I discovered SOLSTICE just a couple of months ago, but since then I just can´t stop listening to them every single day!!!! The sense of peace and "everything will be absolutely ok" is overwhelming. I just can´t thank enough that they exist! A HUGE HUG from Costa Rica!!!!
Saw 'Solstice' last weekend and was blown away by the grace and passion of this band of beautiful people. So were a lot of hardened rockers! On Tuesday, I sat at Badbury Rings and watched the solstice sun melt into gold then sink beneath Wessex horizons. Then, naturally, I played 'A New Day' on the way home. Peace and Blessings
Sorry, I'm late on the bandwagon. This song wells me up every time. I bought the album and it's been in my car CD player for a month. The best new album I've bought in ages. I'm now a fan and would love to see you guys in the states someday.
I came across an article about neo-progressive and discovered Solstice. When I heard "A New Day" it was love at first sight! One of the best bands I've heard probably in the last 10 years !!
Now we've just got to work out how we're going to get out there to play live... now that our ridiculous government have made that so much more difficult😡
this beautiful girl sings like an angel great song and amazing album this is the perfect music to cure our corona depression solstice you are fabolous greetings from munich
This beautiful piece goes absolutely up among your best compositions., Great melody, sweet voice, lovely fiddle sound and an amazing guitar solo. Well done Solstice! 🥰🤗
There is beauty everywhere; I try to find it in the smallest detail. But then there’s the Sublime that finds you - a beauty so pure that the will, the ego are released and you are transported. Words fail to define, you just know: the stars on a clear night, first rays of sunrise, love present in another’s eyes, this song. Thank you. My hometown had a terrible tragedy last year. I thought I had come to grips with it. But when I heard your overwhelming guitar solo for the first time, I felt some weight I had normalized, some secret poison, just fall away from my lifted spirit. The gifts of great music are mighty indeed!
Sometimes I think I have lost my interest in music. I hear this. Fortunately, this is not the case, it's just that very few songs amaze me like this one. Beautiful.
Typical Solstice but with a new twist. Beautiful video, amazing lyrics and vocals any exemplary music to boot. A wonderful way to begin 2021. Peace and love.
Love "A New Day" - wonderful song. I have followed Solstice since the 80s and they are going great guns at the moment. In this video, Jess looks so mystical and fresh and makes me hark back to how I wanted to be in my youth. Yet, Jenny on violin, is absolutely majestic in her demeanour the definitive master of her instrument; the High Priestess of the band. Andy hits the high note from the lead into his guitar solo, every time with perfection, and keeps the built energy high, so high, that you could cry. Ali xx
Un pezzo fantastico. Struggente ma allo stesso tempo pieno di energia positiva con una spannung da brividi.... complimenti, scrivo con l’emozione addosso.... spettacolari. Tonino da Sora (FR) Italia.
Fantastic video and clearly my favourite tune of your Sia album! Wonderful song! Gives me flashbacks from the 80-iies! Keep on with this kind of music. Much hugs from a fan from Sweden! -Peter
Thank you Peter! We had an amazing team of creatives working in this😍 Hopefully many more people will see it over time. We can’t wait play these songs live. ✌️
Being a contemporary of NWOBHM I'd HEARD of Solstice back in the day, but never heard a single note from them at the time. I was aware that they essentially had a residency at The Marquee, but that was about it. That all changed this week, after a recommendation of the track Bulbul Tarang by the fella in the 'Classic Album Reviews' RUclips channel. I watched the RUclips video of the live performance, liked it, and so have now listened to the most recent two albums, Light Up and Sia...and I like them a lot too. Keep it up, Andy and co.
Oh that’s excellent! Barry’s helped spread the word since reviewing Sia and in several videos since. Great you’ve finally discovered us after all these years.
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Wow what a brilliant video! Well done all, it’s so professional and genuinely moving. The music is sublime, the spirit uplifting, the dramatisation beautiful and the execution perfection. Thanks for blessing my life with this.
Thank you so much! Mark Jepson did an amazing job of directing this. It was towards the end of lock downs here which is why only half the band appear. Means a lot, thanks again!
Mark Jepson did a great job of directing this. Unfortunately in the height of Covid we could only get 3 of us to the shoot but Mark will filming something from the new album later in the year… once we’ve actually recorded something 😁 check out his short film. I’ll get a link
The whole album is like a revelation, a very happy moment among this unhappiness caused by the pandemic. A very uplifting album that reminds the good ol' Solstice. Also the addition of Jess in the vocals is a very good touch. Great album for a great band...
Love every minute of this track. It warms my heart that there is new music still out there that can excite me. Thanks for bringing this kind of music to my ears in an age where really good music is hard to find.
@@solsticeuk I came to this song via the RUclips channel 'Classic Album Review'. It was actually the album cover art for your new album Light Up on the thumbnail of that channel that intrigued me. I then did a search on your band name and in my search the live version of "A New Day" at Craufuld came up. When I saw a female singer I immediately clicked to hear more (I've been a longtime fan of Renaissance). As the song went on it got better and better and my interest was piqued. I then wanted to check the album version here. Sorry for the long answer but RUclips searches are always indirect. I'm in the USA so I'm guessing that's why I'm only catching on now. I will definitely be checking out more. I'm a big vinyl hound so will be looking for that to buy.
@@RGRG3232 thanks Rob! That’s really fascinating to hear. Love that you were initially drawn to us via Shaun Blake’s artwork!! Light Up and that you’re enjoying the music as a result. Light Up will be available on vinyl by the summer. We’ve recently submitted the masters but pressing turnaround is about 4 months.
Good that I found you. It's a pity it's only now. You should be better known. As a fan of Dream Theater , I find new things in you. A great alternative. A wonderful solo and a wonderful lady .. Greetings from Poland 🤲
This is absolutely brilliant! Solstice are band I have been aware of since the early/mid 80s when I was getting heavily into Pendragon, Marillion, IQ and the likes, but some reason though I never followed up on them. No idea why, just never checked them out? Maybe because of the mid 80s disbanding? I was browsing the Internet yesterday...looking at bass transcriptions...as I do... I came across a transcription for Earthsong from the first album... Loved the sound of the bass and the song so delved into the Spotify catalogue... Oh my!!! That's 30 odd years of sublime listening I have missed out on! Some catching up to do!
That’s wonderful. I love this story and assume it’s Rob Palmer’s transcription that’s brought you back to our music. Great you’ve found us again, Andy PS please consider subscribing... we’re putting a lot of content up ATM, some of which you may recognise 😀 www.solsticeprog.uk
Hi, Yes it's Rob Palmer's Bilbosbassbites site I found the transcription on. It's a phenomenal resource for musicians... even novice readers like myself that appreciate Prog/Jazz/Fusion and sometimes like to try and run before they can walk 😂 I can't even begin to imagine how much time has went in to writing all those transcriptions?! I have subscribed to the channel, looking forward to keeping up to date with what's happening... and I hope at some point, when 'This' is all over to get along and see you playing live one day. Cheers Paul
Great song! I'm a progressive rock lover from way back - Caravan, Hatfield, Gentle Giant, etc. - although I played drums in punk/post punk bands in California for many years, but I have never heard your music before. I read about the new album in PROG magazine, and had a listen. Now I'm going to have to buy the album and explore the back catalogue. Oh yes, and lie to my friends - "What do you mean you've never heard of them? I've followed them for ages!" I must say though, one of the reasons I followed up on the article is that I was born on June 21st - The Summer Solstice - and so even just your name has personal resonance. Finally, I play guitar and keyboards adequately enough to write, and I am enamoured with the idea of recurring themes wending their way through albums. Often I'll write a riff and record it, then play with it and rock it up, and add it to something else, a different piece entirely. So I think the concept of dropping repeated artifacts into different songs on an album can knit the whole thing together, acting perhaps in a similar fashion to the way our minds work, weaving memories in and out of our immediate perceptions, which is, I guess, a big part of the way we feel about people we meet, art we see, books we read and music we hear. Be well.
Thanks so much! Fear not, most people have no idea who we are... even dedicated prog fans😁 But Sia is starting to change that and, like yourself, people are beginning to discover the music 40 years on, which, of course, is wonderful for us. Sia does feel like a new beginning or perhaps just finally making the album we’ve been working towards all these years. ✌️🙏
God I love this track. It just hits all the feels buttons and reminds me of my mates Karnataka. Which makes me ponder what a visit from Troy Donockley could do to some of your tunes 🤔🤯✌️
I absolutely love this song and the whole album actually. Love it that not only with this song the album comes full circle (the main theme is already heard at the beginning of the album) but that circle is even bigger when you consider that there are lyrical references as well toward the first album Silent Dance. Is Jess also going to play acoustic guitar live with Solstice? That would be a great addition to the band's live sound.
If feel the same. The way the orchestral refrain from this tune starts the album (where it is evocative like a great film score) works beautifully. And the violin from 3:30 is one of ‘those moments’ - like the sustained guitar note in 'Guardian of my Soul' ... that just bursts open my tear ducts each time ... like only the best music can. Solstice saved the best till last! 😅 ‘A New Day’!!! An absolute triumph!
Thank you!’ Love that you spotted the SD reference 😀 Yes, Jess will definitely be playing acoustic live and we’ll also be working with extra singers so we can cover all her beautiful harmonies 😍
@@ChrisEchoes Lol - the same bass pedals used at the London Marquee gigs maybe? True tho’ - sub bass might be an interesting addition to the live version of this tune ... a while after the violin hits ... what a tune!👌
@@gordonglass8756 I had a few words with Andy at their Loreley (Night Of The Prog) performance in Germany a few years back and they played Brave New World (from Silent Dance) and I felt especially that one really needed the bass pedals to have the impact that song has on the studio album.
Dei SOLSTICE ne ho DUE : il primo dell' esordio credo dell' 1984 SILENT DANCE e NEW LIFE !!!!! So che ne hanno fatto uscire altri es CIRCLES , questo che sto ascoltando SIA ed un altro che non ricordo il titolo ,poi NON so se ne hanno fatti uscire altri !!!!!! Il loro sound mi piace è un rock folk jazzato con cantanti femminili che si sono avvicendate nel loro percorso artistico musicale . Sarebbe bello che TUTTA la loro discografia fosse postata su internet di modo che tutti gli amanti della buona musica li possano conoscere e apprezzare . Sono davvero un grande gruppo ma NON ha la giusta considerazione che merita , poi una mia curiosità sull ultimo album SIA , è per caso di ROGER DEAN l' artwork del logo della band con anche il titolo dell'album ???
Hi Massimo, details of all the albums, releases and other news can be found here www.solsticeprog.uk The logo artwork is by Marvel Comics artist, Barry Kitson, who also produced the artwork for Prophecy and Kindred Spirits. He's a contemporary, and a fan, of Roger Dean 😁🙏
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6 months on, I still think this is the best Symphonic Prog track I have heard in probably the last 40 years...... This is an Awaken moment......
Great to hear!! We've been playing A New Day together for the first time in rehearsals this week and it's a vibe for sure 😍
Lifesigns is worth checking out from uk
I discovered SOLSTICE just a couple of months ago, but since then I just can´t stop listening to them every single day!!!!
The sense of peace and "everything will be absolutely ok" is overwhelming.
I just can´t thank enough that they exist! A HUGE HUG from Costa Rica!!!!
This is wonderful and humbling to read 🥰 So glad you found us! Muchas gracias!! 🙏
@@solsticeuk I can´t you enough!!!!
GRACIAS!
Loved this band for 40 years
Saw 'Solstice' last weekend and was blown away by the grace and passion of this band of beautiful people. So were a lot of hardened rockers!
On Tuesday, I sat at Badbury Rings and watched the solstice sun melt into gold then sink beneath Wessex horizons. Then, naturally, I played 'A New Day' on the way home. Peace and Blessings
Tim I envy you. Unfortunately, I live far away and I don't have this possibility. I am enjoying your experience
Somehow missed this beautiful comment. Thank you! 🌞✌️🙏
Sorry, I'm late on the bandwagon. This song wells me up every time. I bought the album and it's been in my car CD player for a month. The best new album I've bought in ages. I'm now a fan and would love to see you guys in the states someday.
Hey Ray, thanks so much! So glad you found us! We’ve been trying for RoSFest and CTTE so hopefully one day we’ll make it 🤞
the more I'm involved in this fantastic Music, the more I can't believe I'll be on stage with them!! 🥰
Thank you Alessandro! So looking forward to April 28/29/30!! 🥰
@@solsticeuk ❤️
I came across an article about neo-progressive and discovered Solstice. When I heard "A New Day" it was love at first sight! One of the best bands I've heard probably in the last 10 years !!
It means so much to us when people discover our music and embrace it. Thank you!
Wonderful - thank you ❤️
Glad to see that Italy loves Solstice! I was afraid I was the only one... 💖
Now we've just got to work out how we're going to get out there to play live... now that our ridiculous government have made that so much more difficult😡
Long time fan here, SIA is one of your best albums ever, thanks for the music.
Thank you Steve! This one does feel special 🙏✌️
this beautiful girl sings like an angel great song and amazing album this is the perfect music to cure our corona depression solstice you are fabolous greetings from munich
Thank you!!
This beautiful piece goes absolutely up among your best compositions., Great melody, sweet voice, lovely fiddle sound and an amazing guitar solo. Well done Solstice! 🥰🤗
Thank you so much Daniele! This one seems to be the album favourite. Glad we made it the last track 😁
There is beauty everywhere; I try to find it in the smallest detail. But then there’s the Sublime that finds you - a beauty so pure that the will, the ego are released and you are transported. Words fail to define, you just know: the stars on a clear night, first rays of sunrise, love present in another’s eyes, this song. Thank you. My hometown had a terrible tragedy last year. I thought I had come to grips with it. But when I heard your overwhelming guitar solo for the first time, I felt some weight I had normalized, some secret poison, just fall away from my lifted spirit. The gifts of great music are mighty indeed!
Beautiful… the greatest gift as an artist is to know that you have moved someone and, in some small way, brought light into their life. Thank you 🙏
Sometimes I think I have lost my interest in music. I hear this. Fortunately, this is not the case, it's just that very few songs amaze me like this one. Beautiful.
Thank you so much Alexandros! This means so much 😢
Love it love solstice.
❤️
Typical Solstice but with a new twist. Beautiful video, amazing lyrics and vocals any exemplary music to boot. A wonderful way to begin 2021. Peace and love.
Thank you so much! It seemed an appropriate response on a day, that for so many of us, marks the heartbreaking division with our neighbours.
Love "A New Day" - wonderful song. I have followed Solstice since the 80s and they are going great guns at the moment. In this video, Jess looks so mystical and fresh and makes me hark back to how I wanted to be in my youth. Yet, Jenny on violin, is absolutely majestic in her demeanour the definitive master of her instrument; the High Priestess of the band. Andy hits the high note from the lead into his guitar solo, every time with perfection, and keeps the built energy high, so high, that you could cry. Ali xx
Oh Ali, that’s beautiful 🥰 Thank you and hope to see you soon XX
You guys should be really proud of this and the whole album, just wonderful music. Thank you!
Thank you so much!! It's been a long road but definitely feels like we've arrived somewhere with Sia 🙏
Wonderful! Goose bumps!! Thank you!!!
Thank you Paulo! X
So uplifting, beautiful.
This album and, perhaps this track in particular, has been a game changer for us. Thank you!!!
Pleasure working with you in Glastonbury! What a set at Toad Hall! Amazing.
Aw thanks so much Boyan! We had a wonderful time and would so love to play Toad Hall again! 🥰
Beautiful, looking forward to March 30 at the Boerderij.
Brilliant! See you there Ron!
Lovely,love all your albums,I can listen to them and it sends me to a different plain .,takes all your troubles away.🤎
Thanks so much Colin! That means a lot, thank you for watching 🙏
Un pezzo fantastico. Struggente ma allo stesso tempo pieno di energia positiva con una spannung da brividi.... complimenti, scrivo con l’emozione addosso.... spettacolari. Tonino da Sora (FR) Italia.
Grazie mille!
This is one of the most gorgeous pieces of music I have ever had the good fortune to hear.
Wonderful! Thank you so much! 🙏
Sublime song, Really enjoyed your show at Winters End.
Thanks Jeff!! Great festival
OMG,this is really a wonderful song.Glad I found it !
Thank you Alan, delighted you found us 🙏
Loads of concert footage on the channel you might enjoy too and more info here www.solsticeprog.uk
AWESOME!!!
Thank you! 🙏
Looooove it... ❤❤❤
Just glorious!
Thanks Lee! This one seems to have become an album favourite... well happy with that 😁
superb.
This album has been my introduction to your music ... and what a back catalogue to explore! Wonderful, beautiful, thought-provoking - thank you!
That’s so good to hear Joseph! How did you come across us?
@@solsticeuk You were in the Top Ten 2021 prog records on Classic Album Review!
Fantastic video and clearly my favourite tune of your Sia album! Wonderful song! Gives me flashbacks from the 80-iies! Keep on with this kind of music. Much hugs from a fan from Sweden! -Peter
Thank you Peter! We had an amazing team of creatives working in this😍 Hopefully many more people will see it over time. We can’t wait play these songs live. ✌️
Seeing forward to the post-pandemic new life dawning! 😉
Thank you so much for this beautiful song 💫🙏🏼
Have a wonderful year full of little pleasures 🍀
Hugs, best wishes and good vibes from Geneva ❤️
And thank you so much for listening 🙏
Being a contemporary of NWOBHM I'd HEARD of Solstice back in the day, but never heard a single note from them at the time. I was aware that they essentially had a residency at The Marquee, but that was about it.
That all changed this week, after a recommendation of the track Bulbul Tarang by the fella in the 'Classic Album Reviews' RUclips channel.
I watched the RUclips video of the live performance, liked it, and so have now listened to the most recent two albums, Light Up and Sia...and I like them a lot too.
Keep it up, Andy and co.
Oh that’s excellent! Barry’s helped spread the word since reviewing Sia and in several videos since. Great you’ve finally discovered us after all these years.
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Wow what a brilliant video! Well done all, it’s so professional and genuinely moving. The music is sublime, the spirit uplifting, the dramatisation beautiful and the execution perfection. Thanks for blessing my life with this.
Thank you so much! Mark Jepson did an amazing job of directing this. It was towards the end of lock downs here which is why only half the band appear. Means a lot, thanks again!
Just watching this in an early morning drizzle in Fort Erie Canada. . The birds seemed to have been transfixed.
Wonderful.
Mark Jepson did a great job of directing this. Unfortunately in the height of Covid we could only get 3 of us to the shoot but Mark will filming something from the new album later in the year… once we’ve actually recorded something 😁 check out his short film. I’ll get a link
ruclips.net/video/hI2EOgVGCQo/видео.html
Music and sound design by yours truly 😁
This has to be one of the most beautiful songs I have ever heard. Just ordered the yellow vinyl on Amazon Canada. Bravo!!!
Wow! Thank you! That means so much 🥰
The whole album is like a revelation, a very happy moment among this unhappiness caused by the pandemic. A very uplifting album that reminds the good ol' Solstice. Also the addition of Jess in the vocals is a very good touch. Great album for a great band...
Thank you Vassilis!! Our music making someone feel good is the greatest reward🙏
Excelent band and songs.
Hail from Brazil.
Thanks so much 🙏
Love every minute of this track. It warms my heart that there is new music still out there that can excite me. Thanks for bringing this kind of music to my ears in an age where really good music is hard to find.
Thanks so much Ron! Really appreciate it. Did you already know our music or did you just come across this track?
@@solsticeuk I came to this song via the RUclips channel 'Classic Album Review'. It was actually the album cover art for your new album Light Up on the thumbnail of that channel that intrigued me. I then did a search on your band name and in my search the live version of "A New Day" at Craufuld came up. When I saw a female singer I immediately clicked to hear more (I've been a longtime fan of Renaissance). As the song went on it got better and better and my interest was piqued. I then wanted to check the album version here. Sorry for the long answer but RUclips searches are always indirect. I'm in the USA so I'm guessing that's why I'm only catching on now. I will definitely be checking out more. I'm a big vinyl hound so will be looking for that to buy.
@@RGRG3232 thanks Rob! That’s really fascinating to hear. Love that you were initially drawn to us via Shaun Blake’s artwork!! Light Up and that you’re enjoying the music as a result. Light Up will be available on vinyl by the summer. We’ve recently submitted the masters but pressing turnaround is about 4 months.
Good that I found you. It's a pity it's only now. You should be better known. As a fan of Dream Theater , I find new things in you. A great alternative. A wonderful solo and a wonderful lady .. Greetings from Poland 🤲
Thanks so much. Did you come across us on RUclips?
@@solsticeuk yes, I was looking for something on YT and found you in the suggestions on the right. Im glad.
@@carvinieri5217 great to know. Thank you🙏
Seriously fab
This album is really very very good.
Thankyou Solstice 👍
Thank you!! 🙏
You have a new fan here in Prague 🎶❤🎵🙏
Great news!! 🙏
I think this album is terrific. Everything blends so well. I can't stop playing it. Thank you so much.
Thank YOU! That means so much! It’s fuel to our fire X
Awesome awesome music! Gave me chills and I think my eyes sweated. I actually feel better now!
Thank you!! TBH it had a similar effect on us while recording it... one of those tunes :)
It got me like that too , just yesterday Winter Solstice '21
@@solsticeuk I think you have Found The Lost Chord ... 🕉
@@KozmykJ Love that! 😁
The beauty of this whole album is Indescribable. So happy to have discovered this great awesome band.
Hey Vincent, thank you so much!! We’re hard at work on the follow up due out later this year 🙏
@@solsticeuk Thanks so much. Can't wait.
AWESOME❤️❤️❤️
This is absolutely brilliant!
Solstice are band I have been aware of since the early/mid 80s when I was getting heavily into Pendragon, Marillion, IQ and the likes, but some reason though I never followed up on them. No idea why, just never checked them out? Maybe because of the mid 80s disbanding?
I was browsing the Internet yesterday...looking at bass transcriptions...as I do... I came across a transcription for Earthsong from the first album... Loved the sound of the bass and the song so delved into the Spotify catalogue... Oh my!!!
That's 30 odd years of sublime listening I have missed out on! Some catching up to do!
That’s wonderful. I love this story and assume it’s Rob Palmer’s transcription that’s brought you back to our music. Great you’ve found us again, Andy PS please consider subscribing... we’re putting a lot of content up ATM, some of which you may recognise 😀 www.solsticeprog.uk
Hi,
Yes it's Rob Palmer's Bilbosbassbites site I found the transcription on.
It's a phenomenal resource for musicians... even novice readers like myself that appreciate Prog/Jazz/Fusion and sometimes like to try and run before they can walk 😂
I can't even begin to imagine how much time has went in to writing all those transcriptions?!
I have subscribed to the channel, looking forward to keeping up to date with what's happening... and I hope at some point, when 'This' is all over to get along and see you playing live one day.
Cheers
Paul
@@paulmcelroy547 Great site!! Rob’s transcribed a couple of tracks from Sia too.
Amazing song , amazing band ! Jess is perfect !
Thanks so much Fabio!! Yep, she’s amazing!
One year after ... i say perfect song! Jess and band are perfect.
Wonderful! Recife-Brasil
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Beautiful! I came across this by accident and so glad I did!
Love that!! More here you might like... Love Is Coming etc www.solsticeprog.uk 🙏
@@solsticeuk awesome thank you! Appreciate the great music while I'm creating art myself. Happy New Year!
@@SunnyDeeMusings Perfect synergy... wonderful 😍Happy 2021 to you too!
@@solsticeuk
Molto bello. Bravi! 👏
Grazie mille🙏
Great song! I'm a progressive rock lover from way back - Caravan, Hatfield, Gentle Giant, etc. - although I played drums in punk/post punk bands in California for many years, but I have never heard your music before. I read about the new album in PROG magazine, and had a listen. Now I'm going to have to buy the album and explore the back catalogue. Oh yes, and lie to my friends - "What do you mean you've never heard of them? I've followed them for ages!" I must say though, one of the reasons I followed up on the article is that I was born on June 21st - The Summer Solstice - and so even just your name has personal resonance.
Finally, I play guitar and keyboards adequately enough to write, and I am enamoured with the idea of recurring themes wending their way through albums. Often I'll write a riff and record it, then play with it and rock it up, and add it to something else, a different piece entirely. So I think the concept of dropping repeated artifacts into different songs on an album can knit the whole thing together, acting perhaps in a similar fashion to the way our minds work, weaving memories in and out of our immediate perceptions, which is, I guess, a big part of the way we feel about people we meet, art we see, books we read and music we hear. Be well.
Thanks so much! Fear not, most people have no idea who we are... even dedicated prog fans😁 But Sia is starting to change that and, like yourself, people are beginning to discover the music 40 years on, which, of course, is wonderful for us. Sia does feel like a new beginning or perhaps just finally making the album we’ve been working towards all these years. ✌️🙏
Masterpeice❤
Wonderful album ♥ xx
Thank you!!! 🙏
yes...
St Peter's church! What a lovely song
Yes, and boy were we lucky to wake up to a beautiful misty morning 😍
Wow!!!
Best band at Fairport by a mile. See you at the Stables!!!! ❤
Amazing! Thanks so much Roger!! 🙏🙏
An Epic Song , but very moving ! Real players & singers Endure ! = :^)
Beautiful. Thanks so much Bryan 🙏
God I love this track.
It just hits all the feels buttons and reminds me of my mates Karnataka.
Which makes me ponder what a visit from Troy Donockley could do to some of your tunes 🤔🤯✌️
Thanks man!! Ooh yeah, love Uilleann pipes 😍
Nice.
Che bello!
grazie mille!
good song :)
Vorrei sapere se il vostro tour 2022 farà’ tappa anche in Italia.
Speriamo di giocare in Italia nel 2023 con La Maschera Di Cera. Thanks Google Translate 😁
@@solsticeuk speriamo. Buona misica
Sublime gtr solo Andy...made me weep!
Ah that mean's so much.. thank you Mark.. I wept today listening to Awaken... gets me every time.
The Gates of Delirium has the same effect!
I'm here!!
Thank you Paolo! I thought you were coming to the launch meeting but very glad you watched the premiere 🙏😍
@@solsticeuk I wanted to be there too, Andy, but at that time yesterday it was impossible for me, I had an emergency to solve (later solved) 🥳🤗
I absolutely love this song and the whole album actually. Love it that not only with this song the album comes full circle (the main theme is already heard at the beginning of the album) but that circle is even bigger when you consider that there are lyrical references as well toward the first album Silent Dance. Is Jess also going to play acoustic guitar live with Solstice? That would be a great addition to the band's live sound.
If feel the same. The way the orchestral refrain from this tune starts the album (where it is evocative like a great film score) works beautifully. And the violin from 3:30 is one of ‘those moments’ - like the sustained guitar note in 'Guardian of my Soul' ... that just bursts open my tear ducts each time ... like only the best music can. Solstice saved the best till last! 😅 ‘A New Day’!!! An absolute triumph!
Thank you!’ Love that you spotted the SD reference 😀 Yes, Jess will definitely be playing acoustic live and we’ll also be working with extra singers so we can cover all her beautiful harmonies 😍
@@solsticeuk aah, love that ... the only thing mssing is proper bass pedals then ;-)
@@ChrisEchoes Lol - the same bass pedals used at the London Marquee gigs maybe? True tho’ - sub bass might be an interesting addition to the live version of this tune ... a while after the violin hits ... what a tune!👌
@@gordonglass8756 I had a few words with Andy at their Loreley (Night Of The Prog) performance in Germany a few years back and they played Brave New World (from Silent Dance) and I felt especially that one really needed the bass pedals to have the impact that song has on the studio album.
Mr Glass is a great player🙏🌟
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Hey Paolo!! Beautiful song isn’t it.
Anyone got a link where I can buy this?
Thanks Richard! Our last two albums are available here gep.co.uk/collections/solstice
@solsticeuk Thanks soooooop much! I'm in Ireland. My good friend, Russ Elliot , in Boston, recommend you. Absolutely fab sound.
@@richardmoloney689 ah cool, thank YOU!!
@solsticeuk I've been accessing You Tube and heard a few tracks. I'll order the CDs
@@richardmoloney689 thank you!!!
Jess is just fantastic singer 🤎
Shea amazing and just keeps getting better 🥰
Dei SOLSTICE ne ho DUE : il primo dell' esordio credo dell' 1984 SILENT DANCE e NEW LIFE !!!!! So che ne hanno fatto uscire altri es CIRCLES , questo che sto ascoltando SIA ed un altro che non ricordo il titolo ,poi NON so se ne hanno fatti uscire altri !!!!!! Il loro sound mi piace è un rock folk jazzato con cantanti femminili che si sono avvicendate nel loro percorso artistico musicale . Sarebbe bello che TUTTA la loro discografia fosse postata su internet di modo che tutti gli amanti della buona musica li possano conoscere e apprezzare . Sono davvero un grande gruppo ma NON ha la giusta considerazione che merita , poi una mia curiosità sull ultimo album SIA , è per caso di ROGER DEAN l' artwork del logo della band con anche il titolo dell'album ???
Hi Massimo, details of all the albums, releases and other news can be found here www.solsticeprog.uk
The logo artwork is by Marvel Comics artist, Barry Kitson, who also produced the artwork for Prophecy and Kindred Spirits. He's a contemporary, and a fan, of Roger Dean 😁🙏
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