Steve Cochrane - symphonic prog from Canada

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 Greetings and thank you for clicking on my post. I've been aware for quite some time that I have been listed on Progarchives, with reviews and ratings for my five album releases. I suppose it's about time I registered on the forum site and participated in the occasional discussion, so I'll start here. 
  My latest album from a few years ago is called 'La La La: Variations On a Happy Song'. It's essentially a nine-part suite that goes through many thoughts, moods and (of course) variations; reconciling past stages of creative life with the present. It may appeal to fans of artists such as Yes, Renaissance, Rush, Genesis, Steve Hackett, Mike Oldfield and Camel. 

  I've noticed recently that the album has an average rating of 4.44, which is higher than many classic prog albums. Yes, I know it's only 13 ratings, but I don't know any of the people who rated it, nor did I pay them, I swear.  There's also a glowing review of the album from ProgShine. 

  I hope you'll give my music a listen. You can do so on the Bandcamp link. I look forward to any comments. 
Thank you.

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SteveCochrane Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Forum Newbie Joined: March 21 2016 Location: Canada Status: Offline Points: 7	Topic: Steve Cochrane - symphonic prog from Canada Posted: March 21 2016 at 10:26
	Greetings and thank you for clicking on my post. I've been aware for quite some time that I have been listed on Progarchives, with reviews and ratings for my five album releases. I suppose it's about time I registered on the forum site and participated in the occasional discussion, so I'll start here. My latest album from a few years ago is called 'La La La: Variations On a Happy Song'. It's essentially a nine-part suite that goes through many thoughts, moods and (of course) variations; reconciling past stages of creative life with the present. It may appeal to fans of artists such as Yes, Renaissance, Rush, Genesis, Steve Hackett, Mike Oldfield and Camel. I've noticed recently that the album has an average rating of 4.44, which is higher than many classic prog albums. Yes, I know it's only 13 ratings, but I don't know any of the people who rated it, nor did I pay them, I swear. There's also a glowing review of the album from ProgShine. I hope you'll give my music a listen. You can do so on the Bandcamp link. I look forward to any comments. Thank you.
	Steve Cochrane http://www.progarchives.com/artist.asp?id=974 www.stevecochrane.bandcamp.com www.facebook.com/stevecochranemusic

JD Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Forum Senior Member Joined: February 07 2009 Location: Canada Status: Offline Points: 18372	Posted: March 21 2016 at 14:56
	Welcome Steve, what part of Canada are you in?
	Thank you for supporting independently produced music

SteveCochrane Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Forum Newbie Joined: March 21 2016 Location: Canada Status: Offline Points: 7	Posted: March 21 2016 at 15:58
	Thanks, JD. I'm in Hamilton, Ontario.
	Steve Cochrane http://www.progarchives.com/artist.asp?id=974 www.stevecochrane.bandcamp.com www.facebook.com/stevecochranemusic

JD Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Forum Senior Member Joined: February 07 2009 Location: Canada Status: Offline Points: 18372	Posted: March 21 2016 at 19:00
	Perfect! Another Ontarian to support the prog movement. We used to play at the Running Pump and McMaster back in the eighties. Lots of fond memories from steel town.
	Thank you for supporting independently produced music

Atavachron Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Special Collaborator Honorary Collaborator Joined: September 30 2006 Location: Pearland Status: Online Points: 64367	Posted: March 21 2016 at 19:05
	Good for you. Welcome to the forums.
	"Too often we enjoy the comfort of opinion without the discomfort of thought." -- John F. Kennedy

SteveCochrane Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Forum Newbie Joined: March 21 2016 Location: Canada Status: Offline Points: 7	Posted: March 23 2016 at 14:37
	Thanks. I hope you'll take the opportunity to check out some of my music at www.stevecochrane.bandcamp.com
	Steve Cochrane http://www.progarchives.com/artist.asp?id=974 www.stevecochrane.bandcamp.com www.facebook.com/stevecochranemusic

SteveCochrane Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Forum Newbie Joined: March 21 2016 Location: Canada Status: Offline Points: 7	Posted: March 23 2016 at 14:44
	Supporting any kind of prog movement in Ontario is an uphill battle, JD. I've had a go with various bands a few times over the last 15-20 years; opened for Italian band The Watch a couple of times at Hamilton Place among other things. It's hard to keep a band together when there's no money coming in to support it. I've also been lead vocalist for a Genesis tribute act that may just be starting up again. I hope you take the opportunity to hear some of my music at www.stevecochrane.bandcamp.com
	Steve Cochrane http://www.progarchives.com/artist.asp?id=974 www.stevecochrane.bandcamp.com www.facebook.com/stevecochranemusic