Also Eden is a 5-piece South-West UK progressive rock band comprising vocals, keyboards, guitars, bass and drums.
Influenced by traditional progressive rock music such as Genesis and Yes along with the more modern progressive sounds of Porcupine Tree and the Flower Kings, the band was initially formed as a recording project in 2005 by Huw Lloyd-Jones (vocals) and Ian Hodson (keyboards/vocals).
With the addition of Simon Rogers (guitars/vocals), Ralvin Thomas (bass) and Mark Hall (drums), the band sound began to take evolve, culminating in the 2006 release "About Time". About Time has since received many favourable reviews, and the band's live appearances helped win new audiences both in the UK and on the Continent following live performances at Summers End Festival 2005 and 2006, and ProgFarm (Bakeveen, Holland) in 2006.
The addition of vocalist Rich Harding in 2010 coincided with a change in overall musical style and direction for the band. Guitarist and founding member Simon Rogers has mentioned attempts "to impress" in the bands' early albums, with sections featuring multiple keyboard and guitar solos, whereas in later works the releases have become "more song based.". The credits to the Differences As Light EP include thanks to Harding's two biggest influences, Hazel O'Connor and Billy Mackenzie, a lyric from each of whom is included in the three-part track, Reality Cheque.
The band underwent some personnel changes due to personal and work commitments in 2007, and recruited Steve Byrne (drums) and Steve Dunn (bass/vocals). This line-up performed at Summer's End, Progfarm and ProckFest (Bunde, Germany) and these performances have enhanced Also Eden's profile to a new audience. Also Eden have since parted with Steve Byrne, but are busy writing and recording their second album (due for release in March 2008) and are very excited by the new sound and change of direction" and the prospect of live work in 2008.
Years active: 2005 – present
Current members:
Rich Harding – Vocals, rhythm guitar (live)
Andy Rigler – Keyboards, backing vocals
Simon Rogers – Guitar, backing vocals
Graham Lane – Bass
Lee Nicholas – Drums
Former members:
Huw Lloyd-Jones – Vocals
Ralvin Thomas – Bass
Steve Dunn – Bass
Tim Coleman – Drums
Mark "DB" Hall – Drums
Steve Byrne – Drums
Dave Roelofs – Drums
Ian Hodson – Keyboard, Backing Vocals
Howard "H" Sinclair – Keyboards, backing vocals
The Greater Game: https://youtu.be/cxIeqMifHic
Artificial Light: https://youtu.be/MRpPodF9mHc
Discography:
Studio albums:
About Time (2006)
It’s Kind of You to Ask (2008)
Think of the Children! (2011)
[REDACTED] (2013)
EP's:
Differences as Light (2010)
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