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Live At Nearfest 2010 |
| | Description: | Metamorphic Rock is an album by Moraine, released in 1990. Metamorphic Rock includes a.o. the following tracks: ??Irreducible Complexity?, ??Save The Yuppie Breeding Grounds?, ??Blues For A Blues Planet?, ??Waylaid? and more. The album is a rock CD. - LIVE AT NEARFEST 2010Since releasing it's widely acclaimed debut CD manifest deNsity (MJU 28) in 2009, Seattle's Moraine has quickly built a reputation as one of the most electrifying and original instrumental rock bands anywhere, winning over listeners across the globe with it's unique amalgam of art rock, forward-thinking jazz, world music, and a host of other musical ingredients. The band ups the ante with it's highly anticipated new release Metamorphic Rock: Live at NEARfest, a blazing concert performance engineered for maximum sonic impact by legendary Pacific Northwest producer Steve Fisk. Metamorphic Rock captures Moraine in peak form at NEARfest 2010, the world's preeminent showcase for progressive rock, where the band wowed listeners with it's inventive compositions, formidable musicianship, and tightly meshed instrumental interplay. The first Moraine release to feature woodwind virtuoso James DeJoie and powerhouse drummer Stephen Cavit, Metamorphic Rock marks a major advance in the group's evolution from it's chamber-rock origins toward a more forceful and dynamic sound. The album consists largely of new and previously unreleased material, including striking arrangements of ancient and contemporary Asian music, augmented by a number of radically retooled tunes from manifest deNsity. Digipak.Subtitled: Live at NEARfest 2010
Recorded live at North East Art Rock Festival (NEARfest) 2010, Bethlehem, PA, June 20, 2010.
Mixed at Arundel Gardens, Seattle, WA, July-August 2011.
Mastered at Master Works, Seattle, Wa, August 2011.
Front cover photo: (Tracy Arm, Alaska)
?Moraine/MoonJune Records, 2011
Released in cardboard gatefold sleeve."Metamorphic Rock" is an adventurous CD release by the band Moraine on the renowned independent label Moonjune. Rooted in progressive rock but constantly shifting shape, this album weaves elements of jazz, avant-rock and experimental fusion into dense, slowly evolving soundscapes. Complex guitar lines, dynamic rhythm work and sophisticated arrangements create a cinematic listening experience that rewards close attention, while still remaining accessible through memorable motifs and an organic band interplay. The tracks build like geological layers: themes appear, transform and resurface in unexpected ways, giving the album a coherent narrative flow from start to finish.
Moraine are known for their intricate compositions, bold harmonies and a strong improvisational spirit. As a band, they stand out in the modern prog and jazz-rock scene for their ability to merge high-level musicianship with emotional depth and atmospheric storytelling. Over the years, Moraine have earned recognition in the international progressive community through acclaimed live performances and releases that consistently push the boundaries between rock, jazz and contemporary instrumental music.
The CD edition of "Metamorphic Rock" offers a warm, detailed sound that highlights the nuances of the band's interplay. It is ideal for listeners who appreciate demanding, genre-crossing rock that does not shy away from experimentation. Carefully sequenced, the album works as a complete journey rather than just a collection of tracks, inviting repeated listening to discover new details in the layered compositions.
Moonjune, the label behind this release, is widely respected for its focus on progressive, jazz-fusion and adventurous instrumental music from around the world. With a catalog that spotlights boundary-pushing artists and bands, Moonjune has built a reputation as a curator of sophisticated, genre-defying sounds. The label is known for its artist-friendly approach and its dedication to high-quality releases that appeal to discerning listeners seeking something beyond the mainstream. | | | Producer: |
Moraine, Steve Fisk |
| | No. of tracks: |
11 |
| | Manufacturer No.: |
MJR040 |
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