Random Track Sharing: Shadow Gallery - Floydian Memories (2005)

This is not intending to come across like those tumblr entries, but I've for quite some time just thought, why not just post favorite tracks, namely from my listening history. And they may or may not include blurbs. Preferably they will, but how long does it take to post a YouTube embed code? 10 seconds or so. A blurb? depending on length, could take 30 minutes or more.

So, save for the random Facebook/twitter post, I may just throw them up in here.

This particular track/medley is to me Shadow Gallery's crowning achievement. It's just marvelous, how they segued so many different parts from the Floyd catalog so well, and being faithful to the arrangements for the most part, while still having a bit of a Shadow Gallery element to them (namely the late, great Mike Baker's vocals).

So, for those who have never heard this incredible 24+ minute opus/ode to the Floyd, it probably would still be well worth checking out (or revisiting for anyone who hasn't in many years, even since Room V dropped in 2005).

Shadow Gallery: Announce 1st US Show ever (in Pennsylvania)

forum link on ultimatemetal

SHADOW GALLERY will be performing live in a special concert event on Sunday, September 5th at 7:00 p.m at Barley Creek Brewing Co. in Tannersville, PA. Tickets are now on sale in advance for $15 at www.shadowgallery.com or at Barley Creek Restaurant ($20 day of event). For advance tickets, please bring Paypal receipt to show to gain entrance.

The band is excited about bringing their live show to their U.S. fans before touring Europe in October and headlining at ProgPower Europe 2010 in The Netherlands on October 2nd.

Guitarist / Keyboardist Gary Wehrkamp commented, "Shadow Gallery is excited to get on the stage at Barley Creek and perform for our long-time, loyal U.S. fans."

Guitarist Brendt Allman added, "We can't think of a better way to kick off our European tour than in a relaxed, party atmosphere with fans, friends, and family at Barley Creek."

This is an all-ages outdoor event, however you must be 21+ w/ID at the bar.

my take: where was this 5 years ago?..I'd love to be excited, but with obviously no Mike Baker (RIP), their newest album just not doing a ton for me, and it being nowhere near me, frankly only gives me a morsel of optimism in the hope they'll play at ProgPower or even do a show in Chicago some day.

That being said, it better be taped.