Kevin Comeau is part of the Canadian duo Crown Lands, offering guitar, bass and keys for his or her prog-infused rock. In a quickfire spherical of questions he provides an perception into his musical global, protecting his appreciation of Rush, Rick Wakeman, Smashing Pumpkins or even Shania Twain.
The place’s house?
Uxbridge, Ontario: the Path Capital of Canada.
Your earliest reminiscence of prog?
I uploaded my uncle’s Rush albums onto my iPod Nano when I used to be 14. The primary album I listened to was once A Farewell To Kings. Xanadu was once the primary time I heard Taurus pedals, tubular bells, ordinary time signatures, Minimoogs. It blasted the prog doorways open for me.
What was once the primary prog album you purchased?
As a child, the one spot I may just in finding information was once a flea marketplace in my native land. I’d pass each Sunday with my dad. The primary album I purchased was once Animals via Purple Floyd. After which I purchased a primary urgent of [Rush’s Hemispheres on red vinyl.
And the latest?
Brass Camel’s debut album, Brass. They’re a very cool prog band from British Columbia, Canada with hints of fusion and funk.
Your first prog gig?
The first concert I ever saw was The Smashing Pumpkins at Massey Hall [in Toronto] in 2008. I at all times felt the Pumpkins pulled from the prog greats in the entire proper tactics. Jimmy Chamberlin is one among my favorite drummers, it was once fantastic to look him do his factor are living.
And the newest?
I had the excitement of seeing Rick Wakeman carry out solo in Albany, NY this previous March. He’s fantastic. He’ll at all times be my favorite keyboard participant.
What’s the most productive prog display you ever noticed?
Rush’s ultimate display in Toronto in 2015. I stuck each nights however the second one evening they performed Dropping It from Alerts for the primary time. The power within the room was once fantastic! It was once a poignant second and one I’m happy I stuck.
Your newest prog discovery?
The Chronicles Of Father Robin have captured my creativeness in recent times. In reality cool Norwegian supergroup with individuals from Wobbler – a Jethro Tull-esque mystical folk-prog vibe with one thing else I will’t reasonably put into phrases. Extremely really helpful.
I performed with Alex Lifeson onstage a few years in the past and we’ve stayed involved
Accountable musical excitement?
I like Shania Twain’s Come On Over – 90s nation was once full of fantastic guitar taking part in and tones via Brent Mason and Dann Huff. I like Mutt Lange’s manufacturing, too.
Outdoor of track, what are you into?
I’m obsessive about espresso. Each time we’re on excursion I attempt to in finding essentially the most attention-grabbing in the community roasted beans. I like a excellent herbal Ethiopian espresso. I care to do pour overs with my V60 [coffee dripper] at house and at the street I take advantage of my Aeropress.
Were given a ebook advice for us?
Zen And The Artwork Of Motorbike Repairs via Robert M Pirsig. It’s a unique ebook for such a lot of causes.
Ever had a prog-related date?
On one of the crucial first dates I went on with my spouse, we confirmed each and every different our favorite information. One among mine was once [Rush’s] Go out Degree Left. When The Spirit Of Radio got here on my spouse sang each phrase. I knew proper then that she was once the only.
Who’s your prog hero?
Rick Wakeman. If Rick is anything else, he’s uncompromising. His use of the Minimoog is completely etched on my mind!
What’s an important piece of prog track?
Simply Shut To The Edge via Sure. Nonetheless the best prog album of all time for me.
Which prog muso would you maximum love to paintings with?
I performed with Alex Lifeson onstage at Massey Corridor a few years in the past, for a charity gig, and we’ve got stayed involved. I’d like to paintings on some track with him.
What prog album will get you in a excellent temper?
Apostrophe (’) via Frank Zappa – I like Zappa’s humour and this document showcases it completely. It’s one among our go-to albums to hear within the van on excursion as neatly.
What’s your favorite prog album quilt?
It must be In The Court docket Of The Pink King. There are some fantastic covers in the market, however none as iconic, for my part.
And what are you as much as this present day?
We’re completing up an instrumental document with Terry Brown and David Barrett, and we’ve got any other one we’ve been recording with Justin Meli. We’re writing a brand new, full-length Crown Lands document too, which selections up from the ultimate one, Fearless. We have now about 20 demos – it’s been a productive recording yr for us!
