Debut album from Magus mastermind.THE WINTER TREE (formerly MAGUS) is a band formed by composer/multi-instrumentalist Andrew Laitres(a.k.a. Andrew Robinson) with vocalist/guitarist Mark Bond and his wife Deb Bond on keyboards. MAGUS was formed by Andrew in 1985 after a 4 year stint on the regional cover band circuit. Andrew wanted to focus his time and talents on creating original compositions. Several demos and cassette releases were issued between 1987 and 1993. At a New York City YES fan convention in 1994 Andrew noticed many vendors selling Progressive Rock CDs and merchandise. This inspired him to record the first full length MAGUS CD, the self-titled debut, released in 1995. Andrew formed a band to perform live with Debbie Moore on keyboards and Jeff Costello on drums. The group played 3 well received concerts and began to work on the follow up CD, 'Traveller'. Costello bowed out before recording commenced and, after laying down tracks to several songs(one which she co-wrote), Debbie Moore left. Andrew and the engineer on the album, Bryce Chicoine, finished the project.The self-titled debut by The Winter Tree is a synthesis of many different musical styles and genres: rock, folk, electronic, ambient, and world music among others. These elements combine to create a fascinating and cohesive work that should satisfy the progrock enthusiast as well as a diverse listening public.Track Listing Voices From A Lost Age Babylon Guardian Angel Fading Shadows In May Now That You've Flown A Twilight In Middle March The Other The Three Hills Stranger The Adventures Of Prince Caspian Additional DetailsLabel: Progrock RecordsGenre: Progressive RockRun Time: 40:01 minsRegion: 0Release Date: 09/13/11UPC: 718122469994
