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Spectrum Principle 2010

by Glass

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1.
Prism 01:23
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Apathy 06:01
3.
Empathy 04:30
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Quest 05:57
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Saturation 05:17
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Emptiness 07:18
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Fulfillment 04:57
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Awaken 01:36
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Atonement 07:38
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Edge 05:50
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Hope 03:46
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Destiny 03:05

about

Spectrum Principle finds the band breaking new ground in the direction of the electronic soundscapes and sound collages introduced on Illuminations. Loosely defined as a concept-album, Spectrum Principle offers a unique view into the worlds of particle physics, quantum theory, human abstract thought, and the possibility of alternate universes as seen through the unique perspective of Glass drummer and album producer Jerry Cook. All band members contribute equally to the writing and there's something here for all fans of Progressive rock music: the Canterbury School-influenced jazz-rock songs the band helped pioneer in the Seventies (complex time signatures, vintage Hammond Organ, Mellotron, Fender Rhodes, and Mini-Moogs abound), classic European symphonic Progressive rock, acoustic music, and much more.

Recorded 9-12-2008 to 11-15-2009. Engineers: Billy Cobb, Michael Dumas, Jerry Cook, Thomas Pell, Layne McKay. Mastering: Spectre Mastering.

All titles written & arranged by Glass. Produced by Jerry Cook & Glass. Album concept & prose: Jerry Cook.

All titles published by Relentless Pursuit Music, BMI. © 2009 All Rights Reserved.

Intelligent instrumental music that is not afraid to push a few boundaries along the way and an album that only enhances their already fine back catalogue.
- Dutch Progressive Rock Page

There is a point on the latest Glass album, The Spectrum Principle, about halfway through, where the music gracefully transitions from the freeform experimentalism of Emptiness to the lush, sweeping and cinematic Fulfillment. It’s a magic moment that perfectly encapsulates the nature of album: the fine balance between chaos and structure, between silence and deafening volume; cause and effect; insanity and sanity; loneliness and togetherness; death and life…indeed, between emptiness and fulfillment.

After all these years, from the '70s through to rebirth at the turn of the millennium, this is Glass at its finest. We often talk of the times when a band was in its heyday, producing the best and most enduring albums of their career. Well this is where Glass is, right now, folks. Enjoy it and savour it. The Spectrum Principle is a breathtaking album.
- Jeff Fitzgerald, Aural Innovations
www.aural-innovations.com/issues/issue42/glass.html

This is probably one of the most important albums I’ve ever had to review.
- Prognaut

Spectrum Principle is another masterpiece from Glass, and one which clearly shows that they really have no interest in resting on their laurels...
- Ryan Sparks, Sea of Tranquility

Ryan Sparks Best of 2010, ranked Number 1
- Sea of Tranquility

Spectrum Principle pushes the envelope, sounding at once like both a logical continuation of Glass's trademarked sound and a radical new expansion of possibilities. It is an album which requires several listens to grasp, a journey with several views of the horizon. In a world where nothing much new has happened in music for decades, it is a reminder that "progressive rock" should always progress.
- Robert Carlberg

...try out Spectrum Principle for some jazzy yet slightly off-kilter progressive goodness.
- New Gibraltar Encyclopedia of Progressive Rock

The post-millennium Glass material is unique and often great if also a little perplexing. The band really sound like no one else at this point though influences appear audible. I hear Cluster, Tim Story, SFF, and some Mike Ratledge from time to time. My favorites are Spectrum Principle and Palindrome. It is a shame Glass never got more exposure on prog sites. I think they deserve a larger audience.
-artur, Progressive Ears

credits

released October 15, 2010

Personnel:
Greg Sherman: Hammond B3 Organ, Yamaha Grand Piano, Moog Minimoog, Wurlitzer 200 Electric Piano, ’79 Fender Rhodes Suitcase 66, Mellotron M400, Vox Continental Organ Model v301h, Yamaha YC-45D Combo Organ, Korg Triton

Jeff Sherman: ’74 Alembic Small Standard Bass, ’68 Fender Precision Bass, ’68 Martin D-18 Acoustic Guitar, ’79 Fender Rhodes Suitcase 66, Korg Karma, Alien Sonifier Bent Keyboard, Sound Samples

Jerry Cook: Drums, Voice, Percussion, Timpani, Earth Gong, Rainstick, Marxophone, Balisian Xylophone, Korg Triton, Sound Samples


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