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unitopia
» genre:
Rock >
Progressive Rock
» location:
Amanda Timms
» label: InsideOut Music
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Unitopia
NEWS
UNITOPIA ANNOUNCE THEIR SIGNING TO INSIDEOUT MUSIC.
In a first for an Australian band, Unitopia have signed a three album deal with InsideOut Music, the largest progressive rock and metal music label in the world.
Their 2nd album, a double CD package titled ‘The Garden’ with artwork by internationally renowned cover artist Ed Unitsky, will be released world-wide by the German based record company in October - November 2008.
Unitopia, based in Adelaide S.A. are one of Australia’s premiere progressive rock bands.
Their style can be compared to a modern day Pink Floyd with the vocal styling and ethnic atmospheres of Peter Gabriel and the fresh approach of current artists Porcupine Tree, Muse and the Flower Kings.
Their signing is a result of Unitopia’s initial success with their debut CD ‘More Than a Dream’ (available at most JB HiFi stores and selected CD retail outlets).
Asked what the signing means to the band, keyboard player and co-song writer Sean Timms said, “It means that Unitopia will now be part of the world stage, recognized as a high quality progressive rock act from Australia. We’ll be able to tour and perform overseas with the support of a major international record label.”
Vocalist and co-writer Mark Trueack stated, “We now have a greater sense of belonging and we can concentrate on excelling in the style of music that we create. We’re very proud to be the 1st Aussie act to be connected to InsideOut. Personally I had few expectations on anything we had done. It’s been all about the enjoyment of what we do, not the economic aspect. If you focus purely on the music, things will happen. I’m pleasantly surprised but as they say…the sky’s the limit.”
Unitopia will launch ‘The Garden’ with a live showcase performance to be announced.
In a first for an Australian band, Unitopia have signed a three album deal with InsideOut Music, the largest progressive rock and metal music label in the world.
Their 2nd album, a double CD package titled ‘The Garden’ with artwork by internationally renowned cover artist Ed Unitsky, will be released world-wide by the German based record company in October - November 2008.
Unitopia, based in Adelaide S.A. are one of Australia’s premiere progressive rock bands.
Their style can be compared to a modern day Pink Floyd with the vocal styling and ethnic atmospheres of Peter Gabriel and the fresh approach of current artists Porcupine Tree, Muse and the Flower Kings.
Their signing is a result of Unitopia’s initial success with their debut CD ‘More Than a Dream’ (available at most JB HiFi stores and selected CD retail outlets).
Asked what the signing means to the band, keyboard player and co-song writer Sean Timms said, “It means that Unitopia will now be part of the world stage, recognized as a high quality progressive rock act from Australia. We’ll be able to tour and perform overseas with the support of a major international record label.”
Vocalist and co-writer Mark Trueack stated, “We now have a greater sense of belonging and we can concentrate on excelling in the style of music that we create. We’re very proud to be the 1st Aussie act to be connected to InsideOut. Personally I had few expectations on anything we had done. It’s been all about the enjoyment of what we do, not the economic aspect. If you focus purely on the music, things will happen. I’m pleasantly surprised but as they say…the sky’s the limit.”
Unitopia will launch ‘The Garden’ with a live showcase performance to be announced.
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Unitopia is a musical adventure comprising the vocal and song writing skills of Mark Trueack, the production, song writing, keyboard & vocal skills of Sean Timms, the guitar & vocal prowess of Matt Williams, the bass and vocal talents of Shireen Khemlani, the combined drum/percussion batteries of Monty Ruggiero and Tim Irrgang and the remarkable multi-instrumentalism of Mike Stewart.
Unitopia endeavours to draw from the heart and soul of the listener, thought provoking topics such as environmental awareness, political and social upheaval, media misrepresentation, the hectic pace of life and human relationships in a positive and uplifting light.
Using a progressive rock framework as a basis for Sean and Mark’s compositions, the pair quickly established a great writing rapport, extending the style to include elements of world, classical, heavy rock and dance.
Unitopia endeavours to draw from the heart and soul of the listener, thought provoking topics such as environmental awareness, political and social upheaval, media misrepresentation, the hectic pace of life and human relationships in a positive and uplifting light.
Using a progressive rock framework as a basis for Sean and Mark’s compositions, the pair quickly established a great writing rapport, extending the style to include elements of world, classical, heavy rock and dance.
Band History:
Unitopia began when a mutual friend introduced Mark and Sean after realising the two had very similar musical tastes. In 1997 the duo began work on a track which was to become 'Take Good Care'. This formulated into a prolific and exciting song writing partnership culminating in the completion of their debut album 'More Than A Dream' in 2005.
Your influences?
Pink Floyd, Genesis, Peter Gabriel, Alan Parsons & Yes