November 12, 2024

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Purple Pyramid releases THE PROG COLLECTIVE on vinyl w/new tracks; Moody Cruise


Purple Pyramid (a subsidiary of Cleopatra Records) will release THE PROG COLLECTIVE, a massive and unique project that features the biggest names in the progressive music genre, in a 2-LP vinyl set this February 12.

THE PROG COLLECTIVE was released last year to critical and fan acclaim. Seven original songs written and produced by Billy Sherwood (Yes, Toto, Circa, etc.) were performed by an international cast of luminaries from the prog and rock communities.

LP1 SIDE A

1: The Laws Of Nature

John Wetton Lead Vocals / Tony Levin Stick & Bass / Jerry Goodman Violins / Billy Sherwood Backing Vocals, Drums, Keyboards, Electric & Acoustic Guitars

2: Over Again

Richard Page Lead Vocals / Geoff Downes Keyboard Solos / Billy Sherwood Backing Vocals, Bass, Drums, Keyboards, Electric & Acoustic Guitars

3: The Technical Divide

Alan Parsons Lead Vocals / Chris Squire Bass / David Sancious Keyboard Solos / Gary Green Lead Guitar / Billy Sherwood Backing Vocals, Drums, Keyboards, Electric & Acoustic Guitars

LP2 SIDE B

1: Social Circles

Annie Haslam Lead Vocals / Peter Banks Lead Guitar / Billy Sherwood Backing Vocals, Bass, Drums, Keyboards, Electric and Acoustic Guitars

2: Buried Beneath

Billy Sherwood Lead & Backing Vocals, Bass, Drums & Acoustic Guitars / Larry Fast Keyboards / Steve Hillage Electric Guitars

3: Following The Signs

John Wesley Lead Vocals, Lead Guitar / Tony Kaye Hammond Organ & Keyboards / Billy Sherwood Backing Vocals, Bass, Drums, Electric & Acoustic Guitars

LP2 SIDE A

1: Check Point Karma

Colin Moulding Lead Vocals / Rick Wakeman Keyboard Solos / Billy Sherwood Backing Vocals, Bass, Drums, Keyboards, Electric & Acoustic Guitars

2: The Laws of Nature (instrumental)

3: The Technical Divide (instrumental)

LP2 SIDE B

1: Social Circles (instrumental)

2: Check Point Karma (instrumental)

3. Over Again (single edit)

4. Let the World Revolve (bonus track)

The band is also proud to announce its involvement in The Moody Blues – The Voyage cruise, taking place March 20-25. In addition to The Moody Blues, The Prog Collective will be playing with Little River Band, Greg Lake, Asia, Stephen Bishop, The Zombies and more. http://moodiescruise.com/

THE PROG COLLECTIVE will be in stores and online retailers for MSRP of $26.98.

Source: Cleopatra Records