Moonsoon - East of Asteroid - CD

East of Asteroid is the highly anticipated debut album from Norwegian progressive rock band Moonsoon.

Helge Nyheim, an accomplished drummer, vocalist, and artist from Bergen, is the driving force behind Moonsoon. With decades of experience, Helge has worked with countless musicians across various genres, and his distinctive drumming and vocals lay the foundation for the band’s sound.

Daniel Hauge, co-songwriter, producer, and arranger, has also been instrumental in shaping the album’s direction. Daniel has produced for other artists in the Apollon Records roster, such as Dobbelgjenger. Known for his work as a producer, Daniel has contributed greatly to the overall sonic texture and dynamics of the album. He also mixed and mastered the album. 

Helge and Daniel, together with the talented guest musicians, have shaped the sonic identity of the album, blending atmospheric textures, dynamic compositions, and captivating storytelling.

The album features special contributions from:
- Ian Ritchie  - A legendary saxophonist and flutist who has worked extensively with Roger Waters of Pink Floyd. Ian was the producer on Waters’ Radio K.A.O.S. His contributions to progressive rock, particularly with Waters, have cemented his place as one of the genre’s most influential musicians.
- Kjetil Møster  - An influential saxophonist in Norway’s progressive and jazz scenes, Kjetil Møster’s powerful saxophone performances bring a distinctive intensity to Moonsoon.
- Bjarte Aasmul - Bergen-based guitarist whose intricate and emotive playing adds depth and complexity to the album’s sound, enhancing its progressive rock roots.
Other contributing musicians: Eric Campbell, Egil Hauge, Helge Haugland, Inge Rypdal, Kai Taule, Marie Moe, Bastian Veland, Ivar Kolve, and Sharon Gaynor.

Written by Helge and Daniel, with lyrics by Daniel, Moonsoon is a progressive rock odyssey that blends symphonic grandeur with dystopian themes and futuristic soundscapes. The album invites listeners on an immersive journey through vast, mysterious realms of sound, balancing introspective beauty with powerful, cinematic arrangements.

Trackllist:
01. Virtual Avenue
02. Rays of Cosmic Embers (Part I)
03. Rays of Cosmic Embers (Part II)
04. Crack our Codes (Prologue)
05. Crack our Codes
06. The Nasty Man (Prologue)
07. The Nasty Man
08. The Nasty Man (Epic-logue)
09. Ones and Zeroes
10. East of Asteroid (Part I)
11. East of Asteroid (Part II)

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