Melodic Revolution Records is excited to announce that The Rain will see a worldwide release on April 7th 2016 in both CD and Digital formats.
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.
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.
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 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 Artist: Born in Eskilstuna, Sweden, Gildenlöw made a name for himself in the progressive rock scene during his eleven year career (1995- 2006) as bass player for world-renowned Swedish band, Pain of Salvation. His skill as a bass guitarist granted him the endorsement by Mayones guitars for more than a decade. In addition to bass guitar, Gildenlöw studied: piano, drums, double bass, guitar, classical vocals and music design; all of which have served the artist well in his transition to a solo career. He left Sweden and PoS to move to the Netherlands, but remained very active working as a session musician in live performances, touring, and recording bass lines on over thirty prominent albums for various artists all over the world. Gildenlöw’s solo career took flight with release of his debut album, RUST (2013). He released charity single, Pass The Torch (2014) and critic’s response to previews of The Rain (2016) have been very positive. The Rain worldwide release April/2016.
In Related News: Kristoffer Gildenlöw, presents his 2nd solo album, The Rain live on March 25, 2016 at Cultuurpodium Boerderij, Zoetermeer, Netherlands. Kristoffer will be joined on stage by his live band: Paul Coenradie (Aniday, Valentine), Dec Burke (Frost*, Audioplastik), Dirk Bruinenberg (Patrick Rondat, Elegy), David Gutierrez Rojas (Kingfisher Sky), Anne Bakker (Blaze Bayley), Daniël Huijben (The 11th Hour), and Rick Snel (Déva Dyne) *Co-headliners: Antimatter (UK)
Kristoffer Gildenlöw has just released his second video for the upcoming album “The Rain” due for worldwide release on April 7th in both CD & Digital formats.
The video simply titled ‘The Rain – Preview 2’, introduces you the audience to the band via a stunning visual montage, while the backdrop intertwines with instrumental passages from the new album The Rain.
In related news! Kristoffer has revamped his website and has made ‘The Rain’ CD available for pre-order and can also be pre-ordered in various bundles with his highly acclaimed previous release ‘Rust’.
Kristoffer will present his new album live on stage at Boerderij Cultuurpodiucm, Amerikaweg 145, 2717 AV Zoetermeer, Netherlands on March 25th 2016 with special guest on the bill Antimatter.
The Live Presentation Band are: Paul Coenradie (Aniday, Valentine), Dec Burke (Frost*, Audioplastik), Dirk Bruinenberg (Patrick Rondat, Elegy), David Gutierrez Rojas (Kingfisher Sky), Anne Bakker (Blaze Bayley), Daniël Huijben (The 11th Hour), and Rick Snel (Déva Dyne)
Italian prog metal band Vitriol are gearing up for three shows in March, Vitriol will be performing as support act for Kingcrow and Votum on March 10th, 11th and 12th, 2016
March 10th @ Barrio’s Cafè – Via Boffalora, 109 , Milano, MI, Italy March 11th @ Traffic Live Club – Via Prenestina, 738, 00155 Roma, Italy March 12th @ Alchemica Music Club – Via dei Lapidari, 8/B, 40129 Bologna, Italy
In related news: Vitriol have been hard at work on they’re follow up to their Critically acclaimed album Into The Silence I Sink. As for the new album no title or release date is available at the moment.
Vitriol are:
Gabriele Gozzi: Lead Vocals Fausto De Bellis: Guitars Francesco Lombardo: Bass & Vocals Michele Panepinto: Drums & Vocals
We are happy to announce that we will once again set up shop for 3 Days at the world famous Rites of Spring Festival (RoSfest) in Gettysburg, PA. May 6th, 7th and 8th.
The MRR vendor table will be located on the 2nd level of the Historic The Majestic Theater @ 25 Carlisle Street. Gettysburg, PA 17325 with many other really great music vendors, so make sure you drop on by during this amazing event. We will be open between the live performances all weekend.
This years festival will no doubt feature some of the best bands from around the world, like our friends Comedy of Errors, Circuline and 3rDegree as well as bands The Fringe, Magic Pie and many more.
In related news Kinetic Element will be performing at the after show party at the Aspire Hotel in Gettysburg, PA. on Saturday may 7th. The band will feature special guest Demitrius LaFavors (Odin’s Court) on Vocals. The band will also be doing a CD Signing for their new album Travelog as well as their previous album Powered By Light.
Melodic Revolution Records are thrilled to announce the release of the upcoming album “The Rain” by Kristoffer Gildenlöw. Multi-instrumentalist singer songwriter, Kristoffer Gildenlöw to present his 2nd solo album, “The Rain”, Live on March 25, 2016 at Cultuurpodium Boerderij, Zoetermeer, Netherlands. Kristoffer will be joined on stage by his stellar band mates (¹).
Worldwide release of “The Rain” will be available in both CD and Digital formats in April / 2016.
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.
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 dementiawho 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.
The Live Band:(¹)(Live at Album Presentation) Paul Coenradie (Aniday, Valentine), Dec Burke (Frost*, Audioplastik), Dirk Bruinenberg (Patrick Rondat, Elegy), David Gutierrez Rojas (Kingfisher Sky), Anne Bakker (Blaze Bayley), Daniël Huijben (The 11th Hour), and Rick Snel (Déva Dyne)
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