Eyesberg (DE/UK): Symphonic Prog (probably...!!)

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I say probably because I haven't heard the whole album yet, but the trailer for it sounds mighty promising indeed!! 
Eyesberg are a band whose history dates back to the late seventies/early eighties. At that time, the five musicians (one of them was Thomas Klarmann who later founded Argos) got together to make music influenced by the melodic progressive/art rock bands of the 70s. The compositions dating back to that time have now been taken up again over 30 years later. 

From:https://www.facebook.com/EYESBERG.PROG:

EYESBERG is a british-german band project consisting of Malcolm Shuttleworth (vocals), Norbert Podien (keyboards) and Georg Alfter (guitar, bass guitar). Ulf Jacobs (drums) from ARGOS and YACOBS completes the music.

 EYESBERG’s music is not very easy to define; it’s oscillating between retro- and neo-Prog. It’s romantic and majestic at the same time.

Anyway - enjoy listening!

Sounds very nice indeed!

'Blue' - Progressive Promotion Records, Oct 18th, PPRCD026 (http://www.progressive-promotion.de/)

Tracklist: 
Child’s Play (4:35) 
Epitaph (5:20)
Closed Until The Resurrection (6:35)
Winter Gone (5:08)
Inqusitive (3:32)
Feed Yourself (8:20)
4-2-F (1:25)
Faces On My Wall (5:20)
Porcelain (3:33)
If I Told You The Truth (5:52)
SII (3:10)
Detachment And Replacement (5:28)
Line-up: 
- Georg Alfter / guitar, bass
- Norbert Podien / keyboards, backing vocals and additional drum programming
- Malcolm Shuttleworth / lead and backing vocals

With
- Ulf Jacobs (Argos) / drums

Brian Dade is featuring the band on his 'Album Munchie' show on AiiRadio.net on Sunday (19th October) at 10pm(UK)...11pm(CET)...5pm(EDT)...2pm(PDT) 'An Evening With EYESBERG': https://www.facebook.com/events/302021876671083.

Join him as the guys chat live, via skype, about the band and their music - and Brian play tracks from this great new album.
Listen... http://www.aiiradio.net/
Chat... http://www.chat.aiiradio.net/

Will add more info as it becomes available...  

Edit: A bit more info about this release is available here: https://www.facebook.com/EmpireMusicMag/posts/732208496816577.

All the original compositions have, by using modern technology, been completely revised, updated and further developed. The result is substantial changes to the arrangements of the original song material and the re-creation of much of the music.

"EYESBERG put great emphasis on the continuous dramatic composition of the pieces that gave each one in itself a cohesive and harmonious overall picture. Atmospheric-light, quite romantic parts alternate with heavy, hymnal elements right up to nonchalant (pop) rock songs. Gloomy Mellotron and keyboard sounds, soulful guitar lines and two-voice melody lines - as well as powerful riffs – are characteristic of the band's sound. The more sophisticated and longer pieces such as "Closed Until the Resurrection", "Feed Yourself", "Epitaph" and "Faces On My Wall" are contrasted by lighter and rockier numbers such as "Inquisitive", "4-2-F" and "Porcelain". 
The defining element of the music is the voice and the lyrics of the Manchester-born singer, Malcolm Shuttleworth. His lyrics display a certain "Englishness"; they are demanding, profound, whimsical and contain many puns and word plays. The authentic English vocals give the songs of EYESBERG their finishing touch.

EYESBERG’s music is not easy to define. It oscillates between retro and neo-prog; in any case, it is special!"

With the above description in mind, I have added the band to progfreak...Just in case it ends up in Neo or Crossover's back yard rather than Symphonic's! 

http://progfreak.com/Eyesberg-159970.html.  

Edited by yam yam - October 14 2014 at 21:26

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yam yam Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Forum Senior Member Joined: June 16 2011 Location: Kerberos Status: Offline Points: 5820	Topic: Eyesberg (DE/UK): Symphonic Prog (probably...!!) Posted: October 14 2014 at 13:13
	I say probably because I haven't heard the whole album yet, but the trailer for it sounds mighty promising indeed!! Eyesberg are a band whose history dates back to the late seventies/early eighties. At that time, the five musicians (one of them was Thomas Klarmann who later founded Argos) got together to make music influenced by the melodic progressive/art rock bands of the 70s. The compositions dating back to that time have now been taken up again over 30 years later. From:https://www.facebook.com/EYESBERG.PROG: EYESBERG is a british-german band project consisting of Malcolm Shuttleworth (vocals), Norbert Podien (keyboards) and Georg Alfter (guitar, bass guitar). Ulf Jacobs (drums) from ARGOS and YACOBS completes the music. EYESBERG’s music is not very easy to define; it’s oscillating between retro- and neo-Prog. It’s romantic and majestic at the same time. Anyway - enjoy listening! Sounds very nice indeed! 'Blue' - Progressive Promotion Records, Oct 18th, PPRCD026 (http://www.progressive-promotion.de/) Tracklist: Child’s Play (4:35) Epitaph (5:20) Closed Until The Resurrection (6:35) Winter Gone (5:08) Inqusitive (3:32) Feed Yourself (8:20) 4-2-F (1:25) Faces On My Wall (5:20) Porcelain (3:33) If I Told You The Truth (5:52) SII (3:10) Detachment And Replacement (5:28) Line-up: - Georg Alfter / guitar, bass - Norbert Podien / keyboards, backing vocals and additional drum programming - Malcolm Shuttleworth / lead and backing vocals With - Ulf Jacobs (Argos) / drums Brian Dade is featuring the band on his 'Album Munchie' show on AiiRadio.net on Sunday (19th October) at 10pm(UK)...11pm(CET)...5pm(EDT)...2pm(PDT) 'An Evening With EYESBERG': https://www.facebook.com/events/302021876671083. Join him as the guys chat live, via skype, about the band and their music - and Brian play tracks from this great new album. Listen... http://www.aiiradio.net/ Chat... http://www.chat.aiiradio.net/ Will add more info as it becomes available... Edit: A bit more info about this release is available here: https://www.facebook.com/EmpireMusicMag/posts/732208496816577. All the original compositions have, by using modern technology, been completely revised, updated and further developed. The result is substantial changes to the arrangements of the original song material and the re-creation of much of the music. "EYESBERG put great emphasis on the continuous dramatic composition of the pieces that gave each one in itself a cohesive and harmonious overall picture. Atmospheric-light, quite romantic parts alternate with heavy, hymnal elements right up to nonchalant (pop) rock songs. Gloomy Mellotron and keyboard sounds, soulful guitar lines and two-voice melody lines - as well as powerful riffs – are characteristic of the band's sound. The more sophisticated and longer pieces such as "Closed Until the Resurrection", "Feed Yourself", "Epitaph" and "Faces On My Wall" are contrasted by lighter and rockier numbers such as "Inquisitive", "4-2-F" and "Porcelain". The defining element of the music is the voice and the lyrics of the Manchester-born singer, Malcolm Shuttleworth. His lyrics display a certain "Englishness"; they are demanding, profound, whimsical and contain many puns and word plays. The authentic English vocals give the songs of EYESBERG their finishing touch. EYESBERG’s music is not easy to define. It oscillates between retro and neo-prog; in any case, it is special!" With the above description in mind, I have added the band to progfreak...Just in case it ends up in Neo or Crossover's back yard rather than Symphonic's! http://progfreak.com/Eyesberg-159970.html. Edited by yam yam - October 14 2014 at 21:26

apps79 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Special Collaborator Honorary Collaborator Joined: March 15 2007 Location: . Status: Offline Points: 1551	Posted: November 28 2014 at 12:20
	taken over by the Neo team for the moment.
	When the power of love overcomes the love of power,the world will know peace... listen to www.justincaseradio.com , the first ever Greek Progressive Rock radio

yam yam Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Forum Senior Member Joined: June 16 2011 Location: Kerberos Status: Offline Points: 5820	Posted: November 28 2014 at 13:55
	Yeah - having listened to the full album, that seems a pretty decent place to start things off. Here's the PA link on progfreak: http://progfreak.com/Eyesberg-159970.html?path=pa/recent.

bhikkhu Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Special Collaborator Honorary Collaborator Joined: April 06 2006 Location: A² Michigan Status: Offline Points: 5109	Posted: November 29 2014 at 07:34
	Just saw this thread for the first time. Let me know if you want the Symph team to check it out too. I'll do a little investigation on my own and take it to the rest of the guys if necessary.
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apps79 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Special Collaborator Honorary Collaborator Joined: March 15 2007 Location: . Status: Offline Points: 1551	Posted: November 29 2014 at 08:07
	Good to know, feel free to check'em out, we are always around for a friendly discussion.
	When the power of love overcomes the love of power,the world will know peace... listen to www.justincaseradio.com , the first ever Greek Progressive Rock radio

tszirmay Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Special Collaborator Honorary Collaborator Joined: August 17 2006 Location: Canada Status: Offline Points: 6673	Posted: November 29 2014 at 13:57
	I have been listening to it on progstreaming and am very impressed! Bits of Saga, Supertramp, Genesis, Marillion and Manfred Mann's Earth Band come to mind.....
	I never post anything anywhere without doing more than basic research, often in depth.

O666 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Forum Senior Member Joined: September 20 2009 Location: TEHRAN-IRAN Status: Offline Points: 2618	Posted: November 30 2014 at 11:55
	They are Prog but their genre ... I think Xover or Neo can be good for them.

Matti Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Prog Reviewer Joined: April 15 2005 Location: Finland Status: Offline Points: 2073	Posted: December 01 2014 at 02:24
	Just started listening to it... My first impression is strongly towards Neo. Probably my vote will come soon! Yeah, a YES it will be! Edited by Matti - December 01 2014 at 03:11

bhikkhu Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Special Collaborator Honorary Collaborator Joined: April 06 2006 Location: A² Michigan Status: Offline Points: 5109	Posted: December 01 2014 at 06:54
	I am thinking Neo as well.
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Roland113 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Special Collaborator Honorary Collaborator Joined: March 30 2008 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Status: Offline Points: 3841	Posted: December 01 2014 at 16:09
	Eyesberg: This is an easy yes for me, modern sounding keys, sweeping guitars, an almost Phil Collins esque sounding vocals. Shoot, except for the vocals, this kind of sounds like IQ to me at times.
	-------someone please tell him to delete this line, he looks like a noob------- I don't have an unnatural obsession with Disney Princesses, I have a fourteen year old daughter and coping mechanisms.

apps79 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Special Collaborator Honorary Collaborator Joined: March 15 2007 Location: . Status: Offline Points: 1551	Posted: December 01 2014 at 16:57
	One of the comfortable cases for the team...cleared with 3/3 yes votes.
	When the power of love overcomes the love of power,the world will know peace... listen to www.justincaseradio.com , the first ever Greek Progressive Rock radio

apps79 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Special Collaborator Honorary Collaborator Joined: March 15 2007 Location: . Status: Offline Points: 1551	Posted: December 03 2014 at 14:44
	and added: http://www.progarchives.com/artist.asp?id=9117
	When the power of love overcomes the love of power,the world will know peace... listen to www.justincaseradio.com , the first ever Greek Progressive Rock radio