Fatma’s Artist Spotlight: Edward Reekers and Diablo Swing Orchestra

Artist Song Time Album Year Edward Reekers The Present Day 4:03 The Liberty Project 2023 Edward Reekers The Disease 5:03 The Liberty Project 2023 Edward Reekers Good Citizens (ft. Damian Wilson) 4:31 The Liberty Project 2023 Diablo Swing Orchestra Malign Monologues 4:57 Swagger & Stroll Down The Rabbit Hole 2021 Diablo Swing Orchestra Celebremos Lo Inevitable 4:52 Swagger & Stroll Down The Rabbit Hole 2021 Diablo Swing Orchestra War Painted Valentine 3:58 Swagger & Stroll Down The Rabbit Hole 2021 Fatma’s Artist Spotlight 6 : Edward Reekers Edward Reekers is a Dutch singer and voice actor. Most notable is his work as lead singer for Dutch progressive rock band Kayak. And his newest album was released very recently. Is it a rock opera, a musical, or a concept album? It’s all three wrapped up in a double album extravaganza. So, what’s it all about? Imagine there had been a second Big Bang. Would that have altered our evolution or even created a parallel world? And if so, what would that world look like? Who would be its inhabitants? Reekers says, “I wanted to create a story within a story, so I introduced the characters, Thomas and Catherine, falling in love, splitting up and finding their way back together. With a society in turmoil around them where politicians, bankers, and journalists, amongst others, comment on the situation they’re confronted with”. On the first song released from the album “The Present Day”, Thomas, welcomes us to his day and age. “We call the time we live in the present day, but so did the people who lived a hundred years ago, and so will the people who will live a hundred years from now,” Edward explains. “After this second Big Bang, we find ourselves in a parallel world very similar to the one we live in. The song is the first song on the album with a lead vocal. It has a powerful beginning and an almost hymn-like touch to it.” Edward Reekers – The Present Day (Official Lyric Video  ) “The recording process was an overwhelming experience for me”, Reekers confesses. “We had Vandenberg’s Koen Herfst on drums, giving it his all, Mark Bogert on guitars, Johannes Adema on basses, a string section, a mixed choir and even a children’s choir. Having composed all the music and written all the lyrics for the project, it really was a dream come true for me to hear it come to life with so many great musicians and singers giving me the benefit of their wonderful talent”. It may have been 15 years, but we’re presented with a grand total of 17 glorious tracks. And what immediately attracts attention is the diversity of the material. It ranges from ballads to heavy metal, pop songs, rock-orientated power tracks, genuine blues, and almost classical instrumentals. So, is it a rock opera? Yes. Is it a musical? Yes. Is it a concept album? Most definitely!     Edward Reekers- The Disease (Official Lyric Video) https://youtu.be/De7m1MEYxnY     Official lyric video for Edward Reekers track Good Citizens from The Liberty Project, out Aug 4. This track features Damian Wilson (Ayreon, Threshold) on vocals.   Edward Reekers – Good Citizens (Official Lyric Video) https://youtu.be/fE-j8Gcm4S4 Fatma’s Artist Spotlight : Diablo Swing Orchestra   The Diablo Swing Orchestra is an avant-metal and progressive metal band from Sweden, founded in Stockholm in 2003.