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Curved Air: Live Atmosphere

Read "Live Atmosphere" reviewed by Glenn Astarita


Upon its inception in 1970, Curved Air became a prominent exponent of British progressive rock, fronted by vocalist Sonja Kristina. Superb musicianship was a forté, spawning notables such as keyboardist Francis Monkman, keyboardist/violinist Eddie Jobson and violinist Darryl Way. Fast-forward several decades and Kristina and original band drummer Florian Pilkington-Miksa reorganize the unit with a new faces, yet sustain the core group sound and tradition via this impacting live CD/DVD release, culled from its 2010/2011 Live Atmosphere tour.

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Curved Air Legend And Virtuoso Violinist Darryl Way Releases First Solo Album In 20 Years

Curved Air Legend And Virtuoso Violinist Darryl Way Releases First Solo Album In 20 Years

Source: Glass Onyon PR - William James

London, UK – Much to the anticipation of music fans and critics worldwide, Curved Air founding member and virtuoso violinist Darryl Way is releasing his first solo album in 20 years! Now available on Explore Multimedia, via Cherry Red Records, 'Ultra Violins' features Darryl's own interpretations of several well-known classical pieces, as well as a re-recording of Curved Air's classic hit “Vivaldi”. Says Darryl, “The motivating force behind creating 'Ultra Violins' was to introduce some new material for solo violin ...

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UK Prog Legends Curved Air Release "Live Atmosphere" CD/DVD

UK Prog Legends Curved Air Release "Live Atmosphere" CD/DVD

Source: Glass Onyon PR - William James

London, UK: Reformed in 2008 after a sabbatical of 18 years, Curved Air's concert and festival appearances in the UK, Japan, Italy, Malta, Germany, Portugal, Holland and Belgium continue to thrill a steadily increasing mass of new and old fans. Their experimental blends of classical themes, electronic sounds and pop/rock energy and beautiful, timeless songs are performed with fire and passion and tremendous musicianship. Now, much to the excitement of their fans worldwide, Curved Air have released a new CD/DVD ...

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Mask Featuring Sonja Kristina (Curved Air) and Marvin Ayres to Release Second Album 'Technopia'

Mask Featuring Sonja Kristina (Curved Air) and Marvin Ayres to Release Second Album 'Technopia'

Source: Glass Onyon PR - William James

London, UK - Much to the anticipation of the music press and fans worldwide, MASK are releasing their second album 'Technopia' on r.a.r.e (Repertoire) Jan 2010 and will be performing in UK and Europe in April - May 2010. This is MASK's first release since their UK Top 20 Club hit single 'Waking The Dream'. MASK are actress/singer Sonja Kristina (Curved Air) and modern classical composer/producer/Cellist Marvin Ayres. Both established innovators in music and performance. Marvin Ayres's album Cellosphere (Mille ...

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Prog Legends Curved Air Reunion Tour Continues

Prog Legends Curved Air Reunion Tour Continues

Source: Glass Onyon PR - William James

After a thrilling performance at this year's Isle of Wight Festival, the legendary progressive rock band Curved Air's re-union Tour continues with 6 more U.K concerts in October, an Italian mini tour in mid November and Japanese dates in Jan 2009. Curved Air's new album 'Reborn', (Classic Curved Air Revisited) is available at all concerts and from the website below. Curved Air originally formed in 1969. They were a groundbreaking progressive art-rock band renowned for their showmanship. Each member pushed ...

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Progressive Rock Legends Curved Air Release New CD "Reborn"

Progressive Rock Legends Curved Air Release New CD "Reborn"

Source: Glass Onyon PR - William James

London, UK - The newly reformed legendary progressive art-rock band Curved Air have released a new CD entitled Reborn(classic Curved Air revisited). It was recorded during preparation for their international concerts that commenced with a highly successful concert on June 13th 2008 at Isle of Wight festival (more info). Reborn is initially only available from the band's official website or at Curved Air's concerts. Dates for Curved Air are still coming in and include Malta's Jazz-Rock Festival in Grand Harbour, ...

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Sonja Kristina and Prog Legends Curved Air Kick Off Summer Tour at Isle of Wight Festival

Sonja Kristina and Prog Legends Curved Air Kick Off Summer Tour at Isle of Wight Festival

Source: Glass Onyon PR - William James

6/9/08 - London, UK - The original 'Rock Chick' Sonja Kristina has reunited with her band, progressive rock legends Curved Air, for some summer festival dates, kicking off with the Isle of Wight Festival on 13th June. Sonja Kristina's extravagant and flamboyant stage presence led to her being nicknamed at one point, 'the female Jagger'. The first female lead singer of a rock band in the UK, she blazed the way for bold rock icons from Siouxie Sue to Amy ...

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Progressive Rock Legends Curved Air Reunite for Summer Tour

Progressive Rock Legends Curved Air Reunite for Summer Tour

Source: Glass Onyon PR - William James

London, UK - The pioneering music group Curved Air is reuniting for a tour in 2008. A series of concerts have been arranged from June and include the Isle of Wight Festival on Friday, June 13. The lineup sees iconic vocalist Sonja Kristina teaming up again with other founding members Darryl Way and Florian Pilkington Miksa. Curved Air, originally formed in 1969, was a groundbreaking progressive art-rock band renowned for the showmanship of individual musicians. Each member pushed the boundaries ...

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