Five years have passed since the debut release from the progressive art rock quartet Under the Sun... currently UTS is working on the new long-anticipated studio album, and to ease the wait they release "Schematism - on Stage with Under the Sun". This album is one recorded live take from the band's performance in 2001 at the NEARfest (North East Art Rock Festival). Unlike with the usual live recordings, stereo-imaging on Schematism has been carried out differently - instead of putting the listener in the crowd, you're about to share the stage with Under the Sun when you'll listen to this album.

Those who have listened to the rather highly acclaimed self-titled debut album from UTS should know what to expect from this record... art rock with distinct vocals. In addition to the material of the debut album, there's a previously unreleased 13-minute epic called "Souljourner" included on the set.

As I mentioned earlier, the production on this album is a bit different compared to the majority of live releases. This album has been produced so that the listener can hear Kurt thumpin' his bass on the right and Chris playing his guitar on the left. The sounds are rather detailed and atmospheric (although sometimes slightly muffled). Overall, this album has been produced rather well - thanks to the proficient producer/engineer Brad Aaron. "Schematism - on Stage with Under the Sun" is definitely a recommended buy for the fans of the band and art & progressive rock in general.

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- MAGE (April 16th, 2005)

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LINE-UP:
Barabas, Kurt: Bass & Backing Vocals Evidon, Matt: Keyboard & Backing Vocals Shkut, Paul: Drums & Percussion Shryack, Chris: Lead Vocals & Electric Guitar
Producer:	Aaron, Brad; Barabas, Kurt & Shryack, Chris
Mixing by:	Aaron, Brad
Mastering by:	Unavailable

	TRACKLIST:
	01. Tracer 02. Perfect World 03. Dream Catcher 04. The Time Being a. Netherdrone b. The Time Being c. Realmbattle 05. Reflections 06. This Golden Voyage 07. Souljourner (I Am Forever) I. Incantation II. I Am Forever III. The All-encompassing King IV. Reincantation 08. Breakwater 09. From Henceforth Now and Forever (P.S. 124) Length: 71:16