NEO-PROG
UNITED KINGDOM
Formed in 1984, Cyan took their main influences from Genesis, Mike Oldfield and It Bites, but split up after a few gigs and one demo release.
In 1991 Rob Reed (guitars,keyboards,bass, vocals) received a letter from a French fan who had received the original demo from Nick Barrett (of Pendragon and a fan of the band) and was amazed that there was still an interest in Cyan.
He re-recorded the five original tracks in his own studio, playing all instruments and singing which attracted label interest from the Dutch label SI. During early 1993 Rob recorded new material, as well as re-recording some of the tracks from the last demo for a CD release of ‘For King And Country’ in May 1993. It was very well received and resulted in various TV and radio appearances.
F2 Records released the third album by Cyan, called ‘Creeping Vine’, in April 1999 and was amazed at the demand for it! Every review is extremely positive and already sales are very impressive.
Line-up / Musicians:
Line-up / Musicians
- Rob Reed / keyboards, guitar, bass, additional vocals
- Tim Robinson / drums
- Nigel Vole / vocals
- Pete Hurley / bass
- Nick Barret / guitar (Pendragon)
- Danny Change / guitar (Fyreworks)
- Andy Edwards / guitar (Ezra, Fyreworks)
ALBUMS:
1. The Sorceror (11:30)
2. Call Me (4:24)
3. I Defy The Sun (4:22)
4. Don't Turn Away (6:38)
5. Snowbound (4:41)
6. Man Amongst Men (9:32)
7. Nightflight (5:58)
8. For King And Country (5:34)
Total Time: 52:46
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1994 - Pictures from the Other SideTracks:
1 The Guardians 12.00
2 Pictures From The Other Side 6.16
3 Solitary Angel 4.19
4 Broken Man 6.08
5 All Around The World 6.47
6 Tomorrow's Here Today 7.47
7 Follow The Flow 3.04
8 Nosferatu (requiem For A Vampire) 14.03
Total Time:60:24
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Line up/This album:
- Robert Reed / almost everything except
- Nigel Voyle / lead vocals
- Christina Maria Murphy / vocals
- Ann Morgan / opera solo (Nosferatu)
- Andy Edwards / guitar (slide solo on Nosferatu, french solo on the guardian)
- "Vampire" Chorus / Robert Cottle, Robert Reed, Christina Maria Murphy
1999 - THE CREEPING VINESongs / Tracks Listing
1. Original Sin (8:47)
2. Valhala (3:42)
3. Gwenan (6:17)
4. I Will Show You Life (5:30)
5. Goodbye World (9:54)
6. The River (7:22)
7. Home (4:36)
8. The Creeping Vine (9:30)
Total Time: 55:00
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1999 - ECHOES
Musicians
- Rob Reed / all instruments on 1-8, vocal on 1-5, 9, guitar & keyboards on 9-10
- Nigel Voyle / lead vocal on 6-8, 10
- Christina Murphy / backing vocal on 7
- Tim Robinson / drums on 9-10
- Pete Hearley / bass on 9-10
Tracks Listing
1. Cyan (5:41)
2. Man Amongst Men (10:51)
3. Snowbound (4:41)
4. I Defy The Sun (4:20)
5. Nightflight (5:57)
6. Solitary Angel (4:20)
7. Tomorrow's Here Today (7:46)
8. Follow The Flow (3:06)
9. Charm The Snake (3:29)
10. Jimmy The Tank (5:19)
Total Time: 55:30
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