https://www.audioholics.comWhere audio and video equipment undergoes rigorous objective and subjective tests by our staff, ensuring that marketing slogans aren't the only guidelines for your home theater choices.Sun, 28 Jul 2024 04:15:00 -0000https://www.audioholics.com/music-reviews/modern-music-to-the-audiophile-industryThe audiophile industry must embrace the diverse and dynamic world of modern music to stay relevant and engaging, but what is the best way to cultivate a new generation of audiophiles who appreciate the beauty of high-quality sound? We'll look at some of the ways that music artists and the audio industry are changing the way younger people think about their music.Sun, 28 Jul 2024 04:15:00 -0000 https://www.audioholics.com/music-reviews/modern-music-to-the-audiophile-industryDVD-A, SACD and CD Music Reviewshttps://www.audioholics.com/music-reviews/short-streetShort Street is the latest Dolby Atmos album from music producer and multi-instrumentalist Michael Marquart and his experimental rock project, A Bad Think. The new album is inspired by Marquart’s small-town childhood and mixed in Atmos by the legendary Bob Clearmountain. Read on to learn more about the album, and discover why Marquart is convinced that Dolby Atmos music is the real deal.Tue, 25 Jul 2023 22:35:00 -0000 https://www.audioholics.com/music-reviews/short-streetDVD-A, SACD and CD Music Reviewshttps://www.audioholics.com/music-reviews/next-cover-songA great song is a powerful tool and can be interpreted many different and entertaining ways. Cover songs can be a powerful, meaningful, creative tool. While you might not own the songwriting, what if you are running low in the creative department. Why do investors love owning the rights to various recording artists? Money. Read on.Wed, 23 Mar 2022 20:30:00 -0000 https://www.audioholics.com/music-reviews/next-cover-songDVD-A, SACD and CD Music Reviewshttps://www.audioholics.com/music-reviews/get-backThe Beatles: Get Back, Peter Jackson’s highly-anticipated documentary series on Disney+, relied upon new restoration techniques to bring 1969 into the future. Jackson’s post-production company wrote custom software to help turn mono audio and faded film into a clear and vibrant experience. The restoration took 4 years to complete, and the results are nothing short of magic. Read on to learn more.Mon, 14 Mar 2022 01:25:00 -0000 https://www.audioholics.com/music-reviews/get-backDVD-A, SACD and CD Music Reviewshttps://www.audioholics.com/music-reviews/michael-marquartMulti-talented musician, producer, and studio-owner Michael Marquart is the force behind A Bad Think, the mostly-one-man band whose new album Lifelike has just been released. A Bad Think’s 2019 album The Savior was nominated for a Grammy in the category of Best Immersive Audio Album, thanks in part to a great 5.1 mix. For this new album 'Lifelike', Marquart embraced Dolby Atmos and pulled out all the stops. Be sure to check out our Youtube Livestream with Michael and his crew behind 'Lifelike' and listen to the demo in Atmos!Thu, 20 May 2021 12:00:00 -0000 https://www.audioholics.com/music-reviews/michael-marquartDVD-A, SACD and CD Music Reviewshttps://www.audioholics.com/music-reviews/peter-jackson-beatlesOriginally slated for release in September of this year, Peter Jackson’s documentary entitled The Beatles: Get Back will now hit theaters in August of 2021. Distributed by Walt Disney Studios, the new film features brilliantly restored footage and never-before-released recordings of the Beatles during the 1969 creation of the album Let It Be. The documentary also challenges the popular notion that conflict among the group’s members had the band on the verge of collapse during this pivotal moment in their history. Read on to learn more.Thu, 13 Aug 2020 05:00:00 -0000 https://www.audioholics.com/music-reviews/peter-jackson-beatlesDVD-A, SACD and CD Music Reviewshttps://www.audioholics.com/music-reviews/larry-and-leeThe Lee Ritenour and Larry Carlton CD: Larry & Lee was released in 1995.This CD was made in the heart of the GRP “digital master” era and the production work is outstanding. It also doesn't hurt that the high profile of both guitarists results in a multitude of outstanding sideman, from drummers to bass players to keyboardists. The one and only collaboration between two of the greatest jazz/rock session guitarists of the 20th Century offered a listening experience that is almost transcendental.Sat, 04 May 2019 13:40:00 -0000 https://www.audioholics.com/music-reviews/larry-and-leeDVD-A, SACD and CD Music Reviewshttps://www.audioholics.com/music-reviews/british-prog-rock-band-marillionOften referred to as the leaders of the neo-progressive movement of the early '80s, Marillion are a great deal more than that. They are purveyors of soulful, powerful, and deeply-moving music, with a long-standing reputation of impressive live shows and an imposing, faithful and loyal global fanbase. From January through September 2018, a carefully curated and strictly limited (5000 copies each) and numbered series of Marillion live albums will be released in retail stores across the globe for the very first time.Sat, 17 Feb 2018 05:00:00 -0000 https://www.audioholics.com/music-reviews/british-prog-rock-band-marillionDVD-A, SACD and CD Music Reviewshttps://www.audioholics.com/music-reviews/spyro-gyra-morning-danceMorning Dance was the breakout recording for Spyro Gyra, and my favorite release (followed closely by Catching The Sun) of the 1970's. Spyro Gyra (and co-founder/composer Jay Beckenstein), will forever be associated with the title track from this album. This wildly successful follow-up to their debut album (simply titled Spyro Gyra) was eventually certified RIAA Platinum (meaning it sold over 1 million copies). While Spyro Gyra debuted in the shadow of super-groups like Weather Report and Return To Forever, they were just as successful commercially, ultimately out-lasting them all!Sun, 03 Apr 2016 12:00:00 -0000 https://www.audioholics.com/music-reviews/spyro-gyra-morning-danceDVD-A, SACD and CD Music Reviewshttps://www.audioholics.com/music-reviews/spyro-gyra-breakout-reviewBreakout is my favorite Spyro Gyra release (followed closely by Freetime) of the 1980's. This is also my first (exclusive) LP vinyl review as I didn't really start buying CD's (or own a CD player) until 1987. Breakout was (and still is) proof that great production values have the ability to transcend the media format.Fri, 18 Dec 2015 15:30:00 -0000 https://www.audioholics.com/music-reviews/spyro-gyra-breakout-reviewDVD-A, SACD and CD Music Reviewshttps://www.audioholics.com/music-reviews/spyro-gyra-love-and-other-obsessions-1995-cd-reviewNumber 2 in a 4 part series, this is my favorite Spyro Gyra release (followed closely by Heart of the Night) of the 1990's. It didn't hurt that Love and Other Obsessions rose above a string of very pedestrian releases leading up to it. While the song selections are hit or miss (there are several tracks I either love or hate), the highs far outweigh the lows. Check out my review of this CD to see if its something you should add to your Jazz collection.Fri, 28 Aug 2015 12:00:00 -0000 https://www.audioholics.com/music-reviews/spyro-gyra-love-and-other-obsessions-1995-cd-reviewDVD-A, SACD and CD Music Reviewshttps://www.audioholics.com/music-reviews/spyro-gyra-the-deep-end-2004-cd-reviewA lot of people have asked me "how come you've never done a Spyro Gyra CD Review?" to which I responded: "good question!". Since they are probably one of my all-time favorite modern jazz/fusion groups, I've decided to do FOUR Spyro Gyra CD reviews over the next several months: one for each complete decade they've been in existence. In reality, the last couple of reviews in the series will be LP reviews, because I didn't start buying CD's until the late 1980's! I'll start with the 2000's and work my way backward to the 1970's, beginning with 2004's The Deep End.Fri, 10 Jul 2015 19:00:00 -0000 https://www.audioholics.com/music-reviews/spyro-gyra-the-deep-end-2004-cd-reviewDVD-A, SACD and CD Music Reviewshttps://www.audioholics.com/music-reviews/steve-wilson-hand-cannot-eraseIt was with great pleasure that we had the distinct opportunity to interview prog-rock legend Mr. Steve Wilson (former front man of Porcupine Tree). We sat down with Steve prior to a gig he was hosting in Sweden to play his latest album Hand Cannot Erase. In this interview we discuss his views on multi-channel audio mixing, the state of the music industry when it comes to hi fidelity playback and what inspires his sounds and moods in his music.Mon, 11 May 2015 12:00:00 -0000 https://www.audioholics.com/music-reviews/steve-wilson-hand-cannot-eraseDVD-A, SACD and CD Music Reviewshttps://www.audioholics.com/music-reviews/cd-sacd-and-lp-demo-materialI couldn’t add up all the demos I’ve done, from my decade as a high-end audio salesperson in the ‘80s, to trade show demos as a manufacturer, to demos for dealers, and many more for friends and family. I always seem to come back to certain albums, songs, or even passages, and I’m constantly adding new favorites that demonstrate a system’s ability to reproduce sound accurately. This article recounts some of the most noted demo material on CD, SACD and LP formats that I still use to this day. Due to their high resolution, I believe they will also help you evaluate the quality of audio gear to make informed purchasing decision. Thu, 16 Apr 2015 19:00:00 -0000 https://www.audioholics.com/music-reviews/cd-sacd-and-lp-demo-materialDVD-A, SACD and CD Music Reviewshttps://www.audioholics.com/music-reviews/chick-corea-three-quartetsI owned the original LP release (1981) of Chick Corea's Three Quartets, which was re-released on CD by Stretch Records in 1992. The CD version of the album includes four additional tracks recorded during the same session, although they are quite different stylistically. For those unfamiliar with Chick Corea, he has a rich composition history, but I believe no one set is more profound than Three Quartets. Outstanding writing combined with outstanding performances makes this a modern jazz classic.Fri, 20 Mar 2015 12:30:00 -0000 https://www.audioholics.com/music-reviews/chick-corea-three-quartetsDVD-A, SACD and CD Music Reviewshttps://www.audioholics.com/music-reviews/don-grolnick-london-2014The original release of the Don Grolnick Group's The London Concert (1995) only included the first set, as the tape of the second set disappeared after the mastering process for the CD was completed. Almost 20 years later, a digital (DAT) backup copy was found, leading to this release of the second set reviewed here. If you've never heard of keyboardist/composer/producer Don Grolnick, be assured that you have certainly heard his work. Grolnick was the foundation of many recordings from pop/rock stars like Carly Simon, James Taylor, Linda Ronstadt, and Steely Dan to jazz legends like David Sanborn, Gato Barbieri, The Brecker Brothers, and Steps.Fri, 16 Jan 2015 13:00:00 -0000 https://www.audioholics.com/music-reviews/don-grolnick-london-2014DVD-A, SACD and CD Music Reviewshttps://www.audioholics.com/music-reviews/blues-for-tonyWhat do you get when you put four musical masters in front of a live audience? Blues for Tony! This electric two disc set was culled from the best performances across a Fall 2006 tour to simulate an entire evening's worth of material. The almost ninety minutes of music on this two disc set contains many long-form (~10 minute) arrangements, effectively simulating a one-night show. Fri, 17 Oct 2014 15:00:00 -0000 https://www.audioholics.com/music-reviews/blues-for-tonyDVD-A, SACD and CD Music Reviewshttps://www.audioholics.com/music-reviews/umphreys-mcgee-concert-interviewAs Michelangelo created the perfect sculpture, Beethoven created the perfect symphony and Dali created the perfect painting, so too has Umphrey’s McGee created the perfect jam-band-psychedelic-neo-progressive-rock-country-jazz-fusion-hip-to-the-hopity music that also happens to be readily available for download in multiple formats. No other band can play as diversely, offer evolving shows night-after-night with on-the-fly changes developed on stage and accented by perfectly syncopated multicolor lights to every groove like Umphrey’s McGee. Umphrey’s live shows are coordinated from mixing for the band and house, to talk-back-mics, their incredible headphones and snowcones and how the music goes from the board to their website for download. They are in a league of their own and Audioholics caught up with them during their recent concert in Orlando. Thu, 09 Oct 2014 19:00:00 -0000 https://www.audioholics.com/music-reviews/umphreys-mcgee-concert-interviewDVD-A, SACD and CD Music Reviewshttps://www.audioholics.com/music-reviews/dewa-budjana-joged-kahyangan-2013-cd-reviewA pop star in his home country of Indonesia, guitarist Dewa Budjana has assembled a strong slate of well-known American jazz artists to produce an eclectic jazz set recorded and mixed by Grammy winner Rich Breen. Featured on over 20 recordings with the Indonesian group Gigi, Budjana's own recordings are more jazz-centric. He composed and arranged all the music on this CD, featuring acoustic and (mostly) electric guitar with some guitar synth mixed in. Check out our review of the Joged Kahyangan CD available from Moonjune Records.Fri, 22 Aug 2014 12:00:00 -0000 https://www.audioholics.com/music-reviews/dewa-budjana-joged-kahyangan-2013-cd-reviewDVD-A, SACD and CD Music Reviewshttps://www.audioholics.com/music-reviews/the-anderson-ponty-bandMusic Legends Jon Anderson and Jean-Luc Ponty Announce Formation of New Music Ensemble - The Anderson Ponty Band! The band will visit the music created by Jon Anderson and Jean-Luc Ponty over the years with new arrangements, virtuosic performances and new energy, while creating new compositions as well. After hearing the rather uninspiring new studio release of the new Yes Album Heaven & Earth we are pleased to see this alternative formation of a Prog Rock/Jazz band featuring the original lead singer and heart of Yes; Jon Anderson at the helm. Let us know what you think on our forum.Tue, 29 Jul 2014 12:00:00 -0000 https://www.audioholics.com/music-reviews/the-anderson-ponty-bandDVD-A, SACD and CD Music Reviewshttps://www.audioholics.com/music-reviews/tohpati-tribal-danceAward-winning Indonesian guitarist Tohpati Ario Humoto teams up with former Yellowjackets bass player Jimmy Haslip and former Frank Zappa drummer Chad Wackerman for this hard-driving jazz-fusion release. While this CD features strong ensemble performances throughout, Tohpati is in full control of the musical direction. He wrote and produced everything on this CD, and also contributes with a mixture of (mostly) electric and acoustic guitar. With a total run-time under 45 minutes, my only real complaint is that there isn't ENOUGH music on this CD! Click to read the full review.Fri, 25 Jul 2014 04:00:00 -0000 https://www.audioholics.com/music-reviews/tohpati-tribal-danceDVD-A, SACD and CD Music Reviewshttps://www.audioholics.com/music-reviews/bob-james-david-sanborn-quartette-humaineThe second collaborative release for Bob James and David Sanborn, Quartette Humaine is a straight-ahead jazz set featuring the bass skills of James Genus and the drumming talents of Steve Gadd. CDs are available in a US and Japanese import releases, with the Japanese version featuring two extra tracks. There is also a 180g vinyl pressing, though this is limited to six out of the total eleven tracks due to restrictions inherent in the recording format. No matter the format, you're sure to enjoy the fantastic performances and outstanding production values of Quartette Humaine.Sat, 17 May 2014 12:00:00 -0000 https://www.audioholics.com/music-reviews/bob-james-david-sanborn-quartette-humaineDVD-A, SACD and CD Music Reviewshttps://www.audioholics.com/music-reviews/dave-grusin-mountain-danceOne of the first all digital (DDD) recordings ever produced, Mountain Dance was originally conceived as a “direct-to-disc” project for JVC that was later released on Dave Grusin's own (GRP) label. This CD remains one of the first (and best) examples of the potential for recording in the digital domain. Great music and great musicians delivering great performances, topped off with outstanding production, make Mountain Dance an all-time favorite of mine. A must purchase if you're a jazz lover with an appreciation for high sound quality.Fri, 21 Feb 2014 19:47:20 -0000 https://www.audioholics.com/music-reviews/dave-grusin-mountain-danceDVD-A, SACD and CD Music Reviewshttps://www.audioholics.com/music-reviews/alien-chatter-invasion-cdThe Indo-Jazz fusion sound of Alien Chatter is the product of two superbly talented musicians: Rodney Lee and Satnam Ramgotra. The music they create is special in many ways, from the writing to the sound to the way it’s ultimately captured. Rarely do two distinct musical styles and tastes (Indian and Jazz) blend so completely into something so unique and fresh. Check out our review of this great music CD.Fri, 03 Jan 2014 17:40:57 -0000 https://www.audioholics.com/music-reviews/alien-chatter-invasion-cdDVD-A, SACD and CD Music Reviewshttps://www.audioholics.com/music-reviews/star-trek-first-contactI'm both a big Star Trek fan and big Jerry Goldsmith fan, so it only stands to reason that this is one of my favorite movie soundtracks. Crescendo records is making a living out of “giving the fans what they want”: re-issues of previously released movie soundtracks. Part of the benefit is modern (digital) remastering, but a big part of their effort is recovering/re-sequencing original material not previously available to the public. Indeed, this re-release of Start Trek: First Contact contains over 30 minutes of additional music not on the original 1996 release. Mon, 04 Nov 2013 02:48:02 -0000 https://www.audioholics.com/music-reviews/star-trek-first-contactDVD-A, SACD and CD Music Reviewshttps://www.audioholics.com/music-reviews/miles-davis-kind-of-blueMiles Davis' Kind of Blue (1959) was such a ground-breaking recording that books have been written about it. The original LP sold millions (no small feat for a jazz recording), simultaneously launching a musical genre (cool jazz) and elevating Miles Davis to legendary status—all from two recording sessions over two days in March and April of 1959. Nearly every track is considered a jazz classic that may be heard in any number of live jazz venues on any given night; their simplicity belies their genius. This review focuses on the 1997 CD reissue of this classic, but also discusses the various other formats and mixes.Fri, 06 Sep 2013 20:30:00 -0000 https://www.audioholics.com/music-reviews/miles-davis-kind-of-blueDVD-A, SACD and CD Music Reviewshttps://www.audioholics.com/music-reviews/jeff-lorber-galaxy-cdJeff Lorber: Galaxy is one of the few CD’s I’ve purchased “at the gig” from an artist. If this was an LP, I would have worn out the grooves long ago! This CD will please both fans from the Jeff Lorber Fusion days (1970’s to early 1980’s), as well as those who discovered him in his “post-pop” era (1990’s to present). Fri, 09 Aug 2013 22:41:17 -0000 https://www.audioholics.com/music-reviews/jeff-lorber-galaxy-cdDVD-A, SACD and CD Music Reviewshttps://www.audioholics.com/music-reviews/grover-washingtonjr-winelightGrover Washington, Jr. is one of a handful of 1970's jazz artists who crossed over to the “pop” charts on their way to commercial success (along with Herb Alpert, Chuck Mangione, Maynard Ferguson and Spyro Gyra). One of the things that makes this particular release so special is the studio “A-list” rhythm section assembled by producers Washington and MacDonald. With multiple Grammy wins and over 1 million in sales (Platinum level)--Winelight was both a commercial and critical success; both the album and the single Just The Two Of Us charted on Billboard's Top 10. Grover fans will want the Winelight CD in their collection as it pairs nicely with a good bottle of red. Sat, 15 Jun 2013 02:59:08 -0000 https://www.audioholics.com/music-reviews/grover-washingtonjr-winelightDVD-A, SACD and CD Music Reviewshttps://www.audioholics.com/music-reviews/sound-of-contact-interviewAfter an amazing debut album, "Dimensionaut", and a successful European tour, I think it’s a safe bet that Sound of Contact will be the next big band to hit the progressive music industry. Anchored by the musical talents of :Simon Collins (Lead Vocals, Drums, Co-producer), Dave Kerzner (Keyboards, Acoustic Guitar, Backing Vocals, Co-producer), and Matt Dorsey (Guitars, Bass, Backing Vocals), it's easy to see why Sound of Contact has hit the ground running. This band was born out of the 70s Prog-Music and in every aspect, they deliver us some of the old famed with a new harder and edgier overall style that we fellow progers continue to love. As Sound of Contact prepares for a focused USA tour, Audioholics caught up to them on the road in Europe. Here’s what they had to say.Thu, 13 Jun 2013 15:35:00 -0000 https://www.audioholics.com/music-reviews/sound-of-contact-interviewDVD-A, SACD and CD Music Reviewshttps://www.audioholics.com/music-reviews/mike-stern-big-neighborhoodThis CD is a guitar lover's delight! In fact, Big Neighborhood was up for a Grammy as “Best Contemporary Jazz Instrumental Album” in 2010. Anyone who knows me knows I’m not a big rock-and-roll fan, and only someone as good as Mike Stern can steer me towards the type of hard-driving music on this CD. I call it “rock-and-roll jazz” and it is smokin’ hot! A tour-DE-force of recording acumen, this CD features six different lead engineers who recorded in four different studios in three different cities (NYC, LA and Austin). Check it out!Sat, 25 May 2013 02:05:00 -0000 https://www.audioholics.com/music-reviews/mike-stern-big-neighborhoodDVD-A, SACD and CD Music Reviewshttps://www.audioholics.com/music-reviews/annie-haslam-interviewThe British Progressive Band known as Renaissance was founded in 1969 by Keith Relf and Jim McCarty after the split up of their band, the Yardbirds. Renaissance was set slightly apart from other Progressive bands throughout the 70s, such as Genesis, Yes and ELP, as they emphasized more on symphonic classical music blended into their progressive themes without relying on hard hitting synthesizer or screaming guitars. But make no mistake; they were equally as popular amongst the same fans. In 2009, they got back together for their 40th year anniversary tour. We had a chance to sit down with vocalist Annie Haslam at her studio in Pennsylvania.Wed, 01 May 2013 00:00:00 -0000 https://www.audioholics.com/music-reviews/annie-haslam-interviewDVD-A, SACD and CD Music Reviewshttps://www.audioholics.com/music-reviews/tron-legacyThe Tron Legacy CD Soundtrack is not only one of the few movie soundtracks I own, but it's one of the few imports (of any media type) I own. While this European import is technically out-of-print, you can still pick it up on sites like eBay. Why did I purchase the import? Because it contains an additional CD with five additional tracks not available in the U.S. and it also comes with some very nice liner notes. This soundtrack is a sonic masterpiece. In fact, this disc contains some of the best orchestral percussion I've heard in a long time (think 1812 Overture). You can see why the (Blu-Ray) movie really “brings the boom” since many of the musical cues are duplicated note for note on the soundtrack. Sat, 09 Mar 2013 04:10:00 -0000 https://www.audioholics.com/music-reviews/tron-legacyDVD-A, SACD and CD Music Reviewshttps://www.audioholics.com/music-reviews/yellowjackets-timelineIt's hard to believe the quantity of high quality original music the Yellowjackets have turned out over the past 30 years. Timeline has CD quickly become one of my all-time favorite Yellowjackets releases, and I bet I listen to it an average of once a week. I believe that drummers are the heart and soul of a group, and I think the essence of the Yellowjackets can be found in the grooves of William Kennedy over the last 20 years or so. Unfortunately, this may be the last release to feature both Kennedy and Haslip, as Jimmy Haslip has now officially been replaced in the bass chair by Jaco Pastorius' son, Felix. Only time will tell if this mix yields similar results, but I'm sure many long-time Jaco fans are dreaming of the possibilities. Great music, great sound quality, get this CD!Fri, 01 Mar 2013 23:43:09 -0000 https://www.audioholics.com/music-reviews/yellowjackets-timelineDVD-A, SACD and CD Music Reviewshttps://www.audioholics.com/music-reviews/joe-sample-ashes-to-ashesTo fans of the Crusaders (or Jazz Crusaders) back in the 1970’s and 1980’s, Joe Sample needs no introduction. His writing and keyboard work was the heart and soul of the group; without Joe Sample, there would have been no Crusaders. So, it should come as no surprise that Joe Sample has enjoyed the most successful solo career of all the original band members. While he has had several good releases following Ashes to Ashes, I personally view this CD as his last “great” release, on par with some of his hugely successful late 1970’s solo releases (like Rainbow Seeker). This is one of those CD’s on my “sit back and relax” list, and that’s a pretty short list for me.Fri, 18 Jan 2013 17:00:00 -0000 https://www.audioholics.com/music-reviews/joe-sample-ashes-to-ashesDVD-A, SACD and CD Music Reviewshttps://www.audioholics.com/music-reviews/chris-standring-blue-bolero-2010I've been a fan of Chris Standring for quite some time; he was a frequent collaborator with my good friend (keyboardist Rodney Lee) throughout the 1990's in a group called "Solar System" before launching a solo career at the turn of the millennium. This CD is still in heavy rotation for weekend breakfasts at my house (along with a couple other of Chris' CDs). This is one of the few CD's I probably listen to more on my home stereo than on my iPod/iPhone. Years of studio experience has made Chris Standring an outstanding record producer in his own right, and this recording places those skills front and center. Check it out.Thu, 20 Dec 2012 01:34:24 -0000 https://www.audioholics.com/music-reviews/chris-standring-blue-bolero-2010DVD-A, SACD and CD Music Reviewshttps://www.audioholics.com/music-reviews/greg-lakeOne of the most legendary voices of Progressive Music and a master at writing and singing emotional ballads, Greg Lake is continuing his “Songs of a Lifetime” tour in 2013 and is about to release a book about his life in music. One cannot deny his influence during the 70s with bands that included King Crimson and Emerson, Lake and Palmer. Yet, four decades later, ELP, King Crimson and other amazing 70s Prog-Music Bands continue to be shunned by The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. We asked Mr. Lake how he felt about this during our exclusive Audioholics one-on-one interview with the father of Progressive Music. Read our interview and find out what's new with Father Christmas. Thu, 29 Nov 2012 19:45:00 -0000 https://www.audioholics.com/music-reviews/greg-lakeDVD-A, SACD and CD Music Reviewshttps://www.audioholics.com/music-reviews/jon-anderson-interviewWith a singing career that started in 1962 with brother Tony, in a band called the Warriors, to 35 years of playing with one of the most influential bands in Progressive Music, Yes; Jon Anderson has inspired us for five decades. He has authored so many songs in his career that it’d be a daunting task to count. Especially when considering his many collaborations with artists such as Vangelis, King Crimson, Mike Oldfield, Gowan, the Contemporary Youth Orchestra of Cleveland, Trans-Siberian Orchestra, Glass Hammer, Toto, Bela Fleck and the Flecktones (to name some), his movie songs found in Metropolis, St. Elmo’s Fire, Scream for Help, Legend, Biggles: Adventures in Time and numerous solo albums. His music is inspirational, motivational and dynamic and his alto-tenor voice combined with his native Lancastrian accent make him perhaps the most unique and recognizable vocalist of modern music. Audioholics had the great privilege of interviewing Mr. Anderson to discuss more than just his music, but also his artwork, equipment of choice and musical influences. Also get a glimpse of Anderson's future works including a Yes reunion and new album with Tevor Rabin?Thu, 08 Nov 2012 01:00:00 -0000 https://www.audioholics.com/music-reviews/jon-anderson-interviewDVD-A, SACD and CD Music Reviewshttps://www.audioholics.com/music-reviews/donald-fagen-sunken-condosAfter a year’s worth of rumors, Donald Fagen has finally released his fourth solo CD. A follow-up to his self-proclaimed “trilogy” (The Nightfly, Kamakiriad, and Morph The Cat), Sunken Condos is a worthy addition to the library. Unfortunately there’s good news AND bad news. The fact that Warner effectively “snuck out” this release says more about the current state of the recording industry than the capability or popularity of the artist. While the writing and performance is strong in this album, audio quality doesn't quite live up to prior Donald Fagen or Steely Dan albums. Still a must have CD for all fans. Fri, 26 Oct 2012 03:11:30 -0000 https://www.audioholics.com/music-reviews/donald-fagen-sunken-condosDVD-A, SACD and CD Music Reviewshttps://www.audioholics.com/music-reviews/glass-hammer-band-memberIn Part I of this two part series, we introduced you to the Progressive Rock group Glass Hammer. Part II sits us down with one on one interviews with each member of the band. We discuss their musical influences, where and how they learned to master their instruments and what equipment they like to use. We also ask lead singer Jon Davison about his experiences taking over as lead singer of Yes. He discusses how Jon Anderson has been such a huge influence on his musical career which makes it such a natural progression to succeed him as lead singer. Check out this in depth interview on Glass Hammer and most importantly, give them a serious listen if your looking for music with substance and skill not commonly found in mainstream rock music today.Sat, 01 Sep 2012 03:35:00 -0000 https://www.audioholics.com/music-reviews/glass-hammer-band-memberDVD-A, SACD and CD Music Reviews