The Circle Project – Symphonic Prog

THE CIRCLE PROJECT is a band from Spain which merges literature with great variety of music genres, but mainly Art Rock.

Up to fifteen artists took part in the composition and recording of their debut album, “Bestiario” (“Bestiary”), several of whom are highly acclaimed in the Spanish musical scene, resulting in an eclectic but also coherent piece of work.

The project was initially born from a Spanish Facebook group (named “Prog Circle”), where some of its members started talking about the chance of making something big from the distance. Originally, they were thinking about carrying out a prog-rock opera inspired on the zodiac, but the idea didn’t flourish because of the difficulties of so many people working in the distance without clear direction.

At this point, they didn’t give up and decided to make a u-turn, changing the subject from the zodiac theme to medieval bestiaries, and appointing Rafael PACHA as their musical director. The band members kept playing their roles and making every kind of contribution, since composing, playing instruments, self-producing, promoting… As a fun fact, not a single note was rejected from the member’s contributions, which certainly led to hard work in the studio but goes to show their spirit of collaboration and importance of each one of the members.

Eventually, the puzzle pieces fitted, and the album was released in October 2016. However, as the band members were located along the Spanish territory, many of them never got the chance to meet each other since the album’s official presentation in February 2017, in Madrid.

In “Bestiario”, they manage to capture each artist’s unique musical personality while describing in detail an exciting catalogue of extraordinary fictional creatures. A brave proposal that will surely catch the attention of progressive rock and open-minded fans.

Streamable samples

https://thecircleproject.bandcamp.com

Official links

http://www.facebook.com/thecircleprojectmusic/

Discography

The Circle Project has only one album so far:

Bestiario /// 2016

Songs / Tracks Listing

1. Manual de Criptozoología - Prólogo (1:08)
2. Bestiario (6:09)
3. Capítulo 1 (2:13)
4. El Gusano Del Bosque Gris (5:07)
5. Capítulo 2 (1:46)
6. Equus Neptunialis (4:18)
7. Capítulo 3 (1:36)
8. Xiuló Farcit (7:23)
9. Capítulo 4 (1:19)
10. El Hada De Las Volutas De Humo (5:04)
11. Capítulo 5 (2:01)
12. Hyosube (4:25)
13. Capítulo 6 (2:22)
14. Pectoide Verde (5:51)
15. Capítulo 7 (1:36)
16. Umátodo Obscuro (8:55)
17. Capítulo 8 (1:41)
18. Nubes Vivere (8:01)
19. Manual de Criptozoología - Epílogo (0:44)

Line-up / Musicians

- Rafael Pacha / Musical Director & Musical Producer, Guitars, Keyboards, Mandolin, Banjo, Bass, Flute, Percussion, Autoharp, Orchestral Arrangements and Effects, Mellotron, Lyrics.

- German Fafian / Guitars, Keyboards, Bass, Drums, Mellotron.

- Raúl Díaz / Keyboards, Drums, Orchestral Arrangements, Pad.

- Ana Marín / Electric & Fretless Bass

- Javi Herrera / Drums, Vocals.

- Jose Carballido / Producer, Guitar, Vocals.

- Daniel F. Campañá / Vocals & Vocal Harmonies.

- Aser Nova / Drums.

- Clara Morant / Vocals.

- Amador Gázquez / Vocals.

- Alexandro Baldassarini / Narrator.

- Carlos Romeo / Lyrics.

- Patricia García / Production, Manual Transcription

- Ángel G. Lajarín / Project Manager, Producer, Art Director & Graphic Design.

With:

- Manoel Macía / Acoustic Guitar solo (18).

Release information

Released October 9, 2016 

© 2017- A Pacha / Carballido / García / Lajarín & THE CIRCLE PROJECT Production for MADRE MINE RECORDS & TAPES