Updated June 2008
Threshing Floor Records has released the third in the series
called CPR. This is a CD of Christian
Progressive Rock artists from across the world in a limited edition
collection titled CPR.
This
release introduces the newest members of the CPR community including Unitopia,
Apple Pie, Ted Leonard, Mike Florio, Pursuit, Mike Lockett, Ad Astra, Time
Horizon, Greg Wollan and Everlasting Arms.
One
of the highlights in this volume is a song by veteran rocker Phil Keaggy.
The Keaggy tune “Passport” originally appeared on his 1985 release entitled
“Getting Closer”. Produced by CPR’s own Randy George and mixed by Gene
Crout, the song also features Ajalon drummer Dan Lile. Together they have
reworked this classic Phil Keaggy song which now graces the CPR 3 release in an
extended form. “We are all excited to have Phil join us on this
release,” co-producer Randy George says. “He is one of the first
artists that helped to expand and shape the musical horizons of the faithful.
Since the late 1960’s he has pushed musical boundaries, and remains one of the
most prolific guitarists of our time. It was an honor for Dan and I to play
with him on this song.”
Dan and Randy also are featured on a song from CPR newcomer Mike
Lockett.
Visit the CPR
MySpace
Please
order your copy today. This is a limited CD. Once they are gone they
will be a collector's item. CPR is an acronym for Christian Progressive Rock.
At this time Vol.1& 2 are still
available from a small handful of artists that were on it.
Wil Henderson and Randy George were also featured guests on a
new release called "Reflections
- An Act of Glass: A tribute to Andrew". The recorded work from Seattle drummer Chris Gorczyca, is a tribute CD of the music of his late brother Andrew,
is the culmination of nearly four years’ effort devoted to countless sessions
of studio recording time. At its core, the music would fall into the
progressive rock category - given some of the elaborate arrangements and
instrumentation. A total of eighteen progressive rock players were recorded in
twelve different studios located in six different American cities. This host of
artists associated with the genre (including Adrian Belew, Nick D’Virgilio,
Phil Keaggy, and Mike Keneally) provided the cast of players sought by Chris to
re-create Andrew’s music with professional flair and credibility. Wil [vocals]
and Randy [Bass] appear on the Track “Lost In it All” which also features
Adrian Belew on Guitar. Randy also played some synth solos on the track “The
Tell Tale Heart”
Randy
George is currently reworking songs for a new solo CD. This CD will be
a full band sound and mostly instrumental with Progressive and Fusion flavors
along with some Contemporary Jazz sounding tunes. There will be guest
performances by Michael Manring, Phil Keaggy, Dave Beegle, Neal Morse, David
Ragsdale, Taylor Mesple, David Wallimann, Gene Crout, Paul Kilkenny and Dan
Lile. Some snippets of this project can be heard here.
On The Threshold Of Eternity is officially released!!! On
The Threshold Of Eternity features 10 songs. Also featured are guest
appearances by Rick Wakeman, Neal Morse, Phil Keaggy and Taylor Mesple. In addition
Ajalon is pleased to announce that we have signed with Progrock Records!!! We
hope this will be a fruitful and lasting relationship!!! Visit their website.
While you
are waiting for these exciting new releases, we encourage you to check out
these and other fine Christian
Progressive Artists to discover a wealth of music that has, until recently
remained largely unknown.
We feel
very strongly about these artists as well as our own artists because of their
hearts! They have a genuine desire to spread the Good News of the Gospel and
they have all made great sacrifices to bring you the very best in Christian
Progressive Rock Music in a world where such a thing is literally non-existent!
Please support these artists.
We here at
Threshing Floor Records vow, to give the world music that is positive and
uplifting. Music that promotes a resurrected spiritual life-style based on
biblical principles, and which supports the wholeness of the broken human
condition, undergirded with healing, love, and family values.
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