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Stream of Consciousness is a progressive metal band from Birmingham. Their rhythmically complex and heavily orchestrated sound draws inspiration from bands like Pain of Salvation and Symphony X. Sara Chesler and Steven Lamphear share vocal duties and lock in the low end of the sonic spectrum -- Sara plays a 5-string bass and Steven plays a 12-string Chapman Stick. The guitar playing of Wade Beevers and the intricate drumming of Jon Bernreuter provide heavy grooves.
Stream of Consciousness' debut album "Awakening" is in the final stages of recording. The band has already begun work on compositions and arrangements for their second album and continues to stay active through regular performances and CD releases. - NPR
Discography
Awakening - 2006 - LP
Singles: "The Prophecy" picked up by WBHM's Tapestry program
Into Oblivion - 2006 - EP
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Stream of Consciousness is a progressive metal band from Birmingham, Alabama. Their rhythmically complex and heavily orchestrated sound draws inspiration from bands like Pain of Salvation and Symphony X. Sara Chesler and Steven Lamphear share vocal duties and lock in the low end of the sonic spectrum (Sara plays a 5-string bass and Steven plays a 12-string Chapman Stick), while the incredible guitar playing of Wade Beevers and the intricate drumming of Jon Bernreuter provide heavy grooves and impressive displays of instrumental prowess.
Their debut album Awakening is a narrative concept album based on the loss and resurgence of knowledge through time. The lush string accompaniment is faithfully recreated live with the Chapman stick and MIDI technology, allowing a 4-piece rock band to play the role of a full orchestra in real time.
The band is currently playing showing in the southeastern United States in support of Awakening while preparing to record the followup disc.
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