
Abel Sequera, drummer for Death Keepers, Xtasy and Elisa C. Martin (ex-Dark Moor), among others, presents the official video for “Above the Summit” from his upcoming conceptual album “Soundscapes” which will be released on March 3, 2023 in digital format via Scarified Records. Watch the video through the YouTube player below:
The album features more than 50 musicians from around the world including Derek Sherinian (Sons of Apollo), Mike LePond (Symphony X), Michael Vescera (ex-Yngwie Malmsteen), Diego Tejeida (ex-Haken ), Tony Hernando (Lords of Black), Philip Bynoe (Steve Vai), Roland Grapow (Masterplan), Bill Hudson (Northtale), Randy George (Neal Morse), Marcelo Barbosa (Angra) or Magnus Henriksson (Eclipse) to name just a few.
For this track, he’s accompanied by guitarists Mats Haugen (Circus Maximus), Pete Lesperance (Harem Scarem), Daniel Palmqvist (Beyond the Katakomb) and Carles Salse (Xtasy), the bassist Alex Romeu (Fire of Revenge) and keyboardist/pianist Kyke Serrano.
Voice over by Paul Logue (Eden’s Curse, James LaBrie).
Produced by Carles Salse and Abel Sequera.
Mixed and Mastered by Sebastian Sendon (Bleed from Within, Lampr3a, The Broken Horizon).
Video by La Corazonada Films.
Stream the official album teaser through the YouTube player below:
Pre-order of the Collector’s Edition Digibook now available at: www.scarifiedrecords.com
Tracklist:
- The Beginning Of The End – The Departure (6:31)
- Beyond Known Frontiers – Traveller Companion (7:51)
- In The Steps Of Pioneers – Old Paths To Discovery (5:57)
- Wreck Of Souls – The Storm (6:03)
- Saghillie Illahie – The Island (8:18)
- Above The Summit – The Rapture (6:37)
- Maat – Cosmic Order (5:46)
- Tabula Rasa – A Place Called Home (13:05)
Lineup:
Abel Sequera / Drums
With:
Roland Grapow, Magnus Henriksson, Pete Lesperance, Mats Haugen (Circus Maximus), Jeff Kollman (Alan Parsons), Simone Mularoni (DGM), Bill Hudson, Tony Hernando, Marcelo Barbosa, Mike Abdow, Benjamin Ellis, Brendt Allman, Daniel Palmqvist, Max Ostro, Michael Harris, Richard Hallebeek, Chris Brooks, Marcel Coenen, Milan Polak, Markus Sigfridsson, Ponch Satrio, Robert Rodrigo, Blake Scopino, Alberto Barrero, Eddy Gary, Antonio Maties, Mario Jović, Albert Florenza and Carles Salse – Guitars
Derek Sherinian (Dream Theater), Diego Tejeida (Haken), Gary Wehrkamp (Shadow Gallery), Mikael Blanc, Mistheria, Sergey Boykov, Ariel Perchuk, Kyke Serrano, Eduardo Gongora and Rio Ricardo / Keyboards
Mike Lepond (Symphony X), Philip Bynoe (Steve Vai), Randy George (Neal Morse), Andreas Blomqvist (Seventh Wonder), Miguel Pereira, Jonas Kuhlberg, Joan Vigo and Alex Romeu / Bass
Michael Vescera, Marco Basile, Marina LaTorraca, Roger Batlle, Johny Giner and Deo Boko – Vocals
Nelson Rangell / Sax
Paul Logue, Luke DeMain – Voice-Overs