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Unitopia's video was featuredUnitopia Signs of life - Calling Occupants of Interplanetary Craft
New album Covered Mirror first promotional video featuring the track Calling Occupants of Interplanetary Craft written by Klaatu. A few years later The Carpe...
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Covered Mirror pre sale Event at www.unitopiamusic.com
September 24, 2012 to October 13, 2012
Covered Mirror pre sale starts Monday 24th of september on our website www.unitopiamusic.comSee More
Unitopia posted a videoUnitopia Signs of life - Calling Occupants of Interplanetary Craft
New album Covered Mirror first promotional video featuring the track Calling Occupants of Interplanetary Craft written by Klaatu. A few years later The Carpe...
Unitopia posted a blog postCovered Mirror - Great news !
Hello Unitopians, Finally, after the long wait and some hard work on our part, we have some great news! This journey with Covered mirror has been a rather difficult one. We needed to find the best way to promote and distribute it. Meanwhile some of us had to deal with illness or personal issues as you already know. We were as eager to release it as you were to get your hands on it. Musea Records and Bird’s Robe Records We are now proud to announce that Musea Records from France will produce…See More
Unitopia posted a blog postSome news and some DVD's to win!
Hello Unitopians Christmas is knocking at our doors now and we feel like Santa Claus and want to spoil you a little you lovely fans! But first some news. Covered Mirror and other projects We all have been very busy with our day jobs lately and we had to delay all the projects. The band has put extra hours at the studio these past few weeks to try to finish the album before Christmas. We will keep you informed with a release date early 2012 and the track list very soon. The Dream box should…See More
Unitopia commented on Prog Girl's group Unitopia"Hi There!
Here is a fun contest for you just before Christmas! Click on our BandPage on Facebook , make a comment about any of the songs on the player, about one of our albums or a general comment about the band and get a chance to win one of the 10…"
Unitopia posted a blog postOne night in Europe and other stories
Hello Unitopians With the release of One night in Europe and the National tour, September and October were quite busy for everybody at Unitopia HQ! Plus it was Mark’s birthday on October 10th so for those who missed the opportunity to say happy birthday, you can go on the website and leave your message on the forum or the guestbook! One night in EuropeFirst, we had a few issues at production level that delayed the release of One night in Europe. But we are happy to say that all the packages…See More
Unitopia posted a blog postDVD and National tour updates
Hi Unitopians! Here's just a few words to keep you updated on all that's going on at the Unitopian HQ ! DVD update We have experienced some minor technical issues at production level which will unfortunately delay the release date of the ‘One night in Europe’ DVD’s and CD’s. Those people who pre-ordered have already been advised of the situation. These issues have been out of our control. It’s difficult for us to give you a definite date at this point, but we are confident of a mid…See More
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- Biography
- Unitopia is a musical adventure comprising the vocal/song writing skill of Mark Trueack, the production/song writing/keyboard/engineering & vocal skill of Sean Timms, the guitar & vocal prowess of Matt Williams, the bass talents of Craig Kelly, the combined drum/percussion batteries of David Hopgood and Tim Irrgang and the incredible saxes of Peter Raidel.
Unitopia endeavors to draw from the heart and soul of the listener thought provoking topics such as environmental awareness, political and social upheaval, media misrepresentation, the hectic pace of life and human relationships in a positive and uplifting light. Using progressive rock as a framework, Unitopia’s music includes elements of world, classical, jazz, heavy rock and groove.
Unitopia began when a mutual friend introduced Mark and Sean after realizing the two had similar musical tastes. In late1996 the duo began work on a track which was to become 'Take Good Care'. This formulated into a prolific and exciting song writing partnership that culminated in the completion of their debut album "More Than A Dream".
Mark and Sean gathered some of Australia's finest musicians to contribute to the "More Than a Dream" project, including conductor/arranger Timothy Sexton and the Adelaide Art Orchestra, Pat Schirippa, Constantine Delo, Bradley Polain and Ian ‘Polly’ Politis thus ensuring the musicianship on their debut CD was of the highest standard.
In Oct 2005, Unitopia independently launched "More Than a Dream" to a sell out audience at The Cavern Club, Adelaide and shortly thereafter supported Aussie icon Daryl Braithwaite. Another highlight was performing at the Norwood Food and Wine Festival.
In March 2006, Canadian label Unicorn Records re-released ‘More Than a Dream’ internationally. This pressing and distribution deal introduced Unitopia to the ever increasing world progressive rock market.
Realizing the need for a consistent team of musicians to perform both live and in the studio, Mark and Sean recruited the specialist talents of some of Adelaide’s finest instrumentalists. Matt Williams - guitar/vocals, Monty Ruggiero - drums, Shireen Khemlani - bass and Tim Irrgang - percussion complete the Unitopia line up.
With Unitopia now a fully fledged band, Sean and Mark started writing in earnest new material which would eventually become "The Garden".
One of these new songs, written in early 2007, ‘321’ is a touching tribute to the courage, ordeal and eventual rescue of the Beaconsfield miners. Whilst in Adelaide, Brant Webb and Todd Russell sang backing vocals on the track which gained nationwide exposure including a segment on 60 minutes. In May 07, with support and funding from the West Tamar Council, the band launched the single ‘321’ at the one year anniversary memorial in Beaconsfield, Tasmania to an audience of nearly 3,000 people.
In Feb. 08, Unitopia signed a world wide publishing deal with Shock Music Publishing.
In August 2008, Unitopia signed a 3 album deal with InsideOut Music, the leading progressive rock/metal record company in the world.
On November 18th, 2008, InsideOut Music, Germany released Unitopia’s 2nd CD, "The Garden" internationally to critical acclaim. A double CD with 15 tracks and over 100 minutes of music, "The Garden" has firmly established Unitopia as one of the premiere progressive rock bands in the world.
Sadly, Shireen had to leave the band for personal reasons in late 2009, so Unitopia have secured the awesome bass talents of virtuoso Shaun Duncan and added the soulful sax work of Peter Raidel.
As a band known for supporting worthy causes, Unitopia have allowed the use of their song "Still Here" for the "Songs for Haiti" double CD and "There's a Place" for the compilation "Stomp out Cancer". They also donated part proceeds from ticket sales of their recent concert in Adelaide to the Childhood Cancer Foundation.
Unitopia have just completed recording and mastering their 3rd album titled "Artificial". It is a 10 track concept album based on the themes of artificial intelligence, design and behavior, consolidating Unitopia's position as one of the most exciting progressive rock acts to emerge in the last 10 years.
"Artificial" has been released world-wide through InsideOut in May 2010. They have also been booked to play at the Summers End Festival in the United Kingdom, which will kick off their European tour in October of this year.
The band is also currently working on a cover album. 13 songs from different bands will be revisited with Unitopia's unique touch and should be ready to release in October 2010.
- Influences or Favorite Bands
- Yes, Genesis, Peter Gabriel, Spock's Beard, Neal Morse, Transatlantic, Porcupine Tree, Pink Floyd, Gentle Giant, Alan Parsons, Ambrosia, Camel, Fish, Marillion, Steve Hackett, Steve Howe, Asia, Jethro Tull, Kansas, Rick Wakeman, Patrick Moraz, Tony Banks, Phil Collins, Chris Rea, Rush, Supertramp, Toto, George Gershwin, Thomas Newman, Aaron Copland, Khatchaturian, Jon Anderson, Chris Squire, Alan White, The Beatles, Tony Kaye, Trevor Rabin, Trevor Horn, The Buggles, The Korgis, Mike and the Mechanics, Mike Rutherford, Kate Bush, Roger Waters, David Gilmour, Eric Woolfson, Pilot, Al Stewart, James Taylor, Thomas Dolby, Tears For Fears, Emerson, Lake and Palmer, Keith Emerson, Asia, John Wetton, King Crimson, Bill Bruford, UK, Allan Holdsworth, Iona, Clannad, Brian Kennedy, Joni Mitchell, Japan, David Sylvian, Robert Fripp, Brian Eno, The Mars Volta, Dream Theater, Prefab Sprout, Paddy McAloon, Kirsty MacColl, Peter Banks, Frost, Bela Fleck
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Covered Mirror - Great news !
Posted on September 22, 2012 at 12:33pm 0 Comments 1 Like
Hello Unitopians,
Finally, after the long wait and some hard work on our part, we have some great news! This journey with Covered mirror has been a rather difficult one. We needed to find the best way to promote and distribute it. Meanwhile some of us had to deal with illness or personal issues as you already know. We were as eager to release it as you were to get your hands on it.
Musea Records and Bird’s Robe Records
We are now…
Continue Some news and some DVD's to win!
Posted on November 28, 2011 at 10:20pm 0 Comments 0 Likes
Hello Unitopians
Christmas is knocking at our doors now and we feel like Santa Claus and want to spoil you a little you lovely fans!
But first some news.
Covered Mirror and other projects
We all have been very busy with our day jobs lately and we had to delay all the projects. The band has put extra hours at the studio these past few weeks to try to finish the album…
One night in Europe and other stories
Posted on October 13, 2011 at 9:14pm 0 Comments 1 Like
Hello Unitopians
With the release of One night in Europe and the National tour, September and October were quite busy for everybody at Unitopia HQ! Plus it was Mark’s birthday on October 10th so for those who missed the opportunity to say happy birthday, you can go on the website and leave your message on the forum or the guestbook!
One night in Europe
First, we had a few issues at production level that delayed the release of…
Continue DVD and National tour updates
Posted on September 11, 2011 at 9:14pm 0 Comments 1 Like
Hi Unitopians!
Here's just a few words to keep you updated on all that's going on at the Unitopian HQ !
DVD update
We have experienced some minor technical issues at production level which will unfortunately delay the release date of the ‘One night in Europe’ DVD’s and CD’s.
Those people who pre-ordered have already been advised of the situation.
These issues have been out of our control. It’s difficult for us to give you a… Continue
Here's just a few words to keep you updated on all that's going on at the Unitopian HQ !
DVD update
We have experienced some minor technical issues at production level which will unfortunately delay the release date of the ‘One night in Europe’ DVD’s and CD’s.
Those people who pre-ordered have already been advised of the situation.
These issues have been out of our control. It’s difficult for us to give you a… Continue
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- At 1:09am on October 4, 2012,
Len Rice said… Unitopia, You are the “Awesome Band of the Day!” for 10-4-12 & will be featured on my group page here: http://powerofprog.com/group/awesome-band-of-the-day
I love your music!
Best Regards, Len
- At 10:08pm on September 26, 2012, Len Rice said…
Do you like discovering great music, but don’t have the time to wade through hundreds of Power of Prog pages? Then this is for you! No approval required. Get the most out of Power of Prog, Join “Awesome Band of the Day” Now! http://powerofprog.com/group/awesome-band-of-the-day
- At 6:43pm on May 20, 2011,
PATROUX said… Hello,
Discovering your band and wonderful music today (and now wondering to mysellf...why not before...and so thanks to this site and new friend Theroy of Pro-Abilty :o). Your compositions are all very delighfull,original and so melodic. All members of your band have great skills of their instruments and vocals are fantastic (nice warm voice for the lead vocal). Congratulations, respect and warmest Regards from France.....Patrick aka Patroux.
- At 1:46pm on January 20, 2011,
Brook Breland said… - I first heard you guys on the CPR project and liked it very much....I've since heard a lot of your stuff....it's incredible.....love it.....blessings....
- At 12:39pm on December 19, 2010,
Citadel said… Unitopia! A big 'Hello' from the gang here at Citadel - make it truth!
- At 2:50am on December 18, 2010,
Phil Snow said… Check out the Christian Prog Group here on Power of Prog @http://powerofprog.com/group/christianprog Go, Join, check it out and add the bands on there. You'll meet some good friends and find some Great music!
Phil
- At 10:26pm on December 12, 2010, Phil Snow said…
Thanks for the Add and what do you mean? Me being patient? ;-)
- At 3:49am on December 12, 2010, Phil Snow said…
Come on guys!
When are you gonna come back so you can add me????
- At 7:32pm on December 10, 2010, Phil Snow said…
Hey there guys! Am I ever gonna get an "Add" from you all???
Sent a friend request over a week ago. You don't appear to have been on here since Nov 27. Did you forget about us Prog Heads??
I just found this site because of Supernal Endgame a little over a week ago. Look forward to talkin' w/ya.
Phil "The Lowdown" Snow
Later....
- At 7:28am on November 27, 2010,
ifsounds said…
- Hi guys!
Listened yesterday in the Polish radio show on www.proradio.pl.
You played right before our Apeirophobia :-). Really enjoy your music: lot of Genesis' Supper's Ready there, one of my favourite bands.
Great music and playing!
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