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20 September 2016: Spleen Arcana and Anderson/Stolt

Spleen Arcana is the project of French songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Julien Gaullier.
Formed in 2008, Spleen Arcana is an eclectic mix of symphonic prog, space rock and art rock drenched in melancholic and contemplative moods.
Pairing up with drummer David Perron, and with the help of Marie Guillaumet on backing vocals, Julien Gaullier self-released Spleen Arcana's first album, The Field Where She Died in 2009.
This raw but sincere debut album was the result of a long, passionate process and countless hours of home studio explorations. With a limited print run of 500 copies, yet without any label nor promotion, The Field Where She Died is now nearly sold out thanks to the word of mouth.
Recorded in the same handcrafted way and with the same team, Spleen Arcana's second album, The Light Beyond The Shades, was released in February 2014.
Invention of Knowledge is the debut studio album by Anderson/Stolt, a collaboration formed by singer-songwriters and musicians Jon Anderson and Roine Stolt. It was released on 24 June 2016 through German independent record label InsideOutMusic. The project originated in 2014 after Anderson had performed with Stolt on a progressive rock-themed cruise, and the two decided to record an album. The recording process involved Anderson recording ideas in demo form in California and sending them online to Stolt in Sweden, who would develop music based on them. Invention of Knowledge was recorded in Sweden by several musicians, including Tom Brislin, Daniel Gildenlöw, and members of Stolt's band The Flower Kings.
Invention of Knowledge received some positive reviews from critics. It charted in several countries, and reached number 58 on the UK Albums Chart. Anderson and Stolt discussed the idea of performing the album live on tour, but wish to gain an idea of fan reception before they make any plans.

9 Nov 2010: Spleen Arcana & Collage

The latest release from Spleen Arcana: The Field Where She Died
Studio Album, released in 2009
Songs / Tracks Listing
1. Trample On Me (9:07)
2. The Missing Piece (3:42)
3. A Picture Of Two Lovers In The Mist (10:12)
4. Tears Are Made To Flow (9:49)
5. A Kind Of Heaven (10:04)
Total Time: 42:54
Line-up / Musicians
- Julien Gaullier / vocals, electric & acoustic guitars, bass guitar, keyboards, bodhran, mandolin
Special guests:
- David Perron / drums
- Marie Guillaumet / vocals
 
With the  Collage album "Safe", you know what you are going to get. Nothing too adventurous or different, but good, solid, highly melodic prog, with no obvious weaknesses.  This prematurely extinct Neo Prog band from Poland was not only the most important band from this country in the 90's; it figured among the best Neo Prog bands in the world. Blending heavy keyboard background with extremelly melodical guitar and vocals, they were able to deliver an original and very interseting music. Intricate tempo changes differentiate this band from the competition amongst their style, with vocals in Polish and English depending on the album. (from ProgArchives)

Spotlight 3 Nov 2010: Spleen Arcana

On today's FreeForm Spotlight, we'll be featuring the latest release from Spleen Arcana: The Field Where She Died
Studio Album, released in 2009

Songs / Tracks Listing
1. Trample On Me (9:07)
2. The Missing Piece (3:42)
3. A Picture Of Two Lovers In The Mist (10:12)
4. Tears Are Made To Flow (9:49)
5. A Kind Of Heaven (10:04)

Total Time: 42:54
Line-up / Musicians
- Julien Gaullier / vocals, electric & acoustic guitars, bass guitar, keyboards, bodhran, mandolin

Special guests:
- David Perron / drums
- Marie Guillaumet / vocals

26 October 2010: Halloween & Dr. Horrible's Sing-along Blog

From ProgArchives: In 1989, the French symphonic-weird, highly creative HALLOWEEN released inventive and creative musical ideas and vocals with "Laz". Maybe for PULSAR, VDGG, or KC fans and for prog heads that do not believe "it was impossible to release outstanding prog in the eighties".

To celebrate the Halloween holiday, FreeForm brings you a special treat: the soundtrack to Joss Wheedon's "Dr. Horrible's Sing-along Blog"!!