Ryan Downe - bass, vocals Tom Lynham - keyboards, concert toms Johannes Luley - guitars, vocals, engineering and mixing Matt Swindells - drums, vocals
Influences
Yes, Genesis, Rush, Camel, Gentle Giant, Pink Floyd, Steve Hillage, Peter Gabriel, Jon Anderson, Patrick Moraz, Bill Bruford, King Krimson, David Gilmour, Jeff Beck, Steve Howe, Rick Wakeman, Chris Squire, Phil Collins, Steve Hackett, Mahavishnu Orchestra, Alan White, Tony Banks, Mike Rutherford, Miquette Giraudy, Gong, Frank Zappa, Soft Machine, Emerson Lake & Palmer, Roy Buchanan, Pat Metheny.
Progrock is back with a vengeance. Continuing in the tradition
of the great 70’s supergroups, Moth Vellum is bringing back
sophisticated musicianship, epic compositions, intense
dynamics and a symphonic rock sound. A far cry from today’s
canned, looped and pitch-corrected music, this is substantive
rock played by four dedicated musicians who are not afraid to
release an album full of ten minute plus songs.
The band’s self-titled debut album features six equally strong
pieces. The catchy and sometimes pop sounding vocal
melodies are offset by driving, odd-metered drums, cascading
keyboards and a fierce guitar that constantly sets fire to the
music.
Starting with the relatively easy-to-digest opening track
“Let The Race Begin” the record progressively demands more
of the listener, peaking with a ferocious “Salvo” and an
expansive “Walk It Off”, until finally offering relief with the
reprise of “Against The Suns”.
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Your music is absolutely wonderful and your performance at ROSfest was fantastic! Thanks so much for being our friend. We're happy to help in any way we can so if you something you want us to review, if you'd be interested in doing an interview or if you have dates you want to post on our calendar or photos to share just let us know!! Take care and prog on :)
Really, really strong debut, gentlemen. The cool thing is it's growing on me with each repeated listen -- a hallmark of a great album. Thanks for putting all the hard work into it, I appreciate the enjoyment I've been getting out of it.
We would love to do a double-bill with you when you're back from conquering ROSFEST and are ready for an LA-local gig. Prog night at Paladinos! LOL.
We'll definitely keep in touch...break massive legs at ROSFEST!!!
Guys, thanks for adding me. I wish You all the best and many success in 2009. Hope to meet You sometimes in Germany, perhaps in Cologne. All the best Horst
Progrock is back with a vengeance. Continuing in the tradition
of the great 70’s supergroups, Moth Vellum is bringing back
sophisticated musicianship, epic compositions, intense
dynamics and a symphonic rock sound. A far cry from today’s
canned, looped and pitch-corrected music, this is substantive
rock played by four dedicated musicians who are not afraid to
release an album full of ten minute plus songs.
