Isildurs Bane

In Disequilibrium consists of two contrasting suites that flow with surging melodic themes, sinuous guitar, intricate arrangements for mallet instruments, sinuous woodwind, sumptuous orchestral detailing, organic textures, and bracing rhythmic counterpoints…

Originally released as a double CD set in 1992, The Voyage has been out of print for more than ten years. The album features four extended pieces that are regarded as highlights of IB’s career, alongside Satie-esque vignettes and four choir pieces. This 2017 remaster comes with a new cover by acclaimed designer Matti Engdahl, who created the lauded artwork for Colours Not Found in Nature by Steve Hogarth & Isildurs Bane.

Isuldurs Bane have a long history of making exciting and interesting music, pushing boundaries, taking risks and expanding the always varied musical palette with their unique brand of chamber rock. The ensemble has always been a collective of very talented musicians, led by Mats Johansson, that have collaborated with guest musicians. For this release Mats Johansson was keen to see if another vocalist he respected would like to work with them; enter the musical icon and legend Peter Hammill, Van der Graaf Generator vocalist and acclaimed solo artist – this certainly is a collaboration to get very excited about. The seeds of this idea were sown after Peter had been a guest at the band’s annual IB EXPO in 2017, Mats found working with Peter very special and wondered if they could create some new music together.

The Prog Rock festival of Gouveia, organized by Portugal Progressivo (associacao cultural) has in few years grown into one of the most important prog festivals of Europe. After the DVD of “Gouveia Artrock 2003” with performances of Nil and La Maschera Di Cera there is now a second DVD of the festival of 2004. “Gouveia Artrock 2004” includes the performances of Fernando Guiomar, La Torre Dell Alchimista, Isildurs Bane and Periferia Del Mondo…