Prog music artist Leon Alvarado will be releasing his new album \u201cCharging The Electric Dream\u201d on December 15th! According to Leon, \u201c\u2018Charging The Electric Dream\u2019 is a very personal record without any collaborators or guest musicians. If I were to describe it, I would say that it is an album of what I like to call headphone music, because it plays out more like a soundtrack that stimulates the listener\u2019s imagination. Like many of my other records, you can hear my inspirations throughout the album. There are definitely nods to Brian Eno, Wendy Carlos, Tangerine Dream, Vangelis and Jean Michel Jarre. It is not a Prog album per se, but definitely something that Prog fans can appreciate.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Says Leon, \u201c\u2018Charging The Electric Dream\u2019 refers to revitalizing material I recorded in response to the electronic music that influenced me throughout the years. I am giving it a new life by releasing it for the very first time.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The music on the album was recorded periodically over a span of several decades. To reflect this, the artwork shows a collage of Leon\u2019s face constructed of passport photos taken over many years. A video for the title track will be released concurrently. A short film titled \u201cOutside The Dream\u201d will follow the release.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Primarily known for his record label and music promotion artwork, in 2008 Leon Alvarado released his first album, \u201cPlays Genesis and Other Original Stuff\u201d as an ode to one of his favorite bands. Since then, he has released several records and worked alongside an impressive list of well-known musicians such as Rick Wakeman, Bill Bruford, Billy Sherwood, Jon Davison (Yes), John Goodsall (Brand X), Trey Gunn (King Crimson), Tony Levin (Peter Gabriel, KC), Jerry Marotta, (Peter Gabriel), John Helliwell (Supertramp), Tony Franklin (The Firm), Johnny Bruhns, (Circa), Edoardo Scordo, Damian Darlington (Brit Floyd), Ty Tabor (King\u2019s X) to name a few.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Leon\u2019s musical output can be categorized as a blend of Prog Rock with Ambient, some Classical and a measure of Fusion. Each piece, as well as his library as a whole, is a constantly evolving musical landscape that can simultaneously embrace the listener in familiarity, while embarking on exciting and experimental journeys of sound.
Release date: December 15, 2022
Personnel: Leon Alvarado all instruments
Engineered by Leon Alvarado
Engineering Assistance by John Douglass
Mastering by Maor Appelbaum
Label: Melodic Revolution Records <\/p>\n\n\n\n
To purchase: <\/strong>https:\/\/leonalvarado.bandcamp.com\/album\/chasing-the-electric-dream<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n For more information:<\/strong>leonalvarado.bandcamp.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n