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Mangrove WINTERSALE 2010!

It’s December again and Mangrove is looking back to an amazing year with highlights such as the acoustic show “More or Less…” and the recent DVD recording of “The Show Beyond Reality”. And now it’s time for the WINTERSALE

2010: it’s our way of saying ‘thank you!’ to our fans for their tremendous

support they gave us in 2010! THANKS!

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I am the following; a: Band, Musician, Label, Promoter, Recording Studio, Producer, Engineer, Artist Manager

Style of Prog: Art Rock, Neo-Prog, Symphonic Rock

Biography: Driven by the passion for writing exciting music and longing for the stages to show their ability to perform it with an almost touchable intensity Roland van der Horst (guitars, vocals) and Joost Hagemeijer (drums, vocals) felt in 1998 that the time was right to form a band and bring their project ‘Brainstorm’ to life. The first demo recording “Massive Hollowness” was the first achievement of these passionate musicians of the group which was then renamed ‘Mangrove’.

The year 2001 secured the perfect band: some months after Pieter Drost (bass) completed the rhythm section with his distinctive bass sound, Chris Jonker (keyboards) completed the sonic palette with the keys. Writing sessions started and resulted in the rather successful release ‘Touch Wood’ in 2004. The foundation for the typical Mangrove sound was built. But it was the 2005 concept album ‘Facing The Sunset’ which grabbed the attention of many fans of pure progressive rock within the scene. ‘Facing The Sunset’ was even awarded as best album of 2005 with the ‘Prog Award’ by IO Pages, a leading progressive rock magazine. Beside the stage favorite ‘There Must Be Another Way’ this album with four long tracks ends up with the climax of the exciting 21-minute epic ‘Hidden Dreams’.

Mangrove onstage is a synonym for emotion, passion and intensity but surely also for exploding energy. The interaction with the audience perfectly applies to the charismatic front man Roland van der Horst. His contagious stage performance gets the attention of the fans and the press. All of these elements helped to gain an excellent live reputation throughout the years. The music is characterized by the variety in tempo and dynamics, with modest passages but also heavy symphonic eruptions. This oiled machine can bring the sensation of seventies giants like Pink Floyd, Genesis, Yes and King Crimson back to life. But always blended with the typical distinctive Mangrove sound they claim their own unique spot in the (live) music scene. The listener is carried away on a musical journey. The 2006 double live album ‘Coming Back To Live’ summarizes a brilliant Mangrove period with a cross-section of the first three albums.

The continuous growth of Mangrove’s fan base and winning the ‘iO Pages Prog Award’ gave a strong impulse to impressive performances in The Netherlands, soon followed by Belgium, Germany, Poland and England. In 2009 Mangrove will release the long expected and stunning new studio album ‘Beyond Reality’. The title seems to fit the great expectations of the band very well. On this album the development of a professional approach, songwriting capabilities and the moments of virtuosity are clearly showed off. Beside the epic tracks like ‘Daydreamer’s Nightmare’ and the vivacious ‘Voyager’, there is the title track ‘Beyond Reality’ which inherits everything of a classic rock song suitable for a wide music loving audience. With this new album, Mangrove intends to make a clear statement: pushing the limits in an amazing way. Driven by where it all started with: passion for the music.

Influences or Favorite Bands: Pink Floyd, Genesis, Yes, King Crimson, Rush with the Mangrovian touch!

You can find me.: www.mangrovemusic.nl

More info;: www.myspace.com/mangrovemusic

Additional info - Banners etc;: for videos check out: www.youtube.com/mangrovemusic

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At 2:32pm on October 23, 2010, CREDO said…: Hi Guys,

Hope aLL well with you!

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At 3:31pm on July 9, 2010, HENRI STRIK/BACKGROUND MAGAZINE said…: Hoi Chris,

Sorry voor de late reactie, zag het nu pas!
Ja zit al weer een tijdje op deze site voor de prog connecties!
Groetjes...Henri.

At 11:58pm on May 15, 2010, Melodic Revolution Records said…

At 4:17am on May 3, 2010, Proggirl~Helia said…: Greetings Mangrove,

Pleased to virtually make your acquaintance!
Wishing this finds you in good spirits and that all is well in your neck of the woods.
I'm delighted to welcome you aboard. Thank you so much for your friendship, I really do appreciate it.
I really enjoyed listening to your Awesome Music!!

K E E P ~ O N ~ P R O G G I N '

All the best of Luck. Take care, be safe and may God keep you and your loved ones blessed.
Have yourselves a inspirational week ahead.
Warmest Regards from Toronto, Canada.

At 8:05pm on December 23, 2009, Theories of Prog-ability said…: You have received the prog-star from Theories of PROG-ability.
Merry Christmas!

At 5:20am on December 21, 2009, HotSpot Project said…

At 5:07pm on December 2, 2009, DJ ACIDOS said…: HELLO GUYS, I PLAYED SOME TRACKS FROM BEYOND REALITY IN MY SHOW; PROG IN YOUR FACE. RADIO MOONROCK. DON'T FORGET THE LIVE INTERVIEW TUESDAY 8 DECEMBER 21.15. GREETZ, DJ ACIDOS

At 8:49am on November 15, 2009, Cirrha Niva said…: coole shit guys !!
hoop jullie een keer te zien of als je nog een voorprogrammaatje nodig heb ...

groetjes