Artist: KNIGHT AREA
Album: UNDER A NEW SIGN (CD US IMPORT)

Release date: 2007
Media type: CD

The Dutch masters of prog return with their long awaited second album “Under A New Sign”. Three years ago Knight Area stunned the progressive rock world with their debut “The Sun Also Rises”. Knight Area creates epic symphonic rock in the vein of Genesis, Marillion, IQ, and Pendragon. Originally conceived as a studio project by the brothers Gerben and Joop Klazinga, Knight Area evolved into a touring band drawing quite a bit of attention in Europe. The band was honored to receive an invitation to perform in the US at Nearfest 2005, where they picked up many new fans.

“Under A New Sign” marks the first recordings of Knight Area as a true band, with other members having creative input. The band’s installed fanbase need not worry – the music is essentially the same but with some harder edge guitars. The new album should also appeal to fans of heavier progressive bands like Arena and Dream Theater.

"Under A New Sign" is the perfect blend of old school prog married to modern production techniques. The band's signature sound - Mellotrons, Hammond organ, and flute - dizzying lead synth and guitar interplay - it's here in spades! Noted mastering engineer Bob Katz gave the music an expansive and epic feel.

TRACKLIST:

1. A different Man (7:50)
2. Exit L.U.M.C. (7:41)
3. Mastermind (6:17)
4. Under a new Sign (5:44)
5. Courteous Love (7:08)
6. Dreamweaver (7:38)
7. A different Man - Part ll (13:07)

Total Time: 55:27

LINE-UP:

- Gerben Klazinga / keyboards
- Mark Smit / vocals, Fender Rhodes (5), lyrics
- Rinie Huigen / guitars, backing vocals
- Mark Vermeule / guitars
- Gijs Koopman / bass, Moog Taurus
- Pieter van Hoorn / drums
- Joop Klazinga / flute, recorders, lyrics

Guest musicians:
- Ruben van Kruistum / cello (5)
- Bas Immerzeel / lead guitar (6), 12-string guitar (5)