Muziekrecensies
Als je deze recensie liever in het Nederlands leest, kun je hier klikken On 26th of February, Epica releases the album ‘Omega‘. On behalf of Rockmuzine I spoke with guitarist Mark Jansen. His cool grunts form a fantastic combination with the music, and with the beautiful voice of Simone Simons. The album title is based … Read more, also available in English
In 1992 Dave Brons was in the middle of studying for his final exams. He picked up a guitar and started to play. Then he saw Steve Vai play on TV. He was blown away and he wanted to have equivalent skills. He had to work all Saturday for his dad to earn the £5 … Read more, also available in English
There are a few bands with the same name, for example: O.A.K., one is from Norway, another from Italy. Most prog lovers are only familiar with the Norwegian one. The Italian composer and multi-instrumentalist Jerry Cutillo founded his O.A.K. (Oscillazioni Alchemico Kreative) in 1993. Nevertheless, that prog project is a little under the radar. Time … Read more, also available in English
At December 1rst, I visited a Mostly Autumn gig at Spirit of 66 in Verviers, Belgium. Just before the sound check Olivia Sparnenn-Josh and Bryan Josh made time for this interview. Last year I had an interview with Bryan. Here you can read about music in his youth and more. Therefore, it’s Olivia’s turn to … Read more, also available in English
Dave started playing classical piano when he was 7 years old. He was not very fond of how strict and boring the teacher was. They found a new piano teacher willing to do whatever he wanted to do. Sometimes Dave just watched him play, and asked how he did it. Dave also asked his teacher to … Read more, also available in English
Recently I had an interview with singer and multi instrumentalist Neal Morse. His career started in pubs, as singer-songwriter. Early ‘90’s he founded the prog band Spock’s Beard. That was the start of a successful career. He also has success with prog super group Transatlantic, and the prog band Flying Colors. Last but not least, … Read more, also available in English
While I was reviewing Transylvania –Part 1- The Count demands it, I got involved with the story. So I would love to know more about the album, and asked permission to interview Bryan. I’m very pleased he agreed. Bryan, thank you so much for the time you took to answer my questions. Much appreciated. How … Read more, also available in English
Albany Down was formed in 2007. Guitar player Paul Turley is the only one who is in the band from the beginning. Albany Down was the name of an old band from Paul Turley. He was the only member left of that band. And because the new band needed a name they picked Albany Down, … Read more, also available in English