by blake | Oct 7, 2014 | Uncategorized
Just a few short years ago I discovered the music of Blake Carpenter on an internet radio station that I DJ on. It was Blake’s first release “Dream Things True” by the The Minstrel’s Ghost. This is the album that drew me in and got me asking questions, who is this man, where did he come from, and where is he going.Not long after those questions I realized there was potential here and I wanted to work with this artist. The outcome has been nothing short of an honor to work with this talented Vocalist and Multi-instrumentalist.
Discography:
Voice of the Enslaved – S/T – October 7th 2014 (MRR)
http://melodicrevolutionrecords.com/album/voice-of-the-enslaved
Corvus Stone – Corvus Stone II – September 30th 2014 (MRR)
http://melodicrevolutionrecords.com/album/corvus-stone-ii
The Minstrel’s Ghost – The Road To Avalon – December 7th 2012 (MRR)
http://melodicrevolutionrecords.com/album/the-road-to-avalon
Corvus Stone – S/T – November 26th 2014 (MRR)
http://melodicrevolutionrecords.com/album/corvus-stone
The Minstrel’s Ghost – Dream Things True – August 15th 2011 (self released) http://melodicrevolutionrecords.com/album/dream-things-true
It does not end here, stay tuned for more
by blake | Sep 30, 2014 | Uncategorized
The wait is over, we are happy to announce that the new Corvus Stone album II Digital Album is now available and the CDs will ship in mid October. Corvus Stone is a critically acclaimed avant garde studio prog band with members and special guest residing all over the world.
Like the first album, Corvus Stone II features a jam packed CD with almost 80 minutes of music and housed in a beautiful Digipak with a 16 page color booklet artwork designed by Sonia Mota. The album features 16 glorious tracks to spark ones imagination and even satisfy the unbelievers that Corvus Stone is a force to be reckoned with, and is here to stay.
01. The Simple Life (01:59)
Music by Pasi Koivu, Lyrics and Vocals by Phil Naro.
02. Early Morning Call (03:51)
Music by Pasi Koivu, Background Vocals by Sean Filkins.
03. Boots For Hire (08:58)
Music, Lyrics & Vocals by Stef Flaming.
04. Sneaky Entrance In To Lisa (00:30)
Music by Colin Tench.
05. Purple Stone (03:21)
Music by Pasi Koivu, Lyrics & Vocals Blake Carpenter (1st Voice). Andres Guazzelli (2nd Voice).
06. A Stoned Crow Meets The Rusty Wolff Rat (7:37)
Music by Pasi koivu .
07. Lisa Has A Cigar (00:46)
Music by Pasi Koivu.
08. Mr Cha Cha (04:49)
Music by Robert Wolff & Pasi Koivu.
09. Dark Tower (01:48)
Music by Pasi Koivu. Lyrics & Vocals Blake Carpenter.
10. Scandinavians In Mexico (05:06)
Music by Pasi Koivu. Lyrics & Vocals by Sean Filkins.
11. Mystery Man (06:37)
Music by Petri Lindström. Lyrics Vocals by Blake Carpenter.
12. Camelus Bactrianus (Tuolla Tuonnempana) (08:42)
Music by Petri Lindström. Lyrics by Matti Kervinen. Vocals by Timo Rautiainen.
13. Uncle Schunkle (04:37)
Music by Petri Lindström & Robert Wolff
14. Eternal Universe (03:52)
Music by Pasi Koivu. Lyrics & Vocals by Phil Naro
15. Moaning Lisa (14:07)
Music by Colin Tench. Lyrics & Vocals by Sean Filkins. German Vergara (2nd Voice)
16. Campfire (Tulen Luona) (02:17)
Music by Pasi Koivu. Lyrics by Matti Kervinen. Vocals by Timo Rautiainen.
All Arrangements: Corvus Stone.
Total time: 79:06
Corvus Stone:
Colin Tench: Guitars – Sweden
Petri Lemmy Lindström: Bass – Finland
Pasi Koivu: Keyboards – Finland
Robert Wolff: Drums & Percussion – USA
Special Guests Include:
Phil Naro: (Druckfarben, Talas, DDrive, Backhand) – Canada
Sean Filkins (ex-Big Big Train, Solo) – UK
Stef Flaming (Murky Red, Transmission Rails) – Belgium
Blake Carpenter (The Minstrel’s Ghost, Voice of the Enslaved)- USA
Timo Rautiainen (Trio Niskalaukaus, Solo) – Finland
Andres Guazzelli (Solo, CTP) – Argentina
German Vergara (Aisles) – Chile
Matti Kervinen (Pax Romana) – Finland
Victor Tassone (Unified Past, Andy John Bradford’s Oceans 5) – USA
Further Information Can Be Found At:
Official Website: http://www.corvusstone.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CorvusStone
Power of Prog: https://powerofprog.com/profile/CorvusStone
Melodic Revolution Records: http://melodicrevolution.com/
Our second release is by Finnish Proggers, Progeland – Gate To Fulfilled Fantasies
Progeland was founded in 2007 by one man’s vision of a brighter and better world, The man is Petri “Lemmy” Lindström. In 2011 Progeland self released an EP which gained them some rave reviews in Finland, fast forward to 2014 and the band completed recording their first full length album Gate To Fulfilled Fantasies,” featuring eight new tracks.
“Gate To Fulfilled Fantasies,” is a concept album, yet each track can be enjoyed as individual song. Solar Boat is the 1st single and the 3rd track on the album. According to Petri “This was the first track that was composed and recorded for this album so it is only fitting that this will be the 1st single to be released.
The inspiration of the lyrics can be found in the mythology of the ancient Egypt, but the lyrics aren’t based on any specific story or myth.
Track Listing:
01 The New Era
02 Dead Calm Waters
03 Solar Boat
04 Ocean
05 One Day I Will Be Your King
06 Under The Ancient Sky
07 So Silently
08 Angel
Progeland is:
Tomi Murtomäki: Vocals
Petri Lemmy Lindström: Bass & Various Instruments
Juha Kaski: Keyboards
Matias Kangasniemi: Guitars
Pasi Manninen: Drums
Further Information Can Be Found At:
Official Website: http://progeland.wix.com/2012#
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Progeland
Power of Prog: https://powerofprog.com/profile/Progeland
Melodic Revolution Records: http://mrrmusic.com/progeland/
by blake | Sep 25, 2014 | Uncategorized
Progeland was founded in 2007 by one man’s vision of a brighter and better world, The man is Petri “Lemmy” Lindström. In 2011 Progeland self-released an EP which gained them some rave reviews in Finland, fast forward to 2014 and the band completed recording their first full-length album Gate To Fulfilled Fantasies,” featuring eight new tracks.
“Gate To Fulfilled Fantasies,” is a concept album, yet each track can be enjoyed as an individual song. Solar Boat is the 1st single and the 3rd track on the album. According to Petri “This was the first track that was composed and recorded for this album so it is only fitting that this will be the 1st single to be released.
The inspiration of the lyrics can be found in the mythology of the ancient Egypt, but the lyrics aren’t based on any specific story or myth.
Album Title: Gate To Fulfilled Fantasies
Band: Progeland
Catalog Number: MRR CD 22104
Barcode: 888174 970080
Format: CD / Digipak / Digital
Digital Release Date: September 30th, 2014
CD Release Date: October 20th, 2014
Pre- Order Here: http://melodicrevolutionrecords.com/album/gate-to-fulfilled-fantasies
Track Listing:
01 The New Era
02 Dead Calm Waters
03 Solar Boat
04 Ocean
05 One Day I Will Be Your King
06 Under The Ancient Sky
07 So Silently
08 Angel
Total Time: 38:30
Music by Petri Lindström
Lyrics by Tomi Murtomäki
Recorded at GC Studios in Finland
Recorded and Mixed by Gary Carciello
Mastered by Petri Anttila at Artikkeli Studios
Progeland is:
Tomi Murtomäki: Vocals
Petri Lemmy Lindström: Bass & Various Instruments
Juha Kaski: Keyboards
Matias Kangasniemi: Guitars
Pasi Manninen: Drums
Further Information Can Be Found At:
Official Website: http://progeland.wix.com/2012#
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Progeland
Power of Prog: https://powerofprog.com/profile/Progeland
Melodic Revolution Records: http://mrrmusic.com/progeland/
by blake | Sep 23, 2014 | Uncategorized
Melodic Revolution Records (MRR) couldn’t be happier that Power of Prog, a social network for the prog minded, turns FIVE!
According to the President of Melodic Revolution Records Nick Katona, it was in 2009 and MySpace was becoming a wasteland and common place for every band and solo artist to spam one another. It was no longer a viable site where one could discover good Music through all the garbage and Ads it was fast falling by the wayside. Facebook was starting to take shape but it was not designed to be a site for Music. With that said and due to the fall of MySpace, many Musicians had turned to Facebook and called it their new home.
It had became harder and harder to find information about up and coming Prog Bands, as well as established Bands. There were many Progressive Rock portals, and each one specialized in just one thing and one thing only. And they were good at it. With that said, it was MRR intent to develop a Website & Social Network combining the best elements prog sites and social networks out there at the time. In September of 2009, Power of Prog was born, thus bringing the progressive rock community together, and creating a Social Network that Prog Bands, Record Labels, Media and Fans of Prog could call home.
Well here we are five years later, and the Power of Prog website has taken root. MRR wasn’t even sure when it was first launched that the Power of Prog website would even last for six months, let alone five years, since sites and trends rapidly change. With over 1700 members strong, Power of Prog today remains a close community of Prog Bands and their Fans.
What separates Power of Prog from all the from the other so called “social media websites,” is the fact that ALL things PROG, the bands their music and the Members can take advantage of the many free services available to them, ranging from blogs, video uploads from YouTube, Vimeo and personal devices, Members can also design their personal profile pages, etc – the prog-opportunities are endless!
Power of Prog website rules are very simple, a zero tolerance policy enforces no spamming, hatred comments or mail, nudity, etc. The site remains free of pop-up ads, spam, and tries to provide all Members with a safe opportunity to grow as a community of friends.
Power of Prog has many resource links available to Media, Promoters, Festivals, Record Labels, Recording Studios, and even a list of companies that manufacture LPs. To date, Power of Prog has 75 Group pages, 6,964 Photos posted, 1,209 Videos, 1,310 Blogs, and more Music that you can shake a stick at. Also supporting Power of Prog by featuring their own profile pages, are internationally acclaimed artists: Pallas, The Flower Kings, Nektar and Tinyfish among many upcoming new Prog Bands.
Now for the Pièce de résistance, the Power of Prog website proudly features the visual artwork of Ed Unitsky on its Home Page and its Default pages. So are you ready to take the PROG-plunge now? Then join us, MRR invites everyone to Power of Prog a Social Network for the prog-minded, because everyone song tells a story.
https://powerofprog.com/
MRR is pleased to say that progressive music has grown leaps and bounds over the last five years, with many new Publications, Record Labels and even Radio Stations popping up that cater only to prog. We are very pleased to be a part of that community that supports and appreciates good music. Here’s to the future.
Nick Katona
President Melodic Revolution Records.
by blake | Sep 20, 2014 | Uncategorized
Hello Internet people and Good Music lovers,
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I created Melodic Revolution Records wikipedia’s page some days ago, now we need your contribution to make it last. It’s up to you.
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