November 22, 2024

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Prog Ensemble Cymbalic Encounters To Release 4th Album “Overexposure”

Cymbalic Encounters continues its exploration with its fourth release, “Overexposure.”

“What sets this release apart from the previous Cymbalic Encounters’ works is that there are no longer any Brand X members featured on the project. It’s a new departure for The Encounters with the aim of maintaining its signature sound,” says drummer/multi-instrumentalist, Mark Murdock who leads the expedition.

“Overexposure” Track List:

1. Overexposure  

2. A Disturbance in the Force

3. More Madness in the Forecast 

4. Returning from a Four Day Journey to the Sun  

5. Resisting Normality 

6. Zone Out 

7. Soul Lanterns

8. Reaching for Tranquility

9. Falling Satellites 

10. The Future We Once Knew 

Featuring:

Mark Murdock- drums, percussion, synthesizer, piano, marimba & gongs

Fernando Perdomo- guitar on song: 1

Joe Berger- lead guitar on songs: 3,5,6,8 & 10

Tim Pepper- vocal on songs: 1 & 5

Daniel Kubota- guitar on songs: 4,5 & 9

Dave Juteau- guitar on songs: 2 & 7

Preston Murdock- first lead guitar solo on song: 2

Ken Hall rhythm guitar on song: 1

Rod Farlora- fretless bass on songs: 2, 4, 7 & 9

Charles Lambiase- fretless bass on songs: 3, 8 & 10

Ed Clift- percussion 

All compositions by Mark Murdock

Copyright 2022

Mixed by Mark Murdock

Mastered by Joe Berger at BEAM Audio, NYC 

Artwork concept by Mark Murdock with the support of Jiro Oshima

Cymbalic Encounters logo by Leon Alvarado 

Cymbalic Encounters releases are available on Bandcamp and all digital platforms:

“Overexposure”: https://cymbalicencounters.bandcamp.com/album/overexposure

Promotional Video: https://youtu.be/fc3ee1zXKRs

“Cerulean Cathedral”: https://cymbalicencounters.bandcamp.com/album/cerulean-cathedral 

“Exploration of the Southern Constellation” (Also available on CD): https://cymbalicencounters.bandcamp.com/album/exploration-of-the-southern-constellation

Mark Murdock “Cymbalic Encounters” (Also available on CD): https://cymbalicencounters.bandcamp.com/album/cymbalic-encounters-mark-murdock