Symphonic Rock\'s First Couple\'s Albums Chart at New Music Weekly

Symphonic Rock's First Couple's Albums Chart at New Music Weekly

(EMAILWIRE.COM, December 16, 2006 ) Los Angeles, CA - The CD releases "Gemini" by symphonic rock vocalist Lana Lane and "Hommage Symphonique" by Lane's keyboardist / producer / husband Erik Norlander have entered the New Music Weekly College Chart at #10 and #8 respectively. The airplay charting follows on the heels of two other Norlander project releases - first the Erik Norlander & Friends DVD/CD release "Live in St. Petersburg" and the 2CD release "Revolution Road" by Rocket Scientists, both charting 1-3 months ago. Norlander is also the keyboardist and a core member of Rocket Scientists. Lana Lane's "Gemini" is an album of classic rock covers from the 60s and 70s featuring the backing musicians Vinny Appice (d), Tony Franklin (b), George Lynch (g), Mark McCrite (g, v) and Erik Norlander (k) along with Kelly Keeling providing additional duet and harmony vocals. Gemini is the astrological symbol for twins, and since this is Lana's second album of all covers, the album carries the theme of "two" throughout. Lana recorded two songs by each classic rock artist for this release: a pair of songs each originally recorded by Cream, Pink Floyd, The Moody Blues, Heart, Jefferson Airplane and Foreigner. Of particular note is Lana's "Pink Moon Suite" that combines the song "Johnny Moon" -- originally recorded by Heart -- with songs from most of "Side One" of Pink Floyd's landmark "Dark Side of the Moon" album. Erik Norlander's "Hommage Symphonique" is an album of progressive rock covers recorded by Erik along with Gregg Bissonette (d), Don Schiff (b), Mark McCrite (g) with Kelly Keeling handling all of the vocal duties. Erik employed a small ensemble of acoustic instruments featuring Jon Pappenbrook (trumpets flugelhorn), Eric Jorgensen (trombones), Mike Alvarez (cello) and David Schiff (woodwinds). David is the brother of Don Schiff, and in addition to Don's NS/Stick work on the album, he also fills out the acoustic string ensemble with the new Bowed Guitar instrument. Erik's choice of covers reflects his own broad musical taste, performing songs originally recorded by ELP, ELO, Yes, Rick Wakeman, King Crimson, Procol Harum and Jethro Tull and Chuck Mangione. The last artist may sound the most surprising, but Erik's stirring rendition of Mangione's "Children of Sanchez" brings this jazz - fusion classic more into Erik's world of symphonic progressive rock supported by his seasoned and highly versatile band. Lana Lane - Gemini and Erik Norlander - Hommage Symphonique albums follow the already acclaimed 2CD release, Revolution Road, from Erik's band Rocket Scientists. The Rocket Scientists musicians appear throughout these two new titles continuing the collaboration and bringing it to new heights. Like Rocket Scientists - Revolution Road, these two new CDs are distributed in North America and Europe by ProgRock Records which continues another successful collaboration with Erik and Lana's Think Tank Media label. Lana Lane - Gemini and Erik Norlander - Hommage Symphonique were released on November 23, 2006 on the Avalon label in Japan and officially on January 30, 2007 on Think Tank Media / ProgRock Records with advance sales starting in December 2006.Track listings:LANA LANE – GEMINIWhite Room [4:58]White Rabbit [2:25]Long Long Way From Home [3:30]You Can Never Go Home [6:02]“Pink Moon Suite” :Breathe Introduction [1:15]Johnny Moon [3:01]Breathe in the Air [1:45]On the Run [2:05]Time [5:21]Breathe Reprise [1:25]Dream of the Archer [4:19]Starrider [5:27]Sunshine Of Your Love [4:55]Wooden Ships [4:31]Nights in White Satin [5:19]Total running time . . . 56:45ERIK NORLANDER – HOMMAGE SYMPHONIQUE1. Conquistador [4:08]2. Sir Lancelot and the Black Knight [7:20]3. Turn of the Century [7:38]4. Pirates [13:32]5. Clasp [4:51]6. King of the Universe [7:09]7. Children of Sanchez Overture [9:24]8. Starless [12:04]Total running time . . . 66:25Both titles produced by Erik Norlander for Think Tank MediaMedia contact:Think Tank MediaSandy Serge, Publicist22425 Ventura Blvd Suite 2200Woodland Hills CA 91364 USA Tel. (678) 445-0006 http://www.thetank.comE-mail: sergeent@aol.com

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