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Enter by the 12th Gate
Artist:  Michael Pinella
Label:  InsideOutMusic
Length:  13 Tracks/44:23

 OK folks, what cha’ got here is pretty much heaven for keyboard-oriented music fans.  Michael Pinella is the world-class keyboardist for the progressive metal band, Symphony X.   On Enter by the 12th Gate Pinella steps away from the thundering metal stylings of  symphony X and stretches his keyboard prowess in music that I would describe as “classical symphonic progressive instrumentals.”  Wow, that IS a mouthful.  

Enter by the 12th Gate is a first-rate mix of stripped-down classical keyboard pieces and more rock-oriented mini epics.  This is great music to reading Lord of the Rings or Narnia by, or just for sitting and chillin’ with the headphones.  The ethereal majesty of the CD will sweep you away to far dimensions, and Pinella’s incredible keyboard chops will have you wishing you had paid more attention in piano class!

Standout cuts are “The White Room,” and “Welcome to My Daydream.”  And as with most InsideOutMusic releases, _Enter by the 12th Gate_ is wrapped in a tasty package featuring a moody fantasy/sci-fi cover.

Check out InsideOutMusic  for more information on Michael Pinella and Symphony X.

DJ Barry 
 
 

DJ Barry hosts Soul Frequency, a weekly FM and Internet free form rock radio show showcasing progressive rock, instrumental rock, power-pop, psychedelic rock, rock classics and more—great rock for the ages!

 
 
 
 
 

 

   
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