STEALING THE FIRE

Stealing the Fire biography
STEALING THE FIRE can be seen as a sort of follow up to Earthstone. Two of the key players on this project were drummer / keyboardist Chris Bond and bass player Chris Phillips. But where Earthstone started as Phillip's baby, this one belonged to Bond. This was also not just a two-person gig. The band also featured guitarist / keyboardist Tim Lane, and vocalist Saff Edye.

It actually began as a keyboard only band formed by Bond and friend Chris Hylton (what is it with all the guys named Chris?). They played around with ambient electronic, and experimental jazz, before settling into progressive rock. This evolution came through the various musicians that were added to the mix. Chris Bond described it as a collective based around his small recording studio. Eventually, Tim Lane came aboard, and old friend Chris Phillips was called in.

Even though it was technically a different band, the similarities make comparisons necessary. The overall musical view was similar, and once again the "pagan" aspect was prevalent. Just as before, only one album was recorded. "Hot Ice and Wondrous Strange Snow" was released in 1999, and that was it. Most accounts say that it was an improvement on Earthstone's "Seed." Saff Edye's folky vocals were a welcome addition, and the presence of acoustic drums brought sighs of relief.

It is another one album wonder. Yet, STEALING THE FIRE was one of the more eclectic groups of Neo, who combined modern sounds with a classic sensibility. "Hot Ice and Wondrous Strange Snow" is worthy of checking out.

H.T. Riekels (bhikku)





Why this artist must be listed in www.progarchives.com :
To make this site as complete a resource as possible, all worthy candidates must be included. Being that STEALING THE FIRE has an almost fraternal relationship with EARTHSTONE, neither band's story would be complete without the other's presence.



Discography:
Hot Ice and Wondrous Strange Snow (1999)

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