We like nice things, and set in the exceptionally beautiful surroundings of the Rhodope Mountains lies the quaint Bulgarian village of Polkovnik Serafimovo. 850m above sea-level and a stones throw away from the Greek border, this enchanting village is where Meadows in the Mountains likes to call home. Historically the country has been invaded and conquered by the Roman Empire, Gengis Khan, Alexander the Great and was finally enveloped by the mighty communist iron curtain (and now us!). As a result the local area has a rich cultural heritage including ancient Thracian sites such as Perperikon and Tatul; medieval castles, churches, monasteries and scenic villages with traditional Bulgarian architecture from 18th and 19th century. The Rhodopes is the greenest and most picturesque Bulgarian mountain range and is also known as the homeland of the mythological singer Orpheus. Orpheus was a legendary musician, poet, and prophet in ancient Greek religion and myth. His accolades are centered on his ability to charm all living things and even stones with his music; Like Orpheus, Meadows in the Mountains invites you to be charmed by our music along with the beautiful scenery and people of Bulgaria.

Puzzle King

My name is François Puzenat. Puzzle King is my solo project of progressive rock. I live near Roanne in France. I offer you an unformatted music that don't underestimate the open mindedness of its public. I suggest you a story resulting of my own history and that is not politically correct.
Anna

This text aims to present my first concept album Anna : a progressive rock that plunges its roots in the 70's and spreads its foliage in the third millennium. And, as for the theme, it is set at the beginning of the twentieth century, during the Russian Revolution : Anna and Anatoli are   struggling at a time favourable to extremist situations, behaviors and feelings. They try to preserve their love in spite of the war, in spite of the revolution.
Why did I choose the Revolution of 1917, a polemic topic, as a background to the story of Anna ? Well, : in 1917, My paternal grandfather was 13 years old and was already a young worker. My maternal grandfather was a modest 18 year old farmer. From France, they experienced the Russian Revolution as a great hope for all peoples. They supported with sincerity this fragment of humankind in search of dignity. Today, the revolution of 1917 has fallen into disgrace. It is easily condemned without further ado. To put the balance right and distinguish myself from a musical sphere too often conformist and sanitized, I've decided to write Anna.
Unusual in its musical form, singular in its theme, the album Anna also differ by an original distribution : "Sunday's prog". Anna is made of 13 tracks included 3 acts, one preamble and one epilogue. They will be available successively, every sunday, in free streaming. There will be 4 “deliveries” from 20 th May to 10 rd June 2012.
More ordinary but nevertheless to report, the full album (CD or digital) is available from 20 th may 2012 on the website of Puzzle King, Bandcamp, iTunes, Amazon, Fnac…
Creation

Puzzle King is a personal project started in 2009 with the beginning of the creation of Anna. I wrote the script and lyrics, composed the music, programmed the drums, recorded the guitars, keyboards and vocals (in French and English), added sound effects. The bass was recorded by Nathalie Prost. Guillaume Ninon from Studiolaf (Nemo, Wolfspring ...) was responsible for the mixing and mastering.
Conclusion

The purpose of this paper is to introduce you to my first concept album Anna. My approach is passionate and sincere. I made every effort to ensure that my compositions are played, listened to and that they meet their public. Some will be attracted by the music, others by the story. For my part, I'll know if there are people who think like me. I'll know if I'm not alone.

 

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Name : Puzzle King.

Musical style : Progressive rock. What's more difficult than to describe objectively one's own music ? That's why I will not ... More specifically, I'll describe it all the same (you are reading this lines for that), but not impartially, this is not possible. You have been warned, let's go.
To enjoy my music, you must accept the loss of our traditional musical models (the famous "song" format). You must put a lot of youself in the listening and devote yourself to it exclusively for an hour and a quarter. And, ultimately, what a trip !
The freedom of compositions allows a successful combination of various musical genres (progressive rock, hard-rock, classical music, song), between calm passages and slamming sequences. They jump within each title without monotony or systematization and surprise the listener with their originality constantly renewed.
Despite these rhythm changes, the puzzle that is offered comes together seamlessly thanks to a captivating and intense story. It's a potential movie that keeps us in suspense in an atmosphere filled with emotion. And you find yourself enjoying a French text (for the French version of course), poetic and narrative, on a punchy rock music. Then, a decompression stage is needed, just after the last note of the album : a moment where one remains troubled and thoughtful, it's a sure sign that the challenge has been met.
To sum up, my music is free, saturated with emotion and with enchanting sensitivity. This is a “shivering music”. It can be described as cinematographic, progressive rock. However, for sure, it is away from fashions, it is not trendy. If you love Justin Bieber's "positive attitude", this album is probably not for you. If your goal is to have fun on the dancefloor, this is probably not the right option. For all the others, listen !

Place : Roanne in France.

Member : François Puzenat (author, composer, vocals, guitars, keyboards, programming).

Events : Release of the concept album Anna and installation of " Sunday's prog ».

Guests :

    Nathalie Prost : bass,
    Yannick Thinon : trombone,
    Pierre Fournier : clarinet.

Influences :

    Progressive rock bands : Genesis, Yes, Anathema, Pain of Salvation, Pink Floyd, King Crimson, Sylvan, Moongarden, Mars Volta, Dream Theater, Saga, Galahad, Rush, Marillion, Kaïpa, Riverside, The Flower Kings, Lazuli, Nemo, Gazpacho, Blind Ego, Eureka, Unitopia.
    Hard-rock or pop bands, but always with a light background of prog : Queen, Supertramp, Barclay James Harvest, Queensrÿche, Muse, Deep Purple, Led Zeppelin, Faith No More, Journey, Boston, Kansas, Thin Lizzy, AC-DC, King’s X, Status Quo, Van Halen, Scorpions (with Uli Jon Roth), Iron Maiden, Judas Priest, Toto, Fishbone, Foreigner, Maroon 5.
    French music and more : Jacques Brel, Georges Brassens, Jean Ferrat, Daniel Balavoine, Francis Cabrel, Jean-Jacques Goldman, Renaud, Téléphone.
    Classical : Erik Satie, Edvard Grieg.

The album Anna is sold on :

    The shop of Puzzle King
    Bandcamp
    iTunes, Deezer, Fnac, Amazon, Virgin Mega, Spotify, Orange, Sfr, emusic, Nokia, Real, Simfy, Tradebit, Last FM, Zune, Myspace, 24-7, iHeartRadio, MediaNet, Rumblefish, Rhapsody, GreatIndieMusic, Google Music Store.

Thank you for giving priority to the shop of Puzzle King for your purchases.

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Take part in the discussion on :

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    Reverbnation,
    Soundcloud,
    Noomiz,
    Twitter,
    Youtube,
    Myspace.

Contact :

    Puzzle King
    François Puzenat
    1425 route des grandes roches 42370 Saint-André d’Apchon – France
    France : 04 77 65 93 90
    Out of France : 00 33 4 77 65 93 90
    contact@puzzlekingmusic.com
    www.puzzlekingmusic.com


SAME DAY REPAIRS is an indie folk / alt-country outfit hailing from a small town in rural south-eastern Australia. Combining male and female harmonies, intricate finger style guitar and honest storytelling, their music draws influence from Bon Iver, Luluc, Jose Gonzalez, Iron & Wine, Nick Drake, Joni Mitchell, Gillian Welch, Elliot Smith and Neil Young.

Synergy Protocol: The unity in a set of regulations.
 
Yes, dear readers, we are talking about yet another Dutch female fronted metal band. But… this time we are talking about a truely progressive metal band with an 80’ies twist. Unlike so many other female fronted bands these days, Synergy Protocol first and foremost affiliates with bands like Dream Theater, Symphony X, Queensrÿche, Opeth and Ayreon.
 
So how is that progressive?
Well, the music contains a lot of stuff that makes it more complicated than absolutely necessary, like many, many, many signature changes, vocal harmonies and enchanting melodies. We don’t really know what is progressive about that, but that is how they call it anyway. The definition of metal is a lot easier: the distorted guitars are usually loud!
The 80’ies twist comes from early influences like Iron Maiden, Queen, Toto, Metallica and Rush.
This is what clearly distinguishes the band from others.
 
During the first 18 months of their existence the vocals were taken care of by Laura Guldemond. After her sudden departure the band is currently getting back to speed with their new and amazingly talented new vocalist, Laura Martínez, who has made her first public appearance with Synergy Protocol at Occultfest on September 4th, 2015 in Hoogeveen.
As always she will be supported by one of the biggest Dutch talents on drums: Patrick van Mourik; his double kick will make your earplugs melt. Mark Roelofs plays the guitar and takes care of the high pitch in the vocal harmonies. Maarten “Big M” Heeringa is the second guitarist / backing vocalist and together with Wim Smits (bass, ex-Jewel) brings in the experience.
 
With their first singer Synergy Protocol released their first demo in February 2014 and has performed over 40 shows all over the Netherlands, amongst others as a support for Stream of Passion and Vulture Industries on the main stages of De Boerderij and P60. They always manage to leave the audience with a smile on their face, due the humourous and unforgettable live-performance, which reputation is spreading fast understandibly.
 
The first half of 2016 was mainly spent recording the first full-length, and maybe even more, CD. The CD is scheduled to be released shortly after summer 2016. Plans are to accompany this with an extensive tour abroad.
 
Meanwhile they keep striving for entertaining as many people as possible all over the world, whether it is at festivals, clubshows or support slots.
 
Hence: Synergy Protocol!

Hey everyone! I’m Shauli, also known as ShiBass, a passionate electronic music producer blending the vibes of old-school classics with fresh, modern energy. I’ve been working hard to bring you a brand new set that’s full of both remastered favorites and brand new tracks. Get ready for a journey that captures the spirit of both the past and the present!

💥 Latest Set:
This set is a combination of new and remixed versions of some of my best work – a reflection of the years I’ve spent crafting my sound. 🎶
Here’s the tracklist:

1️⃣ Open Naimt Hasikorim
2️⃣ ShiBass - Shiva Mangala (2024 Edit)
3️⃣ Offir Malol feat. Maorizzio - Baila (Shibass Remix)
4️⃣ Yves Deruyter - Back To Earth (ShiBass Remix)
5️⃣ ShiBass - Yalla (Original Version)
6️⃣ ShiBass - Faith (Original Version)
7️⃣ PPK - Resurection (Vini Vici Remake - ShiBass Vocal Edit)
8️⃣ Junam - Out Of Body Experience (ShiBass Remix)
9️⃣ ShiBass N.N (Unr)
🔟 Yahel - Going Up (ShiBass Remix)
1️⃣1️⃣ Milk Inc - La Vache (Shibass Remix)
1️⃣2️⃣ ShiBass & Beat Hackers - Bad Guys (Original Version)
1️⃣3️⃣ ShiBass - My Dreams (Unr)
1️⃣4️⃣ Yahel - DNA (ShiBass Remix)

🎙 About Me:
As ShiBass, I’ve always strived to create music that connects people through deep, powerful beats and melodies. Whether it’s a remix of an iconic track or an original creation, my focus is to keep the energy alive, both in the studio and on the dancefloor.

📲 Follow Me:
★SHIBASS★
🎵 SoundCloud: bit.ly/2I7ylMh
📺 YouTube: bit.ly/2v5fc57
👍 Facebook: bit.ly/4cYwCTP
📸 Instagram: bit.ly/2IaoFAq
🎧 Beatport: bit.ly/2GeQ5D7

💬 Let’s Connect:
Feel free to leave a comment, message me, or just vibe to the tunes. Your support means everything, and I can’t wait to share more music with you! 🎧

#ShiBass #NewMusic #Remixes #Psytrance #Techno #MusicLover

שלום לכולם! אני שאול, הידוע גם בשם ShiBass, מפיק מוזיקה אלקטרונית עם תשוקה עצומה לטראנס פסיכדלי וטכנו. עבדתי קשה על הסט החדש הזה, שמשלב בין קטעים קלאסיים מהעבר לצד חומרים חדשים ורעננים. אתם מוכנים למסע שמחבר בין הישן לחדש?

💥 הסט החדש:
הסט הזה הוא שילוב של קטעים חדשים ורמיקסים שעבדתי עליהם לאורך זמן. הנה רשימת השירים:

1️⃣ Open Naimt Hasikorim
2️⃣ ShiBass - Shiva Mangala (2024 Edit)
3️⃣ Offir Malol feat. Maorizzio - Baila (Shibass Remix)
4️⃣ Yves Deruyter - Back To Earth (ShiBass Remix)
5️⃣ ShiBass - Yalla (Original Version)
6️⃣ ShiBass - Faith (Original Version)
7️⃣ PPK - Resurection (Vini Vici Remake - ShiBass Vocal Edit)
8️⃣ Junam - Out Of Body Experience (ShiBass Remix)
9️⃣ ShiBass N.N (Unr)
🔟 Yahel - Going Up (ShiBass Remix)
1️⃣1️⃣ Milk Inc - La Vache (Shibass Remix)
1️⃣2️⃣ ShiBass & Beat Hackers - Bad Guys (Original Version)
1️⃣3️⃣ ShiBass - My Dreams (Unr)
1️⃣4️⃣ Yahel - DNA (ShiBass Remix)

🎙 קצת עליי:
כמו ShiBass, תמיד ניסיתי ליצור מוזיקה שמחברת בין אנשים, עם ביטים חזקים ומלודיות עוצמתיות. בין אם מדובר ברמיקסים לקטעים אייקוניים או ביצירות מקוריות, המטרה שלי היא לשמור על האנרגיה בוערת באולפן ועל הרחבה.

📲 עקבו אחריי:
★SHIBASS★

🎵 SoundCloud: bit.ly/2I7ylMh
📺 YouTube: bit.ly/2v5fc57
👍 Facebook: bit.ly/4cYwCTP
📸 Instagram: bit.ly/2IaoFAq
🎧 Beatport: bit.ly/2GeQ5D7
💬 בואו נתחבר:
אשמח לשמוע מכם – בין אם זה בתגובות, בהודעות או פשוט להאזין למוזיקה. התמיכה שלכם היא הכל בשבילי, ואני לא יכול לחכות לשתף איתכם עוד מוזיקה! 🎧

Sound Cloud
tinyurl.com/shibasset2024
YouTube
bit.ly/ShiBassSummerMix

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