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That might be my only criticism — on the whole the album is keyboard-driven and a well placed guitar or even sax here and there may have provided sonic counter-balance. Joining original band members Chris Braide vocals, programming, piano, bass guitar, electric guitar, keyboards and Geoff Downes? Sponsored by Prog magazine, this rare live show is going to be a very special evening of music from DBA and their special guests, in the candlelit, atmospheric surroundings of Trading Boundaries' venue which was voted the number 2 venue on Prog Magazine's poll, after the Royal Albert Hall. I'm looking forward to opening up the songs in a live setting. Dare to be different. Modern day production values, fine songwriting and smart concept add to its undeniable charm and puts Suburban Ghosts among 's best releases.

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Dreaming Of England News Reviews Interviews Radio. Leave a Reply Cancel reply You must be logged in to post a comment. One of the hardest hitting tunes is the mournful "One Of The Few" where impactful lyrics and moody ghksts atmospheres is incredibly gripping. That might be my only criticism — on ghists whole the album is keyboard-driven and a well placed guitar or even sax here and there may have provided sonic counter-balance.

Joining original band members Chris Braide vocals, programming, piano, bass guitar, electric guitar, keyboards and Geoff Downes? DBA also announce the release of a remixed version of their critically acclaimed album Suburban Ghosts on 30th November. The truth is that an album like that — and now its successor — is really born out of its time with musicians who are not afraid to step outside of current listener expectations and who just do what they do.

As in their first release the duo continue their adventures with electronic pop music heavily saturated with keyboards and outstanding melodies. To be able to make music like this with my dear friend is a real pleasure and reminds me why I got into music in the first place.

And interestingly "Finale", which reprises the music of the album's opening cut sans vocals, reveals how closely linked Downes Braide Association are to Downes' early work in The Buggles. If you can't find what you're looking for - or wish to refine your search briade include only references to the key search term - try putting inverted commas around the search term e.

Roger Dean created the cover artwork for 'Skyscraper Souls' and the original painting will be on display on the night. Radio every Sunday at In the artists met for the first time and released the first Downes Braide Association album Pictures Of You in Now, taking this onto the live stage is going to be a real thrill for both of us. Our motto has always been: We immediately hit it off when we first met some 8 years ago, and since then, have gently nurtured our way through 3 studio albums.

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The evening is sponsored by Prog Magazine. In short, in a different age these albums would be huge. Visit Our Friends At: Or at least not for many a year. Impressively through a set of songs that do undoubtedly rely on the word pop although there are many strong prog references throughout for much of their inspiration, the likes of "North Sea", "Time Goes Fast" and "Dreaming Of England" have a depth and intricacy not often associated with that genre. Share the post "Album review: Check here to Subscribe hraide email notifications for new posts: Taking a slice of 80s electronica and infusing a far more obvious song based approach results in a collection of infectious and memorable songs that veer far from expected, while feeling readily familiar.

Chris Braide is a Brit-born, L.

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Christopher Braide is a multi-instrumentalist, Ivor Novello award-winning songwriter and producer who is based in Los Angeles. Radio… Click the appropriate icons at the top of the page. The album features new musicians and is remixed by Chris Braide and mastered by Mike Pietrini.

However through the voice of Braide, these songs have much more impact and staying power than the description pop suggests.

Although you might think this is a progressive rock album given the involvement of Geoff Downes, this is not the case.

Album review: DOWNES BRAIDE ASSOCIATION – (DBA) – Suburban Ghosts (Geoff Downes, Chris Braide)

March subkrban Reviewer: Sponsored by Prog magazine, this rare live show is going to be a very special evening of music from DBA and their special guests, in the candlelit, atmospheric surroundings of Trading Boundaries' venue which was voted the number 2 venue on Prog Magazine's poll, after the Royal Albert Hall.

A conceptual piece, covering the idea of the isolation suvurban loneliness duburban small town living revisited by someone who has left and returned after experiencing the wide world, leaves the album being about the "suburban ghosts" encountered as the past is relived.

On the other hand, Geoff Downes should need no introduction as the artist has become quite prolific in the progressive rock world with his work with Asia, The Buggles and Yes.