{"id":6526,"date":"2017-05-24T04:50:27","date_gmt":"2017-05-24T04:50:27","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/skylight.gr\/administrator_wordpress\/index.php\/2017\/05\/24\/prog-fusion-band-bangtower-returns-with-a-new-album\/"},"modified":"2017-05-24T04:50:27","modified_gmt":"2017-05-24T04:50:27","slug":"prog-fusion-band-bangtower-returns-with-a-new-album","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/skylight.gr\/index.php\/2017\/05\/24\/prog-fusion-band-bangtower-returns-with-a-new-album\/","title":{"rendered":"Prog-Fusion Band BangTower Returns With A New Album"},"content":{"rendered":"


Declassified Records is proud to announce the newest album from progressive fusion legends \u201cBangTower\u201d entitled \u201c With N With Out\u201d is now also available in retail stores in Japan serviced by Marquee Distribution. The highly anticipated 13 track sophomore album, originally released late December, marks the first full length CD since the internationally acclaimed 2010 debut release, \u201cCasting Shadows\u201d. Returning to the project are fretless bass guitar legend Percy Jones of \u201cBrand X\u201d, Grammy winner Neil Citron, \u201cL.A. Drum Guru\u201d Walter Garces, and musician\/producer Jon Pomplin. In addition, the album also features several guest artists including drummers Frankie Banali of \u201cQuite Riot\u201d and Rodger Carter of \u201cJohn 5\u201d as well as fretless bassist Robertino \u201cPag\u201d Pagliari of \u201cOhm\u201d, Joan Fraley of \u201cThe Rave\u201d, Chris Colovus, Josh Greenbaum and Justin Stone.<\/p>\n

BangTower was designed from the beginning to explore new musical landscapes by bringing together artists from different musical specialties, disciplines and physical locations to create something exciting and exceptional. When numerous unavoidable and unexpected scheduling issues arose with the core members after production of the new record had started, the concept was expanded to include several other friends of the band as guest musicians to complete the record. The result turned out even better than anticipated and remained true to the BangTower ideal. <\/p>\n

By combining digital technology and traditional studio recording techniques, musicians from New York, Chicago, Los Angeles and Hawaii were able to collaborate, write and record intricate, soulful music with a distinctive and fresh personality that is can be enjoyed numerous times. Compositions that challenged each player’s imagination and style by pushing the edge of their musical \u201ccomfort zone\u201d, while remaining familiar and accessible to both the musician and non-musician fan alike. Although each piece of music is an exceptional stand-alone masterpiece, each track remains an integral part of the over-all context and feel of the album, and the BangTower project as a whole.\u00a0 <\/p>\n

BangTower \u201cWith N With Out\u201d tracks:<\/p>\n

1. Hello I’m Here
Neil Citron \u2013 Guitars\/Keyboards, Chris Colovas \u2013 Bass, Rodger Carter \u2013 Drums<\/p>\n

2. PCH
Neil Citron \u2013 Guitars, Percy Jones \u2013 Bass\/Keyboards, Walter Garces \u2013 Drums, Jon Pomplin – Keyboards <\/p>\n

3. Chipotle
Neil Citron \u2013 Guitars\/Keyboards\/Vocals, Robertino \u201cPag\u201d Pagliari \u2013 Bass, Frankie Banali \u2013 Drums, Joan Fraley – Vocals<\/p>\n

4. Soul to Sole
Neil Citron \u2013 Guitars\/Keyboards, Percy Jones \u2013 Bass, Walter Garces \u2013 Drums<\/p>\n

5. Roger, Wilco N Out
Neil Citron \u2013 Guitars\/Keyboards\/Vocals, Robertino \u201cPag\u201d Pagliari \u2013 Bass, Josh Greenbaum \u2013 Drums, Jon Pomplin \u2013 Bass (N Out)<\/p>\n

6. Uncle Floyd
Neil Citron \u2013 Guitars\/Keyboards, Robertino \u201cPag\u201d Pagliari \u2013 Bass, Roger Carter \u2013 Drums<\/p>\n

7. Kitty’s Real Groove
Neil Citron \u2013 Guitars\/Keyboards\/Vocals, Robertino \u201cPag\u201d Pagliari \u2013 Bass, Frankie Banali \u2013 Drums, Joan Fraley – Vocals<\/p>\n

8. My Fathers Smile
Neil Citron \u2013 All Instruments<\/p>\n

9. McGown’s Pass
Neil Citron \u2013 Guitars, Percy Jones \u2013 Bass\/Keyboards, Walter Garces \u2013 Drums<\/p>\n

10. This is My Town
Neil Citron \u2013 Guitars\/Vocals, Percy Jones \u2013 Bass, Walter Garces \u2013 Drums<\/p>\n

11. 6\/8 Primate
Neil Citron \u2013 Guitars, Percy Jones \u2013 Bass, Frankie Banali \u2013 Drums, Jon Pomplin – Keyboards<\/p>\n

12. Good Bye N Good Nite
Neil Citron \u2013 Guitars\/Keyboards\/Vocals, Joan Fraley \u2013 Bass\/Vocals, Rodger Carter
– Drums<\/p>\n

(BONUS Track – Digital) \u2013 Hair of the Dog (single)
Neil Citron \u2013 Guitars\/Keyboards, Percy Jones \u2013 Bass, Walter Garces \u2013 Drums<\/p>\n

(BONUS Track – CD) \u2013 I’ll Be Home For Christmas
Neil Citron \u2013 Guitars, Percy Jones \u2013 Bass, Walter Garces \u2013 Drums<\/p>\n

The new limited edition CD of record \u201cWith N With Out\u201d also contains a \u201cbonus holiday track\u201d. A new interpretation and arrangement of the winter classic \u201cI’ll Be Home For Christmas\u201d featuring Percy, Walter and Neil, originally recorded in 2013. <\/p>\n

Produced, Engineered, Mixed and Mastered by Neil Citron.
Released by Declassified Records
Executive Producer – Jon Pomplin
\u00a9 Declassified Records BMI \/ S.B.I. Music BMI<\/p>\n

Special \u201climited edition\u201d autographed CD bundles and merchandise are also available from the official BangTower store located at BandCamp. http:\/\/bangtower.bandcamp.com\/ merch<\/p>\n

Marquee Distribution joins the growing worldwide network of \u201cbrick and mortar\u201d and internet* retailers who have partnered with Declassified Records to provide both the traditional \u201crecord store\u201d experience and the convenience of on-line ordering of music from BangTower, Neil Citron and other artists.<\/p>\n

Source:\u00a0 www.BangTower.com<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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