Far Corner Discography of CDs

Far Corner music CDs This intricately written debut album spans the divide between contemporary classical music and progressive rock in a series of artfully constructed pieces performed with keyboards, bass, percussion, and cello. On tracks such as the instantly accessible "With One Swipe of Its Mighty Paw" and the attention-grabbing "Silly Whim," Far Corner replaces the rock bombast of related bands such as ELP and King Crimson with a subtler array of Bartok- and Stravinsky-influenced sonic textures, all performed with an understated confidence and an assured sense of purpose. Far Corner: Angela Schmidt (acoustic guitar, electric guitar); Dan Maske (grand piano, Hammond b-3 organ, synthesizer, percussion); William Kopecky (bass guitar, fretless bass); Craig Walkner (percussion). Additional personnel: Heather Schmidt (flute); Frederick Schmidt ...

Far Corner discography The Milwaukee progressive rock band's second album is a collection of keyboard oriented instrumentals augmented by cello, percussion, and guitar. Dan Maske's keyboard playing sounds like Rick Wakeman and Keith Emerson filtered through Keith Jarrett, and on pieces like "Do You Think I'm Spooky" and "Not From Around Here" the band conjures such like-minded 1970s acts as ELP, Yes, and King Crimson. Photographers: Angela Schmidt; Dan Maske. Personnel: Angela Schmidt (violin, cello, electric cello, bamboo flute); Dan Maske (melodica, trumpet, keyboards, percussion); William Kopecky (electric bass, fretless bass, drums); Craig Walkner (drums). Recording information: eDream Studios, Milwaukee, WI; WMSE Studios.