Mikael Askemur: The multiinstrumentalist. Lead vocals, bass,
keyboards, guitars, programming...
Sven Larsson: The guitarmaestro. Lead and rythm guitars.
Backing vocals
Jonas Ekman: Drums, lead & b vocals.
Influences
Friends, family and all aspects of life...
Sounds Like
"Quite impressive when you think about a progressive rock band that is able to keep the music interesting throughout with melodies and songs that stay in focus rather than going into some tangent (uh…) of soundscapes and mood driven atmospheres that run off into directions that only the most hardcore prog-heads can understand.
Yes Xinema’s music has helped redefine the word progressive, by exposing a more tuneful approach to the technical balance that injects Basic Communication with a more sensible melodic structure for an excellent accessibility on the ears, for something that has potential to go beyond the art-rock audience.
Xinema have made a record that conveys modern progressive rock at it’s finest."
Xinema was formed by three friends.
Originally, way back in the mid 80:s, the members involved played together in a Swedish prog band called Madrigal. At that time the music was quite inspired by the likes of Rush, Genesis, Yes, Kansas and Styx and was leaning heavily towards complexity and skillful playing. During that period, a lot of songs were written and the band toured around in Sweden. As that band split up in the early 90:s, the guys stayed in and out of touch with each other during the following years, and worked together as well as individually on many different projects. By the summer of -98 however, the guys occasionally got together, and came to the conclusion that re-rarranging and re-recording of some of the older material would be a good thing to do.
One thing led to another and in august of 2002, the band..s debute, the full lenght cd Different ways, was released by Unicorn Records. In essence, with a few exceptions it’s a compilation of the older songs from the Madrigal era. Around 2001 though, when Different ways was completed, another band called Madrigal had emerged on the web. Since the band at that time was newly reformed, a namechange was inevitable, and they decided to go for Xinema.
The band..s motto is: "-A good song is always a good song, regardless of genre." Speaking of which, you..ll definetly find Xinema in the rock department, be that with an artful or sometimes progressive twist.
This is a band that will spare no effort in the process of maintaining their solid musical integrity, and has always done things their own way.
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Hey J! I hope all is well with you, your family and Xinema! ;) I am really really really looking forward to hearing your new masterpiece! ;) I have some new stuff up if ur interested, lemme know! ;)
Hi Jonas, we are all good, thanks! Hope all is well with you and Claire. New album huh? Hmmmm :) Let me know:) p.s I will forward your salutations to Ann. Be well Jonas.
Hi Xinema. I can't wait to hear what you're preparing for the next album. The other two are really very nice music, great prog albums. As for the weather here it's not too cold. It has already rained, now the weather is a bit cloudy. Portugal is a good country regarding its weather. We claim here on winter but it's quite different from there i suppose. Best regards, Rui
Hello Xinema, I hope this finds you in good spirits and that all is well in your neck of the woods. Nice of you to pop in with your well wishes, which l really appreciate. You have made a difference in my life. I respect you, cherish you, honour our friendship, and hold you close to my heart. Just thought I would let you know in case you thought I was neglecting you. So take care of yourself, God keep you and your loved ones blessed. Have a wonderful Friday filled with inspiration and a calm and relaxing weekend ahead. With Respect and Admiration.
Thank you for taking the time to pop in with your kind greetings and B-Day Wishes. I am Honoured, Delighted and very appreciative!! 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!! So take care my friends and may God bless you and your loved ones. Have yourselves a calm / relaxing weekend ahead.
Stay well, safe and always happy! With Respect and Admiration.
hej,Xinema!kul å höra ert högklassigt goa' här-så lycka till med allt nu,å välkomna att titta in till vår lilla musikstuga nån gång,vi e på G med en hel del nytt,så vi hörs..igen!hälsn Crop Circle Sam www.ccsam.se
När ni är behov av BACKDROPS, BASKAGGETRYCK, THE WALL-backdrop vägg, BEACH FLAGS, AFFISCHER, T-SHIRTS, NYCKELBAND och FLYERS m.m. så är det bara att höra av er till oss så fixar vi det! Skulle det vara så att ni vill ha fler produkter så ordnar vi ett bra paket pris åt er ! ! ! !
Hi, thank you very much for the friendship and your words, it is a pleasure to meet you .... good Sunday and a greeting from La Plata / Argentina. Jorge
