Author: bradbirzer
By day, I'm a father of seven and husband of one. By night, I'm an author, a biographer, and a prog rocker. Interests: Rush, progressive rock, cultural criticisms, the Rocky Mountains, individual liberty, history, hiking, and science fiction.
Kevin J. Anderson Hugo Nomination!
Science-fiction master, Neil Peart friend, and prog-rock lyricist (Roswell Six) Kevin J. Anderson just found out this morning that he’s been nominated for a Hugo Award–the single highest award in science fiction–for his novel, The Dark Between the Stars.
The nomination: for best science fiction novel of the year!
Excellent, Kevin! Absolutely excellent. Every progarchist sends her or his good thoughts your way. Whoo-hoo!
IZZ Video: Can’t Feel the Earth, Part IV
Why, yes, I think this is quite prog!
Pre-order the new album at amazon.com: http://www.amazon.com/Everlasting-Instant-Izz/dp/B00UZJVILQ/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1428167435&sr=8-1&keywords=IZZ
The European Perspective: The Tangent Boxset
David Elliott, Progmeister and founder of Bad Elephant Music, never does anything not worth listening to. But, here, he’s especially good. Three hours of The Tangent. Enjoy!
More April Fool Me
Sorry, everyone, the YES being inducted into the Hall of Fame was a false (April Fool’s) story. Again, apologies.
Third time I’ve been had today!
Top 10 Reasons to listen to PROG
THE TOP-TEN REASONS TO LISTEN TO PROG
- When I want mean and surly Eminem just doesn’t “cut it.”
Give me Bob Fripp!
- Not enough Roger Dean art on Katy Perry’s new album.
- Disco sucks; you’re still waiting for a sequel to TALES FROM
TOPOGRAPHIC OCEANS, and…”Get Off My Lawn!!!”
- As Duke Ellington said: “It don’t mean a thog if ain’t got
that prog!”
- Two Words: “Terrestrial Radio”
- Two (more) Words: “Classic FM”
- Well, I am totally pretentious!
- My Doctor says I need more ‘noodling’ and ‘wibbly-wobbly’ in
my diet.
- Scratch Turn-Table, Beatboxing, and Auto Tune? No thanks.
I’ll stick with Hammond B3s, Mellotrons, and Fender Strats.
Drum Roll Please
AND THE NUMBER ONE REASON TO LISTEN TO PROG
- Yes, the angels love to sing Bach, and when they are all alone
by themselves, they delight in singing Mozart. But God, well,
the Lord listens to Big Big Train…
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One Day Radiant Sale–A Must See
This April Fool’s One Day Sale is “almost” too good to believe!
On April 1st, and for 1 day ONLY, get:
- Transatlantic, KaLIVEoscope Special Edition for just $7.99 (regular price, $22.95),
- Testimony 2 for just $5.99 (regular price, $19.99),
- Testimony 2 – Live in LA for just $7.99 (regular price, $34.99), and…
- So Many Roads for just $5.99 (regular price, $23.99)!
PLUS, on April 1st, every order will include a surprise free gift!
There’s never been a better time to get any or all of these titles!
**These offers end April 1st at 11:59pm (CST)**
http://www.radiantrecords.com/category/191753-april-fools-one-day-sale.aspx
Prog for Dummies–Podcast
Well, ok, not just newcomers–my interview with James Newcomb, OUT OF THE MUSIC BOX. An introduction to prog with an emphasis on Big Big Train, The Tangent, Glass Hammer, Neal Morse, and a few others. A huge thanks to James for being such a gracious host.
The Art of Rush by Hugh Syme: On Sale tomorrowush,
Sheesh, this looks gorgeous. And, to make it even better, the narrative is written by one of the best music journalists anywhere, Stephen Humphries.
The Art of Rush is a 272 page coffee table book that delves into the 40 year relationship with Rush and their longtime artist and illustrator Hugh Syme. The stunning book begins with a foreword penned by Neil Peart, and contains original illustrations, paintings, photography, and the incredible stories behind each album that he has designed with the band since 1975.
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