"XYZ - A tribute to Rush" EP coming April 21
Sonic Reality's David Kerzner has been collaborating with other musicians on a unique project called XYZ - A Tribute to Rush. The 4 song EP, along with one bonus track, will be released on April 21, 2012.
This release, which is part of the Sonic Reality Progressive Rock Project, features Neil Peart Drums by Sonic Reality. These were samples recorded by Neil himself at the recording sessions for Neil Peart Drums a few years ago.
Here's more information about the tracks and the musicians:
1. Tom Sawyer
- Vocals, Guitar - John Wesley (Porcupine Tree)
- Keyboards - Dave Kerzner (Simon Collins Band, Thud)
- Bass - Billy Sherwood (Yes, Circa)
- Drums - Neil Peart* (*Neil Peart Drums by Sonic Reality)
2. Red Barchetta
- Vocals, Guitar -Rik Emmett (Triumph)
- Keyboards - Dave Kerzner (Simon Collins Band, Thud)
- Bass - Matt Dorsey (Simon Collins Band)
- Drums - Neil Peart* (*Neil Peart Drums by Sonic Reality)
3. YYZ
- Guitar, Bass - Billy Sherwood (Yes, Circa)
- Keyboards - Dave Kerzner (Simon Collins Band, Thud)
- Additional Guitars - Alastair Greene (Alan Parsons)
- Drums - Neil Peart* (*Neil Peart Drums by Sonic Reality)
4. Limelight
- Vocals - Randy McStine (Lo-Fi Resistance)
- Guitar - John Wesley (Porcupine Tree)
- Keyboards - Dave Kerzner (Simon Collins Band, Thud)
- Bass - Billy Sherwood (Yes, Circa)
- Drums - Neil Peart* (*Neil Peart Drums by Sonic Reality)
5. Bonus Track: Trifecta
(Original instrumental song written with the grooves of YYZ by Billy Sherwood & Dave Kerzner paying tribute to progressive rock)
- Guitar, Bass - Billy Sherwood (Yes, Circa)
- Keyboards - Dave Kerzner (Simon Collins Band, Thud)
- Drums - Neil Peart* (*Neil Peart Drums by Sonic Reality)
Release date: 4-21-12 Available for download and limited edition CD.
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