by blake | Apr 27, 2016 | Uncategorized
We are proud to announce the new Kracked Earth single “Everlastin’ Love” featuring former Electric Light Orchestra Vocalist Kelly Groucutt, the single will be released later this month. “Everlastin’ Love” originally appeared on the album “Andy’s Diner” by Andy Kinch and Friends.
According to Andy Kinch:
Back in ’97 when I recorded my album Andy’s Diner, I’d written this little song that had a Mavericks/ELO vibe, but no-one to sing it. Step forward my little brother Martin who reckoned that he might be able to persuade ELO’s Kelly Groucutt to sing it. Well, sing it he did, beautifully. Unfortunately, we were compromised by limited recording resources, and my keyboard setup really wasn’t up to delivering authentic sounding string parts. But, the final mix was as good as we could do at the time.
2009 saw the sudden and tragic death of Kelly, and those who knew him, and his fans throughout the world had to come to terms with his loss. Roll forward to 2012, and I had the pleasure of working via the Internet with NS stick player extraordinaire Don Schiff on our debut Kracked Earth album “Splash”
It recently occurred to me that if only Kelly were still with us, we could re-record it in the way that I originally intended, as Don is a one man string section! Besides bass, he also plays Cello, Viola, and Mandlin! Add a dash of Mellotron violins and brass and we have backing track. Well, the advancement in technology, has allowed me to isolate Kelly’s original vocal from the 1997 session, and fully integrate it into the new version.
I hope you enjoy this brand new version of “Everlastin’ Love”
Andy Kinch
Everlastin’ Love will be released digitally worldwide on April 28th, 2016
Everlastin’ Love Cast
Kelly Groucutt: Lead Vocal.
Andy Kinch: Keyboards, Guitars & Drum Programming.
Don Schiff. NS Stick, Bass, Viola, Cello & Mandolin.
Backing vocals by Mick Lister & Andy Kinch.
Music & Lyrics Andy Kinch
2016 Vocal Restoration and Production by Andy Kinch
Mastered at Abbey Road by Miles Showell Cover Art by Nick Katona
Kracked Earth Links:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/krackedearthband
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/andykinch
MRR Profile Page: http://mrrmusic.com/kracked-earth/
by blake | Apr 7, 2016 | Uncategorized
The Rain is officially released worldwide!
April 7th is World Health Day, MRR is releasing “The Rain” on this day specifically as this is a health issue which effects society in its entirety; and on a personal note it touches so many of our lives. This album speaks to us in a human way, on a topic which we hide and so many find shame in. “The Rain” is about the late stages of dementia seen through the eyes of a person who is experiencing the suffering of this disease first-hand. Alzheimer’s is an irreversible, progressive brain disorder that slowly destroys memory, cognitive thought and eventually the ability to carry out the simplest of daily tasks.
4. Seeking The Sun pt. II
7. See it All 8. Peripheral Memory
9. Breathe In, Breathe Out
Kristoffer Gildenlöw: Vocals, Acoustic & Electric Guitars, Piano, Keyboards, Bass Guitars, Double Bass, Percussion, Glockenspiel
Lars Erik Asp: Drums & Percussion (Gazpacho)
Paul Coenradie: Electric Guitar (Valentine, Aniday)
Fredrik Hermansson: Piano & Electric Piano (Pain of Salvation)
Anne Bakker: Violin, Viola & Vocals (Blaze Bayley)
Maaike Peterse: Cello (Kovacs, Ayreon, Kingfisher Sky)
Norman Ebicilio: Vocals on Drizzle
Theo Teunisen: Church Organ
Rienk Speelman: Conductor
Kristoffer Gildenlöw Links:
Management & Media Contact:
Kathy Keller: mymusicmattersmt@gmail.com
Nick Katona: info@melodicrevolutionrecords.com
by blake | Mar 31, 2016 | Uncategorized
Colin Tench started out his music career in 80′s with Odin (of London) alongside John Culley (ex-Cressida, ex-Black Widow) leading to the formation of BunChakeze, they recorded one album; Whose Dream? which would sit unreleased for about twenty five years. Whose Dream? eventually would see the light of day and was self released in 2010, the album received much praise from the press. Since 2010 Tench has been busy working as an active member of bands such as Corvus Stone, Coalition & Transmission Rails along with Andres Guazzelli, Murky Red and Andy John Bradford’s Oceans 5.
The Idea of CTP / Colin Tench Project came about in 2012, the first track he composed was Something Old, Something New, Something Borrowed, Something Screwed, a seven plus minute epic instrumental. Tench had no idea that he was even working on a solo project, it was just one song, then two and then he realized he needed to do something with these songs he wrote for himself and not the projects he was involved in, thus CTP was born.
Tench is no stranger when it comes to working with international musicians like; Lorelei McBroom (Pink Floyd, Rolling Stones), Joe Vitale (Joe Walsh, Eagles, CSNY), Phil Naro (Talas, Peter Criss) and Sean Filkins (Big Big Train).
For the solo album he has assembled some amazing talent featuring members of: (Karibow, Ozark Mountain Daredevils, Buckingham Nicks, Jimmie Van Zant, Springfield Symphony as well as members of Tiger Moth Tales, Murky Red, Unified Past, Coalition, Gandalf’s Project, BunChakeze, Transmission Rails, Progeland, Druckfarben, Backhand and DDrive.
CTP/Colin Tench Project album track listing thus far…
Hair in a G string (unfinished but sweet) part 1 (6.34)
Colin Tench: Guitars
Steve Gresswell: Piano, Keyboards & Orchestration
Can’t see it any other way: (5.05)
Colin Tench: Guitars
Phil Naro: Vocals
Gary Derrick: Bass
Marco Chiappini: Keyboards
Victor Tassone: Drums
Hair in a G string (unfinished but sweet) part 2 (4.30)
Colin Tench: Guitars
Phil Naro: Vocals
Steve Gresswell: Keyboards
Stef Flaming: Keyboards
Oliver Rusing: Drums
Petri Lindström: Bass
The Mad Yeti (2.51)
Colin Tench: Guitars
The Brazilian (7.26)
Colin Tench: Guitars & Piano
Gordon Bennett: Orchestra & Shaving Cream
And so, Today (4.08)
Pete Jones: Vocals & Clarinet
Colin Tench: Guitars & Piano
Petri Lindström: Bass
Hair in a G string (unfinished but sweet) part 3 (7.37)
Colin Tench: Guitars
Steve Gresswell: Keyboards
Angelo Hulshout: Fretless Bass
Something Old, Something New, Something Borrowed, Something Screwed: (7:33)
Colin Tench: Guitars & Vocals
Gary Derrick: Bass
Marco Chiappini: Keyboards
Victor Tassone: Drums
La Palo Desperado: (5.55)
Colin Tench: Guitars
When I’m Dreaming of You: (5.41)
Phil Naro: Vocals
Colin Tench: Lead Guitar
Gary Hodges: Drums
Steve Gresswell: Keyboards
Kelly Brown: Keyboards
Gary Smith: Guitar & Bass
Tina Sibley, Kirsten Weingartner, Ned Horner and Aleksis Zarins: String Section
Part 4b: (7.58)
Colin Tench: Guitars
Gordon Bennett: Orchestra, Triangle, things that goes boing
Petri Lindström: Bass
Angelo Hulshout: Fretless Bass
Jay Theodore McGurrin: Drums
For more Information:
http://mrrmusic.com/ctp-colin-tench-project/
http://www.corvusstone.com/colin-tench-project.html
https://www.facebook.com/BunChakeze
by blake | Mar 29, 2016 | Uncategorized
The Rain to see a worldwide release on April 7th 2016 in both CD and Digital formats via Melodic Revolution Records and will be available as a pre-sale on March 29th 2016 for a limited time at a special low price.
Gildenlöw’s eleven year career as bass player in the progressive rock band Pain of Salvation set the wheels in motion for his solo career, which took flight with release of his debut album RUST (2013), paving way for The Rain. In addition to vocals, Gildenlöw performs a wide range of instruments and uses carefully selected guest musicians – adding strings, accordion and church organ – to make this album come to life.
The Rain – Track List:
1. After The Rain pt. II
2. Holding On pt. I
3. Seeking The Sun pt. I
4. Seeking The Sun pt. II
5. Worthy
6. Holding On pt. II
7. See it All 8. Peripheral Memory
9. Breathe In, Breathe Out
10. In the Evening
11. It Was Me
12. Drizzle
13. She
14. All For You
15. The Funeral pt. I
16. The Funeral pt. II
Album Line-up:
Kristoffer Gildenlöw: Vocals, Acoustic & Electric Guitars, Piano, Keyboards, Bass Guitars, Double Bass, Percussion, Glockenspiel
Lars Erik Asp: Drums & Percussion (Gazpacho)
Paul Coenradie: Electric Guitar (Valentine, Aniday)
Fredrik Hermansson: Piano & Electric Piano (Pain of Salvation)
Anne Bakker: Violin, Viola & Vocals (Blaze Bayley)
Maaike Peterse: Cello (Kovacs, Ayreon, Kingfisher Sky)
Special Guests: Norman Ebicilio: Vocals on Drizzle
Cees Pouw: Accordion
Theo Teunisen: Church Organ
Popkoor Zuilen: Choir
Rienk Speelman: Conductor
Production Notes:
Recorded, Mixed and Produced at New Joke Studios (NL) by Kristoffer Gildenlöw except: Drums Lars Erik Asp Recorded at Anywhere Studios (NO), Guitars Paul Coenradie Recorded at Legacy Studio (NL) by Patrick Terwee, Keyboards Fredrik Hermansson Recorded at Livingroom Studios (S) and Additional Cello Recorded at Here’s Johnny Studios (NL). Mastered at Fine Tune Mastering Studio (NL) by Peter van’t Riet; Artwork by BlackLake Design (NL)
About The Rain: The deep tones of how the mind fights against itself resonate throughout this powerful and poignant work by Kristoffer Gildenlöw. A brilliant effort after his highly acclaimed first solo release: Rust (2013); a thematic album which delved into the realities of aging and one’s perspectives on past, future and ultimately reconciliation with life choices. Again, Gildenlöw has chosen a heavy subject for the theme of The Rain; which is a concept album that examines the life of a man in later stages of dementia who struggles with his own reality, perceived through the metaphor of rain and clouds.
The gentleness of the piano passages oppose the angst and turmoil which lie beneath. The gentle pace at which the album progresses is reflective of the destructive force of the disease upon the man, and you find yourself at the tipping point with the track, ‘Breath In, Breath Out’. It is through this lyrically beautiful song that the realization of the end becomes apparent; leaving the listener grasping for the beauty captured in the mind’s eye.
Pre-sale Link:
http://melodicrevolutionrecords.com/album/the-rain
Kristoffer Gildenlöw Links:
Official Website: http://www.kristoffergildenlow.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kristoffergildenlow.official
Twitter: https://twitter.com/krisgildenlow
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/KristofferGildenlow
Management & Media Contact:
Kathy Keller: mymusicmattersmt@gmail.com
My Music Matters Management Team: http://www.mymusicmattersmt.com
Label Contact:
Nick Katona: info@melodicrevolutionrecords.com
