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CircuLive::Majestik (CD/DVD or CD/Blu-Ray) was filmed and recorded live at the 13th International Rites of Spring Festival (RoSfest), and captures the modern cinematic progressive rock band Circuline exploding onto the big stage for the first time. Featuring guest bassist Harold Skeete (Ad Astra), and a special guest appearance by electric violinist Joe Deninzon (Stratospheerius), you will not want to miss this electrifying performance by one of the top bands in “Modern Crossover Prog”!
Immediate feedback on “Counterpoint”
“If you like Steven Wilson, Steely Dan, or Pink Floyd, you will LOVE this new Circuline album!”
— Tom Palmieri; Branchburg, New Jersey
Reviews for the debut album “Return”
“Cinematic….refined…..polished…..smooth as silk…..not what you usually hear from a first album…..” – Marty Dorfman (AKA The Prog Doctor), House of Prog
“Take a generous handful of YES, add a heaped tablespoon of the grandeur of Gentle Giant, sprinkle with the chops of Porcupine Tree, cook on gas mark 6 for 40 minutes until piping hot.” — Classic Rock Presents PROG Magazine (UK)
“A great debut album. 4 out of 5 stars.” — Progression Magazine (U.S.)
“Excellent vocals…..a variety of unpredictable moods, tempos, and atmospheres…..a nice balance of instrumentals and songs…..tasty keyboard solos…..nice guitar…..YES-like rhythm section…..exciting Porcupine-Tree-like…..a great debut album!” — Classic Rock Society magazine (UK)
“Remarkable [and] skillful musicians…..deserve(s) that we pay closer attention…..untimely musical vibes…..prolific ideas, like a breath of fresh air…..these exciting 40 minutes…..a duo of convincing vocal performers…..these artists refuse all labeling and don’t take the easy route…..their music, defined by their soul just like ‘melodic and cinematic rock for the 21st century’…..a delightful vocal performance (Silence Revealed)…..prog AOR accents, cinematic landscapes and instrumental fusions…..variety [that] thrives of rigor and intensity…..a devilishly successful album…..perfect in its genre…..” — Olivier Pelletant, Big Bang Magazine (France)
“Reminiscent of YES….snippets of Camel and Rush….excellent extended guitar solo….nice vocals….monstrous Threshold heavy section….great keyboards….intense drumming….similar to It Bites and Porcupine Tree in parts…” — Fireworks Magazine (UK)
“There are many layers here on first listen…delicately placed strips of all manner of sounds interwoven and joined without a hint of the seam…It’s that good, and only gets better upon each playing…Trust me – You’ll know what I mean when you listen to Return yourselves.” – Paul Watson, Progarchy
“What an amazing album. If you have not heard this band, check them out…What are you waiting for?” – Nick Katona, House of Prog D.J. and President of Melodic Revolution Records
“You guys are standing in the backyard of greatness, and I want to be along for the ride.” – Alan Baillargeon, New England Progressive Rock Music Series
Reviews from Live Performances
Geoff Downes (YES, Asia) said of Andrew Colyer – “Very good…you’ve got the Prog Rock chops.”
“Refreshing….a nice surprise….really good….we definitely want to have you back to perform here.” – Jim Robinson, New Jersey ProgHouse
“Top notch progressive act” – John Wilcox, Progsheet
“I was on the YES Cruise to the Edge, and I thought you sounded better than they did!” – Wes Ostiguy, Boston, Massachusetts
“You guys are freaking awesome!” – Paul Illsley (10th Planet, Dan James Band, Kinetic Punch), Catskill, New York
“Oh my God, you guys are Tremendous!!! That was like performance art!!” – Carol Woodman, Portsmouth, New Hampshire
“I get goose bumps every time I hear them!” – Lisa McMillan, Rhinebeck, New York
“My friend made me go see them in person. I don’t even like progressive music, and I thought they were great!” – Mary Nemeth, Queens, New York
“Man, you guys were great! I’m so glad I got to see you. I’ll be at every concert I can.” – George Carrothers, Milan, New York
“These guys are really tight! From the second they started playing, it sounded exactly as though they knew right where they were supposed to be. You would think these guys had been playing together for years.” – Bette Weber, Red Hook, New York
“A wild progressive ride which transcends the past into the future…what a great band!” – ‘Front Row” Dave Beesmer, attendee of over 1000 concerts and videographer for over 300 concerts
Reviews of the Debut Album Promo Video
“I got a YES vibe with a modern take on it.” – Gary Godin, Boston, Massachusetts
“Great sound, great band!” – Andrea Leigh Mitchell, Goshen, Indiana
“This is an awesome track…loved the old school rock vibe…TALENTED ARTISTS…instead of over produced…really nice…” – Chris Miller, Boston, Massachusetts
“WOW! AMAZING – like the sounds of YES, only better!! Love it!! Let me know when the album comes out – I’m lining up!!” – Monica DiMartino Farragher, North Chatham, New York
“You guys are amazing!” – Sara Moriarty Deck, Buffalo, New York
“Fabulous!!!” – Debbie Gano Eustace, Annandale, New Jersey
“Awesome!” – Will Hayes, Albany, New York
“Sounds…fresh and forward looking…I REALLY like it!” – Brian Hutton, Monifieth, Angus, United Kingdom
“DUDES (and DUDETTE)!!!!!!! I am blown away! You guys, and gal, are AMAZING!!!!!
I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE it! CONGRATS! I can’t wait for the CD to come out.” – Helen Hetherington, Rhinebeck, New York
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