KOMPENDIUM – PROG\u2019S HIGHEST TALENTS GET TOGETHER TO CREATE THE ULTIMATE CONCEPT ALBUM<\/p>\n
In an era of disposable music and throwaway icons, over two dozens timeless artists joined forces to create a concept album that brings back to life \u2018the tradition of War of the Worlds, Dark Side of the Moon and Tubular Bells\u2019.<\/p>\n
Born as a personal challenge for celebrated producer\/composer Rob Reed (Magenta, ChimpanA) to find the lost spirit of the 70s epic albums, the Kompendium project quickly attracted an array of significant figures and different styles. The result was Beneath the Waves, a record bursting with emotions, intensity and a rare amount of talent.<\/p>\n
Beneath the Waves blends Celtic music with Rock and Classical to bring the listener through a unique journey. Lead vocalist Steve Balsamo (Jesus Christ Superstar) gives emphasis to the strong melodies and rich textures, turning back time to the feeling of anticipation as the needle was about to hit the vinyl. \u2018An astonishing album of passion and intensity\u2019 according to Classic Rock, \u2018if you seek intelligent, uncompromisingly beautiful, wonderfully performed music that delivers a very special aural experience (\u2026) look no further\u2019, says Fireworks magazine; \u2018Beneath The Waves will have you diving back in time and time again\u2019, concludes Prog.<\/p>\n
Touching ballad Lilly, where an emotional Angharad Brinn on vocals teams up with Steve Hackett\u2019s classic guitar, is only one breathtaking fragment of an album that can be surprising yet incredibly cohesive. Watch the video here: <\/p>\n