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Andromeda is a Swedish Progressive Metal band.

This is song #5 from its 2001 debut album - Extension of the Wish.

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Just some thoughts:

The first 3 seconds of the intro feels like a Dream Theater song.

Some keyboard parts (~1:30) in between sound like some Explorers Club song.

BUT they are original, technical and very good.

And what is that 'M31' in the cover art? Messier 31 (M31) is the astronomical catalog designation for the Andromeda Galaxy (appears as a spiral galaxy.)

Etymology: Messier 31 is the 31st object on French astronomer Charles Messier's famous 18th-century list of diffuse celestial objects.

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Inspired to send this song because the way he shouts ‘embrace that which never dies’ (at 1:15) sounds powerful!

Trivia #1: Extension of the Wish

The "Hired Gun" Vocalist

The band recorded the entire instrumental portion of the album without a permanent singer. They brought in Lawrence Mackrory (vocalist for the melodic death metal band Darkane) as a session "hired gun" just to track the vocals so they could release the record.

The Rare "Director’s Cut"

Because Mackrory was only a session member, he never toured with them. Once their permanent vocalist, David Fremberg, joined the band (2001), they completely re-recorded all the vocals. They re-released the debut album as Extension of the Wish - Final Extension so fans could hear it how it was "meant" to sound.

Signed on a Single Demo

The band formed in Malmö, Sweden in 1999. Guitar virtuoso Johan Reinholdz submitted their very first demo, Welcome to Forever, to WAR Music. The label signed them immediately based on that single tape.

The Melodeath Visual Connection

The striking, surreal cover art for Extension of the Wish was designed by Niklas Sundin. He is famously known as the guitarist for the iconic melodic death metal band Dark Tranquillity and the designer behind legendary metal album covers.

A Masterclass in "Keyboard-Prog"

The album is a staple of early-2000s European prog-metal, heavily praised for the intense, lightning-fast instrumental duels between Johan Reinholdz’s guitar work and Martin Hedin’s heavy synth keyboards.

Album Artists

Johan Reinholdz - Guitar

Martin Hedin - Keyboards

Thomas Lejon - Drums

Gert Daun - Bass

Lawrence Mackrory - Session Vocalist

Trivia #2: Drummer, Thomas Lejon - he is drummer for two bands; Andromeda and A.C.T.

"Spying Through the Walls"

Before joining A.C.T, Thomas’s early progressive rock band shared a rehearsal space right next door to them. He used to actively listen to A.C.T rehearsing through the thin walls, completely enamoured by their music. In 2001, when their original drummer departed, Lejon stepped right in - making the ultimate transition from literal "wall-listener" to official band member.

The Intertwined Family Tree

The Swedish progressive scene is famously tight-knit. While Andromeda is known for a much heavier, technically aggressive prog-metal style, A.C.T leans into a theatrical, melodic, and eclectic prog-rock style reminiscent of Queen and Styx. Fans love to point out that even when A.C.T drops an unusually heavy, thundering guitar riff, it instantly sounds like Andromeda simply because Lejon’s distinct, hard-hitting drumming style anchors both.

A 2001 Double Whammy

The year 2001 was a massive turning point for him. He not only tracked the thunderous drums for Andromeda's debut album Extension of the Wish, but he also joined A.C.T that exact same year to embark on a massive European tour, instantly cementing his status as one of Sweden's finest progressive rhythm masters.

(Ya ya, This is AI-generated wording - it is still good information.)

So - yay for music!

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'There will be no negotiation': The unsolved Picasso art heist that gripped Melbourne

http://www.abc.net.au/news/2019-09-14/retrofocus-picasso-weeping-woman-famous-unsolved-art-heist/11498936

Let's hear it for A.C.T. , they didn't win but they most surely did not fail. Long live the arts.

#fine arts history #fine art #A.C.T.

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Album {Single} : My Lite

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I was in my late 30s—”old” by Gen Z standards when I began working on my Ph.D. at the ANU Research School of Pacific and Asian Studies (RSPAS). During its heyday, it was the top research and postgraduate training center in Australia for studying the Asia Pacific region. It focused on Northeast Asia, Southeast Asia, South Asia, and the Southwest Pacific as its main research areas.

Being an RSPAS student was a unique and memorable experience. The school was renowned for its exceptional faculty, cutting-edge research, and vibrant academic community. Its roster of distinguished faculty members included James J. Fox, Katherine Gibson, Paul Hutchcroft, Robin Jeffrey, Ben Kerkvliet, Brij K. Lal, Sir Anthony Low, Andrew Pawley, Kathryn Robinson, Tessa Morris Suzuki, and Wang Gungwu, to name a few.

One cannot discuss RSPAS without mentioning the iconic Coombs Building, its headquarters. It was named after ANU Chancellor (1968-1976) Herbert Cole Coombs, which consisted of three hexagonal structures connected. Though frequently described as notoriously difficult to navigate, it was expertly crafted by the highly-regarded Mockridge, Stahle, and Mitchell firm from 1960 to 1969.

For RSPAS students, Coombs provided an unparalleled platform for studying. For instance, Ph.D. scholars had their own office, fully equipped with a computer and free Wi-Fi, access to resources of top universities worldwide (I borrowed books and periodicals from US, Japanese, and UK universities through the ANU Chifley and Menzies libraries), book and storage cabinets, study desks, and chairs. During my last year at the university, I was in Coombs, writing and rewriting my dissertation from 11:00 a.m. to 5:30 a.m. Whenever I got hungry, I had access to the pantry with bottomless cookies, coffee, and tea. There are vending machines inside the building. And many coffee shops, canteens, and restaurants nearby. When my brain cells got weary, I walked around Lake Burley Griffin, parts of which are located within the university. Throughout my Ph.D. journey, there were dozens of conferences, seminars, and workshops at Coombs daily, always encouraging professors, younger academic staff, visiting luminaries, and students to engage with each other. Whether one is merely passing through the main lounge for a quick coffee break or bumping into colleagues, every nook and corner of the building provided its denizens with numerous occasions for understanding the diverse literatures, cultures, societies, politics, and economies of the Asia-Pacific region. Over the years, many had graced its corridors, soaking up wisdom and shaping their futures within its iconic walls. Many of my schoolmates fondly remember the countless hours spent studying, engaging in lively debates, and forming lasting friendships in its communal spaces. For me, it was not only a symbol of academic excellence but also a hub of intellectual discourse and collaboration.

However, in 2010, the year after I officially graduated, the ANU made some organizational changes, which affected the status of RSPAS along with other research schools. As a result, a newly formed College of Asia and the Pacific assumed many responsibilities previously held by RSPAS. I was saddened by such restructuring, making me one of the school’s last few graduates. With the new college in place, my old school has ceased to exist. Two years later, UST Elementary School, where I received my primary education, was shut down, too. It hurt deeply when Emeritus Professor Lal, one of my Ph.D. advisers, wrote to me before he passed on—"Our school is no more."

#australiannationaluniversity #australia #canberra #A.C.T.

Honorable Holiday Mentions

Here are a few performances I enjoyed recently that weren’t strictly BWAY:

Left Coast Theatre’s The Most Fabulous Story Ever Told, both a gay retelling of biblical stories and a 90′s world view in parallel. Gotta say, the highly talented animated cast and charmingly low budget venue knocked it outta the park. Hilarious until it isn’t yet still full of heart.

ACT’s take on Christmas Carol always so well done, breathing lively music and choreography into this classic tale makes for a much more casual family oriented piece.

Smuin’s Christmas Ballet, another classic/modern parallel structured showcase of dances set to holiday seasoned tunes. I did enjoy the modern second half more, probably because of its juxtaposition to the straight classical first half, and both were rather well choreographed and danced.

#Left Coast Theatre #A.C.T.#Smuin #Most Fabulous Story Ever Told #Christmas Carol #Ballet

St. Michael’s Players A.C.T. Present “Shrek The Musical, Jr.” St. Michael's Players A.C.T. present Shrek The Musical, Jr. April 26 and April 27 at 7:00 PM, April 28 at 2:00 PM…

Stephen Buescher was a well-regarded faculty member in American Conservatory Theater's Master…

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