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"Remember Yourself"
Remember Yourself
Music & Words by Mark Dean © 2023 Audio Portrait Music ASCAP
Remember Yourself is the seventh single released by Symphony Triteleia Laxa. Written in 2023. Recorded 2024 in Studio at Revolving Windows. Penn Hills PA. Mark Dean performs: Drums / Bass / Electric Guitars / Mandocello / Maracas / Tambourine / Lead vocals / Back up vocals by Levi Miller.
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Produced, engineered, mixed mastered, and designed by Mark Dean
Genre: Progressive Rock, Alternative Pop/Rock, Alternative/Indie Rock, Alternative Metal, Progressive Metal, Acoustic Rock
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Description: Remember Yourself captures the last epic 18 hours together spent with The Late Great Angus (Queensland Heeler) in his 16th year. Released on May 19th 2025 (His 5th Memorial) It is a success story having gone the full distance in life. This one is a more acoustic rock until it opens up in the middle.
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Quote: "Remember Yourself," is a compelling tribute to a lost canine companion. This dynamic rock track blends acoustic and electric elements with intricate, shifting rhythms and extended instrumental passages, taking listeners on an unforgettable musical odyssey. Poetic and descriptive lyrics passionately convey a heartfelt tribute to a fallen friend, culminating in a poignant spoken word section near the song's end. Alternative rock and neo-prog fans will connect with the emotional themes and appreciate the complex compositional architecture and eclectic sound of "Remember Yourself" by Symphony Triteleia Laxa.
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Steven Azami (Radio Airplay)
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Released by: Revolving Windows 2025
https://revolvingwindowsofficial.com
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Contact: revolvingwindows@icloud.com
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"Dancin' Round this Bonfire"
Dancin' Round this Bonfire
Music & Words by Mark Dean © 2018 Audio Portrait Music ASCAP
Dancin' Round this Bonfire is the sixth single released by Symphony Triteleia Laxa. Written between 1983 and 2016. Recorded by Mark Dean between 2012 and 2023 in Studio at AEP in Lincoln CA. and Studio at Revolving Windows in Penn Hills PA. Mark Dean performs: Drums / Bass / Electric Guitars / Mandocello / Toy piano / Maracas / Tambourine / Cowbell / Lead & backup vocals / Tribal voices. Additional Tribal voices provided by Levi Miller, Tim Morse, and Lily Dean.
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Produced, engineered, mixed mastered, and designed by Mark Dean
Genre: Progressive Rock, Alternative Pop/Rock, Alternative/Indie Rock, Alternative Metal, Progressive Metal
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Description: Dancin' Round this Bonfire is a tribal celebration of love, music, and presence on a starry night. Mesmerizing rhythms, funky rockin' grooves, cosmic melodies. "There's nothing like the primal cry of love's cut through the air. Cliff face echo's sing along, out from caves aware."
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Quote: Rock enthusiasts of all sorts, particularly fans of prog-metal, will revel in the potent sound and unbridled spirit of "Dancing' Round this Bonfire" from Symphony Triteleia Laxa. ... It’s a great sounding track that certainly captures and conveys a holistic sense of community and a shared collective consciousness. Stellar work, from top to bottom!
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Steven Azami (Radio Airplay)
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Released by: Revolving Windows 2024
https://revolvingwindowsofficial.com
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Contact: revolvingwindows@icloud.com
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"Little Symphonies"
Little Symphonies by Symphony Triteleia Laxa.
Music & Words by Mark Dean © 2016 Audio Portrait Music ASCAP
Little Symphonies is the fifth single released by Symphony Triteleia Laxa.
Recorded in Studio at Amethyst Edge Productions in Lincoln Ca. and in Studio at Revolving Windows in Penn Hills PA. Between 2012 and 2023.
Mark Dean performs Drums / Bass / Guitars / Piano / Toy Piano / Vocals
Produced, engineered, mixed mastered & designed by Mark Dean.
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Description: Symphony is one of many characters in the ongoing Excerpts of Stories in Progress. Born of Onrome (Enormo backward) The God of Melody and Della Robia, (Pictured in the cover art) The Goddess of Windows, Pages, and Travel. After a short time, Symphony ascends to a Blessed Abyss to become the embodiment of all music that has or will ever move the host of these various characters.
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Genre: Rock Music / Hard Rock / Prog Rock
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Quote: Symphony Triteleia Laxa, the solo project of multi-instrumentalist Mark Dean, delivers an epic work of progressive rock with the release of "Little Symphonies. ... Prog rock and progressive metal fans in particular should absolutely check out "Little Symphonies", from Symphony Triteleia Laxa."
Steven Azami
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Released by: Revolving Windows 2023
Contact: revolvingwindows@icloud.com
And Back Again by Symphony Triteleia Laxa.
Music & Words by Mark Dean © 2016 Audio Portrait Music ASCAP
And Back Again is the third single released by Symphony Triteleia Laxa.
Recorded in Studio at Amethyst Edge Productions in Lincoln Ca. and in Studio at Revolving Windows in Penn Hills PA.
Mark Dean performs Drums / Bass / Guitars / Mandocello / Toy piano / Vocals.
Produced, engineered, mixed mastered & designed by Mark Dean.
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Description: And Back Again is a driving rock song with pumping beats and head-tilting melodies. It centers on the idea of a dimensional traveler and his morning sessions with his personal trainer who also happens to be a Priestess of a Melodic Goddess by union. Spiritual visions through the practice of music.
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Genre: Rock Music / Hard Rock / Prog Rock
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Quote: “All in all, And Back Again is a terrifically captivating Hard Rock listen that displays a wealth of talent and skill from Symphony Triteleia Laxa.”
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Zachary Larson (Radio Airplay)
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Released by: Revolving Windows
Contact: revolvingwindows@icloud.com
Between the Confetti and the Dance / Moonset Confetti Dance
by Symphony Triteleia Laxa.
Music & Words by Mark Dean © 2023 Audio Portrait Music ASCAP
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Between the Confetti and the Dance / Moonset Confetti Dance is the fourth single released by Symphony Triteleia Laxa.
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Written by Mark Dean between 1981 and 2022 and recorded in Studio at Revolving Windows in Penn Hills PA. in 2023. Mark Dean performs Percussion / Bass / Electric Guitar / Acoustic 6 string / Acoustic 12 string / Mandocello / Toy piano.
Produced, engineered, mixed mastered & designed by Mark Dean
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Genre: Acoustic
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Description: Both acoustic works, Between the Confetti and the Dance, depict the unconscious journey of one whose essence is being absorbed by the infant of a Melodic Goddess by union, at birth. Moonset Confetti Dance is the sound of the 1st memory of a new life.
Quote: It is gorgeously recorded ... the song truly needs to be experienced on headphones to hear all the sonic details. ... Lovely melodies abound and I've grown quite fond of the electric guitar that snakes in and out of the musical statements. "Between the Confetti and the Dance / Moonset Confetti Dance" is another brilliant piece of thematic music from Mark Dean - highly recommended!
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Tim Morse (Journalist / Author / Progressive Rock Recording Artist)
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Released by: Revolving Windows
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Contact: revolvingwindows@icloud.com
Download PDF One-sheet. "Don't Miss the Music"
Don’t Miss the Music by Symphony Triteleia Laxa.
Music & Words by Mark Dean © 2016 Audio Portrait Music ASCAP
Don’t Miss the Music is the first single released by Symphony Triteleia Laxa. Written by Mark Dean between 1986 and 2016 and recorded between 2012 and 2016 in Studio at AEP in Lincoln CA.
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Mark Dean performs: Drums / Bass / Guitars / Keys / Vocals
Produced, engineered, mixed mastered, and designed by Mark Dean
Genre: Rock Music / Hard Rock / Prog Rock
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Description: Don’t Miss the Music is a bash and groove with a bit of soundscape about how alternating perceptions from the same view do not contradict. It celebrates music in the broadest sense. Connections with surroundings in the present.
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Quote: "Mark Dean is an incredibly talented person. Mark is a virtuoso - and I don't use that word lightly - drummer, bassist, and guitarist. He is also an excellent producer who is capable of audio wizardry. And perhaps most importantly he is a composer, creating original music that is inventive, emotional, and intense.
Tim Morse (Progressive rock journalist, recording artist, and author)
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Released by: Revolving Windows 2022
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Contact: revolvingwindows@icloud.com
From the Air by Symphony Triteleia Laxa.
Music & Words by Mark Dean © 2016 Audio Portrait Music ASCAP
From the Air is the second single released by Symphony Triteleia Laxa.
Written in 2012 and recorded by Mark Dean between 2012 and 2021 in Studio at AEP in Lincoln Ca. and Studio at Revolving Windows in Penn Hills PA.
Mark Dean performs: Drums / Bass / Electric Guitar / Acoustic 6 string / Acoustic 12 string / Mandocello / Toy piano / Shakers / Chandelier Chimes (The glass of the chandelier in Studio at Revolving Windows was recorded and reproduced in a series of varying pitch to create the chimes.)
Produced, engineered, mixed mastered, and designed by Mark Dean
Genre: Acoustic (Chill) / Rock Music / Prog Rock
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Description: From the Air was originally the second half of Don’t Miss the Music. (The first single) A somewhat tribal beat with quadruplets sets the groove for this chill cruise that feels kind of like riding in a canoe.
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Quote: "Mark Dean is an incredibly talented person. Mark is a virtuoso - and I don't use that word lightly - drummer, bassist, and guitarist. He is also an excellent producer who is capable of audio wizardry. And perhaps most importantly he is a composer, creating original music that is inventive, emotional, and intense.
Tim Morse (Progressive rock journalist, recording artist, and author)
Released by: Revolving Windows 2022
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Contact: revolvingwindows@icloud.com
Full Reviews
Remember Yourself by Symphony Triteleia Laxa
Music & Words by Mark Dean © 2025 Audio Portrait Music ASCAP
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Pennsylvania-based Symphony Triteleia Laxa's new release, "Remember Yourself," is a compelling tribute to a lost canine companion. This dynamic rock track blends acoustic and electric elements with intricate, shifting rhythms and extended instrumental passages, taking listeners on an unforgettable musical odyssey. Poetic and descriptive lyrics passionately convey a heartfelt tribute to a fallen friend, culminating in a poignant spoken word section near the song's end. Alternative rock and neo-prog fans will connect with the emotional themes and appreciate the complex compositional architecture and eclectic sound of "Remember Yourself" by Symphony Triteleia Laxa.
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Excellent production, solid mix. Great organic sound, and I love that you left in all of the background dog noises to contribute to the overall ambiance. Fantastic intro and opening riff, mandocello was a perfect choice, sounds great paired with the chorus on the electric guitar. Outstanding shifty groove, once the drums and bass lock in. Love the offbeat accent placements. Nice instrumental section that starts around 4:30 with the double time feel, great soloing and dynamic shape throughout. Awesome vocal performance and production, tremendous rock delivery style with great dynamics and control. The backing vocals add wonderful texture and harmonic character. Lyrics are incredibly vivid and paint a detailed portrait of Angus that will serve as an eternal reminder. The lyrical content should resonate with anyone who has ever lost a friend, family member, or furry companion. The spoken word part I found to be particularly stirring, and serves as a terrific final movement to this epic piece. All in all, this is an amazing composition and a fine finished track that should vibe with alternative rock and neo-prog audiences, as well as a fitting tribute to your Queensland Heeler. Brilliant work on this one, it was quite an ambitious endeavor, very well executed!
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About The Reviewer
Steven Azami is a multi-instrumentalist with over 25 years of experience in the music industry. Both as a touring/session player and as a producer, his career has spanned nearly every genre from bluegrass to jazz, from rock to reggae. In addition, his work as a music educator has allowed him to cultivate and foster talent among the next generation of musical explorers.
Dancin' Round this Bonfire by Symphony Triteleia Laxa
Music & Words by Mark Dean © 2018 Audio Portrait Music ASCAP
Overall Impression
Symphony Triteleia Laxa serve up primal, hard-hitting alternative metal on their release of "Dancin' Round this Bonfire." Recorded over the course of several years by multi-instrumentalist and vocalist Mark Dean, this track is a true labor of love that blends monster guitar riffs and mesmerizing tribal rhythms with the ingenuity and calculations of prog rock. A psychedelic middle section incorporates real audio of Dean's friends and family that plays overtop a heavy tom groove and chugging bass riff, setting up an angular, off-kilter guitar solo before heading into the final refrain. Rock enthusiasts of all sorts, particularly fans of prog-metal, will revel in the potent sound and unbridled spirit of "Dancing' Round this Bonfire" from Symphony Triteleia Laxa.
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Strongest Point(s)
Excellent production, outstanding mix. Nice intro, does a good job setting the stage. Fantastic main riff and groove, love the 7-beat mixed meter. Drums hit hard and sound incredible. Great bass tone. Nice instrumentation and variety of guitar tones. Great use of foley and real audio, the voices and whispers add an interesting texture as well as atmosphere. The middle section offers a wonderful diversion, breaks things up nicely. Great little background vocal hook through there that ties it all together melodically. Guitar solo sounds awesome coming out of it. Terrific vocal performance, great rock style and delivery. Lyrics are heady and cohesive, sticking to the primal feel and bonfire theme. All in all this is an incredibly impressive endeavor, especially considering the time and effort spent. It’s a great sounding track that certainly captures and conveys a holistic sense of community and a shared collective consciousness. Stellar work, from top to bottom!
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About The Reviewer
Steven Azami is a multi-instrumentalist with over 25 years of experience in the music industry. Both as a touring/session player and as a producer, his career has spanned nearly every genre from bluegrass to jazz, from rock to reggae. In addition, his work as a music educator has allowed him to cultivate and foster talent among the next generation of musical explorers.
Song: Little Symphonies
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Overall Impression: Symphony Triteleia Laxa, the solo project of multi-instrumentalist Mark Dean, delivers an epic work of progressive rock with the release of "Little Symphonies." Opening with a delicate and mysterious toy piano overture, this track really opens up at the forty-second mark as thundering bass, jagged guitars, and hard-hitting drums lay down a complicated mixed-meter rock groove. A playful second section commences around 3:10, highlighted by a whimsical if not slightly maniacal melody that provides an exciting contrast and variation before revisiting the main theme. At 4:30, a powerful bass and drum feature segues into a fiery guitar solo that resolves into the B section, before reprising the main theme once more and then fading into the ether. Dean's highly visual, psychedelic lyrics and scintillating vocals put the finishing touches on this nearly nine-minute masterpiece that is sure to leave listeners feeling satiated. Prog rock and progressive metal fans in particular should absolutely check out "Little Symphonies", from Symphony Triteleia Laxa.
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Strongest Point(s): Excellent production, outstanding mix. Great tonal balance. Incredible arrangement and composition. Great intro, sets the mood and atmosphere nicely. Fantastic groove, bass, and drums sound terrific. Guitar tone is spot on, impressive technique. The B section offers an excellent changeup. Big Freddy/Bowie vibes there from the vocal arrangement. Awesome transition into the next movement, the guitar solo and interplay between the bass and drums sounds amazing. Nice revision of the B section coming out of that, before the big reprise. Love the reverse outro, good framing. Stellar vocal performance and arranging throughout. Lyrics have a wonderful mystical, dreamlike quality about them that's perfect for the genre. All in all, this is a remarkable composition that's been meticulously executed and produced, resulting in a killer finished track. This should resonate strongly with the prog community!
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Target Audience Appeal: Fans of Rock, Prog Rock, Neo-Prog, Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, Progressive Metal
Artist target suggestions: Dream Theater, King's X, Symphony X, Porcupine Tree, Devin Townsend Project, Queensrÿche, Liquid Tension Experiment, Spock's Beard, Opeth, Queen, Pink Floyd, Haken, Fates Warning, Ayreon, Umphrey's McGee, Primus, Tool, A Perfect Circle, Rainbow, Rush
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About The Reviewer: Steven Azami is a multi-instrumentalist with over 25 years of experience in the music industry. Both as a touring/session player and as a producer, his career has spanned nearly every genre from bluegrass to jazz, from rock to reggae. In addition, his work as a music educator has allowed him to cultivate and foster talent among the next generation of musical explorers
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Song: And Back Again
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Overall Impression: Solo artist Symphony Triteleia Laxa has released the new single And Back Again. A track for those who listen intently, And Back Again has all of the killer guitar work, intriguing musical textures, and enigmatic lyricism to occupy its own space in the worlds of Hard Rock and Progressive Rock. It immediately makes a strong impression with a jaunty groove that edges on being marcato. The main guitar riff manages to descend toward the depths, yet still be bright and freeing. This balance of opposing qualities is a common feature throughout And Back Again. It rocks as hard as any song can, but then momentarily opens up to show a softer side. Sung by Mark Dean, the man behind Symphony Triteleia Laxa, the vocals are jaggedly edged and fit in perfectly with their musical surroundings. At times they are bursting with power, at others they taunt and slip into the background. All in all, And Back Again is a terrifically captivating Hard Rock listen that displays a wealth of talent and skill from Symphony Triteleia Laxa.
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Strongest Point(s): There are many strong points with And Back Again. The melodies and textures immediately grab attention, but are just as interesting after multiple listens. They have character and give this track personality. The production level is also quite high. The instrumental work all sounds fantastic in the mix, and the vocals showcase a unique sound that cuts through.
Target Audience Appeal: Fans of Hard Rock and Prog will dig And Back Again by Symphony Triteleia Laxa.
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Artist target suggestions: Ralph Tomaselli, Rush, Dream Theater, Devin Townsend, Guthrie Govan, Porcupine Tree, Alec Berlin, Stone Temple Pilots, Soundgarden, Audioslave Liquid Tension Experiment, Symphony X, Frank Zappa, King Crimson, Tim Sullivan, Coheed and Cambria, Tool
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About The Reviewer: Zachary Larson is a professional guitarist in New York City. Getting his start in high school rock bands, he has since toured the world as a classical chamber musician, onboard cruise lines, and with several Broadway musicals. His recorded work spans across Classical, Pop, and Experimental music. His arrangements are published through Clear Note Publications. Classically trained, he holds a Master of Music degree from the University of Denver.
Song: Between the Confetti and the Dance / Moonset Confetti Dance
by Symphony Triteleia Laxa.
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Symphony Triteleia Laxa (the music work of Mark Dean) has just released a new single entitled "Between the Confetti and the Dance / Moonset Confetti Dance” This instrumental song is divided up into two movements that are completely performed by Dean. The first section invokes a wistful expansiveness, somewhat reminiscent of what Jimmy Page might have played in the acoustic moments of Zeppelin's Physical Graffiti era. It is gorgeously recorded and features mandocello, guitars, and light percussion - the song truly needs to be experienced on headphones to hear all the sonic details. The second movement of the piece is more uptempo and has a Celtic/medieval/folk tinge to it. Lovely melodies abound and I've grown quite fond of the electric guitar that snakes in and out of the musical statements. "Between the Confetti and the Dance / Moonset Confetti Dance" is another brilliant piece of thematic music from Mark Dean - highly recommended!
Review by Tim Morse (Journalist / Author / Progressive Rock Recording Artist)
Song: From the Air by Symphony Triteleia Laxa.
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From the Air is the new single from Mark Dean's Symphony Triteleia Laxa. This song begins with insistent tribal percussion, followed by sensuously languid guitar strums. These guitars herald music filled with wordless vocals, snaky bass lines and gorgeous acoustic lead guitar. 'From the Air' is lovely impressionistic music for your ears and mind - highly recommended.
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Review by Tim Morse (Journalist / Author / Progressive Rock Recording Artist)
Album: No Man is an Island by Mark Dean's Caldera
“The album defies genre and classification, blending many old and new school metal influences with a smattering of progressive elements and a touch of atmospheric/ethereal tones. … No Man Is An Island is an interesting look into the psyche and musical growth of a performer. Musically diverse and dense, almost “art-rock” at times, the album takes the listener from soft atmospheric passages to intense metal without pretending to be either. As both a musician and songwriter Mark Dean proves himself to be immensely talented. He delivers solid guitar work, intense bass, intricate drums, and nicely done keyboards. … No Man Is An Island is obviously a labor of love by Mark Dean, and while it may not get much in the way of commercial airplay or mainstream recognition, it is indeed a fine release. Intense and powerful rock blended with prog elements, strong lyrics, and an ever-present sense of melody make this album highly recommended. Artistic expression at its purest …”
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