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Festival News: Magenta To Bring Symphonic Color To NEARfest 2007

Posted on Monday, October 16 @ 00:35:11 UTC by nightowl

We are very pleased to announce that the British quintet Magenta, without question one of the best "newer" bands in the symphonic progressive arena, will be performing on the Saturday slate of NEARfest 2007. Centered around the multi-keyboard attack of band founder Rob Reed and the soaring and emotive vocals of Christina Booth, Magenta's music is evocative of a hybrid of Yes and Renaissance textures, updated for the 21st century with an aggressive guitar and rhythmic edge.



Their new release Home, a concept-themed work about the conflicting emotions of a young female British emigre? to the USA, along with its EP companion New York Suite, have cemented their international reputation and proven a very strong seller for their independent F2 Music label. Magenta has also garnered well-deserved accolades for their extremely strong live performances at festivals and prog showcases around the world. Be sure not to miss Magenta's stirring performance at NEARfest 2007!

[Source: Chad/NEARFest]

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