Utopian Heights (Phantasm - Ascent - Ingress)
(Written by Andy Kubicki, Glen Burg and Glenn Liljeblad, from the album Giant for an Hour)
Glen Burg- Synths, bass, MIDI programming, sound effects, vocals
Andy Kubicki- Synths, vocals
Glenn Liljeblad- 12 string acoustic and electric guitars, 6 string electric guitar
Sandy Kubicki & Ron Jankowski- vocals
(The audio quality on the CD is much better.)
November Twisted
(Written by Andy Kubicki and Glenn Liljeblad, from the album Giant for Another Hour)
Glenn Liljeblad- Electric guitars, Synths
Andy Kubicki- Synths
Like You (a virtual band project)
(Written by Andy Kubicki 1995)
Yehuda Kotton- Guitars
Brad Oldham- Bass
Andy Kubicki- MIDI programing
Justine's Song (Rings of Saturn)
(Written by Paul Kaposy and Terry Roland)
Terry Roland- Lead Vocal, Guitar
Sandy Kubicki- Backup Vocals
Glenn Liljeblad- Guitars
Michael Patrick Tracy- Guitar, Bass
Andy Kubicki- Synths
Two poems written by Paul sparked the lyrics for this song to honor the memory of his daughter, Justine, taken away by God far too soon. Go to JustineKaposy.com
Influences
Bands and solo writers:
Genesis, Steve Hackett, Gentle Giant, Yes, Bill Bruford, Earthworks, UK, Alan Holdsworth, Eddie Jobson, King Crimson, Chicago, Blood Sweat & Tears, Al DiMeola, Don Ellis, Mahavishnu Orchestra, Bela Fleck & the Flectones, Dr. L. Subramaniam, Chopin, The Funk Brothers
Influential Bass players:
James Jamerson, Anthony Jackson, Baba Elefante, Jeff Berlin, Tony Levin, Pete Cetera, Victor Wooten, Stanley Clark, Bernard Odum, Fred Thomas, Ray Brundidge, Bootsy Collins, Carol Kaye
Sounds Like
CAN BE HEARD ON:
AURAL MOON
PROGRESSIVE POSITIVITY
PROG ROCK RADIO
Thanks Tom for playing our music on
THE GAGLIARCHIVES
GIANT FOR AN HOUR and GIANT FOR ANOTHER HOUR are AVAILABLE AT:
I started piano lessons in fourth grade. By fifth, like a typical kid, I lost interest in lessons. Skipping ahead by about 8-10 years, I thought I would give the bass guitar a try. Growing up in the 60s, I liked the top 40 of that time, which included the music of James Brown. This had to be what directed me to the bass- Cold Sweat has this killer bass line that just makes your toes tap uncontrollably. So do many of his other hits of that time. Wilson Pickett's Funky Broadway was another of my favorites! By the 70s, I was into the jazz-rock sound like Chicago, BS&T, Tower of Power, etc. In the late 70s I met and rented a room from a drummer who opened my musical eyes even further by introducing me to prog rock- music like Genesis, Gentle Giant, Yes, Mahavishnu Orchestra. My musical world transformed! We had a band for a short while. We were Overhead (in 1979, we had the name first!) and we played original prog music. I played bass and some piano, then we split up. Unusual, eh? In 95 I started writing music again in MIDI, and then I bought keyboards and started to write again in real time.
Being a Gentle Giant fanboy, I am on the Gentle Giant internet list. I thought that GG music attracts a lot of musicians, and thought there may be many really good ones right there on the list, so I suggested we put together a CD. Well, I was amazed! We put together a double CD in 2004, Only Giants Will Do. In 2005, we did Giant for an Hour. That one was so good, we put it up on CD Baby. It's exciting to have it played on internet prog radio and to see it sold all over the world! Kudos to the musicians that play on that CD! Giant for Another Hour, was our 2006 release. Our release for 2007 is A Reflection and is out now.
I would also like one day to record my own CD, and Glenn Liljeblad and I have some plans lurking around our lives to do that. I think we have some good ideas, and would love to collaborate with other musicians, especially a drummer. If you like what you hear and wish to collaborate, drop me a message!
I was born in Chicago and spent the first 16 years of my life there. It's still one of my favorite places. In 1968, I moved to Warsaw, Poland for a year. What a wonderful experience that was! I have always felt that a part of me belongs there as well. After that, I returned to the Chicago suburbs, mainly Des Plaines. Around 85 I moved to Los Angeles area and have been on the left coast since.
I was very touched to find this video by Sabaton. This was a bit of history; a history of my father who was in the Polish underground resistance, the AK (Armia Krajowa), or the Home Army. I salute Sabaton for their historic knowledge as well as their artistic creativity in bringing this to the world.
Also, please look at this. Jannel Rap and her band mates are doing some really good work in helping find missing persons, a cause worthy of everyones' support. The music is very good as well! Please help support them.
Please note that MySpace has for now removed a couple links as spam, so I will tell you here how to get the CDs.
GIANT FOR AN HOUR and GIANT FOR ANOTHER HOUR are available at:
KINESIS CD
If the link is disabled, just Google "Kinesis".
and Syn-Phonic
If that link is disabled, Google Syn-Phonic CD Sales or email Greg Walker at progregwalker@sprynet.com
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So what did you think of Steve Reich? I spent two days sending you that stuff and "Pffft" went your non-reply. Hopefully it blew your mind appropriately and you simply can't find the words yet. By the way, I know you're on fire musically, but I didn't expect you to light up the whole damn forest. Calm down, dammit.
Hey Andy - Really like your music. Sweet Justine is really good! Wonder if that's you singing? Like the voice! Anyway, good luck and see you around I'm sure. Shanna
Great work Kuz! You always had a passion for music and it shows with every note. I always wanted to learn how to play, but my hands and feet are way too codependent - hehehe:)! Check out a Polish band Laboratorium SL, I found it a while back on youtube looking for something else. Jack
Hello there! Sorry for being inactive for so long but I have been busy in the studio and now I've at last added my last song for my solo project Confessions that I'm planning to release in the nearest future. I have to admit that it's a bit strange to begin with but I hope you would like to listen to the whole piece. Cheers / David
Hey Andy, Enjoyed the music.....thoughtful in its character and very moving. Nicely done. Any fan of GG is OK in my book. The musical / intellectual landscape they provide...make the music everlasting..not unlike the great composers of the past. Check back now and then...we are currently working on some very special studio and film facilities... Glad to have you here.
Dear Andy,
<br />Thank you so much!
<br />It is indeed a pleasure
<br /> to be friends here!
<br />xoxo
<br /> Hoping to meet you soon!
<br />Love & Music,
<br />Peggie Perkins
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Hello there! Is everything well in the US? Haven't heard of you in a while, any new material available for listening? :) I have a new song that I would be happy if you'd like to listen to. Happy new year! / David
Hi Andy, Great to hear from you. It's been a long time. I hope the album will reach the right people. There are already some good reviews. Regards, Jack
Hi Andy! Long time... I just wanted to tell you as the first to know that we've put up two new very progressive songs on our myspace. Would be very glad if you'd like to listen to them.
And one more thing... they're very GG-inspired haha ;)
Thank you for your kind words, Andy! I loved your music - so nice! By the way, I've always wanted to do little portraits of GG guys just for fun (esp. Kerry - he's got a very fine face for it) but...I never got to see them:)
Hallo again, Andy! If You are in Poland some time, please come to jamming with us. There is just a few hours by boat from Gdansk to our place. /Monique :-)
Thanks for being my friend! I wanted to make sure you knew to download free tracks from my three recent releases. Grab em on the gydget at on my page and keep on keepin on keeping on with great music!! Also, I give away a new free track at http://misskristin.com every month on the music page. Don't miss your free monthly download ;-)
