The songs in this playlist are the total output of the band Concept of Innocence which I used to play in. Its first and probably final release. These songs were recorded between 2008 - 2011. Mixing was originally finished in 2012. Songs were written by Rob Wessel. Performed by Rob, with Jim Kube on drums, and guests on backing vocals on some songs.
This music is also available on itunes, Spotify, Apple Music, Google Play, Deezer and other places you listen to music.
I've learned a lot about mixing since 2012, and I've got better mixing tools and a better computer today. I have updated these mixes for release in 2020. 
I have done a lot of songs just for fun, or to try out new gear, just to capture cool tones. But these were the ones I wrote that I hoped could capture listeners' attention and be the music they play over and over. 
I'm continuing to write and record progressive rock (though the group Concept of Innocence has run its course and will not be releasing more music) and I hope to get some more up for everyone to listen to.
Thankyou for listening and supporting independent artists.

Concept of Innocence progressive rock songs

I made a few updates and mix tweaks to a song I originally recorded around 2009-2010.
Jim Kube on drums.
The lead guitar was a Peavey USA Limited (which I don't have anymore). Rhythm guitars included a Jackson PC2, Carvin DC127  and Hamer Monaco Elite Mahogany.
The bass was a Rickenbacker 4001. 
Synths used include Arturia Jupiter 8V and my hardware Oberheim Matrix 6R.

Without Limits

An updated mix of a song I wrote and originally recorded with drummer Jim Kube in the band Concept of Innocence around 2010. Jim Kube on drums.
Guitars and bass were redone.
Guitars used included a Hamer Monaco Elite Mahogany, Carvin DC127, Hamer T62, Hamer Studio, and PRS 305.
The bass was a Rickenbacker 4001.
Vocals in the verses were redone. The chorus vocals are the original tracks from 2010, with Elaine Wessel, John Roberts and Amy Roberts on backing vocals.

NI B4 II organ and Camel Audio Alchemy strings, used on the original mix,  are still on this track, as is the Oberheim Matrix 6R. But added in this version are some new PPG 2.V sounds.

Wavelengths

An updated mix of a song that I recorded in about 2008-09 with the band Concept of Innocence. 
Jim Kube on drums. 
The bass is a Rickenbacker 4001. 
Guitars included Hamers, Carvins, a Jackson PC2 and a Peavey USA limited. 
Synths include Camel Audio Alchemy, Pro 53, Z3ta, Vanguard, and my hardware Oberheim Matrix 6R. 
Some lead vocals were redone.

House With Two Books

An updated mix of a song I recorded with the band Concept of Innocence around 2010. Jim Kube on drums. Phil Neubauer joined me on backing vocals. 

Camel Audio Alchemy, refx Vanguard and my Oberheim Matrix 6R are feautured on this piece. The Waldorf PPG 2.V and Korg Wavestation are heard here too. 
Thanks to Kevin Brown for lending me the beautiful Schecter 5 string bass used on this track.
I remember using my PRS 305 for the lead solo, so I was still working on recording parts in summer 2011. 
A Carvin AE185 12 string, a US Masters SG, and Carvin DC127 and DC135 are also used for guitar parts in this song.

As In Art

Another updated mix of a song I recorded with Concept of Innocence in 2008-2010. 
Jim Kube played live drums.
Bass and drum tones are greatly improved in this mix, as is the drum ambience. 
Guitar tones were also tweaked and improved. 
The bass was an Ibanez GB-35 Gary Willis signature fretless. 
The lead and melody guitars were a Peavey USA Limited (which I no longer have). A 12 string part was played on a Carvin AE-185 12 string. Palm muted chugging and E Bow melodies were done on a Hamer Studio. 

Synths used include Vanguard, ImpOSCAR, Korg Wavestation, Korg M1 and PPG2.V.

Songs From the Heart

From the Heart

From The Heart

A page that started out back around 2010 with Rob posting blues, rock, country and pop tunes recorded with fellow musicians and singers, and a few on which Rob does all vocals, guitars and bass, and EZ Drummer plays drums.
Since 2019, Rob  has been devoting all his musical energies to writing and recording progressive rock. Fewer songs but more elaborate compositions and fancier playing.
There are tracks from other projects/bands Rob plays in here too.

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Concept of Innocence progressive rock songs

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