The Tsunami Projekt
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The Tsunami Projekt was a one-off music compilation CD which was created in early 2005, specifically to aid the people devastated by the Tsunami
that struck Asia in December 2004. This "CD Project as Benefit" was conceived and created by the online community of progressive music
fans and artists at the Spock's Beard
website forum. A short run of the resulting double CD was financed solely by members of the board, and sold out almost immediately. 100% of the proceeds (just over $10,000.00) was donated to benefit the victims of the Tsunami.
Along with the many (relatively unknown) artists from all over the world who contributed to the album, a few famous progressive rockers donated submissions as well - Neal Morse
(formerly of Spock's Beard
) and Nick D'Virgilio
(of Spock's Beard
) each contributed demo tracks, prominent progsters IZZ
, IQ
and Din Within
all have a track on the album, and Ajalon had a song that featured keyboard solos by Rick Wakeman
, best known for his work with Yes
.
The project was originally the brainchild of Barry Thompson (known on the forum as KirksNoseHair); much of the technical work was handled by Brian Cobb (a.k.a. Brians Split Personality) - he also managed the financial end of producing the album and collecting the money for donation to the Tsunami charity. The artwork for the CD was designed by Martin Kornick (a.k.a. Man In The Mountain), and the liner notes were contributed by Darren Burns (a.k.a. CageNY).
Tsunami
A tsunami is a series of water waves caused by the displacement of a large volume of a body of water, typically an ocean or a large lake...
that struck Asia in December 2004. This "CD Project as Benefit" was conceived and created by the online community of progressive music
Progressive rock
Progressive rock is a subgenre of rock music that developed in the late 1960s and early 1970s as part of a "mostly British attempt to elevate rock music to new levels of artistic credibility." John Covach, in Contemporary Music Review, says that many thought it would not just "succeed the pop of...
fans and artists at the Spock's Beard
Spock's Beard
Spock's Beard is a progressive rock band formed in 1992 in Los Angeles by brothers Neal and Alan Morse. Neal played keyboards and was the lead vocalist, as well as being the primary songwriter before leaving the band in 2002 to pursue a solo career. Alan plays electric guitar...
website forum. A short run of the resulting double CD was financed solely by members of the board, and sold out almost immediately. 100% of the proceeds (just over $10,000.00) was donated to benefit the victims of the Tsunami.
Along with the many (relatively unknown) artists from all over the world who contributed to the album, a few famous progressive rockers donated submissions as well - Neal Morse
Neal Morse
Neal Morse is an American multi-instrumentalist and progressive rock composer based in Nashville, Tennessee.-Background:...
(formerly of Spock's Beard
Spock's Beard
Spock's Beard is a progressive rock band formed in 1992 in Los Angeles by brothers Neal and Alan Morse. Neal played keyboards and was the lead vocalist, as well as being the primary songwriter before leaving the band in 2002 to pursue a solo career. Alan plays electric guitar...
) and Nick D'Virgilio
Nick D'Virgilio
Nick D'Virgilio is an American drummer and multi-instrumentalist musician, often referred to as NDV, best known as a former member of the progressive rock band Spock's Beard. He was also one of two drummers chosen to replace Phil Collins in Genesis on the Calling All Stations album...
(of Spock's Beard
Spock's Beard
Spock's Beard is a progressive rock band formed in 1992 in Los Angeles by brothers Neal and Alan Morse. Neal played keyboards and was the lead vocalist, as well as being the primary songwriter before leaving the band in 2002 to pursue a solo career. Alan plays electric guitar...
) each contributed demo tracks, prominent progsters IZZ
IZZ
IZZ is a New York based progressive rock band. Its music is inspired by such classic progressive groups as Genesis, Yes, King Crimson, Emerson, Lake & Palmer, and Renaissance and is often infused with pop hooks à la The Beatles...
, IQ
IQ (band)
IQ are a British neo-progressive rock band founded by Mike Holmes and Martin Orford in 1981 following the dissolution of their original band The Lens...
and Din Within
Din Within
Din Within is an American Neo-progressive rock project which was formed in late 2004 by Mark Gollihur and Josh Sager. The duo remain the only core members of the "band," but they enlisted the help of guest musicians in the production of their critically acclaimed debut album, "Awaken the Man,"...
all have a track on the album, and Ajalon had a song that featured keyboard solos by Rick Wakeman
Rick Wakeman
Richard Christopher Wakeman is an English keyboard player, composer and songwriter best known for being the former keyboardist in the progressive rock band Yes...
, best known for his work with Yes
Yes (band)
Yes are an English rock band who achieved worldwide success with their progressive, art, and symphonic style of rock music. Regarded as one of the pioneers of the progressive genre, Yes are known for their lengthy songs, mystical lyrics, elaborate album art, and live stage sets...
.
The project was originally the brainchild of Barry Thompson (known on the forum as KirksNoseHair); much of the technical work was handled by Brian Cobb (a.k.a. Brians Split Personality) - he also managed the financial end of producing the album and collecting the money for donation to the Tsunami charity. The artwork for the CD was designed by Martin Kornick (a.k.a. Man In The Mountain), and the liner notes were contributed by Darren Burns (a.k.a. CageNY).
Disc 1
- What If... - Split Personality Official Website- USA
- Eleven - Theory of Everything, now known as The Third EndingThe Third EndingThe Third Ending are an Australian progressive rock band, based in Tasmania. Their style incorporates common progressive rock/metal elements: technical proficiency, skilled songwriting, and epic, lyrical songs...
, Official Website - Australia - Looking For Answers - NDV (Nick D'Virgilio) - USA
- The Wait of It All - Gary Sauer and Holly Anderson - USA
- Tears of Babylon - Mark McCrite and Don Schiff - USA
- Ancient - Nullstadt - USA
- Hold A Candle - Singularity - USA
- Schylla & Charybdis - Abracadabra - Estonia
- With The World Away - IZZ - USA
- Hope (for Amy Renee) - Radharc - USA
- The Tower - The Lock - USA
- Driving Home - Mellotrön_ Official Website MySpace - DETROIT, MI, USA
- Hey You - Din WithinDin WithinDin Within is an American Neo-progressive rock project which was formed in late 2004 by Mark Gollihur and Josh Sager. The duo remain the only core members of the "band," but they enlisted the help of guest musicians in the production of their critically acclaimed debut album, "Awaken the Man,"...
Official Website, MySpace Page - USA - To Be Continued... - ptM - USA
Disc 2
- Episode of Fact - Wooden Badger - USA
- What Kind of Love - Ajalon (with Rick Wakeman) - USA
- Tell Me Annabelle - Neal Morse - USA
- The Mean Green Sea - Jim Harrel - USA
- Lost In Paradise - IQ - Official Website UK
- Another Day - Schafe im Elektrozaun @ MySpace - Germany
- Done & Gone - Bonzo - Germany
- Fly Away - Open Your Eyes, Nicholas (a.k.a. Chris Harrison) - UK
- Udu Dances - Doctor J - USA
- Remain The Same - Radiant Split - UK
- Never Forget - The Marshall-Gray Project - USA
- I Lost - HyeKevan (with Jimmy Keegan) - USA
- On The Outside - Obscenery - USA
- Be The Heroes - Lee Abraham - UK