Category: Reviews


Prog Review 41: Portico Quartet – Portico Quartet

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February 7, 2012

This time around I review the third self-titled album from the Portico Quartet. Is it jazz or is it prog? You’ll have to watch the video to find out what I think.

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Title Music:
“Stinkhorn” by Darren Lock

Background Music:
“The Mist Suite”

All music has been written and recorded by Darren Lock and is used by permission because I am that Darren Lock who wrote and recorded this music. If I could figure out how to give myself permission and prove conclusively to YouTube that I am the artiste in question I would do it. What do they want….blood?

To buy an EP containing this music:
http://music.darrenlock.com/album/the-stinkhorn-ep

Or visit my iTunes page:
http://bit.ly/m53fg8

Or my own music page:
http://music.darrenlock.com

Or perhaps I can interest you in a T-shirt:
http://lock.spreadshirt.co.uk

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Shine On – Pink Floyd: The UNBOXING

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February 2, 2012

It seems such a long time ago when I sold all my computer games in order to fund the purchase of this particular box set. I was impressed when I got it and I am still impressed to day. It oozes class and quality and is exquisitely designed.

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Prog Review 40: In the Court of the Crimson King – King Crimson + 40th Anniversary Edition

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January 29, 2012

This is a classic prog album and this was requested by eddiemurphyfan100 among others. As well as talking about the album, I also look at the 40th Anniversary Boxset and do an unboxing of that. It’s a big feast to get through but well worth it. Yum!

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Title Music:
“Stinkhorn” by Darren Lock

Background Music:
“A Nest of Vipers”
“Wordless Through Starry Trees”
“Steady State of Flux”
“Fantasia One”
“Snapdragon”
“Amongst the Stars”
“One Brain”
“The Mist Suite”

All music has been written and recorded by Darren Lock and is used by permission because I am that Darren Lock who wrote and recorded this music. If I could figure out how to give myself permission and prove conclusively to YouTube that I am the artiste in question I would do it. What do they want….blood?

To buy an EP containing this music:
http://music.darrenlock.com/album/the-stinkhorn-ep

Or visit my iTunes page:
http://bit.ly/m53fg8

Or my own music page:
http://music.darrenlock.com

Or perhaps I can interest you in a T-shirt:
http://lock.spreadshirt.co.uk

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Prog Review 39: Atom Heart Mother – Pink Floyd

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January 26, 2012

Loyal viewers PinkFloydFan95 and CalentureAU and PsyPhiRevolution all suggested this album for review. So is this ia steaming cow pat or a pint of gold top? You’ll have to watch the video to find out!

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Here’s a link to my webpage which features a video of “Atom Heart Mother” as background music to a nature programme: http://www.darrenlock.com/?p=460

Title Music:
“Stinkhorn” by Darren Lock

Background Music:
“The Mist Suite” by Darren Lock (that’s me)

To buy an EP containing this music:
http://music.darrenlock.com/album/the-stinkhorn-ep

Or visit my iTunes page:
http://bit.ly/m53fg8

Or my own music page:
http://music.darrenlock.com

Or perhaps I can interest you in a T-shirt:
http://lock.spreadshirt.co.uk

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Prog Review 38: Clutching at Straws – Marillion

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January 22, 2012

Loyal viewer FelinePhysics was the first to nominate the final album from the Fish-era Marillion for my review. Now the question is whether the album is a vodka martini or a cup of cold sick. Watch on to find out, dear viewer…

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Title Music:
“Stinkhorn” by Darren Lock

Background Music:
“Cloistered Space” by Darren Lock (that’s me)
“Digital Sunset” by Darren Lock (that’s also me)

To buy an EP containing this music:
http://music.darrenlock.com/album/the-stinkhorn-ep

Or visit my iTunes page:
http://bit.ly/m53fg8

Or my own music page:
http://music.darrenlock.com

Or perhaps I can interest you in a T-shirt:
http://lock.spreadshirt.co.uk

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Darren Talks About… EchoNET [2009]

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January 17, 2012

This time around I thought I’d talk about my album “EchoNET” which was released in 2009.

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You can listen to the album in its entirety and purchase the digital edition at:

http://music.darrenlock.com/album/echonet

Or you can purchase the CD edition from CDBABY which also features the entire album remixed in 5.1 surround sound on DVD:

http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/darrenlock7

And to see the full “Seville” improvisation in lovely HD quality video go to: http://youtu.be/Y9YGWw9tI44?hd=1

Or visit my iTunes page:
http://bit.ly/m53fg8

Or my own music page:
http://music.darrenlock.com

Or perhaps I can interest you in a T-shirt:
http://lock.spreadshirt.co.uk

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Prog Review 37: Scary Monsters (…and Super Creeps) – David Bowie

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January 17, 2012

This was suggested by viewer Hippomancy and if you want to know if this album is a Scary Monster or a Super Creep, you’d better watch on, my friend.

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Title Music:
“Stinkhorn” by Darren Lock

Background Music:
“The Mist Suite” by Darren Lock (that’s me)

To buy an EP containing this music:
http://music.darrenlock.com/album/the-stinkhorn-ep

Or visit my iTunes page:
http://bit.ly/m53fg8

Or my own music page:
http://music.darrenlock.com

Or perhaps I can interest you in a T-shirt:
http://lock.spreadshirt.co.uk

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