Press > GREYLEVEL IS SIGNED TO PROGROCK RECORDS AND RELEASES THE ALBUM “OPUS ONE”

31 Jul 2011

Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 4 November 2006 – Greylevel is a progressive rock band from the west coast of Canada featuring Derek Barber (vocals, keyboards, guitars, bass and programming), Richard Shukin (6 and 12 string guitars, bass and lead guitars), and Esther Barber (vocals and keyboards). It's earliest beginnings go back to 2001 when Derek Barber began writing and recording songs in his home studio. Trained from childhood in classical piano, Derek desired to create music that incorporated his classical training with his love for progressive rock music. After several years of honing the craft of writing and recording, Derek was joined by his wife Esther and good friend Richard Shukin, bringing Greylevel to it's current form. Together the three of them recorded their debut album, "Opus One", which was completed in 2006. Although not a concept album, it follows a general theme of lost love and finding hope in looking beyond one's self. Focusing more on expressive playing and song writing then on pure chops and technicality, "Opus One" takes the listener on a journey through many emotions and experiences. The band had this to say, "We are very grateful and honored to be signed to ProgRock Records and have the opportunity to present our music to a larger audience. It is evident from their catalog that ProgRock is dedicated to musical integrity and fostering a true love of progressive music, a goal that we are proud to play a small part in." "Another nice surprise for me, and one that covers some new ground for us sonically, a little more mellow, to my ears like ‘Stupid Dream’ era Porcupine tree, not to mention that they are a really pleasant group of people to work with.”, Shawn Gordon, President of ProgRock Records said. "Opus One" is the ProgRock Records debut release from Greylevel, and can be found at http://www.therecordlabel.net/progressive-rock/greylevel/. Fans of older Porcupine Tree, Pink Floyd, Camel and IQ will particularly enjoy this release, although there is something for everyone. The album is available for immediate order and will ship in early December. About ProgRock Records ProgRock Records was founded in 2002 and has rapidly grown in to a recognized force in the music community, signing established artists and breaking new artists alike.