gerald Albright and many other top artists. With years of exposure to classical, jazz, metal and r&b, X Opus has created a diverse sound that is on the cutting edge of today's Prog Metal. With high praise from Symphony X's Mike LePond: "I think X Opus is an amazing band. They would make an exciting addition to any progressive label."
Glen Drover/Metalusion ....CD $15.99
With the release of his solo debut, Metalusion, guitarist Glen Dover, best known for his precision and power playing with headbanger stalwarts Megadeth and Eidolon, blends the technically demanding musicianship that typified the classic jazz-rock genre with the venom and attack of modern metal. Assisting Drover with forging a perfect musical balance that is neither too brittle nor too inflexible is Canadian multi-instrumentalist and bassist Paul Yee (who coengineered the record), drummer Chris Sutherland (Kim Mitchell), Saga's Jim Gilmour on keyboards and a number of special guests, including Nevermore's power metal/prog metal guitarist Jeff Loomis, Opeth's and Talisman's asskicking axe man Fredrik Akesson, veteran Steve Smyth of the Bay Area's rejuvenated Forbidden, Ohm's guitar maven and erstwhile Megadeth genius Chris Poland and classical metal master Vinnie Moore of UFO. The instrumental, 10-track Metalusion, featuring five original compositions and metallic- edged interpretations of material composed by rock and jazz-rock giants Frank Zappa, Al DiMeola and Jean-Luc Ponty.
K2/Black Garden ....CD $15.99
K2 is a mix of Genesis, Yes, ELP and UK. With vocals reminiscent of Peter Gabriel; bass recalling Yes' Chris Squire; keyboards from Spock's Beard's Ryo which bring to mind Rick Wakeman and Tony Banks; guitars calling up Genesis and Yes; and solid prog drumming from Doug Sanborn. Explore soaring guitars, deep-layered keyboards, a pulsating rhythm section and very distinct vocals, and discover an epic journey of how 2000 years before Columbus sailed, the ancient Polynesians crossed over a third of our world and settled the islands of the South Pacific.
Various Artists/New World Man: A Tribute To Rush ....CD $15.99
Featuring performances by: Chris Pennie (Dillinger Escape Plan, Coheed and Cambria); Juan Alderete (Mars Volta); Shane Gibson (Korn); Dave Martone; John Petrucci (Dream Theater), Billy Sheehan, Alex Skolnick (Testament), Andreas Kisser (Sepultura), Sebastian Bach (Skid Row), Eric Martin, Vinnie Moore, Kip Winger, Mike Mangini, Mike Portnoy. This album compiles some old favorite's from Magna Carta's "Working Man" and "Subdivisions" tribute albums; Alex Skolnick trio's interpretation of "Tom Sawyer"; along with some newly recorded tracks.
Levi & Werstler/Avalanche Of Worms ....CD $15.99
Eyal Levi and Emil Werstler from Daath on guitars. Sean Reinert from Cynic and AEon Spoke on drums. Kevin Scott on bass. Eric Guenther on synths and keyboards. Hot off the heels of their collaboration on last year's "Guitars That Ate My Brain" album; Eyal and Emil talked with Magna Carta about doing an entire album in the same heavy spacey vein. Giving themselves the opportunity to step out of the bounds of their home band, Daath, the two guitarists go wild throwing everything into the mix. After months in the studio they emerged with this album heavy on the atmosphere and volume.
Tempest/Another Dawn ....CD $15.99
When a band covers a classic song, they'd better make damn sure to do it justice. Tempest's gripping remake of The Grass Roots' 1960's classic anthem, "Let's Live For Today," does just that while urging us to make a difference in the here and now. Extraordinary music for extraordinary times. Tempest is a band with members from five different countries, more than 20 years on the road, and the desire to bring their musical tradition to as many people as possible. Tempest is a band with something meaningful to say and the ability to say it while still being very entertaining.
Derdian/New Era Pt 3: The Apocalypse ....CD $15.99
The Italian progressive metal band Derdian's bombastic style combines thrash metal guitar riffs with epic symphonic compositions. Soaring melodies, atmospheric keyboards and high speed drumming are supported by powerful metal guitar and emotive vocals. The storyline chronicles Derdian, a legendary fortress whose inhabitants battle evil forces in a struggle to survive. "The Apocalypse" is the final part of the Derdian New Era trilogy.
Steve Morse/Prime Cuts 2 ....CD $15.99
Steve Morse is recognized as one of the world's premier rock guitarists. Currently a member of Deep Purple, Steve's instrumental abilities know no boundaries in terms of genre or technique. He is a master of any style from hard rock to fusion to acoustic to bluegrass or flamenco. Prime Cuts 2 displays all of Steve's vast musical arsenal.Drawn from Steve's Magna Carta recordings such as Major Impacts 1 and 2, Steve Morse Band's Split Decision, (Rush Tribute) Working Man, School Of The Arts and (Yes Tribute)Tales From Yesterday, Steve's brilliant performances are captured on Prime Cuts 2.
Various Artists/Prog Around The World ....CD $15.99
Magna Carta Records is known as the Mecca for Progressive Rock artists and fans from around the globe. For The last 20 years, Magna Carta has been able identify and present world-class musicians from every territory on Earth. With "Prog Around The World," artists from UK, France, Italy, The Netherlands, Canada, Sweden, Israel, Brazil, Hungary and the USA demonstrate their amazing Prog Rock talents. Superior songwriting, vocal prowess and virtuoso instrumental ability are trademarks of Magna Carta releases. Some of the artists are familiar names. Others are not. But all of them deserve to be. Features Martone, Age Of Nemesis, Liquid Trio Experiment, Derdian, Ethan Brosh, Lemur Voice, Ozric Tentacles, Khallice, Stripsearch, The Hideous Sun Demons, Anthropia, Ola Frenning, Christopher Malmstrom
Oz Noy/Schizophrenic ....CD $15.99
Oz Noy, one of the most proficient, fluid, and inventive contemporary instrumental guitarists in the U.S., unleashes the sonic equivalent of a high-performance sports vehicle that hugs the highway and cruises in the fast lane. Helping Noy realize his musical visions is a stellar cast of musicians such as guitarist Steve Lukather (Toto), drummer Dave Weckl (Chick Corea, Robert Plant), drummer Keith Carlock (Sting, Steely Dan), drummer Anton Fig and bassist Will Lee(both of Late Show with David Letterman)and bassist James Genus (SNL).
Various Artists/Jam On Guitars ....CD $15.99
The Jam Band culture has produced some of the most inventive and diverse music that the rock genre has seen in a long time. Influences from blues to folk to jazz and back to hard rock are intertwined, combined and refined. The guitar has been the instrument that all this musical abundance is built around. Magnatude records has captured performances by some of the leading lights in this field. "Jam On Guitars" illustrates the fact that it's not about technique. It is about substance. Steve Morse, Jake Cinninger, Alex Skolnick and Michael Lee Firkins join an outstanding line up of players.
OHMphrey/OHMphrey ....CD $15.99
(Excerpt from 'What's the Word, Thunderbird')
OHMphrey, the brainchild of three members of the Chicago-based jam-band Umphrey's McGee (keyboardist Joel Cummins, guitarist Jake Cinninger and drummer Kris Myers) and OHM guitarist Chris Poland, a legendary player who's perhaps best known for work with headbanging pioneers Megadeth, and bassist Robertino Pagliari (a.k.a. "Pag"), unleashes their improv-heavy self-titled debut – a record that assimilates not only disparate musical genres but the individual playing styles of everyone involved. Gathering so much talent under one band banner, much less in one room, is historic. Then again, so often supergroups fail miserably and fall pitifully short of their potential. Fortunately for OHMphrey (and the rest of us), this project cuts against the grain in so many ways, not the least of which is by eschewing the pitfalls of modern production techniques in favor of a straight-ahead live recording setting.These extended instrumental jams are exciting and cohesive statements. The band seamlessly weaves together elements of metal, jazz, blues and prog rock.
Ethan Brosh/Out Of Oblivion ....CD $15.99
Out of Oblivion is the dramatic climax to Ethan Brosh's decade-long ascendancy to bona fide guitar hero status. Brosh's flawless technique references Bach as easily as headbanger metal icons Iron Maiden, neo-classical shredder Yngwie Malmsteen, and classic rockers, Boston. Brosh's perfect balancing act of accessible, yet, atmospheric metal neither panders nor alienates. Simply put, this is trend-bucking arena rock for instrumental guitar music freaks.
Kris Norris Projekt/Icons Of The Illogical ....CD $15.99
Kris Norris (formerly lead guitarist with thrash metal founders, Darkest Hour) says of his new solo album, Icons of the Illogical, "I wanted to create a record that was heavy, metal and melodic. I have been toying around with this idea of conspiracy theories for a while now, so I tried to write songs that made me feel uneasy like a secret society. In the end, I am extremely happy with the result." Guest appearances by Randy Blythe, singer from Lamb of God.
Age Of Nemesis/Psychogeist ....CD $14.99
(excerpt from 'Mommy's Crying')
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Dark and moody progressive metal laced with heavy riffing, keyboard driven spaciness and an exotic Eastern vibe, for fans of bands such as Dream Theater, Fates Warning and Symphony X. CD is Enhanced with Bonus Video of the song "Fate's Door."
Age Of Nemesis/Terra Incognita ....CD $15.99
In the heaviness department, Age Of Nemesis (based in Hungary) have the bases covered by echoing such stalwarts as Rush, Dream Theater, Iron Maiden, and Fates Warning. Age Of Nemesis' art-rock leanings cover a diverse roster of artists such as Genesis, Yes, Kansas and Camel. "Terra Incognita" is enhanced with a link for a bonus video of the song "Tree Of Life," bonus MP3s and expanded CD Booklet.
Attention Deficit/The Idiot King ....CD $13.99
Attention Deficit is: Michael Manring (bass); Tim Alexander (drums); Alex Skolnick (guitars). On "The Idiot King" Manring, Alexander and Skolnick build on the foundation of their debut, 1998's "Attention Deficit", bringing a level of maturity into the songwriting on this sophomore release. Each has brought with him the experience of working on other projects; Michael Manring's constant solo touring, Alex Skolnick's new found interest in pursuing more jazz and fusion in his new home of New York City, and Tim Alexander's continued explorations into rhythm. The feel of "The Idiot King" rings like an updated version of those great Italian horror soundtracks of the seventies. Intense, atmospheric bass and guitar over the shifting backbeat of drums. Recalling an era of experimentation, when the boundaries between Jazz and Rock didn't really matter.
Robert Berry/Prime Cuts ....CD $15.99
A selection of Robert's finest work for Magna Carta. It includes performances by Stu Hamm, Steve Howe, Mike Mangini, Vinnie Moore, Simon Phillips, Jordan Rudess, Mark Woods. Exclusive track, Robert's version of Ambriosia's 'Life Beyond L.A.' Enhanced with bonus video "In the Studio."
Robert Berry/The Wheel Of Time ....CD $13.99
Robert Berry composed music for the video game version of The Wheel Of Time novels by Robert Jordan. This album includes his soundtrack to the game, as well as some new and reworked compositions. Instrumental rock with a touch of Celtic flavour.
Terry Bozzio/Prime Cuts ....CD $14.99
Terry Bozzio is recognized as one of the world's premier drummers. His career has been spent working with some of the most respected names in the music business. From Frank Zappa to Jeff Beck to Tony Levin, Terry has built a body of recorded work that is unparalleled. Terry Bozzio has been awarded the highest respect by fans and fellow musicians because of his amazing abilities as well as his musical integrity. This compilation also features a brand new solo track and a previously unreleased track. Bonus Video: 15 minute Interview with Terry Bozzio included as Computer Interactive Section of this CD, discussing his start as a drummer, his audition with Frank Zappa and beyond.
Bozzio Levin Stevens/Situation Dangerous ....CD $13.99
With the success of their debut release, Black Light Syndrome, Magna Carta was not going to let that be the only statement from this trio of Terry Bozzio, Tony Levin and Steve Stevens! It also marked the beginning of a new and more musically challenging era for Magna Carta. Coming soon is Bozzio Levin Stevens second release, Situation Dangerous!
Terry Bozzio & Billy Sheehan/Nine Short Films ....CD $13.99
Terry Bozzio: drums, vocals, lyrics, keyboards and various guitar-like
synth solos, percussion and tuned percussion.
Billy Sheehan: all basses, baritone guitars, lead guitar solo on 'Edge Of A Circle'.
Through Nine Short Films, the iridescent and irreplaceable Terry Bozzio and Billy Sheehan
indeed give new hydrogenated, oxygenated, first-rated definition to the concept of drums
'n' bass. Apart, they imprint their projects with stamps and howls that could only come
from such distinct virtuosic types. Together, they are a firestorm of digit titillation.
Together they most definitely play and participate, within these stand-alone yet unified
cinematic soundscapes.
Cairo/Time of Legends ....CD $13.99
The Cairo lineup has changed slightly - the band is now a three-piece, consisting of keyboardist Mark Robertson, vocalist Bret Douglas, and drummer Jeff Brockman. A handful of guest musicians - guitarists Luis Maldonado and Brian Hutchison, and bassist John Evans - round out the instrumental delivery of their latest album, "Time of Legends". As before, the music of Cairo is heavily centered around the keyboard. Lovers of Yes, ELP, Genesis and the other great keyboard-centric bands of the first golden age will fall instantly in love with Cairo's "Time of Legends". Cairo's third album is driven by virtuoso musicianship and conceptual songs. Cairo's lush arrangements, soaring melodies and sweet harmonies are as cinematic as they are evocative.
The Clinton Administration/One Nation Under a Re-Groove ....CD $13.99
This combination of well seasoned veteran funk and jazz players along with the more contemporary approach of the new groove and jam band players makes for a fat backbeat. "One Nation Uner a Re-Groove" draws its musical energy from some of the great songs of George Clinton's P-Funk years. This material seems to have more musical possibilities as time goes on and the broad spectrum of musical experience that these great players bring to these songs breathes an up-to-date respectability to the tracks. This is the first release on Magna Carta's new sub-label, Magnatude!
The Clinton Administration/Take You Higher ....CD $14.99
The Clinton Administration consists of some of today's brightest stars in the world of jam bands. This loose contingent of highly talented players has gotten together for the second time to record some of the greatest songs from the catalog of Sly and the Family Stone. The songs are familiar, but the grooves are new. The Clinton Administration has the talent to make the arrangements fresh and the soul to make you remember how special these songs are.
Bill Cutler/Crossing The Line ....CD $15.99
Crossing the Line represents a rare moment in the history of the music biz: it lives up to the decades-long hype that has been built up around it. Not many records released today benefit from the kind of perseverance Bill Cutler has shown in shepherding this project to the finish line. Simply put, Crossing the Line is a 'miracle' of modern music making, brought to life by a determined singer-songwriter, who has, for years, orbited within the Grateful Dead extended family universe. It's a fact of life, and rule of the music industry: When things appear too good to be true, they usually are. This is certainly not the case with Cutler's Crossing the Line, which features stars past, present and future, including Jerry Garcia (Grateful Dead), Bob Weir (Grateful Dead, RatDog), Jorma Kaukonen (Jefferson Airplane), David Nelson and Dave Torbert (New Riders of the Purple Sage), Jerry Miller, (Moby Grape), harmonica ace Matthew Kelly (RatDog, Kingfish), Michael Falzarano (Hot Tuna), Mark Karan (The Other Ones, RatDog, Mickey Hart's Planet Drum), pianist Austin deLone (Elvis Costello, Boz Scaggs), steel guitarist Barry Sless (Phil Lesh & Friends, David Nelson Band), and guitarist Scotty Quik (Sammy Hagar). Garcia's tracks may be the last unreleased studio tracks of Jerry's legendary career. Writing and recording Crossing the Line has been a long journey for Cutler. "It was a big challenge seeing this project through, but I feel it represents some of my best work as a songwriter," Cutler says. "I can't think of another album like this."
Derdian/New Era Pt 2: War Of The Gods ....CD $15.99
From Milan, Italy, Derdian is a symphonic power metal band featuring excellent melodies with ethnic influences, driving rhythms and lightning fast guitar playing.
Explorers Club/Raising the Mammoth ....CD $13.99
Four tracks, two tracks, 44 tracks or just one (that's lead expeditioner Trent Gardern's choice)... no matter how you carve up this Mammoth, a dark, delicious and difficult progressive rock steak dinner awaits those brave enough to attack and hack. But in simple terms here's the deal: Trent Garnder (Magellan, Leonardo, the first Explorers Club album and countless other heavy roles on other prog works), is mental central, using the Explorers Club platform as launching pad for his profuse and spiritually replenishing art rock concepts. So this is the second Explorers Club album. The line-up is similar to the first with some key differences. New to the six-string chapter of the club are ex-Megadeth axeman Marty Friedman, Kansas legend Kerry Livgren and Shadow Gallery's Gary Wehrkamp, who provide most of the album's crunch. At vocals, James LaBrie is back, co-working 'Vertebrates.' Zappa's Terry Boxxio is back as well. But it is the presence of Steve Walsh on 'Passage to Paralysis' and 'Broad Decay' that really puts a new stamp on the Explorers travelogue. And the cast is ably rounded out with Dream Theater's John Myung on bass and Cairo's Mark Robertson on keyboards.
Michael Lee Firkins/Black Light Sonatas ....CD $15.99
In 1990, Michael Lee Firkins released his self-titled debut album. This release showcased Michael's signature sound of rock blended with country, blues and jazz. With the strength of this album, and the help of an international advertising campaign from YAMAHA GUITARS, his first release sold more than 100,000 copies. This well received album also landed Michael the winner of the "BEST NEW TALENT" reader's poll in Guitar Player magazine and Guitar for the Practicing Musician. He was also hailed as "ONE OF THE MOST INFLUENTIAL PLAYERS OF THE NEXT TEN YEARS" by Guitar for the Practicing Musician. As Michael's music was also popular in Europe, Firkins won the Edison Award, which is Holland's version of a Grammy. To many, Firkins has been a guitar genius Howard Hughes-style recluse, exploring musical and personal territories that have been the subject of ongoing curiosity and discussion for years from the Firkins watchers around the world. His decision to excuse himself from the bustle of the business, lucrative session work says more about his sincere, natural playing style than dissecting his mental state or physical well being among the guitar-loving intelligentsia. With his new album, "Black Light Sonatas" Michael Lee Firkins has broken some personal and musical boundaries and will re-ignite talk of him being the "next great guitar player."
Trent Gardner and Various Artists/Leonardo - The Absolute Man ....CD $13.99
A new Trent Gardner project which includes quite a few guest appearances by the rest of the Magna Carta staple of artists with special guest vocalists. This is a musical piece based on the life and times of Leonardo DaVinci. Featuring the Instrumental talents of Jeremy Colson & Steve & Pat Reyes (of Dali's Dilemma). The project was mixed by Terry Brown. Artwork has been designed by Dave McKean. The Cast Of Characters: Leonardo da Vinci - James LaBrie (Dream Theater, Mullmuzzler); Ser Piero da Vinci - Davey Pattison (Gamma, Robin Trower); Caterina - Michelle Young (Glass Hammer); Lorenzo de' Medici - Josh Pincus (Ice Age); Mona Lisa - Lisa Bouchelle (Mastermind, October Baby); Melzi - Mike Baker (Shadow Gallery); Verrocchio - Trent Gardner (Magellan, Explorers Club); Salai - Robert Berry (3 with Keith Emerson and Carl Palmer); Calco - Steve Walsh (Kansas); Sforza - Chris Shryack (Under The Sun); Francois I - Bret Douglas (Cairo).
Fareed Haque Group/Cosmic Hug ....CD $14.99
There are guitar players, and then there are guitar players. Fareed Haque is of the latter category, a virtuoso. Fareed enjoys a career that spans the spectrum of musical styles. And to say that he kills it on the six-stirng would be an immense understanement: he plays acoustic and electric guitar, sitar and even a hybrid guitar/sitar. The Fareed Haque Group, equipped with two keyboardists, bassist, drummer and tabla player, has been described as a 'tantric meditation.' With diverse cultural and musical influences, Fareed Haque Group is opening new doors with a completely fresh approach to cosmic music that grooves.
The Hideous Sun Demons/The Hideous Sun Demons ....CD $14.99
From very structured pieces to wide open jams, The Hideous Sun Demons cover a vast array of styles on their self-titled debut album of all instrumental tracks. Formed by drummer Ray Luzier, the band began to take shape when Japanese guitarist Toshi Hiketa was brought on board. Bassist James Lomenzo became interested in the project and the three players began to write material together. Each member has recorded extensively with household names from the world of rock'n'roll. In addition they have all been involved as music instructors at prestigious music schools such as GIT, Osaka School Of Music and PIT. With a love of classic science fiction and horror movies, The Hideous Sun Demons have vowed to stake their claim in the musically high tech world inhabited by such musical super heroes as Liquid Tension Experiment, Niacin and Bozzio Levin Stevens. As a result the group naturally gravitated to Magna Carta as their musical home.
Ice Age/The Great Divide ....CD $13.99
In this verdant, vibrant age of progressive metal, it's quite the treat to hear a band stride confidently forth with more of a nimble, traditionally progressive rock approach, Ice Age thenceforth advancing past the masters, into often overlooked tones from bands like Styx, Kansas, Canada's Saga, even Journey. For this is a band steeped in Americana, but flavored with worldly spice, most of it contributed by the band's Euro-tinged guitarist Jimmy Pappas, who is actually a transplanted American from Greece. Rounding out the band, we've got Arron DiCesare, a native Bostonian who has studied at his city's venerable music school, the Berklee College Of Music, ex-Cold Steel drummer Hal Aponte, and the band's lead vocalist, keyboardist and lyricist Josh Pincus. While the daunting chops wizardy of DiCesare and Aponte provide a rockbed of exotic and mathematical rhythm experiences, Pappas and Pincus create a marriage, and often a productive tension, between those age old rivals, keyboards and guitars.
Kansas/Somewhere to Elsewhere ....CD $13.99
The original line-up of progressive rock band Kansas has reunited to record a new album for Magna Carta Records. Having sold over 30 million records worldwide, Kansas return with an album in the classic style of Leftoverture and Point of Know Return. Somewhere to Elsewhere features Steve Walsh, Robby Steinhardt, Rich Williams, Phil Ehart, Billy Greer, Kerry Livgren and Dave Hope. In various incarnations, Kansas has remained together for 26 years, but this album is the first time in 17 years that the original band have recorded together! "Kerry called me a few months ago and told me he was writing songs that reminded him very much of early Kansas," Phil said, "And I gotta tell you, he's right on the mark!"
Khallice/The Journey ....CD $15.99
Khallice (pronounced "ka-LEE-say") is Brazil's top progressive metal band. With influences, both subtle and obvious, such as Rush, Pink Floyd, Led Zeppelin, Deep Purple and Dream Theater, Khallice is able to carve out its own recognizable sound. "The Journey" is the English language debut from this Brazilian band, who tour throughout South America.
James LaBrie/Prime Cuts ....CD $15.99
James LaBrie is at his shining best here. A must have for any fan of Dream Theater or progressive music. James La Brie: Prime Cuts is taken from his numerous projects with the Magna Carta label including tracks from James' solo albums (MullMuzzler and James La Brie's MullMuzzler), Explorers Club "Age of Impact" and "Raising The Mammoth," rock opera "Leonardo: The Absolute Man" and tribute albums "Working Man" (Rush) and "Encores, Legends And Paradox" (ELP). James showcases his unforgettable vocal prowess with his high and powerful range. Strong, aggressive songs are the perfect template to display his world class talents. James LaBrie's Prime Cuts shows that he's more than just a phenomenally talented singer but he's a solid songwriter as well. Excellent musicianship all around that is sure to please almost all prog metal and Dream Theater fans. Features performances by many great musicians, including Steve Morse, Mike Portnoy, Terry Bozzio, John Myung, Billy Sheehan and many, many more.
James LaBrie's Mullmuzzler/Mullmuzzler 2 ....CD $13.99
James LaBrie's powerplant of players - Matt Guillory, keyboards/piano; Trent Gardner, keyboards/piano; Mike Mangini, drums; Mike Keneally, guitars; Mike Borkosky, guitars; Brian Beller, bass - has convened once more for an album that is a rainbow of expressions stridently apart from the man's vocal and lyrical mastery emanating from the man's work with Dream Theater. And "Mullmuzzler 2", as the title would suggest, is the follow-up to a debut ('99's "Keep It To Yourself") that quickly became one of the most highly regarded albums ever released through the Magna Carta label. James LaBrie's "Mullmuzzler 2" takes some chances, chances that one would not imagine coming from a progressive rock icon such as James. LaBrie has tapped deep emotional wells within this record, expanding on the themes of communication and the lack thereof that he handled so well on "Keep It To Yourself", while setting these sincere confrontations with the self to musical soundtracks that are lush, melodic, and wholly committed, in two cases, to the concept of ballad.
Tony Levin/Prime Cuts ....CD $14.99
Bassist and multi-instrumentalist, Tony Levin, is one of the rare few that lives a life of sacrifice to the creative muse - wherever it takes him. Over the last thirty-some years, that muse has lured Tony into recording collaborations with the major artists of our era, everyone from John Lennon to Peter Gabriel, King Crimson to Alice Cooper, Terry Bozzio to David Bowie, Tracy Chapman to The Indigo Girls. And so many more. "Tony Levin/Prime Cuts" showcases Tony's Magna Carta collaborations with music greats such as Terry Bozzio, Steve Stevens, John Petrucci, Mike Portnoy and Jordan Rudess. It includes a Tony Levin track exclusive to this CD, a bonus 16 minute audio interview with Tony and an unreleased MP3 from the LTE2 sessions!
Liquid Tension Experiment/Liquid Tension Experiment (LP) ....double vinyl LP $22.99
Armed with chops, taste, and panache, LTE groove. Throughout, the staggering speed and technique of Dream Theater's Petrucci, Portnoy and Rudess with bassist Tony Levin (Peter Gabriel, King Crimson) consistently grab center stage. It's a riveting work from start to finish and a scorching testament to the power of musical inspiration and collaboration. Now, available for the first time for vinyl junkies and collectors of one of the all-time classic albums of prog metal and one of Magna Carta's best selling CD titles. Special packaging and amazing sonics.
Liquid Tension Experiment/Liquid Tension Experiment 2 ....CD $13.99
It's no secret in the industry that the first Liquid Tension Experiment album was both a creative and commercial success for Magna Carta Records, the label gambling on the fact that their fan base could take a trip that prog-rock-dangerous and emerge unscathed and, in fact, renewed. It seems that the band felt the same joy in the making that the label felt in the promoting. For, indeed, Mike Portnoy and John Petrucci (both from Dream Theater), bass monster Tony Levin (no resume required), and keyboardist Jordan Rudess (the same line-up as on the first album), had such a great time together that Jordan was tapped for the keyboardist post within Dream Theater. So all of a sudden, Liquid Tension Experiment becomes 3/4 of Dream Theater with the fourth wheel being possibly the most respected bassist in the business, Tony Levin. But this animal is a thornier beast than the lush prog rock of Dream Theater. Liquid Tension Experiment is about fierce creative interaction, a mixture of the spontaneous and the composed, almost violent but good-natured collision (think bumper-cars) countered with periods of solitary introspection.
Liquid Trio Experiment/Spontaneous Combustion ....CD $15.99
In October 1998, Liquid Tension Experiment reunited at Millbrook Studios in upstate New York to record their 2nd album. A few days into the sessions, John Petrucci's pregnant wife went into premature labor leaving Mike Portnoy, Jordan Rudess and Tony Levin stranded in an already set-up and booked recording studio. So like any creative and productive musicians would do, they decided to stay and JAM...and JAM they did! Over the course of two days, they played for hours on end. The Trio consciously did not "compose" or "write" anything. They simply went wherever the music took them. Several of these jams ended up being used on LTE2. The rest of this music has remained unreleased until now. For some bizarre and still unexplained reason, the master tapes of these jams were misplaced during the mixing process. But, luckily, Portnoy records almost everything he ever does and as a result his live 2-track stereo DAT mixes are the only remaining traces of this historic jam. So what you have here is as live and raw as it gets. No overdubs, no editing, no mixing. Just 3 guys, their instruments and their spontaneous imaginations feeding off of each other. Spontaneous combustion. So finally - almost 10 years later - here are Mike Portnoy, Jordan Rudess and Tony Levin flying by the seat of their collective, musical pants. Better late than never!
Magellan/Hundred Year Flood ....CD $13.99
Apparently Trent Gardner has a progressive music demon in him that won't let him rest. Along with the new Explorers Club release, Raising the Mammoth, Trent has been hard at work on the new Magellan album, Hundred Year Flood. Along with brother Wayne Gardner on guitars and Joe Franco on percussion, Hundred Year Flood features guest appearances from Ian Anderson, Tony Levin, Robert Berry and George Bellas. Included on this release is the 34 minute epic, The Great Goodnight, a conceptual work set in the Viet Nam War era.
Steve Morse/Major Impacts ....CD $13.99
"I'd have to say that 'Major Impacts' has been one of the most captivating things I've ever done," offers Steve Morse. "The concept was for me to write music that reflected the styles of some of the musicians that had influenced me." As a result, Major Impacts is an incredibly dense, value-added collection of rock guitar phrasing, Morse superimposing the weight and authority of his own highly emotive approach o'er top the styles of what comprises a canny and selective roll call of rock's most 'impactful' pioneers. The influences Steve drew upon to compose and perform this album include Eric Clapton/Cream, Jimi Hendrix, Jeff Beck, Eric Johnson, Alex Lifeson, The Byrds, Jimmy Page/Led Zeppelin, John McLaughlin/Mahavishnu Orchestra, Keith Richards/The Rolling Stones, Leslie West/Mountain, George Harrison/The Beatles, The Allman Brothers Band, Kansas and Yes. Through an esteemed catalogue that includes records with the Dixie Dregs, Kansas and Deep Purple, as well as solo works, Morse has coursed a lifeblood through the art of the guitar.
Steve Morse/Major Impacts 2 ....CD $13.99
Carrying on the theme from the first Major Impacts, Steve includes another selection of his favorite guitarists and keyboardists. Includes songs in homage of Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young; The Who; Aerosmith; Emerson Lake & Palmer; The Yardbirds; ZZ Top; Genesis; Spirit, Deep Purple, Ted Nugent; and Lynyrd Skynyrd... Featuring Steve Morse: guitars, keyboard, various extraneous instruments; Dave LaRue: All bass guitars; Van Romain: All drums and percussion.
Steve Morse/Prime Cuts ....CD $14.99
A collection of Steve's finest work from his Magna Carta sessions. Featuring performances by: Terry Bozzio, Mike Portnoy, John Petrucci, Jordan Rudess, Billy Sheehan. Bonus: 11 minute video interview with Steve
Steve Morse Band/Split Decision ....CD $13.99
The Steve Morse Band; Steve Morse, Dave LaRue and Van Romaine have recorded a brand new project for Magna Carta. Through an esteemed catalogue that includes records with Dixie Dregs, Kansas and Deep Purple, as well as solo works and man-to-man collaborations, Morse has coursed a lifeblood through the art of the guitar. And lifeblood is a strangely fitting term; given the man's good-natured, eager and lively sound, his enthusiastic, amiable and nimble steps up the fretboard into the upper echelons of the guitar's hallowed halls. According to Brian Moritz, assistant engineer on Split Decision, "What's most interesting to me is that compared to the other SMB CD's released so far, they've kind of leaned towards doing material that they could play live as a three-piece, and this time there are some way more densely orchestrated songs. Steve plays some upfront keyboards on a couple of songs, and there are several songs with numerous guitar tracks where there are lots of counterpoint melodies happening - way cool stuff. Steve said he really tried to push the boundaries, and he certainly did... You'll definitely be surprised."
Mullmuzzler/Keep It to Yourself ....CD $13.99
James LaBrie has seen stunning commercial and critical success throughout the '90's with his band, Dream Theater, that pantheon of progressive rock, this past decade. But gathering steam before the millenium, each and every member of the band has also been busy with side projects. But unlike his bandmates, LaBrie's record is a true solo offering (despite the playful band moniker), perhaps reflecting that special place we hold for both vocalists and lyricists, perhaps reflecting the highly personal place words hold within our heart. So, with the help of the venerable Terry Brown, producer of Rush's output during the '70's, James built, shaped, then fine-tuned nine distinct, heartfelt and often bombastic tracks, all of them co-writes with an army of the field's hottest creators including members of Shadow Gallery, Matt Guillory of Dali's Dilemma, and Trent Gardner from Magellan and Exploreres Club. So the writers planted the seed and the plaerys made it grow. Towards that end, Jame tapped co-writer and keyboardist Matt Guillory, scary Zappa-orbiting guitarist Mike Keneally and his gravity-defying bassist from Beer for Dolphins, Bryan Beller, plus Mike Mangini (best known for his work with Extreme and Steve Vai) for a little musical witchery down in LA. The result is a banquet of purifying rock, some of it slamming in a Zeppelin frame of mind, some of it reminiscent of Queen and possibly Styx, some of it simply the most elegant classic rock you will ever hear.
Niacin/Deep ....CD $13.99
This is an incredible new release from Niacin, their fourth, definitely an instrumental supergroup, featuring Billy Sheehan on bass, John Novello on keyboards, and Dennis Chambers on drums (check out Dennis' excellent work with Gary Willis' fusion band). Though more of a fusion band in previous recordings, with Deep they present an hommage to the progressive rock movement in the 70's as well as an hommage to the glorious sounds of the almighty Hammond B-3! This album will draw lots of comparisons to that all time classic Hammond B-3 band, Emerson, Lake and Palmer and fans of that group, as well as prog lovers in general, will definitely rejoice at this album!
Niacin/Live-Blood Sweat & Beers ....CD $13.99
Niacin seems to have a pattern that they follow. They write songs that allow them to show off their amazing musical gifts collectively and individually. They carefully select memorable songs to cover and reinterpret them in their own powerful, soulful style. Niacin then goes into the studio and is able to infuse this material with a feel and an energy that is not easy to come by in a studio situation. Every so often, Niacin takes the show onthe road and amazes audences who cannot believe that three such virtuosi exist in one group. "Live-Blood Sweat & Beers" is evidence that these three masters can make this happen with a roomful of people in front of them. Billy Sheehan (bass), Dennis Chambers (drums) and John Novello (Hammond B-3) have all done great things in projects outside of Niacin. But it is the sum of the three of them that makes Niacin such a unique and identifiable force.
Niacin/Organik ....CD $14.99
(excerpt from 'Magnetic Mood')
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Billy Sheehan, John Novello and Dennis Chambers have produced another stellar album of imagination, virtuosity and strength all the while redefining the term, "power trio". Niacin even takes on Frank Zappa's "King Kong" on this all instrumental studio album. Includes a bonus track on the US version of the CD.
Niacin/Time Crunch ....CD $13.99
Niacin's music is a delicious combo of rock and jazz sounds which are tantalizing on their own, gut-punch powerful when properly combined: the thick and rich atmosphere of John Novello's B3 organ, Dennis Chambers' locomotive-with-an-intelligent-mind-of-its-own drumwork, and the finger-breaking bass work of the legendary Billy Sheehan. On Time Crunch, their fifth album and second for Magna Carta, they shatter preconceptions of the jazz/fusion trio just as swiftly as a hammer shatters a watch. Prog-heads will be delighted to see that one of the two covers on this album is the legendary King Crimson tune "Red." (The other, by the way, is Jan Hammer's "Blue Wind.") The song always carried a good deal of menace, but filtered through the thick Niacin tone, it sounds positively terrifying. "Red was an interesting tune," says Novello. "Billy wanted a very distorted B3 sound, and so we went in that direction. Reminds me of Mike Ratledge's organ tone from the band Soft Machine." Time Crunch will take you through a dozen moods, leading you firmly, sometimes gently, through soundscapes that are nostalgic and retro, and yet, at the same moment cutting edge and modern. It will lead you from the power-funk of "Elbow Grease" to the elegance of "Glow" (a song dedicated to John's wife, Gloria Rusch Novello, who lost her battle to breast cancer last year), and back again.
Oz Noy/Fuzzy ....CD $15.99
Oz performs seven originals along with covers of Prince's Sometimes It Snows in April and Thelonius Monk's Evidence. Features Will Lee, Anton Fig, Keith Carlock, James Genus, Vinnie Colaiuta, Jimmy Johnson, Jim Beard and George Whitty.
Oz Noy/Ha! ....CD $14.99
'Imagine Jeff Beck meets John Scofield in James Brown's band, and you might get the picture' - Guitar One Magazine Oz Noy is a guitar player from Israel, who started his professional career at the age of 13 playing jazz, blues, pop and rock music. At age 16 he was already playing with leading Israeli musicians and performers, and at age 24 he was one of the most established studio guitar players in the country, and played on numerous records. Since his arrival to New York in 1996 he has made a big impact on the local music scene with his unique sound, compositions and style, bringing a mixture of pop, rock, blues, funk, and jazz, into a cohesive and intoxicating groove. Oz Noy's "Ha!" includes drummers Anton Fig, Keith Carlock, and bassists Will Lee and James Genus, and guest guitarist Mike Stern (Billy Cobham, Miles Davis) and keyboardist George Whitty (Brecker Brothers).
Oz Noy/Oz Live ....CD $15.99
Guitarist Oz Noy invigorates New York City's music scene with a distinctive style that seamlessly integrates rock, jazz, funk, pop, blues and heavy metal. For "oz Live," Noy recorded four nights at the Bitter End nightclub with his trio. Features drummers Anton Fig and Keith Carlock and bassists Will Lee, James Genus and Reggie Washington.
Ozric Tentacles/The Floor's Too Far Away ....CD $15.99
(excerpt from 'Etherclock')
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Ed Wynne has solved the mystery of time travel. As the keyboardist/guitarist/chief progragrammer/creative mastermind of the band Ozric Tentacles, Wynne traverses the ages through his primordial yet distinctly modern, mind-bending music. The Somerset, UK resident is a citizen of the world, his art knows no boundaries in time or space. Wynne jokingly refers to OT's music as "ethnological forgery." Recorded in Wynne's home studio, the nine-track, all-instrumental CD is a musical reflection of Wynne's centrifugal creative vision - a vision synthesized into a spiraled, multifaceted tapestry of butt-moving, trance-inducing ethno-techno space rock. In many ways "The Floor's Too Far Away" ios a signature Ozrics record. Rife with incessant intergalactic grooves, the new record offers a satisfying, near state-altering listening experience.
Ozric Tentacles/Spirals In Hyperspace ....CD $14.99
Ozric Tentacles have a musical identity that is as broad as their name is unique. Psych, prog, trance, electronica, ambient, techno, dance, jam, space. These are some of the musical territories where OT camps out. Based around the inventive guitar work, soundscapes and compositions of Ed Wynne, Ozric Tentacles' history has been one of never paying attention to the fashion of the time. For those music enthusiasts who make it their business to seek out the best and most creative music on the planet, OT have been a source of wonder and joy for more than twenty years. Ed Wynne explains, "Each individual piece is a winding journey. Don't be fooled by how the tracks start, because they'll all end up somewhere totally unexpected!" Spirals in Hyperspace features guests Steve Hillage and Miquette Giraudy!
Dug Pinnick/Emotional Animal ....CD $14.99
(excerpt from 'Bite')
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It's no exaggeration that King's X is one of the most beloved and influential bands amongst musicians and discerning rock fans who've studied the genre over the last 15 years. Huge artists have cited Ty Tabor, Jerry Gaskill and Doug (now Dug) Pinnick as torrid, live-changing inspirations over the years, and each corner of the King's X trinity has continued to write exquisite, melodic metal confections as solo artists, expanding on a catalogue that, even at the core, grows swiftly and gracefully as flavors of the day pass on by. Emotional Animal is the King's X bassist/vocalist's third solo album with help from the rest of the King's X family - Jerry Gaskill's son Jay on drums and mastered by Ty Tabor.
Dug Pinnick/Strum Sum Up ....CD $15.99
Dug Pinnick (King's X, Poundhound), metal music's very own Sly Stone, finds inner peace through his visceral, loose, jam-heavy new solo effort, "Strum Sum Up." Like a slice of Pinnick's raw essence, "Strum Sum Up" is so free, so instinctual; it's Pinnick as you've never heard him before. This raw, wah-wah-injected groove machine is powered by the stellar talents of Wally Farkas of Galactic Cowboys fame, Army of Anyone's Ray Luzier, Billy Idol's guitar wizard Steve Stevens, Hal Sparks, 11's Alain Johannes, Kellii Scott, David Henning, and Pinnick himself (on guitar).
Mike Portnoy/Prime Cuts ....CD $14.99
A collection of Mike's finest work from his Magna Carta sessions. Over the years, Magna Carta has provided Portnoy with a number of diverse playing environments. Some of them, such as Liquid Tension Experiment, have been wildly popular, so much so that cross-pollination has occurred between mother group and spawn. Others have been, at very least, provocative and musical. In all of them, the drummer's essence shines, as is evident in the current collection of choice Portnoy-fed tracks. Mike Portnoy represents the perfect marriage of the garage band enthusiast and the intellectual fusion artist. His exploration of that array of toms is as playful as it is artsy, just as his integration of timbales is as explorative as it is Latin. A few years back he said, 'I'm a drumset player, not a percussionist. My interest in percussion is more of an embellishment to drumset playing.' Accordingly, whatever diverse instrument Mike brings home to his kit, he employs to good effect, creating brash melodic runs or rousing exclamations. Meanwhile, it's relentless bass drums and washing cymbals—the heart of rock & roll. Portnoy gets to do it all. This is plain in Mike Portnoy: Prime Cuts.
Royal Hunt/Collision Course: Paradox II ....CD $15.99
Denmark-based progressive hard rock band's new album, "Collision Course - Paradox II," a conceptual follow-up to the original "Paradox" – this time concentrating on a "collision course" between the ways of the modern Western world and a new breed of culture grown on Eastern religious movements. Musically you'll have it all – huge epics, intricate progressive arrangements, metallic power, with killer melodies. "superb, multilayered soundscapes, prog inclinations, cellos, woodwinds... the band and the musicianship are top notch" - Metal Invader
Royal Hunt/Paper Blood ....CD $14.99
(excerpt from 'Break Your Chains')
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For the past 14 years Royal Hunt have been perfecting their mix of heavy metal and classical music. In 1991 bandleader Andre Anderson, originally from Moscow, joined up in Denmark with drummer Kenneth Olson. Vocalist John West and guitarist Marcus Jidell round out this giant in the progressive metal genre. Previously available only as an import, this new US release of their latest album will include two previously unavailable bonus tracks.
Jordan Rudess/4NYC ....CD $13.99
4NYC is a Jordan Rudess album of solo improvisations - acoustic and electronic, before a live audience and in the studio. On September 24, 2001, Jordan Rudess held a benefit concert at the Helen Hayes Performing Arts Center, Nyack, New York to raise money for the American Red Cross in response to the tragedy of September 11. This album is comprised of performances from that concert and studio recordings he improvised the following week in his studio. Jordan performs on a fantastic 9 foot Steinway Grand as well as a Kurzweil 2600 and a Korg Karma. Magna Carta is proud to help Jordan reach a Worldwide audience for this special event. Jordan Rudess and Magna Carta will both donate a portion of the proceeds from this album to charitable organizations in memory of the lives lost on September 11, 2001.
Jordan Rudess/Feeding The Wheel ....CD $13.99
Jordan has recorded an instrumental solo project of his own. Special guests include Terry Bozzio (Frank Zappa, Missing Persons), Mark Wood, John Petrucci (Dream Theater, Liquid Tension Experiment) and Steve Morse (Dregs, Deep Purple). Cover artwork created by famed Science Fiction artist David B Mattingly. For an effortlessly enjoyable and mentally replenishing keyboard music experience, look no further than Feeding The Wheel, a record that soars, swims and does musical marathons that seem superhuman to those back on safe ground watching. And for a demonstration of Rudess' confident skills within more of a band framework, check out Dream Theater in a very active 2002, as well as his important role on the next David Bowie album.
Jordan Rudess/Prime Cuts ....CD $15.99
A child prodigy on piano, Jordan's musical journey predates his association with Magna Carta Records. And, yet, that label holds a special significance that ought to be noted at the outset of the release of Jordan Rudess: Prime Cuts. As it turns out, in the eighties Jordan stood at the crossroads, faced with a choice between Dream Theater and another significant prog band. Push came to shove and, for various reasons, Rudess allied himself with the Dregs. In that forum, and in subsequent ones, Rudess honed his distinctive sound and approach, culling commendations from the musical press. It wasn't until the late nineties that Rudess answered the call for a special project under the aegis of Magna Carta, Liquid Tension Experiment. It was his stirring performance with this lineup that commended Rudess as the next keyboardist for Dream Theater, a role Jordan enjoys to this day. Many albums have ensued, not to mention many a road jaunt to all points North American, European, and Asian. Jordan Rudess is recognized as the leading keyboardist in rock music today.
Jordan Rudess/Rhythm Of Time ....CD $14.99
"Rhythm Of Time" features the spectacular keyboard playing and compositional skills of Jordan Rudess (keyboardist and composer for Dream Theater and Liquid Tension Experiment). Guest appearances by such rock virtuosos as Joe Satriani, Steve Morse, Vinnie Moore, Greg Howe, Rod Morgenstein and Dave La Rue are featured throughout the album. Jordan also introduces guitar phenom, Daniel J., on his first major release. Jordan Rudess is recognized throughout the world as the premier rock keyboardist today. He is considered to be the major songwriting contributor to the exceptional material of Dream Theater and Liquid Tension Experiment. With his diverse musical background, Jordan is able to tap into sounds and styles that are simply not heard anywhere else in the rock world. Jordan Rudess is sophisticated musically, yet he can rock hard and heavy. "Rhythm Of Time" is Jordan Rudess at his best. The first 5,000 pieces of Jordan Rudess' solo album will include bonus video and audio material.
Jordan Rudess/The Road Home ....CD $15.99
(excerpt from 'Soundchaser')
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With the help of today's leading prog talents (including friend/musical partner, Dixie Dregs drummer Rod Morgenstein), Rudess re-envisions Genesis' 1976 gem Dance on a Volcano (with former Spock's Beard frontman Neal Morse); ELP's apocalyptic epic Tarkus (featuring Kip Winger and Porcupine Tree's Steven Wilson); Yes' fusion-esque, minimoog/electric piano extravaganza Sound Chaser (from the oft-overlooked Relayer album); and Gentle Giant's Just the Same (with Kip Winger on Vocals, Ed Wynne and Ron "Bumblefoot" Thal on guitars).
School Of The Arts/School Of The Arts ....CD $15.99
(excerpt from 'On Fire')
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Cutting-edge compositions, beautiful sinuous melodies, and massive chops make School of the Arts (SOTA) a truly rare confluence of influences and musical styles, pushing jazz and jazz-fusion into another dimension. The brainchild of keyboardist extraordinaire T Lavitz (Dixie Dregs, Jazz Is Dead), SOTA culls the supreme talents of such fusion and progressive instrumental music heavyweights as drummer Dave Weckl (Chick Corea), bassist John Patitucci (Corea, Herbie Hancock, Wayne Shorter), guitarist Frank Gambale (Corea, Vital Information), electric violinist Jerry Goodman of Mahavishnu Orchestra, Shadowfax, and Dixie Dregs fame, and T's longtime friend, Dregs mastermind, and Magna Carta label mate, monster axeman Steve Morse.
Shadow Gallery/Legacy ....CD $13.99
Legacy is the latest release from Shadow Gallery featuring guitarist Brent Allman, vocalist Mike Baker, bassist Carl Caden-James, keyboardist Chris Ingles, drummer Joe Nevolo and multi-instrumentalist and producer Gary Wehrkamp. While a more song oriented album than the previous Tyranny concept piece, the classic Shadow Gallery elements are all still in place, the sweeping keyboards, barrage of guitars and solid drumming. And all of it climaxes on the 34 minute epic, First Light.
Shadow Gallery/Prime Cuts ....CD $15.99
Magna Carta Records is proud to present Shadow Gallery: Prime Cuts. The band was known as one of the leaders of the progressive metal scene of the 1990s. Prime Cuts features eleven tracks hand-selected by the band from their previous four albums and a special twelfth track. Longtime Shadow Gallery fans will be excited to hear "Rule The World," a lost recording from the Carved in Stone studio sessions. This track was originally set to be released on that album but was eventually eliminated from the running order. Years later the band has given the song a second chance by releasing it on the Prime Cuts compilation.
Billy Sheehan/Prime Cuts ....CD $15.99
A Selection of Billy's Finest Work for Magna Carta featuring performances by: Terry Bozzio, Dennis Chambers, Steve Howe, Steve Morse, John Novello, Mike Portnoy, Jordan Rudess. Also includes a previously unreleased bass solo recorded live in Buffalo NY in 1994. CD is enhanced with brand new bonus video "Who Is Billy Sheehan?"
Alex Skolnick Trio/Last Day In Paradise ....CD $15.99
(excerpt from 'Western Sabbath Stomp')
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Alex Skolnick made his name as a six-string guitar slinger in the Bay Area with thrash legends, Testament, and now each holiday season is one of the featured performers with The Trans-Siberian Orchestra. Apparently fed up with metal in the late 1990's, he went to music school and hooked up with a couple of jazzers with the idea of doing exploratory fusion-jazz, using the heavy metal songbook for standards (and inspiration) and not the "regular" (or, it could be argued, "over-covered") classic jazz songbook. For their second Magnatude release, "Last Day In Paradise," Alex Skolnick Trio has written some very well crafted material like 'Western Sabbath,' and 'The Lizard.' But Alex makes certain that he also returns to what has become a trademark of this unit by playing the Testament classic, 'Practice What You Preach,' reinterpreted as a Latin jazz piece as well as Rush's 'Tom Sawyer' in a power jazz trio setting.
Alex Skolnick Trio/Transformation ....CD $14.99
Straight ahead jazz mixed with heavy metal? Welcome to the world of the Alex Skolnick trio. When they first began in 2000, the idea was admittedly a bit far out: an improvisational trio doing creative arrangements of tunes by groups such as Black Sabbath. Even more unusual was the fact that this combo was led by a former speed metal guitar hero who had traded his electric guitar for a hollowbody archtop (known as a 'jazz box'), moved to New York and studied with legendary musicians through the jazz department of New School University, where he earned his BFA. It was here where Alex hooked up with two fiery young prodigies in their early 20's on upright bass and drums; the three began practicing composition assignments and jazz standards. Frustrated with the limitations of the jazz repertoire, Alex stumbled upon this concept one night by hearing an arrangement of a Scorpions song in a dream. Arrangements of songs by Kiss, Ozzy Osbourne, the Who and others followed; the group quickly developed a following in such New York City venues as Wetlands and the Knitting Factory. The new trio album, "Transformation," represents a turning point for the band. Original compositions fill just over half the album along with new arrangements of tunes by Judas Priest, Pink Floyd, Deep Purple, and more.
Speakers for the Dead/Prey for Murder ....CD $11.99
From Fresno, CA., Speakers for the Dead is a band that combines hard rock, hardcore, metal, and melodic choruses with a skull bashing intensity. Put together with players from high profile bands in the Fresno music scene, SFTD has become one of the biggest draws in that part of California. As "Prey For Murder" was being recorded, it appeared as if a sudden, serious illness for guitarist, Jason Garcia, would derail all their plans. Yet, through sheer determination and will power, Garcia still was able to complete his portion of the recording as well as appear with the band at live shows. During that entire time period, Jason continued to receive treatment for his illness. His is a remarkable story that continues to play itself out.
Steve Stevens/Memory Crash ....CD $15.99
(excerpt from 'Water on Ares')
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Steve Stevens, the wizard of guitar effects and longtime musical partner of fist-pumpin' punk-pop bad boy Billy Idol (not to mention his occasional partnership with Terry Bozzio and Tony Levin), is one of the most refreshingly creative guitarists in all of rockdom. Prepare to have your mind blown, again, when the atomic playboy drops his first solo record in nearly eight years, "Memory Crash" -- an electro-centric sonic tour de force that makes a serious musical impact. No gimmicks. No over-the-top production. No compromising. It's just Steve Stevens, his guitar, and his beloved effects – all the ingredients that have made him a global star. Stevens says. "At the end of the day, this instrument, the guitar, has been with me since I was a kid, and it still fascinates me. I still have a love affair with the guitar."
Stripsearch/Stripsearch ....CD $13.99
Josh Freese (A Perfect Circle, The Vandals) on drums with brother Jason Freese (part time with The Vandals) on saxophone, Michael Ward (Wallflowers) on guitar. and bass player Michael Elizondo combine to create percussion-driven, psychedelic, brain crushing sounds. Stripsearch detonate all instrumental tracks that are not for the musically faint of heart. Creating explosive soundscapes with dynamics that won't take "no" for an answer, the band travels on the same musical path as Tool and King Crimson's "Thrak."
Tempest/Balance ....CD $13.99
The high-energy Oakland, California-based band features a Norwegian singer with a double-necked mandolin, a Cuban drummer, an electric fiddle virtuoso, an imaginative bassist, and a guitarist with a penchant for heavy rock pyrotechnics. Together, these gifted musicians sculpt uplifting sonic art equally steeped in Celtic, Pan-European and American influences. In the last 12 Tempest has released nine CD's and played more than 1,000 shows. With an approach that finds it alternating between bringing folk music to its knees and rocking like the possessed, Tempest's records and gigs receive consistent worldwide critical acclaim. Their newest release, Balance, is produced again by Robert Berry who also lends his talents on B3 Hammond organ, synthesizer and harmony vocals.
Tempest/The Double Cross ....CD $14.99
Some have described Tempest as a folk-rock band. Their repertoire is based primarily around traditional folk songs and they definitely rock, so that part is accurate. A Norwegbian lead singer, a Cuban drummer, a bass player from Austria, an Irish guitarist and a mad fiddler stir up this musical soup. Tempest's forte is the live environment and 'The Double-Cross' is a great representation of their live presentation without being a 'live' album. Produced and recorded by respected producer and musician, Robert Berry, 'The Double-Cross' can be truly defined as a 'party' album, assuming that the part consists of Irishmen, Scots and Vikings partying like it was 999!
Tempest/Shapeshifter ....CD $13.99
More than just a folk-rock band, the Celtic themes and traditional folk-rock songs on this record are interpreted by a Norwegian singer, a Cuban drummer, a Bay Area bassist, an Irish guitarist, and a fiddle player who has worked with legends Richard Thompson and John Renbourn. After 14 years, they continue to tour, and will be making high profile appearances at large summer festivals this year. Shapeshifter is their latest studio release once again produced by and featuring Robert Berry.
Tishamingo/The Point ....CD $15.99
"The Point" was produced by multi-platinum producer, John Kurzweg, best known for his work with Creed and Puddle of Mudd. To say that Tishamingo is hot within the jam band scene right now is an understatement:
Tishamingo/Wear N' Tear ....CD $14.99
Tishamingo, a leader among the new wave of Southern rockers, have signed with Magnatude Records. Their new album Wear N' Tear is produced by David Barbe (Drive by Truckers) and mixed by John Keane (Widespread Panic, R.E.M., Stockholm Syndrome). Bonus Video: Tishamingo in the studio. Bonus MP3: Songwriters demo of the song 'Billy,' 11 originals and a cover of Lynyrd Skynyrd's 'Poison Whiskey.'
Totalisti/Slave To None ....CD $14.99
What this Enumclaw, Washington band have come up with on their strident 'Slave to None' is a snarling combination of progressive metal and aggressive modern metal that has neretofore never been witnessed, track after track building brick-on-brick a record that is as enigmatic as it is surprisingly groove-steeped. The swerling, exotic, percussive, yet seamless feel of 'Slave to None,' no doubt has a lot to do with the producer for the album, none other than Queensryche drummer Scott Rockenfield. With influences as diverse as Demon Hunter, Extol, Tool, Rush, Dream Theater, Korn and Incubus, it is no surprise that Totalisti have creatd a surging, provacative, pounding yet expertly constructed and detailed record of near indescribably proportions. Vocally Totalisti are well outside typical conventions as well.
Under The Sun/Under The Sun ....CD $13.99
The term progressive rock just won't do. Not when you're discussing the
bombastic, purifying, spiritual, cathedral-ceilinged enigma that is California's Under The
Sun. Band sage Chris Shryack can wade into the name game with ease, but wade is as far as
he will, or should go. Can something this Large and Panoramic be called progressive rock,
or even neo-prog? Likely not. Chris amusingly thinks about it for an instance, and decides
that he likes the term "cinematic symphonic art rock."
Perhaps a good touchstone. But Under The Sun is so much more. Having formed ten years ago,
the band's self-titled debut is likely the most shamelessly textured, unabashedly
spiritual and unapologetically intellectual art rock record since The Yes Album. And above
the fray, through the rock, and under the sun, the band codifies and gold-plates the
display within songs that are often immediate, accessible, not too lengthy, and expertly
laden with driven power chords. Comparisons with any era of Rush really won't fly here.
Think early Yes, early Genesis, German prog from the '70s, Dream Theater riffing, and
perhaps brainiac songwriting from the likes of Peter Hammill or Roy Harper.
Vapourspace & Various Artists/Sonic Residue From Vapourspace ....CD $13.99
That's right, a remix project !! Our friend Vapourspace (Mark Gage) has been remixing tracks from many of our artists into a brand new album. Tracks from Steve Walsh, Niacin, Tempest, Liquid Tension Experiment, Bozzio Levin Stevens, Steve Morse and Attention Deficit have been transformed into brand new pieces of music. Here is a bit of what our friend Jedd wrote for the Ytsejam website: The record starts simply enough-it ploughs its way through three brilliant takes on three brilliant tracks: Attention Deficit's "Girl From Enchilada," Niacin's "Blue Mondo," and Steve Morse's incomparable "Led On," and sends them into a new existence where they become extended, layered head trips that will please even the purest purist proggie. You get the feeling, listening to these tracks, that they were all born this way, brought into the world amidst the funky noise and late-night glow that Gage places upon them and that's as it should be. Like an artist taking on a cover tune, Gage makes these tunes his own: Liquid Tension Experiment's "Another Dimension" and Tempest's "Jenny Nettles" also take on previously inconceivable dimensions as Gage works his magic with machine, tape, and counsel. And, while those are but two of his masterworks (check out what he does to "Melt" and "Dark Corners," both from Bozzio Levin Stevens) the real stunner here is Steve Walsh's dark epic "Kansas," a piece that, in its new state, takes on the deepest meaning.
Various Artists/Drum Nation Vol. 1 ....CD $13.99
Magna Carta has joined forces with Modern Drummer Magazine to present some of the world's greatest contemporary drummers and has given them each the opportunity to showcase their extraordinary talents. Terry Bozzio (Frank Zappa, Jeff Beck), Bill Bruford (King Crimson, Yes), Simon Phillips (The Who, Toto) are just a few of the world-class drummers performing on "DRUM NATION." Some of the artists perform with their touring groups, some with session players. Others chose to play all the instruments themselves. But each of the exclusive performances on "DRUM NATION" is world class and can be appreciated by anyone who loves virtuoso musicianship. Also featured are Steve Smith and Zakir Hussain, Chad Wackerman, Stanton Moore, Josh Freese, Rod Morgenstein, Tim Alexander & Brain, Marco Minnemann, and Stephen Perkins & Brooks Wackerman.
Various Artists/Drum Nation Vol. 2 ....CD $14.99
World Class Drum Performances from Drummers who have worked with George Clinton, Frank Zappa, The Who, James Brown, Primus, A Perfect Circle, Sting, and many others. The first Drum Nation album (Volume One) emerged as a result of Pete Morticelli's vision. The head of Magna Carta had long observed that an unusual sense of community existed among drummers—a rare breed, to be sure! What would happen if they were given free creative reign, license to submit music unfettered by commercial constraints? Thus was born Drum Nation - Volume One. Volume Two continues the tradition. This time, Pete has ventured into the label's vaults and retrieved some of the most stirring performances you've ever heard—from indisputably the most influential drummers of our time including Mike Portnoy, Pat Mastelotto, Dennis Chambers, Terry Bozzio, Clyde Stubblefield, Virgil Donati, Tim Alexander, Keith Carlock, Rod Morgenstein, Simon Phillips, Josh Freese, Anton Fig and Stanton Moore.
Various Artists/Drum Nation Vol. 3 ....CD $15.99
Drum Nation Volume 3 is a compilation of the most provocative tracks every tabled by drummers and is supplemented with a video component on the enhanced CD - a series of vignettes peering into the lives of the participants. Includes performances from Chris Adler (Lamb of God), Jason Bittner (Shadows Fall), Reanen Bozzio (Stasis), Jeremy Colson (Steve Vai, Marty Friedman), Justin Foley (Killswitch, Engage), Michael Justice (Unearth), Jordan Mancino (As I Lay Dying), Joe Nunez (Soulfly), Chris Pennie (Dillinger Escape Plan), Derek Roddy (Blotted Science), Kenneth Schalk (Candiria) and Tom Taitano (Totalisti).
Various Artists/Encores, Legends & Paradox ....CD $13.99
A Tribute to the Music of Emerson, Lake & Palmer! This great tribute features performances by Peter Banks, Martin Barre, Robert Berry, Geoff Downes, Jerry Goodman, Glen Hughes, Igor Khoroshev, James La Brie, Pat Mastelotto, Doane Perry, Simon Phillips, Mike Portnoy, Jordan Rudess, Derek Sherinian, John Wetton and many more; and features many of the great ELP classics!
Various Artists/Magna Carta Guitar Greats Volume 1 ....CD $15.99
A Prime Cuts compilation of amazing guitar performances from the catalog of Magna Carta featuring such guitar legends as Joe Satriani, Steve Morse, Derek Trucks, John Petrucci, Alex Skolnick and many more. Some of the tracks are high-energy guitar rave-ups while others are tasteful, sophisticated and melodic. But all of the tracks are a tribute to the legacy of Magna Carta's long involvement with the best players in hard rock and metal. A highlight of this collection is the previously unreleased track "Roadside America Medley" from Bozzio Levin Stevens featuring Steve Stevens on guitar.
Various Artists/The Moon Revisited ....CD $13.99
Another Perspective on the Dark Side of the Moon - Magna Carta's tribute to Pink Floyd's landmark album with Cairo, Rob LaVaque, Shadow Gallery, Dark Side of the Moon, Magellan, Enchant, World Trade, Robert Berry, Billy Sherwood, Bret Douglas, and Mike Baker.
Various Artists/Subdivisions - A Tribute To Rush ....CD $14.99
Rush is one of the few bands to conquer the divide between the more intimate progressive rock listener and FM rock radio. When bands like Yes and ELP were having trouble staying on the airwaves, Rush maintained their visibility, always updating their sound, but keeping the familiar touches. This Magna Carta tribute features Robert Berry, Stu Hamm, Daniel J., Randy Jackson, Mike Mangini, Vinnie Moore, Alex Skolnick, Jani Lane, Kip Winger and more.
Various Artists/Supper's Ready ....CD $13.99
Another Serving from the Musical Box - Magna Carta's tribute to Genesis featuring Annie Haslam, Richard Sinclair, Kevin Gilbert, Pete Bardens, John Goodsall & Michael Zentner, Robert Berry, Over the Garden Wall, David Hentschel, Magellan, Enchant, Shadow Gallery, Cairo, Crack the Sky, and World Trade.
Various Artists/Tales from Yesterday ....CD $13.99
A View from the South Side of the Sky - Magna Carta's tribute to Yes featuring such artists as Steve Howe & Annie Haslam, Peter Banks, Steve Morse, Robert Berry, Kevin Gilbert & Mike Keneally, Magellan, Shadow Gallery, World Trade, Cairo, Enchant, and Adam Wakeman
Various Artists/To Cry You a Song ....CD $13.99
A Collection of Tull Tales - Magna Carta's tribute to Jethro Tull featuring Mick Abrahms, Robert Berry, Clive Bunker, Glenn Cornick, Echolyn, Keith Emerson, Roy Harper, Glenn Hughes, Magellan, Phil Manzanera, Ian McDonald, Charlie Musselwhite, Dave Pegg, Matthew Pegg, Dereck Sherinian, Robby Steinhardt, Tempest, Derek Trucks, John Wetton, and Wolfstone.
Various Artists/Working Man ....CD $13.99
Magna Carta's tribute to Rush featuring Brendt Allman, Sebastian Bach, Robert Berry, Jeff Brockman, Carl Cadden-James, Deen Castronovo, Marcel Coenen, Fates Warning, Trent Gardner, Stuart Hamm, Jake E. Lee, James LaBrie, George Lynch, Eric Martin, Steve Morse, James Murphy, John Petrucci, Mike Pinnella, Mike Portnoy, Michael Romeo, Jack Russell, Mark Slaughtrer, Billy Sheehan, Devin Townsend, Gregoor Van Der Loo.
Various Artist/Tribute to the Titans ....CD 10.99
The perfect introduction to Magna Carta's tribute albums to Pink Floyd, Yes, Genesis, Jethro Tull, Rush and their Keyboard Hall of Fame Volume 1, Steinway to Heaven. Also included are a couple tracks from their forthcoming tributes to Emerson Lake and Palmer which is not slated to be released until April. This collection features performances by Steve Howe & Annie Haslam, Keith Emerson, John Wetton, Rick Wakeman, Kevin Gilbert, Jordan Rudess & Jerry Goodman, Magellan, Robert Berry, Mike Keneally, John Petrucci and many, many more!
Steve Walsh/Glossolalia ....CD $13.99
Steve Walsh of Kansas has put the kind of work into Glossolalia rarely seen since the elaborate progressive cathedrals of the 70's. But the sound is decidedly modern. Whals educating himself in digital techniques, Protools, mp3's, you name it, working up the whole record on hard disc, e-mailing files back and forth with king of the new progressive, Trent Garnder, and then assembling a crack band of old friends and new ones to breath life into these mature works. Along with Trent on keyboards, Billy Greer (bass) and Mike Slamer (guitar) are back from Steve's vastly under-rated Streets project, and one of rock's scariest new drum technicians, Australian Virgil Donati, last seen rewriting the percussive texts with Derek Sherinian and Planet X, is heard replaing and/or cooking alongside Steve's adeptly applied electronic rhythms.
Robert Walter/Super Heavy Organ ....CD $14.99
On Super Heavy Organ Robert Walter is in able company as he constructs what he calls 'soul jazz.' For one thing there's the rhythm section, culled from the finest of the New Orleans old and new guards - Johnny Vidacovich and Stanton Moore. Then we have Tim Green, James Singelton and Anthony Farrell, as competent as it gets on sax, bass and vocals. But they deliver more than competence here. It's more of a hardiness, a rollicking funk, done up in contemporary New Orleans style.
Robert Walter's 20th Congress/Giving Up the Ghost ....CD $13.99
On his new record, Giving Up the Ghost, Robert Walter has added a new talent to his recording lineup. Known for his work with such jazz/soul/funk giants as Mike Clark of Herbie Hancock's Headhunters, legendary James Brown and P-Funk sideman and songwriter, Fred Wesley, and George Porter of the Meters, this time out Walter enlisted another player for his latest album -- the studio. "I collect records. I'm into recordings," says Walter. "From doing home recordings, I started experimenting with different sounds, and I decided I wanted to do something more interesting than just record the band. On this album, I tried using the studio as an instrument. It's involved in the music and an important part of making this record what it is. I move things around, change elements. On some tracks, there's no soloing at all, and all of the solos are downplayed in favor of creating a mood, a sonic texture." Joined by Joe Russo and George Sluppick on drums; Greyboy Allstar Chris Stillwell and Black-Eyed Pea Mike Fratantuno on bass; Will Bernard (of TJ Kirk fame) on guitar; percussionist Chuck Prada, and long-time partner Cochemea Gastelum on alto sax and various woodwinds, Walter explores new territory, incorporating elements of electronic music and dub reggae into his traditional R&B and jazz roots, all powered by the flavor of his vintage Fender Rhodes and Hammond B-3 organ. The result is a new hybrid that's distinctly Robert Walter, which is to say, the sound combines just about every form of music into a driving, syncopated groove that will move fans of jazz, soul, blues, roots rock and, yes, those ever-in-motion jam band fanatics.
Andy West with Rama/Rama 1 ....CD $13.99
Bassist Andy West has been in and out of the Dixie Dregs; he's played with experimental guitarist Henry Kaiser's Crazy Backwards Alphabet; he's recorded with Steve Morse, Vinnie Moore, and Paul Barrère; he's a cofounder of Zazen, a new-age instrumental band that released over a dozen albums; he collaborated with Henry Kaiser, guitarist Mike Keneally, and drummer Prairie Prince to form the Mistakes, whose self-titled CD offered a level of improvisation rarely heard since the heyday of Charlie Parker; and he and former Zazen guitarist Joaquin Lievano recently got back together under the uncapitalized moniker fwap. And now, with the release of Rama, West is a solo artist too. Rama (named for the Arthur C. Clarke series of novels) features a stellar supporting cast including drummers Rod Morgenstein (Dixie Dregs), Jonathan Mover and Mike Portnoy (Dream Theater); guitarists Toshi Iseda and Mike Keneally (Frank Zappa, The Mistakes, Beer for Dolphins); keyboardists Jens Johansson, T Lavitz (Dixie Dregs) and Kit Watkins (Happy the Man, Camel). Mike Keneally who appears on every track also co-produced and co-mixed the album. "Progressive" should mean just that: Progress. Newness. Adventurousness and fearlessness. Andy West plays progressive music, no question, but he takes it where even the most open minded of us hesitate to go.
Age Of Nemesis/Psychogeist ....CD $14.99
Age Of Nemesis/Terra Incognita ....CD $15.99
Attention Deficit/Attention Deficit ....CD $13.99
Attention Deficit/The Idiot King ....CD $13.99
Robert Berry/Prime Cuts ....CD $15.99
Robert Berry/The Wheel Of Time ....CD $13.99
Terry Bozzio/Prime Cuts ....CD $14.99
Bozzio, Levin, Stevens/Black Light Syndrome ....CD $13.99
Bozzio Levin Stevens/Situation Dangerous ....CD $13.99
Terry Bozzio & Billy Sheehan/Nine Short Films ....CD $13.99
Ethan Brosh/Out Of Oblivion ....CD $15.99
Cairo/Conflict and Dreams ....CD $13.99
Cairo/Time of Legends ....CD $13.99
The Clinton Administration/One Nation Under a Re-Groove ....CD $13.99
The Clinton Administration/Take You Higher ....CD $14.99
Bill Cutler/Crossing The Line ....CD $15.99
Dali's Dilemma/Manifesto for Futurism ....CD $13.99
The December People/Rattle And Humbug ....CD $15.99
The December People/Sounds Like Christmas ....CD $15.99
Derdian/New Era Pt 2: War Of The Gods ....CD $15.99
Derdian/New Era Pt 3: The Apocalypse ....CD $15.99
Glen Drover/Metalusion ....CD $15.99
Explorers Club/Age of Impact ....CD $13.99 Cover
Explorers Club/Raising the Mammoth ....CD $13.99
Michael Lee Firkins/Black Light Sonatas ....CD $15.99
Trent Gardner and Various Artists/Leonardo - The Absolute Man ....CD $13.99
Fareed Haque Group/Cosmic Hug ....CD $14.99
The Hideous Sun Demons/The Hideous Sun Demons ....CD $14.99
Ice Age/The Great Divide ....CD $13.99
K2/Black Garden ....CD $15.99
Kansas/Somewhere to Elsewhere ....CD $13.99
Khallice/The Journey ....CD $15.99
James LaBrie/Prime Cuts ....CD $15.99
James LaBrie's Mullmuzzler/Mullmuzzler 2 ....CD $13.99
Fabrizio Bicio Leo/Mr. Malusardi ....CD $15.99
Levi & Werstler/Avalanche Of Worms ....CD $15.99
Tony Levin/Prime Cuts ....CD $14.99
Liquid Tension Experiment/Liquid Tension Experiment ....CD $13.99 Cover
Liquid Tension Experiment/Liquid Tension Experiment (LP) ....double vinyl LP $22.99
Liquid Tension Experiment/Liquid Tension Experiment 2 ....CD $13.99
Liquid Trio Experiment/Spontaneous Combustion ....CD $15.99
Magellan/Hundred Year Flood ....CD $13.99
Magellan/Impending Ascension ....CD $13.99
Magellan/Test of Wills ....CD $13.99
Martone/Clean ....CD $15.99
Steve Morse/Major Impacts ....CD $13.99
Steve Morse/Major Impacts 2 ....CD $13.99
Steve Morse/Prime Cuts ....CD $14.99
Steve Morse/Prime Cuts 2 ....CD $15.99
Steve Morse Band/Split Decision ....CD $13.99
Mullmuzzler/Keep It to Yourself ....CD $13.99
Niacin/Deep ....CD $13.99
Niacin/Live-Blood Sweat & Beers ....CD $13.99
Niacin/Organik ....CD $14.99
Niacin/Time Crunch ....CD $13.99
Kris Norris Projekt/Icons Of The Illogical ....CD $15.99
Oz Noy/Fuzzy ....CD $15.99
Oz Noy/Ha! ....CD $14.99
Oz Noy/Oz Live ....CD $15.99
Oz Noy/Schizophrenic ....CD $15.99
OHMphrey/OHMphrey ....CD $15.99
Ozric Tentacles/The Floor's Too Far Away ....CD $15.99
Ozric Tentacles/Spirals In Hyperspace ....CD $14.99
Dug Pinnick/Emotional Animal ....CD $14.99
Dug Pinnick/Strum Sum Up ....CD $15.99
Points North/Road Less Traveled ....CD $15.99
Mike Portnoy/Prime Cuts ....CD $14.99
David Lee Roth/Diamond Dave ....CD $15.99
Royal Hunt/Collision Course: Paradox II ....CD $15.99
Royal Hunt/Paper Blood ....CD $14.99
Jordan Rudess/4NYC ....CD $13.99
Jordan Rudess/Feeding The Wheel ....CD $13.99
Jordan Rudess/Prime Cuts ....CD $15.99
Jordan Rudess/Rhythm Of Time ....CD $14.99
Jordan Rudess/The Road Home ....CD $15.99
School Of The Arts/School Of The Arts ....CD $15.99
Shadow Gallery/Carved in Stone ....CD $13.99
Shadow Gallery/Legacy ....CD $13.99
Shadow Gallery/Prime Cuts ....CD $15.99
Shadow Gallery/Tyranny ....CD $13.99 Cover
Billy Sheehan/Prime Cuts ....CD $15.99
Alex Skolnick Trio/Last Day In Paradise ....CD $15.99
Alex Skolnick Trio/Transformation ....CD $14.99
Speakers for the Dead/Prey for Murder ....CD $11.99
Steve Stevens/Memory Crash ....CD $15.99
Stripsearch/Stripsearch ....CD $13.99
Tempest/Another Dawn ....CD $15.99
Tempest/Balance ....CD $13.99
Tempest/The Double Cross ....CD $14.99
Tempest/The Gravel Walk ....CD $13.99
Tempest/Shapeshifter ....CD $13.99
Tempest/Tenth Anniversary Compilation ....CD $13.99 Cover
Tempest/Turn of the Wheel ....CD $13.99
Tishamingo/The Point ....CD $15.99
Tishamingo/Wear N' Tear ....CD $14.99
Totalisti/Slave To None ....CD $14.99
Under The Sun/Under The Sun ....CD $13.99
Vapourspace & Various Artists/Sonic Residue From Vapourspace ....CD $13.99
Various Artists/Drum Nation Vol. 1 ....CD $13.99
Various Artists/Drum Nation Vol. 2 ....CD $14.99
Various Artists/Drum Nation Vol. 3 ....CD $15.99
Various Artists/Encores, Legends & Paradox ....CD $13.99
Various Artists/Guitars that Ate My Brain ....CD $15.99
Various Artists/Jam On Guitars ....CD $15.99
Various Artists/Magna Carta Guitar Greats Volume 1 ....CD $15.99
Various Artists/The Moon Revisited ....CD $13.99
Various Artists/New World Man: A Tribute To Rush ....CD $15.99
Various Artists/Prog Around The World ....CD $15.99
Various Artists/Subdivisions - A Tribute To Rush ....CD $14.99
Various Artists/Supper's Ready ....CD $13.99
Various Artists/Tales from Yesterday ....CD $13.99
Various Artists/To Cry You a Song ....CD $13.99
Various Artists/Working Man ....CD $13.99
Various Artist/Tribute to the Titans ....CD 10.99
Steve Walsh/Glossolalia ....CD $13.99
Robert Walter/Super Heavy Organ ....CD $14.99
Robert Walter's 20th Congress/Giving Up the Ghost ....CD $13.99
Andy West with Rama/Rama 1 ....CD $13.99
X Opus/The Epiphany ....CD $15.99
You'll find Tony Levin's work with King Crimson on our Discipline page as well as his own Papa Bear Records. You'll find other artists and bands both Levin and Terry Bozzio have performed with in our Text Catalog, as well as Yes, Jethro Tull, ELP and much more.
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