On March 17th, Karisma Records will make the 3 first Magic Pie albums available again. This time they will also be available on vinyl for the first time.
Magic Pie has become a household name for progfans around the world with their blend of classic prog and 70’s hard rock inspired by bands such as Spocks Beard, Dream Theater, Genesis, Pink Floyd, The Flower Kings, Transatlantic, Kansas, Deep Purple, Yes etc. Fronted by bandleader and guitar supremo Kim Stenberg, the band are known for their epic, energetic, melodic and sometimes heavy prog rock with splendid vocal harmonies and great musicianship.
The “Motions of Desire” configuration of Magic Pie consisted of songwriter and producer Kim Stenberg (guitars), Eirik Hanssen (vocals), Jan Torkild Johanssen (drums), Gilbert Marshall (keyboards, vocals), Lars Petter Holstad (bass) and Allan Olsen (vocals).
Motions of Desire was the bands now classic debut album, that was relased on CD in 2005. Now re-released on Karisma Records and for the first time available on vinyl.
– “a mix of great vocals, performance, mix of styles and execution of those styles. In fact, they create a musically exciting mix that makes you just want dive in and enjoy.” – progressiveWorld.net
– “Some call this one of the best 25 prog albums of all time, and on early listen, I’d have to agree.” – progbeauty.com
The “Circus of Life” configuration consists of songwriter and producer Kim Stenberg (guitars, vocals), Eirik Hanssen (vocals), Jan Torkild Johanssen (drums), Gilbert Marshall (keyboards, backing vocals) and Lars Petter Holstad (bass). Lead vocals on Circus of Life was handled by Allan Olsen.
Circus of Life was the bands second album, originally released 2007. Now re-released on Karisma Records and for the first time available on vinyl.
– “Circus of Life just blows me away: brilliant playing, singing, lyrics, production and concept, this band from Norway has assimilated its influences well. Add Circus of Life to your wants list!” – Acid Dragon Magazine
– “In the world of progressive rock scene, there are some bands that make a special feeling in our musical life, I consider Magic Pie one of those bands who will grab our attention with their magic and symphonic music. Brilliant and amazing, an indispensable work, highly recommendable.” – progressiverockbr.com
“The Suffering Joy” configuration of Magic Pie consisted of Jan Torkild Johannessen on Drums and percussion, Lars Petter Holstad on Bass, Gilbert Marshall on Keyboards and vocals, Eirik Hanssen on Vocals, Eirikur Hauksson on Lead vocals and Kim Stenberg on Guitars, vocals and Synth Guitar.
The Suffering Joy was the bands third album. Now re-released on Karisma Records and for the first time available on vinyl.
– “Another No. 1 placement for Magic Pie’s third album “The Suffering Joy” at top 10. In competition with the legends Steve Hacket (Genesis), YES and URIAH HEEP, (among others) Magic Pie had a close race towards the end against Uriah Heep.” – Paperlate.nl
– “Congratulations to Magic Pie, who once again have won our annual Best Of the Year award for favorite release as voted by our readers! Their 2011 CD The Suffering Joy was the runaway winner, easily outdistancing runner-up Dream Theater for A Dramatic Turn of Events and our third place finalist Steven Wilson for Grace for Drowning. Magic Pie who are now our first ever 3 time winner of our best cd of the year award.” – Sea of Tranqulity
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Band website: www.magicpie.no
Label website: www.karismarecords.no
