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Art & Science Projekt - Aluminum
This collection of ambient sounds is aptly named aluminum - Lyle Holdahl seems to be
trying to get inside the musical mind of a robot. Don't expect catchy melodies - this is
strictly "industrial lite" rhythmic noise, but the sounds are intriguing and
hypnotic.
Length: 34 minutes | Format: CD-R | Year: 2001 | Label: Big
Balloon Music | Language: Instrumental | Song Samples: None
Price: $9.00
Art & Science Projekt - Machines of Tranquility
This short album, like all other A&SP albums, is made up of totally programmed
keyboard pieces. Memorable, repetitious and spacey electronic pop-music.
Length: 27 minutes | Format: CD-R EP | Year: 2000 |
Label: Big Balloon Music | Language: Instrumental | Song Samples: None
Price: $7.00
Art & Science Projekt - loops II
Unlike "Loops," this CD consists of 14 longer songs (pop-song length) and are
more developed, nearly complete songs. The entire album is programmed electronics and
loops, featuring lots of medium-tempo dance beats and repeated layered themes. 47 minutes.
Length: 47 minutes | Format: CD-R | Year: 2000 |
Label: Big Balloon Music | Language: Instrumental | Song Samples: None
Price: $9.00
Art & Science Projekt - loops
A series of 35 short melodic vignettes, useful for sampling, telephone answering machines,
what-have-you.
Length: 53 minutes | Format: CD-R | Year: 1999 |
Label: Big Balloon Music | Language: Instrumental | Song Samples: None
Price: $9.00
Curtis, John - The Curtis Mystery Christmas Album
John's musical mini-stories and fractured Christmas Carols. This is a collection of pieces
he creates each holiday as gifts to family and friends. NOTE: These are short songs! 18
tracks clock in at under 20 minutes total.
Length: 20 minutes | Format: CD-R EP | Year: 2003 |
Label: Big Balloon Music | Language: English | Song Samples: None
Price: $7.00
Curtis, John - Furniture's "Unbridled Fashion"
John Curtis shows his talent for writing in several different genres (pop, funk, fusion,
progressive rock and experimental) with these 14 short tracks. Great sense of humor, too.
Length: 36 minutes | Format: CD-R | Year: 1992 |
Label: Big Balloon Music | Language: English | Song Samples: None
Price: $9.00
Fire Monkey - uNrEaLpOpCoMeDy
This mostly synth-pop outing from Lyle Holdahl features some of his best songwriting yet.
Well-produced and full of catchy melodies and lush production. Progressive music fans will
like "The Bigger" and "Photozone."
Length: 49 minutes | Format: CD-R | Year: 1999 |
Label: Big Balloon Music | Language: English | Song Samples: None
Price: $9.00
Ghosts of Pompeii - Film Clips
"This CD pays homage to those responsible for many a sleepless night. Movie Madmen
and Monsters with names both ominous and innocuous. Karloff, Lugosi, Chaney, Carradine,
Zucco, Atwill, Frye, Clive, Price, Cushing and Lee." - Joseph Shingler
Length: 69 minutes | Format: CD-R | Year: 2004 |
Label: Ghosts of Pompeii | Language: Instrumental | Song Samples: None
Price: $9.00
Ghosts of Pompeii - From the Ashes of Vesuvius
Joe Shindler takes the outlines of a good pop or rock song and works his keyboard and
sampling magic to turn them into 18 short stories that tell their tales in a dizzying
variety of styles and moods.
Length: 58 minutes | Format: CD-R | Year: 2002 |
Label: Ghosts of Pompeii | Language: Instrumental | Song Samples: Click
Here
Price: $9.00
Ghosts of Pompeii - A Fistful of Smoke & a Pocketful of Promises
More electronic musings from the "Ghost," Joe Shingler. My personal favorite
track is "In the Footsteps of Ghosts," a great homage to Bernard Hermann.
Length: 54 minutes | Format: CD-R | Year: 2001 |
Label: Ghosts of Pompeii | Language: Instrumental | Song Samples: Click
Here
Price: $9.00
Ghosts of Pompeii - In These Quiet Moments After Midnight
This is a fine "Best of" collection, over an hour of new age, jazz and
orchestral works from keys man Joe Shingler. Miniature movie soundtracks for your mind.
Length: 65 minutes | Format: CD-R | Year: 2001 |
Label: Ghosts of Pompeii | Language: Instrumental | Song Samples: Click
Here
Price: $9.00
Ghosts of Pompeii - Themes From the Secret Cinema
After taking twenty years off to raise a family and pursue other interests, the prolific
Joe Shingler had apparently saved up a lot of ideas - he's recorded 7 full CDs of
instrumental electronic-prog! Big Balloon is carrying his last four, all full of
song-oriented progressive pieces.
Length: 58 minutes | Format: CD-R | Year: 2000 | Label: Ghosts of Pompeii |
Language: Instrumental | Song Samples: Click
Here
Price: $9.00
Ghosts of Pompeii - A Voyage Beyond the Looking Glass
Electronica from keys whiz Joe Shingler. He is really hitting his stride on this release,
presenting 15 instrumental pieces that would make great movie soundtracks (most for
suspense/horror flicks).
Length: 59 minutes | Format: CD-R | Year: 2000 | Label: Ghosts of Pompeii |
Language: Instrumental | Song Samples: Click
Here
Price: $9.00
Harlequin Mass - Harlequin Mass
The only album from Portland, Oregon's Harlequin Mass is a mellow and melodic mixture of
progressive rock and pop. This CD-R is in the original album format - a CD release with 4
bonus tracks is available from Mellow Records, and the original vinyl can still be
purchased from The Wild Places.
Length: 38 minutes | Format: CD-R | Year: 1978 | Label: Big Balloon Music |
Language: English | Song Samples: None
Musical Discoveries Review
Price: $9.00
Holdahl, Lyle - PROG
Lyle Holdahl's first return to Progressive Rock since 1978's "Harlequin Mass" is
an ambitious 2 CD solo project, more impressive for being completely performed by Lyle on
a single keyboard and vocals. It's old school symph-rock combined with numerous
instrumental tracks that range from lyrical to experimental.
Length: 84 minutes | Format: 2 CD-Rs | Year: 2001 | Label: Big Balloon Music |
Language: English | Song Samples: None
Progressive World Review
Price: $12.00
Kampman, Eric - The Well
Eric Kampman (of "Now" and "Ten Ton Chicken") creates a sprawling
synthesized art-rock statement with his debut solo album. A follow-up is in the works.
Length: 53 minutes | Format: CD-R | Year: 1999 | Label: Big Balloon Music |
Language: English | Song Samples: None
Dutch Progressive
Rock Page Review
Progressive World Review
Price: $9.00
Mindworm - The Mindworm EP
This is a very promising first release from this Atlanta-based band, a four song EP that
will give you a nice preview of their forthcoming full length album. Great songwriting,
playing and production!
Length: 23 minutes | Format: CD-R EP | Year: 2002 | Label: Mindworm | Language:
English | Song Samples: None
Price: $7.00
Owl Watches, The - Ghost of a Train
More whacked-out instrumentals from Phil McKenna, this time using several guest musicians
in his musical tribute to the railroads.
Length: 40 minutes | Format: CD-R | Year: 2006 | Label: The Owl Watches | Language:
Instrumental | Song Samples: Click
Here
Progressive
World Review
Price: $9.00
Owl Watches, The - Tales From the Inflatable Forest
Phil McKenna's first solo album, an good collection of instrumental space-rock with Phil
playing all instruments - including the best "fake-Mellotron" in New England.
Length: 50 minutes | Format: CD-R | Year: 2002 | Label: The Owl Watches | Language:
Instrumental | Song Samples: Click
Here
Price: $9.00
Red Masque, The - Victoria and the Haruspex
On their sophomore release, this band isn't standing still - only one song (Birdbrain)
echoes the style of 2001's "Death of the Red Masque." This is their first
full-length release and it includes a 20+ minute jam reminiscent of KC, an acoustic
number, and it finishes up with a beautiful solo harp piece. A must-have!
Length: 48 minutes | Format: CD-R | Year: 2002 | Label: The Red Masque | Language:
English | Song Samples: None
Progressive
World Review
Sea of Tranquility Review
Price: $9.00
Red Masque, The - Death of the Red Masque
Philadelphia's The Red Masque appeared on the scene in 2001 with this self-released EP.
Three songs, 30 minutes of music, it engendered strong feelings with it's energetic and
challenging style. It didn't get universally positive reviews but did make a few top ten
lists!
Length: 30 minutes | Format: CD-R EP | Year: 2001 | Label: The Red Masque |
Language: English | Song Samples: None
Progressive World
Review
Price: $7.00
Stubborn Puppet - Anthology 1980-1994
If you like "Odd Projectors" and "Brave New World," this collection of
unreleased songs will appeal to you too! Energetic pop-rock with great melodies and clever
lyrics make this an entertaining CD!
Length: 59 minutes | Format: CD-R | Year: 2002 | Label: Big Balloon Music |
Language: English | Song Samples: None
Price: $9.00
Stubborn Puppet - Brave New World
The last CD by the last version of Stubborn Puppet, now relocated to Philadelphia. Gone
are the new-wave tendencies and the production is raw and edgy. The title cut is a
stand-out track and received airplay briefly in Philly.
Length: 41 minutes | Format: CD-R | Year: 1994 | Label: Big Balloon Music |
Language: English | Song Samples: None
Price: $9.00
Stubborn Puppet - Odd Projectors
Post-"Harlequin Mass" band for Lyle Holdahl, this is a CD with mid- 80s new-wave
sensibilities. Good song-writing. Originally a cassette-only release, with one bonus
track.
Length: 28 minutes | Format: CD-R EP | Year: 1994 | Label: Big Balloon Music |
Language: English | Song Samples: None
Price: $7.00
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