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ICE








ABOUT
ICE
...ICE
from progarchives.com

Ice biography
ICE was formed after the premature demise of the progressive rockgroup MARYSON. The latter band released two albums ('97 and "98) through WMMS, a German record company. The music was based upon the series of fantasy novels by author W.J.Maryson, aka Wim Stolk, who also composed and played keyboards. After he left the band in 2000 the remaining members reformed as ICE and started writing new material. Since there was a general preference to compose music on a fixed theme the new songs were written, using the original story entitled Ice (hence the name chosen for the band) by René Sterk. Besides the CD, a musical, performed by a cast of young students and live music by ICE was completed in the fall of 2005. Thus the new ICE concept was born. The musicians: Ardie Westdijk, keyboards. Ardie, a longtime active player in the progressive rock scene was a founding member of DIFFERENCES and released two albums with this band. He started collaboration with the other ICE members as a hired keyboardplayer for Maryson and eased into the number one spot in 2000. He is responsible for most of the ICE material and beeing a graphic designer by trade, all the credits for the artwork for the CD are his. Chris van Hoogdalem, guitars and vocals. Chris started his musical journey as a guitarplayer in rockbands. He went on to record with bands like ALPHA and CIRKEL. He played studio dates for quite some time, gaining experience playing different musical styles. Chris wrote a couple of tracks for the album. Hein van den Broek, vocals and guitars. Hein started out as the leadsinger for ARGYLL. He was also involved in several musical projects, for some time his favorite niche in the rock world, one of those beeing "Let's stick together", performing several shows with high profile musicians. Hein currently also performs with his band ORIENTAL GUITARS, playing dates in Holland as well as the United Kingdom. On stage, Hein shares the guitarslot with Chris, playing both acoustic and electric guitars. He also contributes in the writing department. Hennie van Mourik, bass guitars and vocals. Hennie has many years of musical experience, playing and singing in progressive rockbands like CIRKEL and KEY LARGO. Fitting his modest persona, Hennie operates from the background but his playing is of great influence on the overall sound of the band, beeing responsible for many of the complimentary melodies played on either fretted or fretless bass. Rob Boshuijzen, drums. Rob is an experienced drummer and playes drumclinics on a regular base. He also is in high demand as a sessiondrummer, playing mainly live gigs, making him up to scratch on a wide variety of musical directions. His unique style makes Rob a sound defining member in ICE. Unadmittedly, the band sometimes has to work very hard to keep up with his high octane approach to the fine art of playing drums. René Sterk. Alltough not a regular bandmember, René is responsible for the story behind the record. Together with Hein, René wrote all the lyrics. Having a longtime musical background as a musician and producer, he is the "extra pair of ears" for ICE in the studio. René contributed in a big way in putting the album together and recording and producing of the CD. All music is arranged, using everybody's input with respect for every opinion and suggestion. Working this way is concidered very pleasant by everyone, and most importantly, helps the tight fit sound of the band. Story by Ardie Westdijk

Why this artist must be listed in www.progarchives.com :
This debut CD sounds very professional and contains 10 pleasant and varied compositions featuring strong vocals, wonderful guitarwork, tasteful colouring by the keyboards and a good rhythnm-section.



















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Ghost Moon and Living Love-STEVE HACKETT-THE CIRCUS AND THE NIGHTWHALE

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The Solution (Part II) -THE SAMURAI OF PROG-A QUIET TOWN

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Born Afraid-ISILDURS BANE & JINIAN WILDE-The Pearl of Ever Changing Shell

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the_bridge-A SECRET RIVER-Mirror Universe

Song For The Unloved-CRIPPLED BLACK PHOENIX-The Wolf Changes Its Fur But Not Its Nature

Fata Morgana-PROPORTIONS-The Powers of Ten

Journeys-STEAM THEORY-Chrysalis

The Edge Of My Mind-ALEX CARPANI-The Good Man

Suite: ZOO GALACTICA-SOLARIS- Marsbéli krónikák III

A Dream That Stayed-SEVEN STEPS TO THE GREEN DOOR-THE​?​TRUTH

The Fool-CIRCE LINK & CHRISTIAN NESMITH-Arcana

Chichikov Bogd-RITUAL-THE STORY OF MR. BOGD PART 1

Synaesthesia-WEATHER SYSTEMS-OCEAN WITHOUT A SHORE

Man in the Moon-ICE-MAN IN THE MOON
























Man in the Moon _ ICE-
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