Infinite Light - Symphonic Prog or Heavy Prog

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I'm here to present my own musical project: Infinite Light, a Swedish prog rock solo project.

Personnel:
John Johannesson: drums, bass, guitars, pianos, organs, synths and vocals

The debut album, The Science of Movement, was recorded in my home studio between 2008 and 2014.

Track listing:
1. Beautiful World (21:41)
2. Below the Storm (20:03)
3. The Science of Movement (08:28)
4. Infinite (11:01)
5. And the Sun Rises (24:22)

I would describe the album as symphonic prog, but also with some heavier parts. The sound is influenced by the prog rock giants of the 70s; Yes, Jethro Tull, Genesis and the likes, but also more contemporary bands like The Flower Kings and IQ. Rush has been a huge influence as well. An album which provided a sonic guide in the later parts of the recording (most notably prompting me to add a lot more Hammond organ) was Opeth's Pale Communion.

Available for listening at bandcamp: https://infinite-light.bandcamp.com

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Infinite Light Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Forum Newbie Joined: November 14 2014 Location: Gothenburg Status: Offline Points: 13	Topic: Infinite Light - Symphonic Prog or Heavy Prog Posted: November 15 2014 at 14:14
	I'm here to present my own musical project: Infinite Light, a Swedish prog rock solo project. Personnel: John Johannesson: drums, bass, guitars, pianos, organs, synths and vocals The debut album, The Science of Movement, was recorded in my home studio between 2008 and 2014. Track listing: 1. Beautiful World (21:41) 2. Below the Storm (20:03) 3. The Science of Movement (08:28) 4. Infinite (11:01) 5. And the Sun Rises (24:22) I would describe the album as symphonic prog, but also with some heavier parts. The sound is influenced by the prog rock giants of the 70s; Yes, Jethro Tull, Genesis and the likes, but also more contemporary bands like The Flower Kings and IQ. Rush has been a huge influence as well. An album which provided a sonic guide in the later parts of the recording (most notably prompting me to add a lot more Hammond organ) was Opeth's Pale Communion. Available for listening at bandcamp: https://infinite-light.bandcamp.com
	Check out my music at https://infinite-light.bandcamp.com

Guldbamsen Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Special Collaborator Retired Admin Joined: January 22 2009 Location: Magic Theatre Status: Offline Points: 23098	Posted: November 17 2014 at 06:07
	Hello John and welcome to the archives I'm sorry to start out with having to be a sourpuss, but I do think the production lets your music down. We have a rule here on PA stating the need for artists to have professionally recorded their album(s) before we can consider them for inclusion. I honestly don't think your album qualifies, sorry. Here's the bit from our guidelines: "......but if the band is self-signed, please ensure that the band has recorded their music professionally or in a professional manner...." Edited by Guldbamsen - November 17 2014 at 06:10
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Infinite Light Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Forum Newbie Joined: November 14 2014 Location: Gothenburg Status: Offline Points: 13	Posted: November 18 2014 at 11:55
	If that is your honest opinion, there is no need to apologise for stating it. I would however be grateful for a more specific reason as to why the album does not qualify as being recorded in a professional manner. On perhaps a related note I found that the files available for streaming on Bandcamp had some noticeable compression artefacts, but CD-quality files are available to download for free.
	Check out my music at https://infinite-light.bandcamp.com

aapatsos Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Special Collaborator Honorary Collaborator Joined: November 11 2005 Location: Manchester, UK Status: Offline Points: 9226	Posted: November 18 2014 at 13:41
	Hi John, just to add to David's point, our Band Admission Policy states that For the purpose of clarity, an official release is defined here as: 1.2 Recorded and mixed in a professional manner, such that it meets commercial sound quality as found on average CDs released by commercial record companies; Regardless of whether the music is progressive, I think your recording and mixing does not meet the above criteria e.g. the sound and mixing of guitars, bass and drums. Nothing to do with bandcamp compression. Hope this helps

Guldbamsen Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Special Collaborator Retired Admin Joined: January 22 2009 Location: Magic Theatre Status: Offline Points: 23098	Posted: November 18 2014 at 16:41
	Thank you Thanos
	“The Guide says there is an art to flying or rather a knack. The knack lies in learning how to throw yourself at the ground and miss.” - Douglas Adams