Professor Tip Top – Hybrid Hymns (Apollon Prog, 2019)
Professor Tip Top, a music group hailing from Bergen, Norway, released their fifth album titled “Hybrid Hymns” in 2019. This group is renowned for their fine progressive music that incorporates a retro sound with a transfixing touch to produce a psychedelic aura in their songs. The album features a blend of both melodic vocals and longer instrumental parts that incorporate various musical instruments, such as guitars, analog sequencers, vintage synths, and keyboards. The band draws inspiration and influence from the likes of Gong, Yes, Pink Floyd, and the Canterbury scene that was prominent during the 60’s and 70’s era. Despite the band being formed in 2011, the members are veterans with musical backgrounds dating back to the early 70s.
Svein Magnar Hansen, the band’s singer, is responsible for penning the album’s lyrics. This album’s unique sound is likely to appeal to fans of old school prog, and their previous album, “Life Is No Matter” released in 2017, marked a significant milestone in their musical journey. Fans of Pink Floyd, Gong, YES, Alan Parsons Project, and Camel would be delighted with this album’s content. With its rich blend of musical instruments, thought-provoking lyrics, and nostalgic aura, “Hybrid Hymns” is sure to captivate and enthrall music enthusiasts across the globe.
lineup: Svein Magnar Hansen on vocals; Sam Fossbakk on guitar, EMS synthi, VCO3, Rhodes, ARP Axxe, Minimoog, Mellotron, vocals; Stein Høgset on bass; andCharles Wise on drums.
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