-Morten Andreas Eriksen - Gibson SG, Fender Telecaster and Stratocaster, Dan Electro, Gibson Explorer and Jay Turser double neck guitar. Martin acoustic guitar.
-Lars Fredrik Frøislie - Mellotrons (M400), Hammond organ (C3), Piano (L.Schmidt), MiniMoog Model D, Arp Pro Soloist, Arp Axxe, Rhodes Mark II, Hohner Clavinet D6, Solina String Ensemble, Roland Ep-10, Elka Elkapiano 88, Stylophone and vocals.
-Kristian Karl Hultgren - Rickenbacker 4001 and Fender jazz bass. Double bass and acoustic bass.
-Martin Nordrum Kneppen - Ludwig and Yamaha drums, Steinkopf soprano crumhorn, Moeck soprano recorder, Aulos alto recorder, medieval and renaissance percussion.
Also appearing (occasionally);
-Tony Johannsessen - vocals
-Ketil Einarsen - Miyazawa flute, Trevor James alto flute, Yamaha piccolo flute.
-Aage Moltke Schou - percussion, vibraphone and so on.
-Ulrik Gaston Larsen - baroque guitars
-Sigrun Eng - cello
-Pauliina Fred - recorders
Influences
Yes, Genesis, King Crimson, ELP, Gentle Giant, Museo Rosenbach, PFM, VDGG, SFF, Cathedral, Shylock, Änglagård, Gryphon, Il Balletto di Bronzo, Banco del Mutuo Soccorso, Maxophone, Egg, Univers Zero, Popul Vuh (the norwegian band), Gracious, Hatfield & the North, Cherry Five, and so on..
Sounds Like
Pre-midi times. Pure old school symphonic prog rock!
The band was formed in the idyllic Norwegian countryside, not too far from the great waterfalls of Hønefoss, in the spring of 1999 with a burning desire to create or perhaps recreate some of the musical expressions of the early seventies,-specially in the use of the instruments of that time and the somewhat "strange" compostions of the progressive rock scene from 1969 - 1974. In a few months the basic ideas for the demo and the full length album "Hinterland" was created.
There was a pause from 2001 to around 2003, when they figured it was too bad to let those old songs die without any proper recordings of'em. So the demo was recorded at Lars' studio, put out on the internet and they started living their own life. After a while it kind of took off..
Wobbler ended up signing a record deal with the US-label The Laser's Edge.
By now, Lars' vintage keyboard collection was getting out of hand, and the insane recording of Hinterland was about to begin in June 2004. There wasn't allowed to use any midi what-so-ever, and only pre-1975 instruments were applied (..ok, the rhodes' were from 1979).
After eight intense months of studio work the album was ready. The hype from the demo songs had now reached it's peak, and the expectations were sky-high. In July 2005 "Hinterland" was revealed at one of their rare live performances, at the Near-fest gig (there's a nearfest-dvd with one of the songs out for sale).
In April 2009, the band finally released the second album; "Afterglow."
It contains a re-recording of the two old demos plus three other old songs from 1999.
Right now the band is rehearsing hard, trying out a new vocalist and is preparing to enter the studio to record the third album.
Greetings,
Thanks for your friendship. Our only
mission on MySpace is for people to enjoy what we've created. We have
no expectations of ever being rock stars. We just want to brighten up
the corner where we live.Please let us know if our mission has been accomplished.
Regards,
Griff Kinsey
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OUT on June 05, 2009 - "One listen to this musical outfit from Southern Russia known as Vespero was all it took to make me begin thinking about the great things that must be happening in Russia…" - by Ryan Sparks, Sea Of Tranquility. RAIG is proud to announce Vespero "Surpassing All Kings" (R041, CD), the second studio album by psychedelic/progressive/space rock band from Astrakhan.
I just found your new album in my PO Box. Thanks, I really appreciate all your support for our radio show.
This new CD is now one of my favorite albums of this century, all the best elements of classic prog are present in your music. Congratulations friends.
Keep on working so hard in your great music.
Roberto Lupercio Rock Evolucion radio show in Mexicali. Baja California, Mexico.
Pleased to virtually make your acquaintance! It’s a Total Honour and Such a Pleasure to have you here on MySpace!! Thank you for joining my circle of cyber friends, for excepting my add and for sharing your Brilliant Music with me. Great Compositions, Sound, Vocals, Vibes and Atmosphere!! I really enjoyed listening!!
~K E E P ~ O N ~ P R O G G I N ‘!!
It is a real pleasure to have discovered your music!! Take care my new friends, may God keep you and yours blessed. Have yourselves an excellent week full of inspiration.
Just popping in to say a long overdue hello and see what you have been up too. Wishing everything is alright in your neck of the woods. I also want to take a moment to tell you how much I respect your Music and Value your Friendship!! Keep on Proggin'!! Take care my friends and may God bless you and yours. Have yourselves a calm/relaxing weekend.
Stay well, warm and always happy! With Respect and Admiration.
