NEWS
04.19.2008 - - -New website launched. Content overhaul to come soon.
04.04.2008 - - -
Ephemeral Sun will be playing at Artomatic again this coming May.
10.15.2007 - - -
The show at Orion Studios was a blast... Thanks to Mike Potter, Encompass and all that came out to share it with us..
10.05.2007 - - -
New audio clip posted over here.
09.20.2007 - - -
Ephemeral Sun with fellow local proggers Encompass at Orion Sound Studios on October 13th 2007.
07.30.2007 - - -
We're still alive.. working on the CD as well as a whole bunch of new stuff.
We're also working on booking some live dates.
In the meantime.. here's a picture of new drummer Jeff Malone at Art-O-Matic 2007..
CONTACT US
You may contact the band via email here. We also encourage you to sign up for our mailing list; it's the best way to keep up with the latest news directly from the band. Just enter your email address into the box below and hit 'Join:'Visit Ephemeral Sun @ Myspace.com
ABOUT
Jeff Malone - drums
John Battema - keyboards
Brian O'Neill - guitars
Ephemeral Sun was formed during the summer of 2002. Drawing on their diverse backgrounds and experience with prog-rock, metal, jazz, fusion, electronica, classical, and world music, the group quickly began to create musical pieces that defy easy categorization. It was quickly clear to the group that this new music has potential.
2004 saw the release of "Broken Door." Clocking in at over 70 minutes, the album is a celebration of both the band's desire to realize this music and the music itself. Nods to the past of Rain Fell Within are present, but the sound stretches further out, exploring instrumental passages,new textures and musical styles.
The band is currently recording for their upcoming sophomore release due in 2008; in the meantime, "Broken Door" is a wonderful introduction to a fascinating new group.
ORDER CD
OTHER ON-LINE STORES
The following on-line stores are carrying 'Broken Door' as well. Please follow the links to your favorite on-line store.
Wayside Music
The Laser's Edge
Pale Moon Records
Kinesis
Dark Symphonies
Of Sound Mind
Syn-Phonic Music
Big Balloon Music
Cantara Music
Musea Records
Sonic Bond - (UK/Europe)
ORDER DIRECTLY FROM US VIA CHECK OR MONEY ORDER
All prices are in U.S. Dollars and include shipping/handling. If you want special or expedited shipping, please email us before ordering. Order the 'Broken Door' CD
US Customers: $12
Rest of North America: $13
Overseas: $15 Please send either a U.S. personal check or money order payable to John Battema to:
Ephemeral Sun c/o John Battema
6765 Dartmouth Ave
Richmond, VA 23226
USA
SHOWS / EVENTS
MUSIC
Discovery (edit) - MP3
...Winter has no Mercy - MP3
A Song for Twilight (first half) - MP3
CD'S / MERCHANDISE
Ephemeral Sun - Broken Door
Released - December 2004
Produced by - Ephemeral Sun
WORDS
“Broken Door is The debut full length CD from progressive band Ephemeral Sun, and it defies easy categorization. Perhaps the simplest description would be "imaginative, hard-edged progressive rock”.Duncan Glennday - Sea of Tranquility
“Each member of the band has a chance to shine, particularly as there are so many shifts in style and tempo, handling both crunching metal and up tempo progressive moments with confidence”.
Stephen Lambe - Musical Discoveries
“I would imagine the free form feel of this release transcends into their live performances never sounding alike from show to show. For those who enjoy music beyond the lines with a liberating approach, Ephemeral Sun will be a band you will enjoy”.
1heavymetal.com
“Aficionados of Prog Metal or Gothic music, this CD is a must for you and I’m wondering why this band doesn’t have any deal with a label… Let’s hope for them that it will happen soon, they deserve it more than anyone else because “Broken Door” is a great, original and surprising album that all the real musical lovers will have to buy if they want to see that it is not always the famous big bands which know and use creativity”.
Metal Storm
