{"id":16967,"date":"2022-04-21T06:29:24","date_gmt":"2022-04-21T06:29:24","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/skylight.gr\/?p=16967"},"modified":"2022-04-21T06:29:26","modified_gmt":"2022-04-21T06:29:26","slug":"canadian-instrumental-prog-fusion-ensemble-art-griffins-sound-chaser-to-release-second-album-the-seven-ages-of-starlight","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/skylight.gr\/index.php\/2022\/04\/21\/canadian-instrumental-prog-fusion-ensemble-art-griffins-sound-chaser-to-release-second-album-the-seven-ages-of-starlight\/","title":{"rendered":"Canadian Instrumental Prog-Fusion Ensemble Art Griffin\u2019s Sound Chaser To Release Second Album \u201cThe Seven Ages of Starlight\u201d"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Art Griffin\u2019s Sound Chaser was assembled piece by piece over the course of several years to record the music of Art Griffin. First with guitarist Kelly Kereliuk, then with drummer Steve Negus (best known for his work with Canadian rock legends SAGA) and finally with the addition of electric violinist Victoria Yeh.\u00a0
Work began on what was to be the first album in 2012. Gradually as the musicians rounded out the lineup, the first album, \u201cVisions From The Present\u201d was completed. Released in 2016, the album comes adorned with a stunning Roger Dean cover. Roger also designed the AGSC logo.\u00a0

Now, with the help of some special guest artists, Jamie Glaser (Jean-Luc Ponty Band), Todd Sucherman (Styx), Michael Sadler (SAGA), Frank Wyatt (Happy The Man) and keyboardist Sarah Westbrook, along with the core four AGSC members, the second album \u201cThe Seven Ages of Starlight\u201d is now available!

The new album was written by Art from 2015 to 2017. Recorded primarily at his Artsounds Studio with the exception of the drums. Steve recorded his drums at his Blue Room Studio and when Todd Sucherman came on board to record two tracks, they were recorded at his studio in Texas. Most of the guitar and violin solos were recorded at Artsounds but after the Covid outbreak were recorded at the players residences and takes\/retakes were done online. The album was mixed by Art Griffin with additional mixing done with Adam Fair at his Villa Sound Studio. The album was mastered by Phil Demetro at Lacquer Channel , Toronto Canada.

Says Art, \u201cAGSC III is already written and recording is underway. We are essentially a Recording Act but the possibility for a gig or two and the recording\/filming of the same could potentially come to fruition. Video footage is always being posted on our FB page.\u201d

\u201cDefinitely an album to be celebrated. Brilliant songs and amazing instrumentation.\u201d – Stan Hillborn, Host of \u201cAdventures In Plasticland\u201d, 98.5 CKWR<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

ART GRIFFIN\u2019S SOUND CHASER:<\/strong>

ART GRIFFINSongwriter and multi-instrumentalist, Art started on guitar at age 10. Adding\u00a0bass (his principal instrument) and keyboards through his teens, he hit the\u00a0road for two decades. Now with a studio in his home, Art writes and records\u00a0music at some point every day.

KELLY KERELIUKKelly has been playing guitar for 35 years. His knowledge of varying styles\u00a0and techniques is impressive and is brought to the fore within the eclectic range\u00a0of Sound Chaser. Kelly is also heavily involved with guitar instruction and session\u00a0work. Other projects include Prismind, Lost Symphony and Negus. Kelly has also\u00a0done a series of guitar clinics for Canadian music store giants Long & McQuade.
STEVE NEGUSSteve needs no introduction in the world of drums and percussion. A veteran of\u00a0the music industry, Steve is known as the \u2018human metronome\u2019 and was a member\u00a0of Canadian progressive rock legends SAGA for 26 years. Apart from his AGSC duties Steve is busy in his studio writing and recording his second solo album under the \u2018Negus\u2019 banner.

VICTORIA YEHDynamic and progressive defines Victoria\u2019s style. Classically trained, Yeh combines the purity of her musical heritage with the edginess of prog fusion. Yeh performs constantly and is also a devoted educator, teaching Classical and Improv violin internationally as a faculty member for Christian Howes\u2019 Creative Strings Workshop.

\u201cThe Seven Ages of Starlight\u201d is available in a gorgeous 6 panel digipak CD. Both signed with postcards and stickers and available unopened.

To purchase CDs and Merch:<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0Facebook Page Art Griffin\u2019s Sound Chaser – Click on ShopShopify site:\u00a0sound-chaser-merch.myshopify.com<\/a>
Downloads:\u00a0artgriffinssoundchaser.bandcamp.com<\/a>
For more information:<\/strong> <\/a>www.facebook.com\/ArtGriffinSoundChaser<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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