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![]() SOUND SAMPLES mp3sTHE VOICE
Joel's deep compelling voice sets the melodic tone
for the record. He keeps us ever changing and summons us to explore places
within.... we often forget we have. Close your eyes and go where you want
to.... you will surely enjoy the ride...
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Making the Record!
MANTRA SUNRISE THE ALBUM
This deep, rich record took the band over a year to record. John's world traveling inspired much of the music and lyrics...3 years in the making! Carried by Joel Bissing's powerful and emotional voice, the record touches special places within us. With the aid of John's sharp and distinctive guitar stylings, the album explores moods and atmospheres not touched on by musicians in a very long time. The band is rounded out by the drumming of Wayne Garabedian whose articulate playing and great time drive the band solidly from behind. The band plans to put the show on the road soon, so check back here on the site for listings of tour dates, shows etc... We're sure you'll find it a breath of fresh air....You can have a listen by checking out our sound and mp3 samples.. or an in depth look atMaking the Record!![]() |
![]() TRIBUTARY
A label off the mainstream. We are driven by art and the passion of our performers. We are blessed to have Mantra Sunrise with us. We love the album .....We think you will too... |
A TOWER OF SOUND
John's signature guitar style is like a tower of sound that breathes life into nearly every corner of the record. His always tasty and distinctive sound development is reminisent of a cascading waterfall spashing on heavy rocks! John also mixed the album himself and songs like Land of Sprinagar..the epic tale of ones quest for spirit was certainly an engineering marvel. Joel co produced the record with John and it was no easy task. As John says "If we thought there was a better sound or way to play we would just do it over till it felt right, we had our own gear to record so we didn't have to worry about being on the studio clock....running out of money..all that.. That's why it took so long!" If your interested in the makings of the record check out ourIn the Studio PageGUESTBOOK here!![]() CD $11.95 |
MANTRA SUNRISE...REVIEWS***Now Posted***
"Progressive Rock at it's Best"....Dmitry Epstein/Let it Rock....IsraelDetailed Review
"Imagine a dusty room dominated by eclectic incense, oriental tapestrys and an audience tripping on acid...when Clapton was God...this music is so authentic....Mantra Sunrise has undeniable credibility!"....Marcelo Silveyra/Progfreaks/MexicoProgfreaks Online
"The 20 minute Land of Sprinagar is an utterly amazing piece of music...Mantra Sunrise is A MAJOR ALBUM OF 2000!"....European Progressive Rock ReviewsDetailed Review
"It is obvious these guys go their own quite original way of composing...well performed electric and acoustic guitar passages, original bass lines and a strongly constructed rhythm section on the whole...all the band members play there roles excellent according to the Spirit of the Time."....Vitaly Menshikov/Progressor...RussiaDetailed Review
"Wonderful material here..unlike anything I've ever heard before. The psychedelic Land of Sprinagar captures Mantra Sunrise in every aspect...a true masterpiece."....Rock Net/Netherlands
"The voice of Bissing is beautiful...Miner is an excellent guitarist (very classical in his approach), and the rhythm section is varied and very dynamic....definetly a group to discover!"....LA VIE EN ROCK/ FranceDetailed Review
"John has created an album of dark, moody music, almost gothic in nature..."
....Fred Trafton/ Gibraltar Encyclopedia of Progressive RockDetailed Review
"A progressive rock album for fans of Marillion (Hogarth era), Pink Floyd, and maybe Yes."....More Than Music/Swedish Rock Reviews
"I now know the reincarnation of early progressive rock has taken place!"
"....Progressor/RussiaDetailed Review