Artension
Forces Of Nature
The Story
Artension is built around the talents of Ukrainian keyboardist Vitalij Kuprij and Swiss guitarist Roger Staffelbach. "Forces Of Nature" is Artension's follow up to the internationally acclaimed "Phoenix Rising", and once again showcases the musical virtuosity of founders John West, Kuprij and guitarist Staffelbach. Intense neo-classical ensemble sections and solo trade-offs augment some of the best progressive metal song writing in years. Additionally, "Forces Of Nature" features guest guitar solos by James Murphy on tracks such as "Tall Ships", "Shape Shifter" and "Guardian Of The Hunt". The lone instrumental is the Kuprij composition "Wild Trip" - which also boasts Murphy and Staffelbach on guitar.
The Music
| 06:29 | The Forces Of Nature | Vocal |
| 05:10 | Ride Like The Wind | Vocal |
| 07:24 | Behind Your Eyes | Vocal |
| 05:00 | The Truth | Vocal |
| 06:07 | Tall Ships | Vocal |
| 06:16 | Shape Shifter | Vocal |
| 03:42 | Wild Trip | Instrumental |
| 07:05 | Guardian Of The Hunt | Vocal |
| 07:09 | Lost Horizon | Vocal |
| 02:47 | You Are My Heart (Ode To Autumn) | Vocal |
The Artists
| Roger Staffelbach | Lead And Rhythm Guitars, Production |
| John West | Vocals |
| Vitalij Kuprij | Piano, Keyboards, Production, Arrangements |
| Shane Gaalaas | Drums |
| John Onder | Bass |
| Mike Varney | Production |
| Mark Rennick | Engineering, Mixing |
| Joe Marquez | Engineering |
| James Murphy | Engineering, Guest Guitar |
| Lonnie Park | Additional Lead and Background Vocal Engineering, Background Vocals |
| Robert McGraw | Engineering Assistance |
| Gene Cornelius | Engineering Assistance |
| Ralph Patlan | Mixing |
| Christopher Ash | Mastering |
| Steve Jennings | Photography |
| Dave Stephens | Layout And Design |
| Basic tracks and lead vocals recorded at Prairie Sun.
Keyboards and guitar recorded at Sound Temple Studios, Oakland, CA. Additional lead and background vocals recorded at Ultimate Music. Mastered at Sound One, El Cerrito, CA. |
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