Hello everyone, a bit of shameless promotion of the new release, reverie, on our Sunn Creative record label.
reverie: Stirring and moving orchestral sections flow into prog rock and fusion with scintillating guitar and synth lines, emotive lyrics and an overall feeling of hope.
We’ve been releasing ESP Project albums for eight years with over 50 top reviews from the Music Press. In total, albums on the label have over 95 highly recommended reviews and album of the year awards, mostly due to Tony Lowe, the producer, composer and multi-instrumentalist.
Tony has worked with and/or produced many well-known artists, including; David Cross/Robert Fripp (King Crimson), Roger Daltrey/Simon Townshend (The Who), David Jackson (Van der Graaf Generator), Members of YES, Mark Brzezicki (Big Country), Peter Coyle (Lotus Eaters), Pet Shop Boys, Julian Lennon, Toyah Willcox, Belouis Some, Modern English, Julien Clerc, and more.
The music on ESP albums is also augmented by different contributors and collaborations, giving each album a unique sound. Moving to Britain 20 years ago, I never thought I’d work with some of the top musicians in the UK. Here is our latest.
reverie, A Prog Symphony in Seven Movements, is the 8th ESP Project album since 2016. Written and performed by Tony Lowe and just under 60 minutes; the music captures mysterious atmospheres where orchestral waves sweep across changing moods and tempos accompanied by Tony’s scintillating and melodic guitar lines, taking the listener into sublime landscapes and scenarios. From stirring symphonic themes, to prog rock and fusion, reverie invokes an overall feeling of hope for the future.
First comments: "Getting my first listen to "reverie", the forthcoming album from ESP due for release from Sunn Creative on 19th May. Beautifully nuanced and alive with exquisite textures, Tony Lowe creates a striking and absorbing set of symphonic landscapes across seven tracks or movements. It's a riveting journey which never fails to engross and absorb with abundant richness and engaging atmospheres. The stunning artwork yet is also courtesy of Tony and completes a package which brings a definite sense of peace and hope. Magnificent." - Rob Fisher - The Progressive Aspect
I loved working on the CD designs for reverie, featuring the sublime photography by Tony Lowe - who is also the composer, multi-instrumentalist and producer. Last year, I played keyboards live on an ESP mini-tour where we featured our latest new release, ‘anarchic curves’ which featured the dynamic Peter Coyle on vocals and lyrics. There is nothing like being immersed in the music world.
