UK
Prog Ensemble Landmarq Releases Highly Anticipated New Studio Album
'Entertaining Angels'
December 4, 2012 - London,
UK - The progressive rock music community worldwide is buzzing with
excitement about the new release by celebrated UK prog ensemble
Landmarq. Pushing their songwriting skills to new heights and
crossing previously unexplored musical boundaries, Landmarq's
'Entertaining Angels' is being held as the band's finest album to
date! Vocalist Tracy Hitchings has pulled out all the stops to
deliver some truly dazzling performances and has taken a more
hands-on role with some stunning vocal arrangements. Multi-talented
keyboardist Mike Varty has also brought his production and mixing
skills to the band and along with excellent performances from
guitarist Uwe D'Rose, drummer Dave Wagstaffe and bassist Steve Gee,
Landmarq's new CD is rapidly becoming one of the top prog releases of
the year!
Says
Tracy, “All of the lyrics I have written for this album, starting
with 'Entertaining Angels', were born of my spiritual beliefs. Other
lyrics I penned had that same concept, just different stories that
got reshaped as I was overcoming Cancer with a very unconventional
method as part of the belief in reshaping my life and helping me rid
my nemesis. In particular, 'Glowing - Part 1 & 2' is a testament to that and was an amazing and cathartic experience. Writing lyrics and vocal arranging on this album has been
an amazing journey and healing process in my life, which has
completely changed from the one I once lived.”
“'Entertaining
Angels' is a triumph...full of power and passion...” - Geoff
Barton, Classic Rock Magazine
Since
it's formation in London in 1990, London-based prog-rock band Landmaq
has so far released eight albums, two of which have been recorded
live at various concerts in the UK and Europe and a third live CD
taken from the DVD 'Turbulence – Live In Poland'. Initially signing
to a Dutch record company (SI Records) then forming their own label,
Synergy Records, the band soon firmly established itself within the
world of progressive rock, though their appeal extended beyond these
boundaries to a more mainstream audience. After three well-received
albums, original lead singer Damian Wilson left to pursue a solo
career and was replaced by award-winning vocalist Tracy Hitchings.
Landmarq has played concerts around the world and has worked with
artists such as Marillion, John Wetton, Steve Hackett, Nik Turner,
Annie Haslam, Suzi Quatro and many others.
Now
with Landmarq's fifth studio album, 'Entertaining Angels', the band
has reached a watershed in it's career with a CD guaranteed to
please old and new fans alike. The band is also proud to include
guest appearances from, among others, cellist Hugh McDowell (ELO,
Wizzard) and saxophonist Laurent Hunziker (Logicaltramp, Tiptop, Gino
Sitson). Aside from brand new compositions, the album also includes
new studio recordings of material first released on Landmarq's
critically acclaimed DVD and CD 'Turbulence – Live In Poland'. All
in all, 'Entertaining Angels' will be a worthy addition to all
discerning lovers of not just prog-rock, but simply good music!
Says
Tracy, “'Entertaining Angels' is rich in backing vocals, the
arrangements of which were so important in order to give the warmth
and brightness that was not quite as present in our previous work. I
so loved arranging to the backdrop of Steve's and Uwe's music, which
overall has been given the life-force of Mike Varty's production
work. This has created a more accessible and maturer sound without
losing the concept flavor. Both the cello work of ELO's Hugh McDowell
and the sultry saxophone of Laurent Hunziker has provided the icing
on the cake!”
“...without
a doubt, 'Entertaining Angels' is the strongest album of their
career...” - Nick Shilton, PROG magazine
In
closing Tracy has this to impart to the band's longtime followers, “I
simply say to everyone – crank up the volume, fasten your
seat-belts, and enjoy the Landmarq ride of your life. This album
oozes atmosphere – hot and sexy!!!”
To
purchase Landmarq 'Entertaining Angels' CD:
http://www.cherryred.co.uk/shopexd.asp?id=3898
Available on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/gb/album/entertaining-angels/id577921189
For
more information: www.landmarq.net
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