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"New CD "Waechter Des Lichts" out now"

Dizzledope , Germany

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About Flaming Bess:

1969 – Break of Dawn
And so it came, that in the year 1969, in the German city of Düsseldorf, the cult of the goddess Flaming Bess first manifested itself. Thus, Flaming Bess is probably one of the oldest, active bands of the Rhine city. With the original line-up of Hans Wende (guitar), Horst Wagner (bass), Rolf Selbach (drums) and Peter Figge (keyboards), four courageous adventurers set out to prepare the path for a legend to be formed. However, it took them a whole decade, years that saw many personnel changes, before they finally took the decisive step to release their debut ...

1977 – Departure
In 1977, the band recorded those legendary demo tapes which already showcased all trademarks of the later Flaming Bess style: carefully arranged, instrumental rock music, fused with sound collages and a fantastic story.
The rest, as they say, is history: When the band sent their demos to WDR radio, it impressed Wolfgang Neumann so much that the presented the group in his show “Rockstudio”. It resulted in the biggest audience reaction of the year, which led the band to finally realease their debut Tanz der Götter at the end of 1979.
Yet the record companies did not realize the musical potential of the band at first. Nevertheless, the single “Tanz der Götter” got an amazing 16 first places at the “Schlagerrally”, which was the most important listener’s choice hit show at the time, followed by overwhelming press reaction and more than 36.000 sold records after only six months.

1981 – A Golden Age
After separating from Peter Wahle, the band was reinforced by Achim Wierschem (guitar) Barry Peeler (guitar) and Hans Schweiß (drums). In 1981, they recorded their second LP Verlorene Welt. At the same time, they produced one of the first German music video clips. The record itself was another huge success with more than 30.000 sold copies. However, the cooperation with their record company did not last. But instead of giving in, a new band core formed around Hans Wende (b, gtr, kb), Achim Wierschem (gtr, kb), Peter Figge (kb), and Dieter Joswig (kb, perc).
In 1983 the band released the record Verschlüsselt, awkwardly enough under the pseudonym Key, which had been a condition of their record company. In 1984 the band went back to its old name and worked with their new female vocalist Ute Freudenberg.

1990 – Reversion
The 90s were a time of reversion and preparation. From 1990 to 1996, the band worked on new material. A collection of new songs was then released in 1996 on the third official Flaming Bess record, the more world-music and ethno inspired album Fata Morgana.

2000 - Renaissance
The new millennium also gives birth to new creative ideas. A first highlight is the new, revised and improved version of the 1996 album Fata Morgana, which is re-released as Special Edition 2001.
Yet the band, which had always kept a mind open to new influences, decided as early as 1998 to recruit new band members, since the project itself should keep evolving. Young Claas Reimer (electr) joins the band, bringing new and modern stylistic elements into the music. Today, Flaming Bess presents itself more in tune with its times than ever before, and the new, fertile collaboration is documented in the 2005 record Finstere Sonne / Black Sun.

Now, we write the year 2007 and soon, quite soon indeed, we will hold good news in these very hands.
It has taken us almost three years to compose and produce the new album Waechter des Lichts – and we promise you a true adventure for your ears, more than 78 minutes of new Flaming Bess music and a fresh, fantastic story.
We’re looking forward to 2008!

Your’s truly,
Flaming Bess

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Title: Waechter Des Lichts / Guardians Of The Light: Description: This is the Titletrack of our new 78 minutes fantasy Progressive Rock adventure CD - Flaming Bess - Waechter Des Lichts" and instrumental overture to a breathtaking Fantasy Adventure. Don't miss it it will be available end of February 2008 - order now and visit our homepage http://www.flaming-bess.de
Title: Aklabeth: Description: It all starts in the hall of the thieves in Aklabeth....in the land of skycastles and golden cities This is Track2 of our new album "Waechter des Lichts" available at end of February 2008. visit www.flaming-bess.de and place your order.
Title: Sterbender Stern / Children Of A Dying Star: Description: featurring Peter Figge on vocals another track of our new album Waechter des Lichts.
Title: Der lange Weg / The Endless Journey: Description: This is another track of our new album Waechter des Lichts which will be released end of February 2008. It is the point in time when Alexey the thief, Flaming Bess the incredibly beautiful godess of light and Arkana are leaving Aklabeth through the ice desert and on their way to the caves of Mara Morbis.
Title: Koenig fuer einen Tag / King For A Day: Description: This is a pre-master version of a song from our upcoming album "Waechter des Lichts" which will be released end of February 2008.

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workinprogress | about 1 month ago: Hey Flaming Bess,
we uploaded some new songs on our myspace profile...
http://www.myspace.com/winprog
Maybe you'd like to have a listen and tell us what you think.

Cheers,

W.I.P
Blue Planet | about 1 month ago: Hello guys of Flaming Bess,
thanks a lot for your kind words - you´re always welcome! Great to have you here, a German quality band with a long history..
Blue Planet
Sad Man | about 1 month ago: Hi Flaming Bess and thanks for the invite. You have an interesting concept to build the fantasy story around your music. Good way to build the Flaming Bess brand with your fans. You have a tight sound and the acoustic guitar blends will with the percussion, synth and vocal layers. I like the way you build the intro on Waechter des lichts with the orchestral strings giving to the strong lead guitar, drums and synth pads picking up from the strings. Really atmospheric. The lead guitar solo is very nicely played. Reminds me of Dave Gilmour of Floyd! I also like Ute's vocal layers. Nice job.
My best wishes to Dusseldorf. I have visited your city many times.
Best wishes
David
arti31023 | about 1 month ago: We want more! We want more!
arti31023 | about 1 month ago: You know, I was going to get all humorous & inventive and introduce Mi7 folk to my travelogue through "Waechter Des Lichts," but ultimately that would have been "all about me" ... and this should really be "all about you." As you know, Mr. M, I have been listening to your album in my favourite hang out. As I've mentioned, the track Waechter is a "Stotter!"—it really sets a great tone, But MAN, I luuuuuurves Der Dieb! From the intro military beat with those lush keyboard chords to the sax solo (I lOVE that solo—bring that man around for a glass of red, will ya?—nice!), then the intricate rhythmic programming passes off to Mr M on the banjo. F****in Great.

Have to say, even though I don't understand German, the voice actors are good, too. But why the book /story in German and the singing in English? You can only imagine the scenarios I've invented in my head from the actors speaking. Anyway, that's a minor complaint.

Now, Konig Fur Einen Tag (King for a Day?): I Luuuuuuurves that Teutonic husky quality of Jenny K's voice. She really makes it "her" song. She has one sexy voice: fragile, yet earthy ... can I get her for some work on "Finally ... 2" 8—)
2 B Contd.
Guiem Soldevila | 2 months ago: Hi, thanks for your comment. Your music sounds great. I like your sound a lot. Guiem.
arti31023 | 2 months ago: Yeehah—FB Boys! I received Waechter Des Lichts: The CD, this morning and I’ve had it on headphones ever since. (It is evening, now.) It is a really good piece of work. I’m tempted to tell you my favourite tracks, but because it is dense (very involved), I know that other tracks will grow on me. Your cd will be a staple of my favourite place for the next month or so ... in the kitchen, preparing food, a glass of wine in hand with the headphones on! 8—) Thank you. And, well done to all involved. Artie Q
By the way, I shall be reporting in from time to time to give Mi7 folk an update on my journey through your fab cd. Nice!
Subliminal | 2 months ago: I don't know if it were technical problems or just problems of a more personal nature (read: my incompetence). ;-)
Simon | 4 months ago: Hi Flamingbess!

Thanks for the request and what great music you've got!!! I especially like the songs "Guardians of the Light" and "The Endless Journey". Very nice flow and atmospere in the music. Will check your homepage for sure.

Greetings!
/Simon
minen | 4 months ago: Hello Flamingbess,
Thanks for your invitation and congratulations for your music i like it
Minen
Raven | 4 months ago: How do Flaming Bess fans in North America purchase a copy of your CD ?

Raven :-)
Luddmann | 4 months ago: Hi
Nice songs, nice mix
Subliminal | 4 months ago: Hi guys,

I have received the album (and bonus disc) today and what a great album it is. Great songs, performances and production, combined into a wonderful piece of art. It has quality written all over it. My compliments and respect.

Best wishes,

Michel.
zingunza | 4 months ago: Buena musica amigo, chevere.
Richard Thomas | 4 months ago: Hi Flamingbess, sincere congratulations on your latest CD!! Proficiat.
These tracks here are really great. Very, very promising. I'll visit your site and buy the CD.
Many best wishes,
Richard
aeronaut | 4 months ago: Hey that's great! Count me in for a copy, and in the meantime I want to order some of your previous albums as well.

Jef
HUMANOISE | 5 months ago: Hi, friends!!!!
Is this your new album with Mindmovie ?
I could very relaxed and I want to sleep with your songs.
Howeever High quality songs, thank you!
I hope your new CD will be succes.
Wish you luck!
Seeyaa
by HUMANOISE..
Tonny Goeree | 5 months ago: Dear Flames,
Waechter des Lichts is awesome, wanna have a cd. Congrats for this great production!
Schone gruesse
Subliminal | 5 months ago: You guys have taken progressive rock into the 21st century! So where do I sign up?
aeronaut | 5 months ago: Hey guys,

any news on the release date yet?

Jef