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NATHAN MAHL - "Exodus"

UNCR-5058

777078914811

Release Date  Dec 15 2008

Nathan Mahl unleash their first studio album in over 5 years.

Inspired by events depicted in the second book of the Old Testament (and Torah), Exodus focuses on the emotional and physical struggles of those who wish to escape the bonds of slavery.

Musically, the band has approached the subject as a Rock Opera, having as central characters Moses, Pharaoh, and God, further expanding their vocabulary of Symphonic/Fusion/Canterbury progressive-rock to include elements of HardRock and Metal.

The band’s lineup for this new work have all contributed heavily, making this a true collective effort.

Songs:

1. Burning Bush
2. Let My People Go
3. The Plagues
4. The Parting
5. Down from the Mountain
6. 40 Years (for Andy Latimer)
7. The Last Climb
8. Canaan
9. Zipporah’s Farewell
10. The Price of Freedom

Formed in 1981, Nathan Mahl are a Canadian Progressive rock band with Jazz fusion elements. Throughout a constantly evolving lineup of possibly some of the finest rock and fusion musicians from the Ottawa and Gatineau regions, keyboardist Guy LeBlanc is widely regarded as the essence and constant of the band.

Guy appears to be more widely known as the keyboardist for Progressive Rock Legends Camel from 2000 to 2003. Recording and touring resulted in a Nod and a Wink and The Paris Collection (Live).

They have released numerous concept-based CDs to critical acclaim, including Shadows Unbound, and the Heretik Trilogy. Furthermore, they have played several prestigious music festivals including NEARfest, and FMPM.

Visit the Nathan Mahl WebSite at: www.nathan-mahl.com