Shadowlight

[Prog Head]

SHADOWLIGHT is (at the moment) a duo of James Hodkinson (lead guitar, vocals, synthesizers) and Mark Wilson (piano, organ, keyboards). They have sublimated a wide range of emotions and feelings into their music – it has a rich and fat sound, surrounded by lush amounts of reverberation to provide the overall atmosphere. There is definitely somewhat of a similarity to Porcupine Tree (a comparison amplified by Steven Wilson-style of singing and harder-edged guitar work). Some of the instrumental passages really do feel like they’d have fit on ‘Lightbulb Sun’ album...The next British group as DeeExpus comes to my mind in very pleasant, mellow parts. Shadowlight succeeds to keep attention to surprise by sudden changing climates from heavy parts to fragile piano and dreamy mood. I think that mighty Pink Floyd is the source of inspiration too. Harmony vocals add an extra, a bit psychedelic and hypnotizing dimension. That’s an emotional experience, captivating and compelling. Whatever influences, Shadowlight’s CD ‘Winter’ is a very strong release which certainly shows a great deal of promise.

http://www.shadowlight.org.uk

The different parts in every song on 'Winter' are parts of the same big picture, which is a good thing. Listen to believe!


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[Prog Head]

James Hodkinson and Mark Wilson are joined by Paul Collins (drums, percussion). Their full-length album 'The Twilight Canvas' is close to completion. The actual release is planned for the beginning of 2012. A number of tracks have been re-mixed and re-recorded for this CD. The fully new songs are to be: Different Light, The Cutting Room, Black Swansong, Evenfall…
And maybe some more.

[Prog Head]

Ed Williamson Brown recently joined the band as new bass guitarist. The line up is now complete. Shadowlight has grown in their music and sound (to compare with the debut EP). The upcoming album is scheduled for Summer.

More detailes should be confirmed as they become available.